Merkava IV MBT

Merkava Mk4 represents the third evolutionary phase of the Merkava program. The Mk-4 is equipped with a 120 mm gun but the new gun is designed to sustain higher pressures, generating higher muzzle velocities which are an essential feature for advanced kinetic energy ammunition. The Merkava Mk4 can accomodate various 120mm ammunition types, including 120mm APFSDS-FS (kinetic) rounds, and their training derivatives, HEAT (hollow-charge) types and anti-personnel/anti-material ammunition which have already been used in combat operations with previous Merkava types. The tank will also be able to accommodate the Lahat missile as it becomes operational. The loader can load the gun from a fully automated, fire-proof magazine which accommodates up to 10 ready rounds and deliver up to four types of ammunition types to the loaderThe tank is equipped with a modern fire control and sighting system which includes computerized ballistic calculations and compensations, a dual axes stabilized gunner sight and a dual axis stabilized commander panoramic sight, both equipped with an advanced FLIR and TV channels for day and night operation. The system is equipped with an improved tracking system which enables tracking of moving targets, such as tanks, helicopters, vehicles or soldiers. It also enables locking the sight and gun on targets when the tank is on the move, utilizing the ultra-fast gun stabilization and electrical turret drive system. Merkava Mk-4 is believed to be protected by a new type of hybrid armour, which can be conformed from modular elements, to match specific threats. The Mk-4 retains the hull design of the previous Merkava versions.

The tank also utilize the Battle Management System (BMS) designed by Elbit Systems' ElOp - the system is providing fast communication networking between the commander and subordinate units, and enables the crew to plan missions, navigate and continuously update their situation awareness. The system also enables recording and debriefing the operation, by utilizing the tank's digital recorder. The Merkava Mk4 is equipped with the new VDS-60 digital data recorder produced by Vectop, it records and restores the sight images and observation data collected during the mission. The capture of such images can also be shared by other elements, which are networked with the Weapon Integrated BMS (WINBMS), to enable reporting of enemy targets.

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[KINGD1991]

proud to serv as a gunner in merkava 4 :D

[ljoch88]

Fueled by jewish diamonds hehehe kick some palestinians plz xD

[topperheartramada]

All this armour would not have been necessary had the Arabs agreed to peace in 1948. But then again, they are irrational people. You can't deal with such a mentality. All you can do is protect yourself. But make them be reasonable? That will be hard. My support to Israel from Norway. I only wish my government was willing to give you its support. Too few people in Europe hear anything about Israel that isn't filtered through leftist, pro-Muslim/Palestinian media.

[IDFArmor]

@KINGD1991

you and me both :D

[kushalaimashkha]

@superwout

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[Khristophoros1001]

@frontmissionmarcus It's called Wake me up inside (A.K.A Bring me to life) by Evanscene.

[LuTaRiSrAeL]

also equiped  today with : Trophy, or as called ASPRO-A

[frontmissionmarcus]

What song???

[draistRomol]

@ljoch88 So you like innocent peopled getting crushed? xD

[superwout]

2:21 pic of a Merk 1 OOPSIE