MilitaryMerkava Mk4
Tankconfirmed
The Merkava Mk4 "Windbreaker" is Israel's premier main battle tank, unique in its front-engine layout that protects crew from frontal fire. Equipped with Trophy Active Protection System (APS), which has successfully intercepted RPGs and ATGMs in combat.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Ordnance Corps / Elbit Systems |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 500 |
| Weight | 65 |
| Speed | 64 |
| Crew | 4 |
History
Israel developed Merkava domestically after France refused to sell tanks in 1967. The Mk4 entered service 2004. The Mk4M with Trophy APS first defeated anti-tank missiles in combat in 2011. The follow-on Barak (Mk5) adds AI-assisted systems.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | ~760 Mk4 | confirmed |
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