Meng TS-056 1/35 Merkava Mk.4M Israel Main Battle Tank

A Merkava With Enhanced Protection

The Merkava Mk.4M, a main battle tank developed and manufactured by Israel, is known for its exceptional survivability. It features modular armor, allowing for quick replacement in case of damage, ensuring the tank can return to the battlefield promptly. Its 'Trophy' active protection system is capable of detecting incoming threats and deploying a barrage made of self-forging fragments to effectively defend against enemy attacks.

Recent conflicts have introduced new challenges in the form of suicide drones and miniature drones equipped with explosives. These threats from the sky can circumvent the 'Trophy' system's defensive range, targeting the more vulnerable top of the tank's turret. In response, Israel has enhanced the Merkava Mk.4M with slat armor atop the turret. The effectiveness of this upgrade in maintaining the tank's battlefield supremacy is yet to be confirmed through actual combat.

MENG will release TS-056 1/35 Israel Main Battle Tank Merkava Mk.4M w/Roof-Mounted Slat Armor model kit. The assembled model will be 267mm long, 114mm wide and 122mm high (incl. roof-mounted slat armor). This kit includes precision PE parts and provide two paint schemes.

Features

• This kit includes anti-drone roof-mounted slat armor.
• The one-piece ball and chain armor parts, crafted with precision tooling, offer a realistic appearance and are easy to assemble.
• This kit includes the Trophy active protection system and its optional protection covers.
• All crew hatches can be built open or closed.
• Lights, observation windows and optical sights are represented with clear parts.
• Fine PE parts are included.
• The spring suspension and shock absorbing device are precisely replicated.
• The single pin workable tracks have excellent mobility and is easy to assemble.

The Merkava Mk.4M main battle tank's survivability has been significantly enhanced with the addition of roof-mounted slat armor. Now, this upgraded Merkava Mk.4M model is set to be a standout piece in your collection.