You aren't entirely wrong but this is a bit of a common misconception. Merkavas were never used to transport troops/infantry like an APC because they would have to remove all ammunition in the hull to make space. The closest they ever got to carrying troops with the merkava was during operations in Gaza where they functioned more as armored ambulances that could carry at most only 2 stretchers. They did create an APC called the Namer based on the merkava's hull with heavier armor.
A Great Posting!!! I'm a model builder and I just saw this... I can use this video when I start building my 1/35 Merkava Mk4, with all that weathering and rock crumble on the tracks!!
From my perspective Merkava made to functional well both in urban warfare and open warfare(despite the giant size it have).to be specific,merkava 4 have good armour and quite a punch gun compare to other The drawback is the size and the weight of the tank which just too big and heavy..this made it really vunrable to the enemy.the concept that the engine could protect the driver is good..but idk if it practically well doing..cuz if your tank get stuck in the middle of battlefield and can't move what is the functional of the tank right?unless there a practice of towing the tank in the middle of battle.. nonetheless the protection that it give to its crew is guaranteed unlike the russian t72 and it's variant tank that give no shit to its crew..either way economically I will choose russian tank tho as it's cheaper and work in practical despite of no cormftable that the crew get and it's lighter so any terrain is good for it to move
Actually no, as we have seen in Ukraine- "any terrain is good for it" does not hold the water. I would rather be inside this tank surrounded by whole army, aviation, navy and whatnot from my allies then being "fast and furious" in ruzzian tank that is rushing toward Ukraine mine or waiting to catch a falling bomb.
I wonder why a first class army keeps its top ground weapons in what must be the least convenient staging / depot area, where just lining up the tanks becomes a major exercise Other than that, it‘s nice to see a real tank. Heavy, noisy, smelly, deadly.
I would like to see this tank in Poland!! I belive that becose of his front engine configuration, he overmatch Leopard 2 tank for sure. Maybe even better than Abrams.
In the British army moving a tank without the gun kit switched on gets you a kick up the arse from your Troop Sergeant and a handful of extra guard duties day on day off. For obvious reasons
Thanks JY. I read a report that during the 2006 war in Lebanon that one Mk4 had 11 jam packed inside!! They were leaving the front with wounded infantry. I am guessing that was including crew! But I'm also not sure that it was! lol. Goes to show what can be done when you need too.
Thanks AOY. Great quality and very interesting. There's quite a few of these puppies there huh! Is that a maintenance dept?? The sound of that engine is music to my ears. I have always loved the Merk. Great design. And that rear door must have saved a few souls in it's time! Forged from many years of battle. But I think Israel needs to buy alot more! Is the Eitan in service yet?? Thanks. Love from New Zealand.😁
Hey, great comment. I think the Eitan is in service right now, after it completed the testing in June 2022. might be around 15 of them in the army now. You know how is goes, it takes 2-3 years to manufacture a lot of them. But this is the next generation of IFV/APC where designers focus on survivability and protection, that is why they will equip the Eitan with "Iron-fist" Active protection system.
@@osher87 Thanks OS. Any idea on who is getting the Eitan's first? Would they use them in Gaza? Or on the Northern border? Just curious as to what kind of threat environment they will expose them too! Do they have to reload the Iron Fist manually after the two shots? That could be rather dangerous in a war!? Thanks. 🙂
The Merkava is definitely not the best tank in the world, and it's hard to even point to one. The Merkava is a tank created from a compromise: they wanted to build a tank focused on crew survivability, but did not have composite armor. So it was decided to put the engine up front and build a tight wedge-shaped turret. What was once a clever solution is today very much in the way and does not allow full use of modern solutions. Despite its imperfect platform, the Merkava in its latest versions has many great technologies and solutions. It has an iron vision system that allows you to see through the hull thanks to VR, a well-armored turret, an excellent communication and battlefield observation system, a modern fire control system, and active hard protection against enemy missiles. This is a very modern upgrade of an already obsolete tank, but Israel doesn't need anything better, as it has long left its opponents far behind.
1. העשן הלבן נקרא "מיסוך עשן" ומשמש להסתרת כוח השריון או החי"ר שבסביבת הטנק. הנהג סתם התלהב והפעיל את זה... 2. אכן הטנק מיצר הרבה רעש וכדאי להיות לידו עם מיגון אוזניים כשמתאפשר.
This Merkava 4M has the middle wheel of a different color, it has been replaced, it looks from the color that it is either from another Merkava 4 or even a Merkava 3Dor Dalet?
As I've understood, they were originally to prevent RPG's from hitting the gap between turret & hull. I don't know how well they stop other types of anti-tank weapons.
That's right. Chains cause premature detonation of kinetic projectiles (ammunition used by Soviet tanks, and hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers). The balls at their ends are designed to keep the chain under tension. This solution works similarly to lattice armor, but does not interfere with turret rotation. The patent was invented by Israel. Over time, it was copied by many Arab countries, and more recently by Russia. In 2016, the same solution was also seen on the Polish PT-16 pre-prototype.
thats how you move any tank.. one man behind and one in front :) should replace view port with cameras. so that the driver/crew can use oculus rift or similar, and have 360 degree view. should be very possible and relatively easy to do. making thermal scope and such, is alot harder
Ok CHRIS good query ! the ball wand chains are an anti armour protection : anti tank useful ... particularly against the RPG7 etc the idea / concept that it will detonate the warhead of the rocket BEFORE any turret armour penetration or serious armour damage! the 66 LAW or M72 LAW had a warhead that acting on both GRAZE and impact or hit ! ANY MODELLERS WATCHING this is clearly easier to replicate on those 1-35 scale models rather on 20mm scale SOZ that I can't recall the ISRAELI /HEBREW name for the system ? Cheers CHRIS
They were put on to accentuate the crushed red/burgundy velvet interior of the tank and they were originally a very bright chrome. Some of the shine seems to have worn off after all these years...the IDF is getting complacent lately.
This aint ww2 no more blud. Apfsds and heat/missles cannot shot trap like ww2 ap shells. Apfsds gets destroyed when it bounces and heat is basically incapable of bouncing.
@@orkako While, I agree with your statement and the fact that everything the Merkava faces is outdated, it doesn't hurt to have a longer gun and plus there's the added bonus of shells flying faster and for longer, and opens the possibility of having much longer shells.
@CHRIS BACON The longer gun uses exactly the same ammunition as the shorter gun. The difference is mainly seen when using tungsten-core projectiles. Replacing cannons is a huge modernization cost. They also require new service equipment, new factory equipment new barrels, and there are the costs of buying a license, or developing a new cannon. It will also be necessary to replace the cannon's lifting system, and its stabilizer, as well as the firing release software. And all this for what? The current cannon can handle Israel's potential adversaries just fine. If Israel needs an increase in firepower they will probably go with uranium-core ammunition. This ammunition has similar characteristics to tungsten ammunition, but does not require a longer barrel. Tank modernization is really expensive, and there are many more costs involved than just those associated with buying new components and fitting them to the tank.
@@chrisbacon3071 I wasn't nervous. Either you incorrectly perceived the tone of my statement or I used the incorrect formula. English is not my native language 🙁
Do you think the roads, particularly in Mindanao, would handle a vehicle this heavy?? Especially in monsoon season? And what about bridges!? But I see that the Philippine army has indeed purchased recovery vehicles on the Mk4 chassis. Nice.
Все верно, общий враг, это СССР-Россия, которая снабжала оружием,танками,самолетами,советскими инструкторами,летчиками,танкистами,ПВО арабские страны, обучала их для войны с Израилем! Но! Все войны Израиль мужественно победил в боях! И в итоге СССР, видя всю бесполезность военных авантюр, решил взять террором Израиль назвав иорданских и египетских арабов палестинцами и создав ООП во главе с Арафатом в 1967 году! Вот с 1967 года и пошли палестинцы! Им специально создавали лагеря, невыносимые условия чтобы они шли за копейки на терракты убивать евреев! У арабов все воспитание детей с детских садов,школ было поставлено на ненависти к евреям и обучению террактов! В ход шли любые подкупы еврейских левых партий, пророссийской НДИ, арабских партий! Правительство заигралось в демократию и позволило войти арабским партиям, не признающих Израиль в правительство! В итоге, законно избранное правительство правых подверглось бойкоту, травле, саботажу компаний, поднятию цен, дезертирству из армий резервистов и диктатуре левых судов и Багаца! Моссад, Шабак молчат, видя все это!
both Commander and Driver have episcopes (little kinda windows) and also normal and thermal cameras), also, the everyone except the gunner have a shelf (opening).
They had sorround by camera like an expinsive sub.. they camera in the back Ang front and 2 side I was seen it in Israel when I was there.. I visit her camp at Meron Golan..
european nato tanks such as leopard or challenger would be a much better fit for ukrainian theater than merkava which was designed specifically for israeli conditions and fighting doctrine
@@shimon-r5 так я и не отрицаю, это ведь не я написал что "клоун за рычагами" .я говорю, что тот кто это написал, видимо имеет большой опыт, он то управлял всеми возможными танками,так что ему виднее.
I don't know how tanks are built, from what I can see the driver can't see anything, with today's technology he should be able to see everything around him
yes today's technology.... but first design late '60 early '70 this mk 4 is from 2014. It's not that easy to change a design. It's not plug and play...🤔
![[Warthunder] Merkava Mk4 Nuke Gameplay](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Db4j6-mC7M/mqdefault.jpg)
The Sound of MTU 883 !!!! ❤ 👌👌
Fun fact: Merkava MBT's series can also act as an APC to carry infantry, and has space to carry at least 2 wounded soldiers
You aren't entirely wrong but this is a bit of a common misconception. Merkavas were never used to transport troops/infantry like an APC because they would have to remove all ammunition in the hull to make space. The closest they ever got to carrying troops with the merkava was during operations in Gaza where they functioned more as armored ambulances that could carry at most only 2 stretchers. They did create an APC called the Namer based on the merkava's hull with heavier armor.
Merkava is so freaking COOL......looks straight out of the HALO Universe......so futuristic!
The best turret design ever. 👍👍
Idk I mean they had to add those balls at the back of the turret due to the shape.
@@poppi510 nope they are to detonated those rpg before it reaches the turret.
@@Kem____paalty16 exactly but they were added later
Well you kinda need that gap so you don’t take the driver’s head off when not buttoned up.
@@poppi510 those were baked into the design since the mk2 .
Yep the merkava are still as noisy as I remember them.
These beasts were not built for finesse , but robustness.
A Great Posting!!! I'm a model builder and I just saw this...
I can use this video when I start building my 1/35 Merkava Mk4, with all that weathering and rock crumble on the tracks!!
Very nice tank..
What a good looking tank
Hm, Israel is such a packed place that tanks are nearly stored next to the settlements 😅
Such a unique beast.
I really like those anti rocket dreads its got on the back of the turret
What a beautiful tank
From my perspective
Merkava made to functional well both in urban warfare and open warfare(despite the giant size it have).to be specific,merkava 4 have good armour and quite a punch gun compare to other
The drawback is the size and the weight of the tank which just too big and heavy..this made it really vunrable to the enemy.the concept that the engine could protect the driver is good..but idk if it practically well doing..cuz if your tank get stuck in the middle of battlefield and can't move what is the functional of the tank right?unless there a practice of towing the tank in the middle of battle.. nonetheless the protection that it give to its crew is guaranteed unlike the russian t72 and it's variant tank that give no shit to its crew..either way economically I will choose russian tank tho as it's cheaper and work in practical despite of no cormftable that the crew get and it's lighter so any terrain is good for it to move
Actually no, as we have seen in Ukraine- "any terrain is good for it" does not hold the water.
I would rather be inside this tank surrounded by whole army, aviation, navy and whatnot from my allies then being "fast and furious" in ruzzian tank that is rushing toward Ukraine mine or waiting to catch a falling bomb.
thats a smooth bore beauty
That chariot will pretty much go where it wants.
I wonder why a first class army keeps its top ground weapons in what must be the least convenient staging / depot area, where just lining up the tanks becomes a major exercise
Other than that, it‘s nice to see a real tank. Heavy, noisy, smelly, deadly.
And who has the ability to precisely attack those tanks exactly in the region? It's a death wish for anyone who dares.
Its a small country aye!
Its not a stating/depot are. Looks like they are heading to maintenance (probably after a training series)
I would like to see this tank in Poland!!
I belive that becose of his front engine configuration, he overmatch Leopard 2 tank for sure.
Maybe even better than Abrams.
They are very heavy for Poland terrain
In the British army moving a tank without the gun kit switched on gets you a kick up the arse from your Troop Sergeant and a handful of extra guard duties day on day off.
For obvious reasons
All of the soldiers are max 20 year old kids, and the guy with the t shirt is the mechanic, who has a lot of work.
Smoke generator.... What mean looking tank! love it!
Good:)
hello, I'm doing a video essay on the history of the Merkava, could i use parts of your video for background? I would credit your channel.
yes you can 😉
@@aoy5954 יש אישור מהנהג?
this tank is enough to suffocate the Russians with the exhaust fumes !
Remarkably, in addition to her 4 man crew, she can carry 6 infantry! No joke.
Really? Seem not so big to have extra room
@@walterF205 There is room at the main entrance to the tank (called the "back corridor").
It is tight however, not like an APC, but it is a very useful mission feature.
Thanks JY. I read a report that during the 2006 war in Lebanon that one Mk4 had 11 jam packed inside!! They were leaving the front with wounded infantry. I am guessing that was including crew! But I'm also not sure that it was! lol. Goes to show what can be done when you need too.
Only if you remove part of the emunition
The tank is cool,big and eyecathing
Thanks AOY. Great quality and very interesting. There's quite a few of these puppies there huh! Is that a maintenance dept?? The sound of that engine is music to my ears. I have always loved the Merk. Great design. And that rear door must have saved a few souls in it's time! Forged from many years of battle. But I think Israel needs to buy alot more! Is the Eitan in service yet?? Thanks. Love from New Zealand.😁
Hey, great comment.
I think the Eitan is in service right now, after it completed the testing in June 2022.
might be around 15 of them in the army now.
You know how is goes, it takes 2-3 years to manufacture a lot of them.
But this is the next generation of IFV/APC where designers focus on survivability and protection, that is why they will equip the Eitan with "Iron-fist" Active protection system.
@@osher87 Thanks OS. Any idea on who is getting the Eitan's first? Would they use them in Gaza? Or on the Northern border? Just curious as to what kind of threat environment they will expose them too! Do they have to reload the Iron Fist manually after the two shots? That could be rather dangerous in a war!? Thanks. 🙂
1st - yes, that camp is where the tanks are placed for maintenance and standby for war. 2nd - the Eitan just got into service in the past year.
That's the best best tank in the world for sure
Challenger 2 and leopard 2a7 are the best and T-14
@@adelaida7871 Challenger 2? You are kidding, right? Abrams and Leclerc are the best. And T-14 is just a prototype.
The Merkava is definitely not the best tank in the world, and it's hard to even point to one. The Merkava is a tank created from a compromise: they wanted to build a tank focused on crew survivability, but did not have composite armor. So it was decided to put the engine up front and build a tight wedge-shaped turret. What was once a clever solution is today very much in the way and does not allow full use of modern solutions. Despite its imperfect platform, the Merkava in its latest versions has many great technologies and solutions. It has an iron vision system that allows you to see through the hull thanks to VR, a well-armored turret, an excellent communication and battlefield observation system, a modern fire control system, and active hard protection against enemy missiles. This is a very modern upgrade of an already obsolete tank, but Israel doesn't need anything better, as it has long left its opponents far behind.
That's the best best tank for IDF
Greetha would love to see these.
Какой де он красивый.
למה הם מוציאים כזה הרבה עשן לבן בסוף?
והאם הרעש של הטנקים חזק כל כך שזה הורס את האוזניים?
1. העשן הלבן נקרא "מיסוך עשן" ומשמש להסתרת כוח השריון או החי"ר שבסביבת הטנק.
הנהג סתם התלהב והפעיל את זה...
2. אכן הטנק מיצר הרבה רעש וכדאי להיות לידו עם מיגון אוזניים כשמתאפשר.
Any videos of it going at full speed
Is that a smoke screen or literally a smoke from the engine?
that's a mechanism that spays diesel on the engine, for creating a smoke screen. it's common in all tanks, as far as I know
Best Centurion upgrade ever built!
Now that's quite an upgrade indeed!! lol
This tank already has as much in common with the Centurion as the T-55 has with the T-34
This Merkava 4M has the middle wheel of a different color, it has been replaced, it looks from the color that it is either from another Merkava 4 or even a Merkava 3Dor Dalet?
this is definitely no Blitz😅 all the best from germany!
What's up with those chains hanging down on the turret?
As I've understood, they were originally to prevent RPG's from hitting the gap between turret & hull. I don't know how well they stop other types of anti-tank weapons.
That's right. Chains cause premature detonation of kinetic projectiles (ammunition used by Soviet tanks, and hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers). The balls at their ends are designed to keep the chain under tension. This solution works similarly to lattice armor, but does not interfere with turret rotation. The patent was invented by Israel. Over time, it was copied by many Arab countries, and more recently by Russia. In 2016, the same solution was also seen on the Polish PT-16 pre-prototype.
Oh ok, thanks guys. 👍😎
Is it SPIKE launcher on the left side of turret?
More clips like this, please? 🤤🤤🤤🥺
if I'll have time, I'll bring more 😉
@@aoy5954 😀 PLEASEEE!!! 😄
Looks like parking is full today.....
Do you need to validate your ticket?..
Tank belly dance.
That was really interesting 🐒
thats how you move any tank.. one man behind and one in front :) should replace view port with cameras. so that the driver/crew can use oculus rift or similar, and have 360 degree view. should be very possible and relatively easy to do. making thermal scope and such, is alot harder
What are the chains with the beads? Anyone?
Ok CHRIS good query ! the ball wand chains are an anti armour protection : anti tank useful ... particularly against the RPG7 etc the idea / concept that it will detonate the warhead of the rocket BEFORE any turret armour penetration or serious armour damage! the 66 LAW or M72 LAW had a warhead that acting on both GRAZE and impact or hit ! ANY MODELLERS WATCHING this is clearly easier to replicate on those 1-35 scale models rather on 20mm scale SOZ that I can't recall the ISRAELI /HEBREW name for the system ? Cheers CHRIS
Itu adalah jimat
They were put on to accentuate the crushed red/burgundy velvet interior of the tank and they were originally a very bright chrome. Some of the shine seems to have worn off after all these years...the IDF is getting complacent lately.
חשבתי שלמרכבה 4מ אין את השרשראות מאחורי הצריח.
זה מרכבה 3 עם מעיל רוח ?
השרשראות נקראות "שערות שולמית" והן בהחלט קיימות גם במרכבה 4.
Is not that turret design a major shell trap, and why is that thing smoking so much?
Diesel must be smoking. :D
This aint ww2 no more blud. Apfsds and heat/missles cannot shot trap like ww2 ap shells. Apfsds gets destroyed when it bounces and heat is basically incapable of bouncing.
Is the Merkava going to get a longer gun in the future?
Potential opponents of the merkava are obsolete vehicles. The standard 120mm cannon is more than adequate.
@@orkako While, I agree with your statement and the fact that everything the Merkava faces is outdated, it doesn't hurt to have a longer gun and plus there's the added bonus of shells flying faster and for longer, and opens the possibility of having much longer shells.
@CHRIS BACON The longer gun uses exactly the same ammunition as the shorter gun. The difference is mainly seen when using tungsten-core projectiles. Replacing cannons is a huge modernization cost. They also require new service equipment, new factory equipment new barrels, and there are the costs of buying a license, or developing a new cannon. It will also be necessary to replace the cannon's lifting system, and its stabilizer, as well as the firing release software. And all this for what? The current cannon can handle Israel's potential adversaries just fine. If Israel needs an increase in firepower they will probably go with uranium-core ammunition. This ammunition has similar characteristics to tungsten ammunition, but does not require a longer barrel. Tank modernization is really expensive, and there are many more costs involved than just those associated with buying new components and fitting them to the tank.
@@orkako Ok god dam dude chill out no need to get so upset over an idea! 😟
@@chrisbacon3071 I wasn't nervous. Either you incorrectly perceived the tone of my statement or I used the incorrect formula. English is not my native language 🙁
lots of lethal tanks. but can you get them to the battle zone in time to meet the enemy?
Israel is a small country so it'd not difficult to keep the Armor near the problem areas.
Trucks
What's the weight on this unit here? Bit on the sluggish side.
65 tons. She's big.
@@juliodyarzagaray I think its closer to 70. We have 64.3 ton units in service here which are considerably nimbler.
80tons mk4 barak
Shalom and Power
needs some wd40. too squeaky
Well, this is what tank caterpillars sound like when moving on a concrete floor + you need more than WD40 to oil the whole tank 😄
Seems VERY heavy and not light on its feet!!.
รถถังอาจจะถึงยุคสุดท้ายมันสู้รถ toyota hilux 4 คูณ 4 ด้านความเร็วไม่ได้
The best of the bests
Le matériel Israélien est sans nul doute l'un des meilleurs du monde et le Merkava en est la preuve ! Ils ont raison de ne pas l'exporter..!
Hopefully Israel offer this beast to Philippine military for main battle tanks acquisition by horizon2 military modernization program
Do you think the roads, particularly in Mindanao, would handle a vehicle this heavy?? Especially in monsoon season? And what about bridges!? But I see that the Philippine army has indeed purchased recovery vehicles on the Mk4 chassis. Nice.
メルカバの最新型の戦車おプラモデルお16分の１で作ってもらえませんかタミヤさんよろしくおねがいします私は2個買います
Cool.!
Send this think to Ukraine they need it
A gdzie ekoswiry (ekolodzy)
👏👏👏👍👍👍
The Hamas Deleter
Needs WD40
สวัสดี
Is this russian tank?
Nope, this is an Israeli made tank 😃
This kin of Tank , in the Israel army was been driven and by ..girls ,! ..females soldiers !
🇧🇷😃👍🇮🇱
Kanimbu cibay lu
🎈Asalam_
Все верно, общий враг, это СССР-Россия, которая снабжала оружием,танками,самолетами,советскими инструкторами,летчиками,танкистами,ПВО арабские страны, обучала их для войны с Израилем!
Но! Все войны Израиль мужественно победил в боях!
И в итоге СССР, видя всю бесполезность военных авантюр, решил взять террором Израиль назвав иорданских и египетских арабов палестинцами и создав ООП во главе с Арафатом в 1967 году!
Вот с 1967 года и пошли палестинцы! Им специально создавали лагеря, невыносимые условия чтобы они шли за копейки на терракты убивать евреев!
У арабов все воспитание детей с детских садов,школ было поставлено на ненависти к евреям и обучению террактов!
В ход шли любые подкупы еврейских левых партий, пророссийской НДИ, арабских партий!
Правительство заигралось в демократию и позволило войти арабским партиям, не признающих Израиль в правительство!
В итоге, законно избранное правительство правых подверглось бойкоту, травле, саботажу компаний, поднятию цен, дезертирству из армий резервистов и диктатуре левых судов и Багаца!
Моссад, Шабак молчат, видя все это!
I don't see the head of the driver popping up. Does anyone see him?
Camera
both Commander and Driver have episcopes (little kinda windows) and also normal and thermal cameras), also, the everyone except the gunner have a shelf (opening).
They had sorround by camera like an expinsive sub.. they camera in the back Ang front and 2 side I was seen it in Israel when I was there.. I visit her camp at Meron Golan..
🇦🇿👍
Please delivered a Merkavo to Ukraine please ! help him
european nato tanks such as leopard or challenger would be a much better fit for ukrainian theater than merkava which was designed specifically for israeli conditions and fighting doctrine
Клоун за рычагами...
А в чем проблема??
Если ты про мехвода то там не рычаги в бородатые времена а штурвал)
@@shimon-r5 тут просто великий танковый мехвод, он в танчиках натренировался,так что знает что да как.
@@VinEvgeni На видео водитель едет отлично
@@shimon-r5 так я и не отрицаю, это ведь не я написал что "клоун за рычагами" .я говорю, что тот кто это написал, видимо имеет большой опыт, он то управлял всеми возможными танками,так что ему виднее.
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I don't know how tanks are built, from what I can see the driver can't see anything, with today's technology he should be able to see everything around him
yes today's technology.... but first design late '60 early '70 this mk 4 is from 2014. It's not that easy to change a design. It's not plug and play...🤔
I am pretty sure the No 4 has a outside camera system.
Who made this scrap ?
В такую трудно будет не попасть