10/6/2019 Merkava Mk1 Armor
Is This a Sneak Peek at the Israeli Army's New Tank? The new tank will not replace the current Merkava 4, which is expected to remain in production until 2020.
General Facts. TYPEMain battle tank. ORIGINIsrael. NICKNAMESChariot of fire (nickname). DESIGNED1974 - 1977.
DESIGNERMANTAK (part of IMI). PRODUCTION1978 - 1983 (Merkava I)1982 - 1989 (Merkava II). PRODUCERSIsrael - MANTAK / IDF Ordnance. QUANTITY250 Merkava I580 Merkava II. UNIT COSTUnknown. CHARACTERISTICSWell armoredLarge ammunition capacityGood crew survivabilityMultipurpose rear compartmentGood ride quality in all terrainLimited silhouetteHigh production costsVery large and heavyLimited speed and high fuel consumption. FirepowerThe main armament is a 105mm M68 cannon with digital fire control systems and stabilization in both axis.
Up to 62 rounds can be carried and manually loaded. All NATO standard ammunition can be fired including the LAHAT anti-tank missile in later upgrades. A 7.62mm MAG coaxial machine gun is fitted, as well as a 60mm mortar. On the roof one or two 7.62mm MAG machine guns are pintle mounted. Some vehicles feature a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun mounted onto the main gun as an addition coaxial machine gun.
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