Merkava - Wikipedia
The Merkava (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, [mɛʁkaˈva] ⓘ, "chariot") [5] is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which are the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps.
Forget the M1 Abrams: Israel's Merkava Tank Might Be the Best ...
2 days ago · Israel’s Merkava tank was designed for survival after hard battlefield lessons—and keeps evolving with Trophy protection and major electronics upgrades.
Ministry of Defense - Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate
Nearly nine years after establishing the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate, Israel issued its first Merkava Mark I tank. Each new generation of the Merkava is more sophisticated and …
Merkava Tank: The Backbone of Israel’s Armored Might
Jul 3, 2025 · Explore the Merkava tank’s evolution from Mk I to Mk V, learn about its Trophy active protection, crew-first design, armament, and battlefield performance.
Merkava IV: How Israel Built the World's Most Survivable Tank
Jul 18, 2025 · Many analysts consider the Merkava (Hebrew for “Chariot”) to be the most capable and effective tank designed for desert warfare. The front-engine layout, unlike most tanks, …
Merkava Main Battle Tank (1978)
The country forged in fifty years, with limited foreign assistance, a powerful, modern defense force. The armored symbol of which is the Merkava, a reference to the ancient war chariots of …
Merkava - Wikiwand
The Merkava (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, [mɛʁkaˈva] ⓘ, " chariot ") 5 is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which are the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps.