Merkava IV

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tank
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Merkava_tank
gptkbp:armament 120 mm smoothbore gun
fully automated turret
gptkbp:armor composite armor
modular composite armor
gptkbp:combat_role main battle tank role in IDF
gptkbp:communication digital communication system
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
extensive crew training required
gptkbp:defense_mechanism active protection system
gptkbp:deployment ground forces
gptkbp:design designed for urban warfare
gptkbp:engine 1500 hp
1500 hp diesel engine
gptkbp:engine_type V8 diesel engine
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:none
gptkbp:fire_department advanced fire control system
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:2004
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:height 2.6 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merkava IV
gptkbp:length 9.0 m
APFSDS, HEAT, HE
gptkbp:logistics requires specialized logistics support
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Israel_Military_Industries
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for various missions
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Lebanon_War_2006
gptkbp:operational_range effective operational range of 500 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:price approximately $4 million
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Israel_Defense_Forces
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2001
ongoing
gptkbp:range 500 km
4000 m
gptkbp:role armored warfare
gptkbp:service_history in service since 2004
gptkbp:speed 64 km/h
gptkbp:steering hydraulic steering
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Merkava_III
gptkbp:survivability high survivability in combat
gptkbp:suspension hydropneumatic suspension
gptkbp:targets automated target acquisition system
gptkbp:transmission gptkb:engine
gptkbp:transportation high mobility on various terrains
gptkbp:upgrades gptkb:Merkava_IV_Barak
various upgrades available
gptkbp:variant Merkava I Vm Windbreaker
gptkbp:vision advanced night vision systems
gptkbp:weight 70 tons
65 tons
gptkbp:width 3.7 m