Merkava tank

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:activeProtectionSystem gptkb:Trophy_APS
gptkbp:ammunitionType gptkb:APFSDS
gptkb:HEAT
HE
gptkbp:armament 120 mm smoothbore gun
60 mm mortar
7.62 mm machine guns
modular composite armor
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:2006_Lebanon_War
gptkb:1982_Lebanon_War
Gaza conflicts
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Elbit_Systems
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:crew 4
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Israel_Tal
gptkbp:enginePower 1,500 hp
gptkbp:engineType diesel
gptkbp:enteredService 1979
1979–present
gptkbp:fuelType 1,400 liters
gptkbp:height 2.66 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merkava tank
gptkbp:length 9.04 m
gptkbp:mainBattleTankGeneration fourth generation (Mark IV)
third generation (Mark III)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Israel_Military_Industries
MANTAK
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 64 km/h
gptkbp:nickname station wagon
gptkbp:notableEngagement gptkb:Operation_Protective_Edge
gptkbp:notableFeature front-mounted engine
rear troop compartment
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:protectionFeature Anti-lock Braking System
modular armor
spaced armor
gptkbp:range 500 km
gptkbp:role armored warfare
troop transport (limited)
gptkbp:status not exported
gptkbp:suspension coil spring
gptkbp:turret manually operated (early marks), electric (Mark IV)
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Israel_Defense_Forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Merkava_Mark_I
gptkb:Merkava_Mark_II
gptkb:Merkava_Mark_III
gptkb:Merkava_Mark_IV
gptkbp:weight 65 tonnes
gptkbp:width 3.72 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Israel_Defense_Forces
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4