#OTD acceptance ceremony of the tank "Merkava" Mk I, October 29, 1979 In August 1970, the Israeli government decided to develop its tank to meet the requirements and conditions of combat in Israel. The main requirement of the project was the increase of the staff. At the moment, the chariot tank in the modern modification of the Mk IV is one of the most protected modern tanks in the world, especially with regard to the protection of the projection on the deck and the roof of the turret.

#OTD acceptance ceremony of the tank "Merkava" Mk I, October 29, 1979 In August 1970, the Israeli government decided to develop its tank to meet the requirements and conditions of combat in Israel. The main requirement of the project was the increase of the staff. At the moment, the chariot tank in the modern modification of the Mk IV is one of the most protected modern tanks in the world, especially with regard to the protection of the projection on the deck and the roof of the turret.