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Published: 2012-05-13 08:45:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1001; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 18
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Description
Merkava IV is the latest main battle tank of Israel, a true king of the desert. What is great about this tank is that it can carry a crew of 8 persons.Details:
Armor Classified composite matrix of laminated ceramic-steel-nickel alloy. Sloped modular design.
Main
armament 120 mm (4.7 in) MG253 smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
Secondary
armament 1 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) MG
2 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) MG
1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar
12 smoke grenades
Engine 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Power/weight 23 hp/ton
Payload capacity 48 rounds
Transmission Renk RK 325
Suspension Helical spring
Ground clearance 0.45 m (1.5 ft)
Fuel capacity 1400 litres
Operational
range 500 km (310 mi)
Speed 64 km/h (40 mph) on road
55 km/h (34 mph) off road
