Syark Defence Force (SDF) - 1/35 Academy IDF Merkava Mk.IV MBT










1/35 Academy IDF Merkava Mk.IV MBT 

Modeler : Sandakan Hobby

My Mission to collect all variant of Merkava MBT in IDF has been accomplished after I got my final and latest Merkava Mk.IV from my friend who has retired from his hobby. 

The Merkava Mk.4 main battle tank entered service with Israel Defense Forces in 2004. It is a further development of the Merkava Mk.3. A total of 360 of these tanks have already been built and another 300 have been ordered by Israeli Defense Forces. In 2014 it was reported, that Israel will export a number of these tanks to an undisclosed customer. Currently the Merkava Mk.4 is among 10 best main battle tanks in the world.

The latest Merkava Mk.4 is slightly larger than the Mk.3. The new MBT is one of the most protected tanks in the world. It has a new armor, comparing with predecessor. Hull of the Merkava Mk.4 was redesigned to install new engine. A front-mounted engine also provided improved frontal protection. The Mk.4 is also fitted with new modular armor, that can be reconfigured to match specific threats. Bottom of the hull has been strengthened for better protection against land mines. This main battle tank can also be fitted with Trophy active protection system. Protection suite also includes advanced threat identification and warning system. This MBT is also well protected against air-launched guided missiles and top attack anti-tank weapons.

Credit: Military Today

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