Key Points and Summary - Israel's Merkava IV is arguably the best-designed tank on Earth, not because of its speed or firepower, but for its absolute focus on crew survivability. -Born from the ...

The Merkava IV is a heavyweight, weighing in at 70 tons. But its V-12 diesel engine can crank up 1,500 horsepower, translating to speeds of 40 miles per hour on-road and about 35 mph off-road. The ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: If the Merkava IV offers any lessons to the U.S. military, it should be regarding the importance of fielding effective countermeasures against more advanced anti-tank ...