A profile of a Merkava Mk 4M tank, armed with an IMI 120 mm gun, a M2 Browning.50-cal, a 7.62×51 mm NATO commander's FN MAG, and equipped with the Trophy active protection system.

Merkava Mk 2 Tank was the successor to the earlier Merkava Mk 1. It entered Israeli Defence Force service in 1983. Its production numbers totalled 580 from 1982 to 1989 with improvements to its protection following lessons learnt in the 1982 Lebanon War.

Feb 21, 2019 · The Mk II added chain netting to protect the rear turret from anti-tank rockets, as well as add-on armor plates and, later, Blazer explosive reactive armor. Such innovations first proved their worth during the 1982 campaign in Lebanon.

A late version Merkava Mk. II during the Lebanon War, 1984. The olive green livery was customary for armored units operating in the north of the country and along the Syrian border, and sand beige for southern units.

Merkava Tank (Hebrew for Chariot) was the first indigenous Main Battle Tank to be developed and manufactured in Israel. Its unique design and layout came about from lessons learnt in Arab-Israeli Wars and further perfected over the years into 4 distinct Marks (Mk).

The new tank was optimized for urban warfare and low-intensity conflicts, with a weight and engine no greater than the Mark 1. The Merkava Mk. 2 was designed long before the Lebanon War (1982). In fact, Merkava Mk. 2 was designed as early as the late 70s, when the first model (Merkava Mk. 1) entered service. Merkava 2 II MBT variants:

Dec 14, 2024 · This is the Merkava Mk 4M Israeli main battle tank equipped with the Trophy “Windbreaker” active protection system. Image: IDF. Moreover, the turret’s large bustle was also protected by a shirt of heavy chains suspended from the …

The modified powerplant and automotive system, for which specific information has not yet been released, gives the new Merkava Mk. 2 an overall improvement in mobility. Fire control system: new advanced night fighting equipment was added …

Oct 30, 2024 · Over the decades, the tank has evolved through four major versions: Merkava Mark 1 (1979): The original model with a 105 mm rifled gun and a design emphasizing crew protection. Merkava Mark 2 (1982): Introduced with enhanced armor and a focus on improved survivability in urban warfare.

Mar 7, 2022 · The tank "Merkava" Mk2 uses the American diesel engine AVDS-1790-5A (power 900 hp) and hydromechanical transmission CD-850-6B "Allison", providing a maximum road speed of 58 km / h, a...