MilitaryPuma (Merkava-based)
Tankconfirmed
The Puma is a heavy armored engineering vehicle developed by Israel, based on the chassis of the Merkava Mk.1/2 main battle tank. It is designed to clear minefields, breach obstacles, and perform various combat engineering tasks under fire for the Israel Defense Forces.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Military Industries (IMI) |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 46 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 50 t |
History
Developed in Israel in 1991 by Israel Military Industries (IMI), it has seen extensive use with the Israel Defense Forces.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | 100 | confirmed |
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