Heavy Tank
Merkava Mk. 2B
5,600,000
208,000
100%
100%
4%
100%
527/800/270
460/1025/570
3800
55/35
505
476.75/453.5











105 mm Gun IMI M68A1
9.84
460/1025/570
150/515/150
0/0/1.91
4526
527/800/270
515/800/270
1455/285/731
3000/5000/3000
APFSDS/ATGM/HESH
6.1
1.9
84
0.23
0.46
8.5
20
-180/180
Merkava Mk.2
100/76/45
40
505
primary
Continental AVDS-1790-6A
900
14.29
55
35
15
Merkava Mk.2
36
0.95/1.15/1.85
AN/PRC-77
600
The Merkava’s initial design was considered an overall success; however, it still received updates to improve vehicle performance. The Merkava Mk. 2 entered service in 1983 and was fitted with spaced armor, a Matador Mk. 2 fire control system (FCS), and an updated transmission, among other improvements.