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Armor/AFV: IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]
Armor and AFVs of the IDF army from 1947-today.
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 06:24 PM UTC
More pictures from the Armor Recovery school...



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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 06:29 PM UTC
An absolute rarity: a D9 is towing a destroyed "Merkava" turret during the Second Lebanon War.

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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 06:55 PM UTC
Convoy protection system: http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/we-can-protect-complete-convoys-instead-individual-vehicles

Unmanned APC: http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/weapons-protective-edge-unmanned-apc
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 08:18 PM UTC

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No sign of a ladder - is the occupant stuck inside when it goes up? Can't say I fancy that duty...


Looks like the "cab" or sniping box is on giant rocker arms that keep the occupant level to the ground as they raise or lower the boom. It's an interesting design made for a very specific area.

I'm not certain but a forklift type elevation mechanism might've also done the trick although it might be to ungainly while driving around and not in use. This way the boom simply goes piggy back on the vehicle as I'm sure they included a locking mechanism once boom is lowered.
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 09:00 PM UTC
"Trophy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n46uJyfD69k
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 09:39 PM UTC
Oshkosh HEMTT 8x8 and Tatra T-816 6x6 during evaluation (in case you're wondering, both were ordered)...













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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 10:16 PM UTC
For relief...



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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:09 AM UTC
And, an undressed Magach...



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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:12 AM UTC
That's a rather dramatic picture! Thanks, Kylie.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 01:09 PM UTC
The almost 30 years old "Achzarit" is still going strong...



The .50 Cal ain't exactly a pocket pistol...

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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:17 PM UTC
Funny thing, I was just thinking about asking you for some IDF trucks photos. Those Hemtt and Tatra looks nice. Oh and that Longbow and 53...oh baby, oh baby...
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:43 PM UTC

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Funny thing, I was just thinking about asking you for some IDF trucks photos.


Anything specific in mind...?

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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:59 PM UTC
Guns N'Moses: a religious soldier during morning prayer.

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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 03:20 PM UTC
"Merkava IV" and "Namer" in action...



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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 02:43 AM UTC
and the M109I7, program to upgrade the IDF's artillery...



uses the gun from the Pzh2000, L52.
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 03:22 PM UTC
Hauling heavy metal.




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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 04:00 PM UTC
Experimental double-barreled "Merkava II"...

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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 04:25 PM UTC
"Big-Bang"

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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 06:08 PM UTC
M113 Ambulance damaged by mortar-strike.

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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 06:55 PM UTC

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Experimental double-barreled "Merkava II"...




is that what the " II " designation comes from?




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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 08:24 PM UTC

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is that what the " II " designation comes from?


But of course! "The target is never more than 90 degrees away".

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Posted: Friday, February 03, 2017 - 01:52 PM UTC
New RCWS from IAI: http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-47063-en/MediaRoom.aspx

New Battle Robot from IAI: http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-47061-en/MediaRoom.aspx
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Posted: Friday, February 03, 2017 - 07:08 PM UTC
Great....thanks to this thread there a dozen new projects I want to embark on.

Reluctant Renegade or Kylie, any additional info on the Achzarit with the guardrail pics you posted on pages 2 and 3? Time frame, location etc.? It's an early version?

I'm about 90% finished with Meng's Achzarit Late and with Meng's guardrail set in the stash this would definitely make for something different.

Seriously though, thanks to all the contributors, this really is a great thread....even if it is going to make my wallet a bit lighter.
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