Merkava Mk4

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.