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M1E3 Abrams and Merkava Mk IV Barak put tank design at a crossroads
Heavy tanks were used to resolve disputes with horsepower and steel. At this point, they resolve them using electricity, ...
Merkava MK IV Down: The IDF Has Lost One of Its Most Advanced Tanks: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has lost one of its Merkava Mk IV Barak main battle... Israel fields one of the most capable ...
The Merkava is an excellent tank, but it must be shepherded carefully. They are not mythical invincible beasts—especially in urban warfare. At around the time that the ceasefire between Hamas and ...
The Merkava is often described as unmatched and uniquely brilliant. But even Israel’s most advanced tank has clear weaknesses. Focusing on the Merkava Mk 4, this episode looks at design compromises, ...
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