The above is a screen capture from an IDF video and a reader on Tanknet.com noticed the armor plate in front of the Merkava IV. Is that add-on belly armor?
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The answer to the tanknet forum question of what the Merkava's were sitting on may be support bases for the tracks so the tank doesn't suddenly collapse the ground on top of the mech's who are working under the vehicles.
ReplyDeleteTanks sometimes in a large grouping have been known to pack the earth down somewhat.
Try doing a Google search for Merkava Belly Armor.
ReplyDeleteThat's what it is.
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