Post by Keith Heitmann on Oct 22, 2003 7:23:21 GMT -5
In the spring of 1989 the first Merkava Mk. III was handed over to the Commander of the 188th brigade of the IDF (Israel Defence Force) in an official ceremony on the Golan Heights. This tank is the product of the continuous development of the two previous types. As armament it carries a 120 mm cannon, there are 3 MGs mounted on the turret and inside the turret is a permanently installed 60 mm mortar.
Model-details::- Finely detailed model
- Rotary turret
- Injection moulded tracks
- Bustle to rear with stowage basket
- 3 MGs with ammunition boxes
- Fine plastic reproduction of protective chains to rear of turret
- Decals for 2 IDF versions
Colors: 9 39 89 91
Model details
Scale 1:72
Release date 03/2003
No. of parts 150
Length 127 mm
Skill Level 5
Original details
Type description battle tank
Year/Period 1989
Origin IL
Engine capacity 880 kW
Speed 55 km/h
Weight 61 t