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The Sherman M-50 and the Sherman M-51, both often referred to abroad as the Super Sherman, were modified versions of the American M4 Sherman tank that served with the Israel Defense Forces from the mid-1950s to early 1980s. The M-51 was also referred to as the Isherman (i.e. Israeli Sherman). However, the nicknames "Super Sherman" and "Isherman ...
Sherman M-4 (Sherman degem Bet prior to 1956) – Israeli designation of any Sherman model armed with the 105 mm howitzer M4. Sherman M-50 – Upgraded Sherman with the French CN 75-50 75 mm gun, as used in the French AMX 13 light tank, in the "old" turret fitted with a counterweight. Entered service in 1956.
The M4 Sherman, officially medium tank, M4, ... M4A2(76)W in Brno, April 1945 An Israeli Army Sherman tank during Operation Horev, 1948 Ljubljana, May Day 1961.
M4 Sherman – (Medium Tank, M4) Centurion tank (A41) –British main battle tank of the post-World War II period. Israel purchased the Centurion in the late 1950s and in IDF service it was named the Shot (Whip). Its excellent armour, mobility and firepower made it the preferred choice and many tanks were purchased well into the 1960s.
Originally designed in 1941, M4 variants were still used by Israel during the 1967 and 1973 wars with its Arab neighbors. [1] Sherman ARV MK I, Recovery vehicle, photographed around Caen in July–August 1944. The many special duties that a tank might be made to do were just being explored by armies around the world in the early 1940s.
The tank that was chosen is an American M4 Sherman, one of the first tanks that fought in the service of the Israel Defense Forces. Since the water tower was only designed to support 25 tons and the tank weighed 34 tons, both the engine and transmission gears had to be removed.
Palmach M4 Sherman tank leading a convoy. ... Between the beginning of December 1947 and the end of May 1948, when the Israeli army was created, ...
Israel: Improved version of the X95 with longer barrel. IWI X95 (Micro-Tavor) [4] Bullpup Assault rifle/Carbine: 5.56x45mm Israel: Compact version of the TAR-21. Standard Issue rifle since 2009 replacing the TAR-21. IWI Tavor TAR-21 [4] Assault rifle: 5.56×45mm Israel: Cut from service as of 2009 and replaced by the X95. M4A1 Carbine [4]