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Merkava

TankIsraelIn service since 1979
Merkava
Photo: Source: Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson UnitDerivative: User:MathKnight · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Key specs

Type
Tank
Origin
Israel
Manufacturer
IDF Ordnance Corps
Designer
Mantak
Entered service
1979
Produced
1979–2002
Units produced
1,970
Status
In service
Crew
4

Tank

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Overview

Merkava is a tank from Israel, made by IDF Ordnance Corps. It entered service in 1979; it was produced from 1979 to 2002; 1,970 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 120 mm. It is used or was used by Israel and the Philippines.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
120 mm (4.7 in) MG251-LR smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
Caliber
120 mm
Secondary armament
1 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) MG3 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) MG1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar12 × smoke grenades
Dimensions and weights
Weight
65 t
Length
9.04 m
Width
3.72 m
Height
2.66 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
MTU 12V883 1119 kW (1501 hp) turbocharged diesel engine (4, 5)
Power
1,119 kW
Road speed
64 km/h
Off-road speed
55 km/h
Operational range
500 km
Fuel capacity
1,400 l
Suspension
Helical spring
Armour
Classified composite/sloped armour modular design.

Users & conflicts

Operators
IsraelPhilippines

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (pl): Merkawa, Wikipedia
  2. Wikipedia: Merkava, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.