Israeli AFVs

[VPZ]

42 minutes ago, Marsh said:

 

Hi VPZ,

The Nakpadon and its derivatives are still very much in use. The Nagmashot has gone, but I do believe the Nagmachon also

remains in service too, or at least held in depots for use.

Cheers

Marsh

 

As for me, Nagmachon looks ridiculous. Puma and Nakpadon are the best.

[Mighty_Zuk]

17 hours ago, VPZ said:

 

Instagram

I need a link to the source so I could verify whether it's production-standard or not.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, seems to be an experimental tank as it has no unit markings.

[Mighty_Zuk]

[Newtonk]

On the Merkava IV above, what is the tube parallel with the ground, behind the Trophy APS, please? 

[Mighty_Zuk]

7 hours ago, Newtonk said:

On the Merkava IV above, what is the tube parallel with the ground, behind the Trophy APS, please? 

It's where the crew will insert a faulty shell, instead of dumping it where an enemy can potentially grab it and sell it.

[Serge]

So, a loader’s hatch less tank, put a tube on the loader side to carry a misfired ammo. And the best : the tube cover the turret roof (in case of explosion...) to threaten episcope and the tank commander by ricochet.

 

Why not. 

[Mighty_Zuk]

4 minutes ago, Serge said:

So, a loader’s hatch less tank, put a tube on the loader side to carry a misfired ammo. And the best : the tube cover the turret roof (in case of explosion...) to threaten episcope and the tank commander by ricochet.

 

Why not. 

You can't know from this picture if this tank has a loader's hatch or not.

But it is worth noting that currently all Trophy-equipped tanks of the Mark 4 type have a loader's hatch. Most likely only 1 reserve brigade has the original structure of a single commander's hatch.

 

And it's better have a shell over there where it will only do material damage, than leave it somewhere in the field where it can kill someone (either a soldier in combat, or a civilian after combat).

[Serge]

When I was tank commander I had special grenade to destroy such a thing. Even the tank by itself. 

[Mighty_Zuk]

3 hours ago, Serge said:

When I was tank commander I had special grenade to destroy such a thing. Even the tank by itself. 

A special grenade for a special man.

But we don't know the considerations of those who decided to make these.

Maybe they dont think a grenade will do the job well enough. Maybe they dont want crewmen to carry grenades inside a tank. Who knows?

[Serge]

Each munition’s got its proper point to be destroyed. 

[Newtonk]

Cheers for that,  makes sense to destroy a dud round than leave it to be used against you later.

[LoooSeR]

 

[skylancer-3441]

those two pictures are from this article https://www.idf.il/אתרים/חטיבת-הנחל/האיתן-של-הנחל/ 
which also has a video on Eitan. Some screenshots from this video:
 

some changes are noticeable comparing to this:


 

parts of the same footage also appeared a month ago in another video, which also has more footage from different angles and from inside the vehicle:

screenshots:

 

[Mighty_Zuk]

Getting ready for Eurosatory. Unfortunately, nothing spectacular this year in the field of AFVs. Only a few lightweight ones in the 1.5 ton to 9 ton categories.

Spoiler

 

 

Also first photo of the MT-30 turret from Elbit, from the inside. I remind that this is the same turret that was on the Terrex 3 for the LAND 400 program.

 

Spoiler

 

 

[Mighty_Zuk]

Showing some length:

 

Also a new article about artillery for those who are interested, though not particularly exotic:

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/34496

[Mighty_Zuk]

Nimda posted their brochure in a recent magazine which shows a few interesting details:

 

 

1. Eitan uses an Allison SP4800 transmission. You can read about it here.
2. Also produces complete powerpacks for the T-72 and Indian FRCV program.
3. Offers the Achzarit APC based on the T-72 (existing Achzarit are redesigned captured T-55).

 

Acquisition updates:

• 401st brigade prepares to receive new Merkava 4 tanks with improved FCS. Note: The 401st was the first brigade to receive Merkava 4 tanks in 2003, and was also the first to get the Trophy system in 2009.
• 179th brigade will get new Keshet mortars, probably on the basis of HMMWV instead of M113 but that's not confirmed.
• Preparations being made to phase out the 105mm gun, as there are only 2 and a half brigades remaining with that gun, and will soon be replaced with Merkava 4 tanks. Replacement may be completed within 7-8 years.

 

 

 

[Mighty_Zuk]

A couple pictures of the Namer, Puma, and Eitan:

 

Spoiler

Showing the final configuration with a turret quite far in the back, plus some serious amounts of ERA (?) or some kind of NxRA array.

 

 

Currently used Puma CEV based on Centurion tanks, already in the process of replacement by Namer CEVs.

 

Namers in the assembly line.

 

Sitting without the automotives.

 

Dude just won a life work award.

 

From the same factory as before.

 

 

 

 

[LoooSeR]

Namer and Merkava 4 are coming back from overwatch/guard positions. When you are too lazy to even turn vehicle

 

[Collimatrix]

@Marsh @Mighty_Zuk

 

When did the magach change from two pin to single pin track?  

[Marsh]

Hi, 

Way back at the time of the Magach 6B Gal. However, as with most IDF armour upgrades, this particular one was done by switching over small batches of vehicles. Not all the Magachs converted to the new tracks and several different types of tracks were in service at any one time.

 

cheers

Marsh

[Mighty_Zuk]

3 hours ago, Marsh said:

Hi, 

Way back at the time of the Magach 6B Gal. However, as with most IDF armour upgrades, this particular one was done by switching over small batches of vehicles. Not all the Magachs converted to the new tracks and several different types of tracks were in service at any one time.

 

cheers

Marsh

But as I know there were no Magach 7 with 2 pins, right?

[Marsh]

I honestly don't know. I have learnt never to say never, when talking about Israeli tanks! 

 

[asaf]

A new video released about the Eitan

 

 

 

Will find english version of the article later.

 

 

[Mighty_Zuk]

I will translate it soon. 

i-hls is usually a trashy site but seems they managed to make a decent video.

[asaf]

3 hours ago, asaf said:

A new video released about the Eitan

 

 

 

Will find english version of the article later.

 

 

https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Ministry-of-Defense-reveals-final-model-of-the-Eitan-APC-560177