Merkava
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The Merkava is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces and the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps. Current iterations of this tank are considered broadly equivalent to the capabilities of the M1 Abrams, Leopard 2 and the... Wikipedia
Designer: Mantak
Armor: Classified composite/sloped armour modular design
Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, and loader)
Engine: MTU 12V883 1119 kW (1501 hp) turbocharged diesel engine (4, 5)
Ground clearance: 0.45 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 2.66 m or 8.7 ft (to turret roof)
In service: 1979–present