Israel, do you have pictures of the inside of the doghouse?

Guy, Shalom. Unfortunately I don't. As a matter of fact, I'm looking for "Nagmachon" interior shots myself, since (most likely) Tiger Models' brand new mid-production variant will be my next project, and that's supposed to include a (partial) interior.

A whole different kind of...well...animal...

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/animals-idf-service

just to revive this...



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Merk IVs with Trophy, and two Pereh in the background...

Kylie

...plus three M113's in the foreground - that's what I call a nice mixture of old and new.

A "Merkava" is dressed up in a "stealth-kit" produced by "Fibrotex". The kit is supposed to reduce the vehicle's UV/IR/RADAR/thermal/visual signature.





More about the kit: http://www.fibrotex-tech.com/mobile-platforms

More about "Fibrotex": http://www.fibrotex-tech.com/

Fascinating stuff. Is that Fibrotex kit in regular service or was that just a trial rig?

On a semi-related subject, just read an article that reveals that the Brits purchased a limited number of M113's from IDF stocks. The tracks were fitted with the Spike NLOS missile system. These were used in Iraq and Afghanistan. After a bit, the got rid of the M113's but are still currently using the missile system. In British service it's called the Exactor. Appears to be a pretty useful piece of kit.

I don't have any info...

Inflatable AFV's used for training pilots in locating/identifying potential enemy vehicles. The "Scud" launcher even has a smoke generator to imitate the actual launch.

From IAF's own website, article in Hebrew: http://www.iaf.org.il/5768-36083-he/IAF.aspx

Vulcan/Stinger combo equipped M113, called the "Machbet" (Racquet).

An "Achzarit" alongside a "Merkava IID".

Experimental M113 with 60mm HVMS gun.

An article about IDF's HAPC development: http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/israels-heavy-armored-personnel-carriers/

The "Merkava" prototype. Very radical for an almost 40 years old design...





A "Centurion" turret fitted experimental "Merkava" (only used as a counterweight)...



...and a "Patton" fitted one.

The "Backtrail" logistic trailer towed by a "Merkava IIB".

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/urdan-supply-idf-dozens-backtrail-logistic-trailer-systems

IDF style "Flying Dustbin": a minefield clearing system called the "Tsafash" based on the M3 "Halftrack".

Modified "Hummers" used for training tank commanders and gunners. The drivers of this unit are all female.

https://www.algemeiner.com/2012/07/05/riding-the-dunes-idfs-all-female-hummer-unit/

The "Camel 2" water supply truck.

"Tsafash" launch, this time from a "Puma".

amazingly, I came across two more views of the Tiran 5 with howitzer...



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enjoy your weekend... it's Monday here...

Interesting find. Reminds me of those WW2 improvisations. I wonder what was the purpose of this conversion - a testbed perhaps...?

Poor driver... ):

Another IDF style improvisation: this mobile armored wall is used to protect construction workers from sniper fire.

Some artillery pieces...

160 mm heavy mortar on Sherman chassis.



M7 "Priest" SPG



155mm "Ro'em" SPG



175 mm "Romach" SPG

some more modern artillery for those interested...







and I've found a photo of the Patriot system in "Natoflage" in use with the IDF if anyone is interested...