The Merkava Main Battle Tanks
Israel /
Hamerkaz /
Modiin-Makkabim-Reut /
World
/ Israel
/ Hamerkaz
/ Modiin-Makkabim-Reut
World / Palestinian territories / West Bank
open air museum, armoured fighting vehicle on display
When countries refused to sell tanks ti the Jewish state in the early 70s, Israel decided upon developing a main battle of its own. The Merkava took an operational part in the Peace for Galilee war and presently it is the leading tank of the Armored Corps, regarded by many as the world's best MBT.
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