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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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120 mm smoothbore gun
60 mm mortar
7.62 mm machine guns
modular composite armor
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gptkbp:controls
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gptkb:Elbit_Knight_Mark_III
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:Israel
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gptkbp:crew
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4
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:MTU_883_V-12_diesel
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gptkbp:enginePower
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1,200 hp
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gptkbp:enteredService
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1990
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gptkbp:height
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2.66 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Merkava Mk. III tank
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gptkbp:introduced
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1990
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gptkbp:length
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9.04 m (gun forward)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Israel_Military_Industries
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gptkbp:maximumSpeed
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60 km/h
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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rear troop compartment
improved fire control system
modular armor system
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gptkbp:numberBuilt
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over 780
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gptkbp:predecessor
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Merkava Mk. II
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gptkbp:range
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500 km
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gptkbp:successor
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Merkava Mk. IV
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gptkbp:turret
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electrically powered
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gptkbp:usedBy
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gptkb:Israel_Defense_Forces
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gptkbp:usedInConflict
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gptkb:Second_Intifada
gptkb:2006_Lebanon_War
Gaza conflicts
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gptkbp:weight
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65 tonnes
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gptkbp:width
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3.72 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:401st_Armored_Brigade
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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