Italeri - 1/72 - Merkava 1
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- Brand: Italeri
- MPN: Italeri 1-77005
- Part #: MDLITA1077005
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Italeri - 1/72 - Merkava 1
- Brand: Italeri
- MPN: Italeri 1-77005
- Part #: MDLITA1077005

Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MDLITA1077005/Italeri---172---Merkava-1
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The Merkava is a main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces. The tank began development in 1970, and entered official service in 1979. Four main variants of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The name "Merkava" was derived from the IDF's initial development program name.
The Merkawa tank was developed by the Israel Army as a result of its experiences during the countrys thirty-plus years of wars with nearby Arab states who were being equipped with increasingly modern Russian-built means. Design criteria include rapid repair of battle damage, survivability, cost-effectiveness and off-road performance. Following the model of contemporary self-propelled howitzers, the turret assembly is located closer to the rear than in most main battle tanks. With the engine in front, this layout is intended to grant additional protection against a frontal attack, so as to absorb some of the force of incoming shells, especially for the personnel in the main hull, such as the driver. It also creates more space in the rear of the tank that allows increased storage capacity and a rear entrance to the main crew compartment allowing easy access under enemy fire. This allows the tank to be used as a platform for medical disembarkation, a forward command and control station, and an infantry fighting vehicle. The rear entrance's clamshell-style doors provide overhead protection when off- and on-loading cargo and personnel.
Paint, paintbrush and liquid cement included.Note: Assembly required.
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1/72