Merkava V Barak
Merkava V Barak
Main Battle Tanks
Basic Information
Name
Merkava V Barak
Designation
Merkava V Barak
Alternate Designation
Merkava Mk5
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tanks
Manufacturer
IMI Israel Military Industries
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The Merkava V Barak features the Trophy Active Protection System (APS), new turret-mounted sensors for improved situational awareness and helmet mounted displays for the tank’s commander. The Merkava V also incorporates electronic warfare (EW) systems and directed energy weapon systems to counter drones and anti-tank missiles. The Merkava V main battle tank entered service along the Israeli Armed Forces by the end of 2023. The first functional tank was unveiled in September 2023. The Barak tank is equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) minimizing its reaction time against a wide variety of threats. The new AI capability will enable to engage enemy targets quickly and more effectively.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Troop Capacity
5
Max Speed
64.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Main Battle Tanks
Status
Active
Also Known As
Merkava Mk5
Origin
Israel
Contractor
IMI Israel Military Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
December 2023
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load
48
Crew
4
Rolling Rubber Wheels
6
Troops
5
Dimensions — Ground Clearance
0.45 meter
Dimensions — Height
2.7 meter
Dimensions — Length
9.0 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3.7 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
65,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
500 kilometer
Power — Power
1,500 hp
Speed — Cross Country Speed
55 kph
Speed — Top Speed
64 kph
Volume — Fuel Tank Capacity
1,400 liter
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: LAHAT
Item 2
ATGM & RPG Countermeasures: TROPHY
Item 3
Large Caliber Cannons: IMI 120 (1)
Item 4
Projectiles: APAM
Item 5
Radar Systems: EL/M-2133 WindGuard
Variants
Variant 1
Merkava
Variant 2
Merkava V Barak
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000414
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9 m
Width
3.7 m
Height
2.7 m
Weight
65000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
Israel
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