Merkava battle tank
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| Merkava battle tank | |
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| Merkava Mk.1 | |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Origin | Israel |
| Entered production | 1974 |
| Length | 9.04m |
| Width | 3.72m |
| Height | 2.66m |
| Weight | 65 tons |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armor | Laminated ceramic-steel-nickel composite alloy |
| Primary amament | 120 mm MG253 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary armament | 1 × 12.7 mm coaxial MG 2 × 7.62 mm MG 1 × 60 mm internal mortar |
| Suspension | Helical coil spring |
| Max. road speed | 70 km/h |
| Max. offroad speed | 55 km/h |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Engine | GD883 V-12 Diesel |
| Power output | 1,500 hp |
| Power/weight | 23 hp/ton |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5 gears |
The Merkava (Hebrew: מרכבה "Chariot") is the Main Battle Tank used by the Israel Defense Forces.
External links
- You Tube Merkava Mk 4 in action (4:31)