The Merkava mk3 entered service with the IDF at the beginning of 1990.
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The Merkava mk3 has a higher-power main gun than previous variants. -
The Merkava is amongst the best protected tanks in the world. -
A Merkava 2B main battle tank negotiating a steep gradient. -
The Merkava mk3 benefits from a new modular armour system. -
The advanced fire control system of the Merkava mk3 provides the tank with... -
A skirt of chains with ball weights is installed on the lower half of the... -
The Merkava mk3 entered service with the IDF at the beginning of 1990. -
A Merkava mk3 with fourth-generation sloped armour packs fitted to the turret...