Re: [MV] new Merkava

From: Bruce C. Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Tue Oct 19 2004 - 22:18:02 PDT


Hi Ryan,
    Any idea why they haven't figured a way to have the rounds loaded
automatically instead of being hand fed?
Bruce MVPA 23824

Ryan Gill wrote:

> This is really nice video of the Israli Army's new Merkava IV.
>
> Interesting features:
> No Loader hatch with ultra thick roof armor
>
> Rotary revolver type magazine for the ready use ammo
>
> Camera system all around for improved close in visibility and
> awareness while buttoned up.
>
> Electronic queuing system for the commander to direct the driver (non
> verbal)
>
> Ground to air engagement of low helicopters with unguided kinetic kill
> or HEAT rounds
>
> mms://video.nrg.co.il/lib/2004/news/mark4.wmv



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