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Merkava
Samuel Katz
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Description for Merkava
Paperback. A history of the Merkava, or Chariot - the first tank designed and built by the Israeli Army. It was heavily armoured and packed a powerful 105mm main gun backed up with a digital fire control system and laser range-finder. The Merkava first saw action during the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. Illustrator(s): Sarson, Peter. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 183 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
The Merkava, or Chariot, was the first tank entirely designed and built by the Israeli Army. The IDF had previously been using a variety of vehicles, acquired from various sources, including in particular the Sherman and Centurion. The Merkava was designed specifically for the type of warfare and opponents that Israel faced. The resulting tank was heavily armoured and packed a powerful 105mm main gun backed up with a digital fire control system and laser range-finder. This title examines the development and deployment of the Merkava, investigating the changing technical aspects of the various marks, creating a useful and comprehensive ... Read more
The Merkava, or Chariot, was the first tank entirely designed and built by the Israeli Army. The IDF had previously been using a variety of vehicles, acquired from various sources, including in particular the Sherman and Centurion. The Merkava was designed specifically for the type of warfare and opponents that Israel faced. The resulting tank was heavily armoured and packed a powerful 105mm main gun backed up with a digital fire control system and laser range-finder. This title examines the development and deployment of the Merkava, investigating the changing technical aspects of the various marks, creating a useful and comprehensive ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
Series
Osprey New Vanguard S.
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855326439
SKU
V9781855326439
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About Samuel Katz
Sam Katz was born in 1963, and joined the Israeli Defence Forces in 1981. He served in a dual capacity in the HEYL HAYAM during the conflict in Lebanon in 1982, his particular assignments allowing him to gather first-hand impressions of two different major aspects of IDF operations. He is the co-author of several books on the IDF and related ... Read more
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