Merkava Mk IV LIC Started way back in history

[scottie3158]

Mick,
That is looking rather splendid mate.

[Mark1]

Looking good :thumb2:

[peterairfix]

Now that Is looking good.

[boatman]

looks good lookin tank Mick i love the shape an every thing about it what country has her in service ?
chris

[minitnkr]

Looking good. Haven't seen more than 3 as well. May be dependent on internal positions of comms.

[Mickc1440]

looks good lookin tank Mick i love the shape an every thing about it what country has her in service ?
chris

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

[Tim Marlow]

Looking fine in her new clothes Mick.

[Guest]

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

Here’s look inside the real thing, which also explains some of the more unusual features of the Merkava:

[Airborne01]

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

Did you say Carrot - wow, that's one aggressive looking vegetable!

[Mickc1440]

Here’s look inside the real thing, which also explains some of the more unusual features of the Merkava:

Thanks for posting that, very interesting. There can’t be many, if any, other tanks that have a back door for access

[Airborne01]

Thanks for posting that, very interesting. There can’t be many, if any, other tanks that have a back door for access

Does 'Ontos' count as a tank I wonder ...?

[Mickc1440]

Finally this one can proudly sit in the shelf. Calling it a day as it’s been around so long. Just finished with some desert dust as it sits waiting for a crew to come and arm it and load their gear.

[boatman]

LOVELY model Mick i love the looks of this tank an the lovely turret an if i had to be in a tank in a wartime snenerio than this is the tank id like best as that very low turret hopefully will deflect rounds from hitting the tank well designed i think
chris

[Tim Marlow]

Nice job Mick. Really looks the part.

[Mickc1440]

LOVELY model Mick i love the looks of this tank an the lovely turret an if i had to be in a tank in a wartime snenerio than this is the tank id like best as that very low turret hopefully will deflect rounds from hitting the tank well designed i think
chris

It certainly has a very futuristic look and also the ability to carry troops onboard