Heng Long New Release Merkava

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Heng Long New Release Merkava

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Sneak preview for release later this year. Looks nice & comes with lots of metal - far more than just a "chassis".

https://youtu.be/Jzav17olMoY
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That looks really good. It's not a tank that interests me personally but it's great to see Heng Long putting out something new and improved.
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I'm sure I will pick up either the Hooben or the Heng Long Merkava at some point depending on which I decide I like better. I think the Merkava is a unique looking tank with some unique features like the troop compartment that doubles as extra ammo storage when not carrying the crunchies.
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Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava

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Ah, a HL Merkava IV compared to Hooben's Merkava IV(m) that has the Trophy APS. Lots of gadgets here. Not much fighting history for this tank to brag about though.

Thank you for sharing.
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lmcq11 wrote:Not much fighting history for this tank to brag about though.

Thank you for sharing.
Are you joking?
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tomhugill wrote:
lmcq11 wrote:Not much fighting history for this tank to brag about though.

Thank you for sharing.
Are you joking?
I am talking about the Merkava IV, a very different tank than a Merkava I or II, and mostly against anti-tank missiles and IEDs with urban guérillas. It seems to be good at it.
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Not my cup of tea ("Too modern..." he said, giving his Leopard 2A6 a sideways glance...) but it is good to see Heng Long going forward and bringing out something new. Now if they would only do a nice WW2 Churchill... with all the available fun variants (Crocodile anyone?) I'd buy three...
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Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava

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lmcq11 wrote:
tomhugill wrote:
lmcq11 wrote:Not much fighting history for this tank to brag about though.

Thank you for sharing.
Are you joking?
I am talking about the Merkava IV, a very different tank than a Merkava I or II, and mostly against anti-tank missiles and IEDs with urban guérillas. It seems to be good at it.
Seems to be the main thing tanks are used for these days! The IV saw extensive combat in Lebanon the second time round
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It's not my cup of tea either but from that video it looks like an impressive step forward in terms of function, detail and performance so l expect I'll be a purchaser. It's now all down to price and availability.

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Sign me up! :thumbup:

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