Revell – 03134 – Merkava MK.III

Description:

Merkava MK.III

In the spring of 1989 the first Merkava Mk. III was handed over to the Commander of the 188th brigade of the IDF (Israel Defence Force) in an official ceremony on the Golan Heights. This tank is the product of the continuous development of the two previous types. As armament it carries a 120 mm cannon, there are 3 MGs mounted on the turret and inside the turret is a permanently installed 60 mm mortar.

– Finely detailed model
– Rotary turret
– Injection moulded tracks with individual links and sections
– Bustle to rear with stowage basket
– 3 MGs with ammunition boxes
– Fine plastic reproduction of protective chains to rear of turret

Authentic Decals for 2 IDF versions (Info from 2012 re-issue, Original release in 2003 also contained two markings but different ones):
– Israel 1989
– Golan Heights 1997

*In 2022 this kit has been re-issued as Revell – 03340 – Merkava Mk.III.