Ref.: MENG-TS005
Israel Main Battle Tank Merkava Mk.3 BAZ w/Nochri Dalet Mine Roller System The Merkava mk3 Baz entered service with the IDF at the beginning of 1990. The main features of the Merkava mk3 are a new suspension system, a 1,200hp engine and new transmission, a higher power main gun, and particularly new armour protection. Ballistic protection is provided by special armour modules, which are attached to the tank by bolts. These are easily replaced whenever better ballistic technology is introduced. About 1,200 Merkava mk2 and mk3 tanks are in service with the IDF. Improvements include; new 120mm gun, new modular ballistic armour and new fire control system developed by El-Op. Here, the Mine Roller version equiped with the Israeli produced "Nochri Dalet" system.