![]() ![]() It can detect the ranging or guiding laser beams from an ATGM launcher and then automatically disrupt its guidance system. Unlike the “trophy” protective system that performs hard kills of the incoming threats, the droid system doesn’t directly destroy the threats. ![]() This “droid” soft kill active protection system is fitted on the rear turret of the Merkava Mk4. The IDF has another soft kill active protective system on the Merkava Mk 4 and also on tanks like the Merkava Mk3D, MerkavaMk3D and the Merkava Mk2. ![]() This is a hard kill system, which uses radar to detect incoming RPG and ATGM threats and destroys the threats by launching projectiles automatically. ![]() On the Merkava Mk 4M tank, they use the “Trophy” active protection system. Although the armour which has been optimised against chemical, energy anti-tank weapons can withstand most attacks, the IDF still thinks this is not enough, and they need a more active protection system. Unlike the situation in 1970, when the initial design started, the moist important opponent of the Merkava Mk 4 has changed from enemy tanks to the elusive armed personnel, who are equipped with individual anti-tank weapons. At the same time, a new fire control system, a battle management system which shares data with other units in theatre and a defence system against individual anti-tank weapons have been applied on the Merkava Mk 4. The protection of the front hull and turret top, against enemy anti-tank weapons has been greatly enhanced on the Merkava Mk 4, and the armour has been changed to modular armour. The biggest improvement lies in the adaptability to the low intensity conflicts. The Merkava Mk 4 is the latest variant of the Merkava series tanks. I would like to thank Creative Models for providing this sample. ![]()
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