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Storage of withdrawned tanks Merkava Mk 2, Magach and Centurion

A tank team from the 401 Armored Corps stand proudly next to their "Merkava IV" tank near the Gaza border. Thirty-five years ago, the “Merkava” tank began its active service in the IDF. Ever since, it has fought on every front, outshining every other tank and always ready to fulfill its mission. Today, the “Merkava” is a key factor in the IDF’s forces. Photo Credit: Alexi Rosenfeld, IDF's spokesperson For more updates: The Israel Defense Forces Facebook The Israel Defense Forces blog Follow…

Israeli tanks advancing in the Sinai Desert, Six Days War

The 65t Merkava 4 main battle tank entered full production in 2001 and began operational training with the Israel Defence Force in July 2003. The first battalion of Merkava Mk 4 tanks entered servi…

“@paul_hundred Nagmachon reporting for duty”

Чуть более века прошло с того времени, как танки начали широко применяться в вооруженных конфликтах. А в 2017 году исполняется ровно сто лет Renault FT-17, ставшему прообразом всех современных танков. Сегодня мы рассмотрим, как устроены современные танки и что скрывается под их мощной броней.

Merkava Mk 1 tanks in Lebanon, 1982

Two Merkava Mk 4 tanks and one Mk 3 between them