User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Deadliest War Machine: Merkava Mk IV vs Al Khalid tank/@comment-1017446-20111126025302

Omnicube1's Cubeliest Edges

Main Guns: Both fire the same type of rounds so it comes down to round size. The Merkava may utilize the same guns used by Western tanks like the M1 Abrams, but the 125mm is constantly underestimated. It's accurate and the rounds it shoots are always hard-hitting. Edge: Al-Khalid

Anti-tank missiles: I have to give my edge to the LAHAT considering it's a more modern AT missile. The 9M119M Refleks has its origins from the days of the Soviet Union. However, the 9M119M Refleks has a hollow charge making it capable of piercing armor. IMO, it's even. Edge: Even

Other Armaments: Not really useful considering both tanks' armor can withstand the bullets delivered from the machine-guns.

Armor and Defense: Both have thick armor capable of withstanding multiple HEAT rounds. Armor wise, the Al-Khalid is better, packing composite RHA armor and reactive armor. However, the Merkava has a better defensive system, the ASPRO-A. The Al-Khalid can detect laser designators, but the ASPRO-A does that and takes down the oncoming projectile. Overall, Edge: ''Merkava Mk. IV''

The Deadliest Machine: 'Merkava Mk. IV', the Al-Khalid may be faster, but it lacks an adequate defense. The Merkava has good armor and a defensive system capable of taking down the Al-Khalid's 9M199M Refleks with the ASPRO-A.