MBT Merkava MK4 1:64 Scale Model

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This is a 1/64 (scalable to other scales) scale model of The Merkava (Hebrew: מרכבה‎, mɛʁkaˈva, "chariot") is a main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces. The tank began development in 1970,[6] and entered official service in 1979. Four main variants of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The name "Merkava" was derived from the IDF's initial development program name. Design criteria include rapid repair of battle damage, survivability, cost-effectiveness and off-road performance. Following the model of contemporary self-propelled howitzers, the turret assembly is located closer to the rear than in most main battle tanks. With the engine in front, this layout is intended to grant additional protection against a frontal attack, so as to absorb some of the force of incoming shells,[7] especially for the personnel in the main hull, such as the driver. It also creates more space in the rear of the tank that allows increased storage capacity and a rear entrance to the main crew compartment allowing easy access under enemy fire. This allows the tank to be used as a platform for medical disembarkation, a forward command and control station, and an infantry fighting vehicle. The rear entrance's clamshell-style doors provide overhead protection when off- and on-loading cargo and personnel. Note: This design is protected under International Law through a "BY-NC-ND: Attribution - non-commercial -no derivatives" Creative Commons License. That means that purchasers cannot distribute or sell, neither the digital design nor the printed items made from the design. Buying this design gives you a non-exclusive agreement to print it in your own printer and for your own use, as given by the license. The CC License is the default copyright for this design, UNLESS you have a separate business or commercial agreement with me, the copyright author of the design. Contact me at: guaro3d@gmail.com