Hard and easy to compare. It will take many pages to analyze Merkava and M1. I was one of the first Israeli tank commanders to work and test Merkava 1.Most of the info you can find on Internet.There is no perfect tank,but Mekava overall very well made and safe.It was made specifically for local use.
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I totally agree with you QQQQ, every tank is designed for specific, missions. The M1 series of tanks were specifically made to defeat Soviet Bloc tanks on open battle fields. The Merk I believe is well suited for urban and close in battle. To pit one against the other would be unfeasible due to their unique roles. I am also a former tanker. U.S. 3rd Armored Cavalry.