The Merkava MBT series
The models:
Merkava siman 1 (Merkava mk 1) - the first produced model, with a Taleidan Continental AVDS-1790-6A 908-horse powers engine, hydro mechanical semi-automatic "Allison" CD850-6BX transmission, 105mm rifled American M68 gun (license produced by IMI), and a Matador mk.1 fire control system (apparently, the Matador name is a commercial one).
Merkava siman 1 Bet (Merkava mk.1B) - a modernization of the Mk.1 tanks to the Mk.2 level. The upgrade includes new FCS, apparently the Matador mk.1 is upgraded to mk.2, new sideskirts, and also the famous chains with balls on the rear of the turret are added.
At the same time, usually there's no additional armor on the turret, the 60mm mortar remained external, and other minor things.
At the same time, usually there's no additional armor on the turret, the 60mm mortar remained external, and other minor things.
Merkava siman 2 (Merkava mk.2) - the second basic model in production, has a new Matador mk.2 FCS, new sideskirts, new automatic transmission made in Israel by Ashot, improved armor especially on the turret, internal mortar, etc.,
Merkava siman 2 Bet (Merkava mk.2B) - replaced Mk.2 in production, has an improved fire control system, including a thermal sight.
Merkava siman 2 Bet dor Dalet
(Merkava mk.2B with fourth generation armor) - the modernization of existing Merkava mk.2B, the main difference is additional armor plates on the chassis and the turret, the so-called "fourth generation armor" (dor - generation in Hebrew). Not to confuse with 4th generation tank, this only means that Merkava mk.1 had first generation armor, mk.2 - second, and mk.3 - third. The add-on armor plates are fourth generation.
Sometimes this tank is also called Merkava Mk.2D
The visual difference is the additional armor modules on the turret sides that are curved downwards, as opposed to Merkava mk.3 dor Dalet modules which extend sideways. The tank also has easily noticeable additional armor plates on the sides of the chassis above the sideskirts, and on the front left side above the driver's position.
Sometimes this tank is also called Merkava Mk.2D
The visual difference is the additional armor modules on the turret sides that are curved downwards, as opposed to Merkava mk.3 dor Dalet modules which extend sideways. The tank also has easily noticeable additional armor plates on the sides of the chassis above the sideskirts, and on the front left side above the driver's position.
Merkava siman 3
(Merkava mk.3) - replaced Mk.2B in serial production. Has modular armor of the turret and chassis, 120mm MG251 gun developed and made by IMI, 1200 horse power AVDS-1790-9AR diesel engine, Matador Mk.3 fire control system, new suspension, completely electrical and electronic turret and gun control system (as opposed to electro-hydraulic in the previous versions), and other improvements.
Merkava siman 3 Bet (Merkava mk.3B) - in turn, replaced Mk.3 in production, the main difference is improved armor.
Merkava siman 3 Bet BAZ (Merkava mk.3B BAZ) - replaced Mk.3B, the main difference is a new fire-control system designated BAZ (commercial name - Knight mk.3). Although BAZ means "falcon" in Hebrew, it is actually an acronym for Barak Zoher - "Shining Lightning" (no relation whatsoever to the former prime-minister Ehud Barak). Among other things, the BAZ system can automatically track any selected target, which greatly increases moving target hit accuracy, and allows engaging even low-flying helicopters with regular ammunition.
The FCS also includes an independent commander's panoramic sight.
The FCS also includes an independent commander's panoramic sight.
Merkava siman 3 Bet BAZ dor Dalet
(Merkava mk.3B with 4th generation armor) - the same Mk.3B BAZ, with a new modular sloped armor pack. Easily identified by the extended side modules on the turret.
Sometimes also called Merkava Mk.3D.
Sometimes also called Merkava Mk.3D.
Merkava siman 4
(Merkava mk.4) - the latest model with numerous improvements and modifications, including most notably:
- Higher pressure gun and breech that allow the use of enhanced kinetic ammunition.
- New armor, including a new turret with significantly improved top protection, and anti-ATGM systems, possibly both passive and active. Also a new 5-egar automatic transmission made in Israel.
- New 1500 hp GD883 diesel engine, developed by MTU of Germany, will be produced in the United States by General Dynamics.
- A digital system of communication between the tank and other elements on the battlefield. Data such as enemy location, target designation can be exchanged with other tanks, or helicopters, artillery, etc., allowing better situation awareness. Moreover, for example a guided LAHAT missile fired by one tank can be guided to its target by another.
- An electrical semi-automatic revolving magazine for 10 rounds.
- Other improvements such as a rearwards looking camera for the driver, improved stabilized panoramic commander's sight with both day and night vision, new tracks.
Some of the above designation can seem very long. In practice, they're often shortened - for example Merkava siman 3 Bet BAZ is Merkava siman 3 BAZ, the "Bet" is usually not mentioned and is "dor Dalet" almost never used in real life.
Merkava production
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