From the manufacturer: Merkava Mk.3D tanks are widely used by the IDF, both in regular and reserve brigades. It is equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore gun and an advanced fire control system called BAZ (Bright Lightning). A 1,200 hp air-cooled engine, new transmission and new powerful main gears are located in the front of the hull. The suspension of the Merkava Mk.3D is based on individual longitudinal arms suspended by a rotary shock absorber and individual coil springs. It participated in the Second Lebanon War in 2006, Operation Cast Lead in the winter of 2009, Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014, and many other security operations along the Israeli border. The armor in the frontal part and on both sides of the Merkava Mk.3D Late tower is modified. to use the Merkava Mk.3D tank in counter-terrorism and LIC (Low Intensity Conflict) in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, more features have been added, such as a more advanced armor suit, front and rear towing horns for lifting and underbody armor, and for protection of sights and lights. This 1/35 scale Israeli Merkava Mk.3D Late LIC main battle tank plastic kit features the following features: All crew hatches are movable; support rollers with rubber tires and solid steel support rollers are offered; periscopes and lights included; precision polyethylene parts and two paint schemes are provided. Will be 26 cm long and 11.1 cm wide after folding; molded in green and clear plastic, with photo-etched details, decals, flexible tracks and cord included.
