The Merkava (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, [mɛʁkaˈva] ⓘ, " chariot ") [5] is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps.

2020年7月10日 · The new tank is a smart tank equipped with advanced features such as artificial intelligence, upgraded sensors, and virtual reality (VR) capabilities. A new helmet, known as Iron View, allows soldiers to see outside the combat tank, while a smart mission computer onboard the tank will manage its activities.

2024年3月21日 · Following the Six-Day War, Israel embarked on a mission to develop the Merkava tank. Here's its history and what makes it such an imposing power.

In short, the Merkava was the embodiment of the ideal MBT for Tsahal. Combining speed, endurance, firepower and accuracy with high survivability requirements and an emphasis put on crew protection. After the plans were ready by 1974, construction of several prototypes began.

2021年11月12日 · Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava series, is one of the best-designed tanks ever produced. Israel’s independence in 1948 saw the formation of the Israeli Defense Forces, and the IDF...

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).

2001年6月12日 · The Merkava is the main battle tank in service with the Israeli armed forces. The first Merkava mk1 tanks were supplied. A Merkava mk3 with fourth-generation sloped armour packs fitted to the turret sides. The Merkava mk3 has a higher-power main gun than previous variants. The Merkava is amongst the best protected tanks in the world.

In military history, the Merkava main battle tanks stand as a testament to Israel’s enduring commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Spanning five decades, the Merkava has evolved from a response to wartime vulnerabilities into a …

2024年1月21日 · Israel’s homegrown Merkava family of main battle tanks (MBTs) arguably represents the best of its indigenous efforts. Since its introduction to service more than four decades ago, the Merkava...

With relatively straightforward upgrades, the Merkava 5 and Russian T-series tanks can use a comprehensive battlefield system to combat drones. These upgrades also bolster the tanks’ fundamental air defense capabilities in the event of system failure. The Merkava 5 represents a remarkable evolution in Israeli armored warfare.