The Merkava tank

Name: The Merkava tank
Uploaded: 2023-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 3 min
Description: Merkava, which means 'chariot' or Throne, is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces and the backbone of the IDF's Armoured Corps. The tank began development in 1970, and its first generation, the Merkava mark 1, entered official service in 1979. Four main variants have been deployed.

2023 • 3min • News • International

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Merkava, which means 'chariot' or Throne, is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces and the backbone of the IDF's Armoured Corps. The tank began development in 1970, and its first generation, the Merkava mark 1, entered official service in 1979. Four main variants have been deployed.