Academy 1/72 Merkava Mk. III Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Following the "Six-Day War," Israel's leader, General Israel Tal, determined that it was time for Israel to have a sufficient and sophisticated armored vehicle. Having scrapped together vehicles from discarded Shermans and Centurions, the time had arrived for Israel to build their tanks. Within nine years of development, the Merkava was born. Manned by four and powered by a Teledyne Continental AVDS-1790 V12 Diesel engine, it was equipped with a 105mm M64 L71A tank gun, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, two extra LMGs for the commander and loader. 1989 marks the introduction of Merkava Mk III, the most numerous version in service today. This model faithfully recreates the Merkava Mk.III Tank in 1/72 scale. The fully assembled model is 12.8cm long and 3.8cm wide.

The Merkava Mk.III, a third-generation main battle tank developed by Israel, is renowned for its unique design prioritizing crew survivability. With its front-mounted engine and modular armour, the Merkava has earned a reputation as one of the most protected tanks in the world.

This 1/72 scale model kit by Academy allows you to recreate the iconic Merkava Mk. III in intricate detail. Featuring realistic features like semi-connected tracks, this kit is a great choice for intermediate-level modelers. Choose from various decal schemes, including the 188th "Barak" Tank Brigade and the Combat Training Centre livery.

Features

• High-quality plastic construction
• Detailed 1/72 scale representation of the Merkava Mk. III tank
• Semi-connected workable tracks
• Genuine Academy product

Paint Schemes

• Merkava Mk.III, 188th "Barak" Tank brigade, 1990
• Merkava Mk. III
• Merkava Mk.III Combat-Trainings-Centre, 1990/1991.
• Merkava Mk. III

What's In The Box

• 1x Academy 1/72 Merkava Mk. III Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Recommended Modelling Tools (Not Included)

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives

Product Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Length: 128 mm (5.04 in)
• Width: N/A
• Height: 38 mm (1.50 in) 
• Wingspan: N/A
• Pieces: N/A
• Decal Schemes: 4
• Skill Level: Intermediate