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Merkava, Merkava

Since the early 1980s, four main versions have been deployed. The "Merkava" name was derived from the IDF's development program name.

Another tank crewman was killed when a Merkava Mark IV ran over an improvised explosive device (IED).

Overall, 18 of the 52 damaged tanks were Merkava Mark IVs, eight of which remained serviceable on the battlefield. Two Merkava Mark IVs were completely destroyed, one by powerful IEDs, and another supposedly by an AT-14 'Kornet' missile. All but two Merkava Mark IV tanks damaged during the war were repaired and returned to the IDF. The Israeli military said that it was satisfied with the Merkava Mark IV's performance, and attributed problems to insufficient training before the war.

The IDF wants to increase orders of new Merkava Mark IV tanks, and has plans to add the Trophy active protection systems to Merkava Mark IV tanks, as well as increased joint training between crews and Israeli antitank soldiers.

Like Merkava Mark IV it is optimized for high level of crew survival on the battlefield. Namer may carry up to 12 crewmen and infantrymen and a stretcher, or two stretchers and medical equipment.

It can tow disabled tanks and carries a complete Merkava back-up power pack that can be changed in the field in under 90 minutes.

Source: Wikipedia > Merkava