The design has made the Merkava stand out with the ability to exit the tank via a hatch located in the rear armor. This is important for the tactics of using these machines, which often serve at ...

The group said it had targeted another Israeli Merkava armored vehicle with an anti-tank missile in the west of the Jabalia Refugee Camp. The city of Jabalia and its refugee camp are located in the ...

So far 550 Merkava 4s have been built. All Merkavas feature a unique design feature; the engine is in the front. This adds more protection for the four-man crew and any passengers in the large rear ...