Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 vs MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 and MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 leads on range (550 vs 500 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2
Wins 3/7 |  MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4
Wins 4/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 59 km/h | 64 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 550 km ✓ | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.1 hp/t | 24 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,550 m/s | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Ammunition | 49 ✓ | 48 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 11.55 m | 9.04 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 62,500 kg | 65,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,200 hp | 1,500 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $6,000,000 |
| Units built | 448 | 620 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 2 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 and MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 64 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 has the longest range at 550 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 6,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the higher power-to-weight at 24 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 has the higher ammunition at 49.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.
Is the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 2 better than the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4? +
On the public specs we track, the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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