Merkava Mk.1

The Merkava series is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces and forms the backbone of the IDF's armored corps. The tank began development in 1970 and the Merkava Mark 1 was officially introduced into service in 1979.
Dr Merkava Mark I is the original design of the series, and was designed for mass production.
The Mark I weighed 63 tons and had a 908 hp diesel engine with a power-to-weight ratio of 14 hp/ton. It was armed with the 105 mm M64 L71A cannon, two 7.62 mm machine guns for anti-infantry use and an externally mounted 60 mm mortar.

Plastic model kit

• with photo-etched parts,
• hatches can be shown open or closed
• markings for 2 versions
• segment tracks with assembly aid

Scale 1:35

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included