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The Merkava Mark 4M (Mk 4M) Windbreaker is a Merkava Mark 4 equipped with the Trophy active protection system (APS), designated "Meil Ruach" (Hebrew: מעיל רוח; "Windbreaker" or "Wind Coat"). Mass production of Mark 4M tanks began in 2009, and the first whole brigade of Mark 4Ms was declared operational in 2011.
An autoloader or auto-loader is a mechanical aid or replacement for the personnel that load ammunition into crew-served weapons without being an integrated part of the gun itself. The term is generally only applied to larger weapons, such as naval weapons , tanks , and artillery ; that would otherwise have a dedicated person or persons loading ...
An image shared on X claims to show an Israeli Merkava tank modified into a fruit stand in Gaza. Verdict: False The tank is a Syrian T-55, not an Israeli Merkava tank. It was taken in Syria. Fact ...
An autoloader reduces reload time to about 3.5 seconds. It also features configurable modular armour. The reduced size and weight means that 84% of Japan's bridges are passable for the Type 10, compared to only 65% for the Type 90 and 40% for typical western MBTs. K2 Black Panther [28] 2008 2014 South Korea: 260 55–56 tons 1500 hp
Namer (Hebrew: נמ"ר, pronounced; meaning "leopard," and also a syllabic abbreviation of "Nagmash" (APC) and "Merkava") is an Israeli armoured personnel carrier based on a Merkava Mark IV tank chassis. [5]
The autoloader itself weighs 500 kg (empty) and has a total volume of 1.68 m 3 (1.40 × 2.40 × 0.50 m). In case of ammunition cooking off , the deflagration is vented by two blow-out panels. The autoloader allows the reloading of the gun while firing on the move, providing it a sufficient rate of fire to deal with six targets in one minute.
The Sabra Mk III incorporates armor technology, cannon, the RWR/IR warning system, and tracks from the Merkava Mk IV. [5] FIRAT-M60T / M60TM. Turkish local [6] enhancement of the M60T Mk III Sabra main battle tank unveiled in 2019. [7]
Some sources also claim an autoloader was installed; however, this statement is questionable since the Pokpung'ho (another T-62-based tank with the 2A46 125 mm gun) was confirmed to have a manual loader. The fire control system was replaced with one matching the new main gun, and the spent shell ejection system was dispensed with.