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Israel2008 - Present
Heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on Merkava chassis
Primary Specifications
Main gun
Remote 30mm / 12.7mm
Samson RCWS with 30mm cannon or heavy MG
Engine
1200 HP
Same diesel as Merkava Mk3
Weight
60 tonnes
Heaviest IFV in the world
Speed
60 km/h
Good speed considering weight
Range
500 km
Shared logistics with Merkava
Crew
3
Crew of 3 plus 9 infantry dismounts
Quick Summary
What's different?
Tank-level protection for infantry; heaviest IFV ever built
Why it matters?
Critical for protecting infantry in Gaza urban combat
Real-World Impact
1
Gaza Infantry Transport
Delivering infantry safely into urban combat zones
2
Casualty Evacuation
Armored medical evacuation from contact
3
Combined Arms
Operating alongside Merkava tanks in combat teams
4
Tunnel Operations
Securing tunnel entrances with protected firepower
Additional Features
Armor
Merkava-level composite + Trophy
Other key features
Trophy APS, air conditioning, medical evacuation capability, IED protection
FAQs
1. Why so heavy?
Infantry survivability prioritized over strategic mobility2. Can it swim?
3. What weapons options?
4. Is Trophy standard?
5. How many in service?
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