Re: [MV] new Merkava

From: Darrell Ramsell (daram@comcast.net)
Date: Wed Oct 20 2004 - 17:40:53 PDT


They have but the U.S. military is concerned that a mechanical loading
system will never be as reliable as a person.

Darrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce C. Beattie" <bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] new Merkava

> 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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