![]() ![]() ![]() At the same time, a new fire control system, a battle management system which shares data with other units in theatre and a defence system against individual anti-tank weapons have been applied on the Merkava Mk 4. The protection of the front hull and turret top, against enemy anti-tank weapons has been greatly enhanced on the Merkava Mk 4, and the armour has been changed to modular armour. The biggest improvement lies in the adaptability to the low intensity conflicts. The Merkava Mk 4 is the latest variant of the Merkava series tanks. ![]() In order to operate the Merkava Mk.3D tank in anti-terror and LIC (low intensity conflict) roles in the Gaza Strip and in the South of Lebanon, more features are added, like a more advanced armor suit, front and rear towing horns for recovery and a under hull belly armor, as well as protection to the sights and lights.I would like to thank Creative Models for providing this sample. The armor in the front and on both sides of the turret of the Merkava Mk.3D Late is modified. It took action in the 2nd Lebanon War in 2006, Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip in the winter of 2009, Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014 and many other security activities along the Israeli border. The Merkava Mk.3D suspension is based on individual trailing arms suspended by rotary shock absorber and individual coil spring sets. A 1200hp air cooled engine, a new transmission and new heavy duty final drives are located in the front of the hull. It’s equipped with a 120mm smooth bore gun and advanced fire control system called BAZ (glaring lightning). The Merkava Mk.3D tanks are in large service in the IDF both in regular brigades and reserved ones. ISRAEL MAIN BATTLE TANK Merkava Mk.3D late LIC ![]()
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