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Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:53 pm
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Sneak preview for release later this year. Looks nice & comes with lots of metal - far more than just a "chassis".
https://youtu.be/Jzav17olMoY
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:30 pm
by B_Man
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.
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:15 am
by tankme
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.
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:27 am
by lmcq11
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.
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:07 am
by tomhugill
lmcq11 wrote:Not much fighting history for this tank to brag about though.
Thank you for sharing.
Are you joking?
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:02 am
by lmcq11
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.
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:24 am
by Rob1970
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...
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:27 am
by tomhugill
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
Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:22 pm
by General Jumbo01
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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Re: Heng Long New Release Merkava
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:00 pm
by BarryC
Sign me up!
Barry