MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 vs Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 and Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on max speed (80 vs 64 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4
Wins 2/4 |  Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 64 km/h | 80 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 24 hp/t | 25 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | N/A | 1,800 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 48 ✓ | 45 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 9.04 m | 10.8 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 65,000 kg | 55,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $6,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 620 ✓ | 30 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 and Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 80 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the longest range at 500 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 Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher power-to-weight at 25 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the higher ammunition at 48.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.
Is the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 better than the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +
On the public specs we track, MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 and Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata are closely matched, MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Merkava Mk4 leads on ammunition, units built, while Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on max speed, power-to-weight. 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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