Singapore buys 50 tanks Merkava Mk 4

Singapore signed a contract with Israel to buy 50 tanks Merkava Mk 4 new construction for a total of about $ 500 million, reports the blog Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies with reference to the resource IntelligenceOnline.com.

In early June of this year, the Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot reported that the Israeli Defense Ministry’s export agency signed the first export contract for the supply of Merkava Mk 4 tanks. Then the customer was not called, it was noted only that this country is linked “with Israel to long-term relations in the field of security”, and the contract amount reaches several hundred million dollars.

Tanks of the Merkava series are manufactured by the Israeli State Tank Plant in Tel Hashomer, starting with 1979. Despite the interest shown by potential foreign customers, this equipment has never been exported. This was hampered by the low speed of production of tanks, their high price, as well as export restrictions by the United States, which supply a significant part of the systems and assemblies of tanks and partially finance their production program, and the Israel Defense Ministry itself. Recently, guided mainly by the economic component, the Israeli Defense Ministry has given the go-ahead for the export of Merkava Mk 4.

It is worth noting that since 2007, Singapore has purchased the 182 tank Leopard 2A4 from the German Bundeswehr, some of which were planned to be disassembled for parts and converted into special machines. At the moment, a program for their modernization is underway.

Comments

[RESEARCHER]

And where are they going to enter these tanks later ???? The area of ​​Singapore is 715,8 km². This is less than Moscow within the Moscow Ring Road. Or maybe their oligarchs transplanted them with a Bentley ????
Most likely the tanks will be resold by the Kiev junta.

[mirag2]

Singapore-rich country-tanks to him: "what would be."

[portoc65]

Israel until recently did not sell its tanks .. I wonder why it was Merkal’s choice. The mirror is suitable for fighting in urban conditions - maybe that's why

[Kars]

Quote: portoc65

Israel until recently did not sell its tanks.

he tried with 2004 or 2006 of the year, and here is success.

[Pimply]

Quote: Kars

he tried with 2004 or 2006 of the year, and here is success.

A little later, then there was only talk, the export permit was signed only a couple of years ago

[Kars]

Quote: Pimply

A bit later

Well, I will not argue, but the fact is that quite a long time ago rumors want.
Although without a tender and competition such as Turkish or Greek, it is somehow not good.

Better, maybe you know, or the professor knows (I don’t see the benefit of emergency) what kind of mercans 4? There are at least two types of them, complete with or without KAZ?

[Pimply]

Quote: Kars

Better, maybe you know, or the professor knows (I don’t see the benefit of emergency) what kind of mercans 4? There are at least two types of them, complete with or without KAZ?

It is unlikely that Singapore would take without KAZ. Moreover, KAZ is now integrated initially in the design of the tank. In fact, not so much is welded on them. Net price, if I'm not mistaken - 3.7 million dollars per tank.

[Kars]

Quote: Pimply

Moreover, KAZ is now integrated initially in the design of the tank

Previously, this did not seem to be. By the way, what is the name of such a modification?
and Merkava’s models with integrated KAZ, as I didn’t see in the photo in the article, I haven’t seen it for the third time either.

Quote: Pimply

Net price, if I'm not mistaken - 3.7 million dollars per tank.

Is this the internal cost? And if at least for 5 it is pushed and then the service of the spare part is normal and even if there are no complaints and no advertising.

[Pimply]

Quote: Kars

Previously, this did not seem to be. By the way, what is the name of such a modification?

Merkava Mk4M if you haven’t messed up anything. Initially, there was the development of BAZ, then sharpening under the city battle with improved armor, etc., then M. All current tanks are already made with Trophy.

Quote: Kars

Is this the internal cost? And if at least for 5 it is pushed and then the service of the spare part is normal and even if there are no complaints and no advertising.

Yes, maybe even a little cheaper.

[bmv04636]

and in case of electronics for kaz trophy (windbreaker), not Singapore sells to Israel

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

but in case of electronics for kaz trophy (shroud) Israel is not selling Singapore

Trophy - in Hebrew "meil ha-ruach" - Windbreaker.

[bmv04636]

thanks corrected all the same, I don’t know who makes the electronic filling for KAZ Trophy (Windbreaker).

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

thanks corrected all the same, I don’t know who makes the electronic filling for KAZ Trophy (Windbreaker).

Rafael Armament Development Authority and Israel Aircraft Industries / Elta. They are developers. But the components are a question, because they can be either completely local or with some kind of supply

[bmv04636]

I'm sorry I ask, but does Israel produce electronic components (processors, decoders, etc.)

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

I'm sorry I ask, but does Israel produce electronic components (processors, decoders, etc.)

Well, let's put it this way - there is a high probability that your Intel processor is designed and released in Israel. I’m not talking about the military commissar. Israel is one of the world leaders in design and production.
http://habrahabr.ru/company/intel/blog/144767/

[bmv04636]

yes no written maiden singapore on the witches of malaysia

[Tourist Breakfast]

But the accessories are a question

Components that are used in military electronics are mainly manufactured by American companies. There is a small proportion of European and Japanese manufacturers. The fabs of these companies can naturally be in the same Malaysia.

[bmv04636]

we know about American electronics components that are microchips that are bought from a Chinese electric garbage bin, the Chinese will clean them and the Americans put on their phantoms

[Tourist Breakfast]

we know about American electronics components that are microchips that are bought from a Chinese electric garbage bin, the Chinese will clean them and the Americans put on their phantoms

You need to buy from official representatives, and not from muddy jobbers. Then everything will be all right.

[tilovaykrisa]

Your Kaz was transported by immigrants from the BSSSR, the merkavs, as I understand it, want to buy for other reasons, (climate) Well, the latest technology, correct it wrong.

[tilovaykrisa]

Didn’t yours have butted the parliament there and did this lead to a direct ban on selling the military-industrial complex to other Merkai4 countries?

[tilovaykrisa]

And he would have sold it if it hadn’t been for them, which gave a direct ban. For the tank is ultramodern.

[tilovaykrisa]

There was an article, their military grandmothers are cutting back, they are forced to sell like we are in 90.

[mazhnikof.Niko]

Quote: portoc65

..I wonder why it was on Merkala's choice. The mirror is adapted for fighting in urban conditions - maybe that's why

I beg your pardon, the tank is "called" - MerkaVa. Not MercaLa.

[RESEARCHER]

How I did not immediately guess. Singapore decided to win all that is possible in tank biathlon !!!

[avg]

This they, like, mobile bunkers and DOS at the intersections will be.

[Pimply]

Quote: avg

This they, like, mobile bunkers and DOS at the intersections will be.

Unlikely. Singapore conducts regular tank exercises

[Pimply]

Quote: mirag2

Singapore-rich country-tanks to him: "what would be."

Not at all. Purposeful policy.
"In July 1969, the first batch of AMX-13 was received from Israel, in September - the second, a total of 72 tanks were delivered. At the parade on August 9, Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of the founding of Singapore, the passage of a column of 18 AMX-13 became a big surprise for Malaysia, which did not have tanks at that time.The demonstration of military power came on time and cooled some hotheads, since in May 1969 clashes between the Chinese and Malays broke out in Malaysia, and again there was a danger that Malay nationalists would try to return Singapore by military force to the federation. "

[yehat]

not just for that. mechanized units require less infrastructure than adequate infantry.

[yehat]

not just for that. mechanized units require less infrastructure than adequate infantry.

[Aryan]

Merkava can only shoot Arabs
why is it Singapore?

[Kars]

Singapore is not bad, although not expected. Something is wrong with the Singapore-German Leopards 2. Or Singapore is so rich that it can contain two types of MBT.

And by the way, Singapore is not very far from Thailand, they felt a threat from BM Oplot.

[pg4]

And by the way, Singapore is not very far from Thailand

You probably meant Malaysia

[Kars]

Quote: pg4

You probably meant Malaysia

not Malaysia just shares Singapore and Thailand

[pg4]

They seem to have a defensive alliance with Malaysia.
Relations with Taitsy sucks, but it will be far from Thailand.
Remains Muslim Indonesia

[Kars]

Quote: pg4

They seem to have a defensive alliance with Malaysia.
Relations with Taitsy sucks, but it will be far from Thailand.

It’s strange why Thailand’s tanks will not meet with Singapore’s tanks that will fulfill obligations under the defense agreement in Malaysia

[pg4]

Something tells me that these heavy vehicles will have problems in rainy Indochina.

[Kars]

Quote: pg4

that these heavy cars will have problems in rainy Indochina

wait and see --- the locals, I think better, despite the fact that the experience of operating a wide variety of tanks that Thailand has Singapore has great.

[Pimply]

Quote: pg4

They seem to have a defensive alliance with Malaysia.

It's not so easy with Malaysia either

[Pimply]

Quote: Kars

not Malaysia just shares Singapore and Thailand

Exactly. And Singapore is constantly straining precisely with Malaysia

[Gomunkul]

Exactly. And Singapore is constantly straining precisely with Malaysia

But actually because of what these countries have "strained" in relations:

The island of Pedra Blanca (Pulau Batu Puteh) and two small islands. Indian Ocean, Singapore Strait

The islet is a disputed territory between Singapore and Malaysia. Singapore built a lighthouse on the island, which caused protests in Malaysia. The island has no economic value and can only be used as a navigation reference. The parties perceive their rights in these territories as a matter of national honor. Singapore and Malaysia are constantly negotiating the fate of the islands, and naval exercises of both countries are taking place near them.

[Pimply]

Quote: Gomunkul

But actually because of what these countries have "strained" in relations:

They have enough there. Singapore at one time was part of the Federation of Malaysia, plus ethnic themes - and so on. Therefore, Singapore keeps its army in a very efficient state

[Natalia]

Very powerful and worthy thing.
In this regard, well done Israel.

[Natalia]

And further....
When the tanks are taken to Singapore, then we must be vigilant in this region.
And then imagine what kind of jackpot the pirates catch
This is just trolling, a terrible joke, I agree .... but still

[vorobey]

Quote: Natalia

And further....
When the tanks are taken to Singapore, then we must be vigilant in this region.
And then imagine what kind of jackpot the pirates catch
This is just trolling, a terrible joke, I agree .... but still

Faina Faina Faina Faina Fay Nana .... And she had 60 tanks on it? So trolling to the place.

[Natalia]

Quote: vorobey

Faina Faina Faina Faina Fay Nana

))))))))))
And so what these guys were singing about))))))))
... but they warned us long before that )))))))))))))))))

[Cyril7377]

All analysts call the main drawback of the Merkava MK.4 a lot of weight, which prevents maneuverability; when operating on clay soil, a tank can become helpless in attacks. But designers and developers indicate that the tank was designed for use in Israel, where rocky soils and deserts predominate ...

[kodxnumx]

But whatever the tank says, plus leopards a decent tank fleet is obtained!

[Pimply]

Quote: Cyril7377

All analysts call the main drawback of the Merkava MK.4 a lot of weight, which prevents maneuverability; when operating on clay soil, a tank can become helpless in attacks. But designers and developers indicate that the tank was designed for use in Israel, where rocky soils and deserts predominate ...

In Israel, 4-5 months of the year is the rainy season. With clay knee-deep (or even neck) and others like them

[bmv04636]

clay, clay, discord, if there is solid rocky soil under the liquid layer, then it’s enough for the tank to push it up and it will go further, and if not, like in the middle lane, you’ll leave with such a weight to the very top

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

clay, clay, discord, if there is solid rocky soil under the liquid layer, then it’s enough for the tank to push it up and it will go further, and if not, like in the middle lane, you’ll leave with such a weight to the very top

Israel has a difficult terrain

[bmv04636]

Well, we have it so in the fall after a so-so rain, it’s not dirt at all

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

Well, we have it so in the fall after a so-so rain, it’s not dirt at all

Yes, yes, and dirt is not dirt, and mountains are not mountains 8))

[bmv04636]

the tanker didn’t fail to waist, let him pick up and dig out from under the bottom

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

the tanker didn’t fail to waist, let him pick up and dig out from under the bottom

Well, that's what they are doing in the following pictures

[Natalia]

Quote: Pimply

Israel has a difficult terrain

...... uh ёёёёмаяёёё well, and dirt.

[Kars]

By the way, Singapore Leopard

Although, in principle, NATO standard ammunition, the engines are similar.

[vorobey]

Quote: Kars

By the way, Singapore Leopard

Although, in principle, NATO standard ammunition, the engines are similar.

where about tanks there and Kars. Hi Andryukha ... By the way, he opened (took away from the child) an encyclopedia of animals and there is nothing about the Singapore Leopard

[Kars]

Quote: vorobey

. By the way, he opened (took away from the child) an encyclopedia of animals

Bring the monster child book back.

Quote: vorobey

Singapore Leopard is not there

it’s a rare pretty species. Now the campaign may even be endangered.

[RBLip]

Quote: Kars

threat from BM Oplot.

but how many have they delivered? But is everything normal with armor? not cracked yet?

[Kars]

Quote: RBLip

But how many have they delivered?

So far, more than Merkav. That's for sure.

Quote: RBLip

not yet covered with slits

The Thai have not put up anything yet.

[RBLip]

Quote: Kars

So far, more than Merkav. That's for sure.

but more specifically, pzhl.

[Kars]

Quote: RBLip

but more specifically, pzhl.

5

[RBLip]

Quote: Kars

5

Arctic Fox Singapore.

[Kars]

Quote: RBLip

Arctic Fox Singapore.

Is it in vain that they ordered 50 mercs right away? 1 to 10 is how they will go to the stronghold.

[URAL72]

"And by the way, Singapore is not very far from Thailand, we felt a threat from BM Oplot."

Thais have other concerns, and not a few. Relations between these countries are fairly even. Merkava is not a competitor to us, - the reasons are indicated in the article. The machine is good for defense, but Singapore is more important than air defense and artillery, anti-ship missiles, even anti-tank missile systems, mine-keeping systems for combating landings. Tank under its own power the Strait of Malacca does not force.

[Kars]

Quote: URAL72

Merkava is not a competitor to us,

well, why - now, after the first export delivery, it’s even a competitor. although from the current situation it’s more likely that the stronghold is no longer a competitor. but there is always hope.

[Roman 1977]

Yes, Andrei, "Nadezhda dies last, Nadezhda said, standing up at the firing line," nevertheless Tymchuk hopes for export orders for Oplots from Kuwait and Australia.

The picky grass from this Tymchuk, where he only takes this ...

[URAL72]

Kars, Speaking of competition, I did not mean "stronghold", but T-90, (we will be silent about the armature for now). And I repeat once again: - arguments in the article: - "Tanks of the Merkava series are produced by the Israeli state tank factory in Tel Hashomer. Despite the interest shown by foreign customers, this equipment has never been exported. the slow production speed of the tanks, their high price, and also US export restrictions, supplying a significant part of tank systems and components and partially financing their production program"

[Kars]

Quote: URAL72

did not mean "stronghold", but the T-90

The blue-blue flag has beguiled.

Quote: URAL72

This was prevented

the past tense, now Merkava will become a competitor especially in the market of well-paying countries.

[Pimply]

In fact, the plant can produce more, the amount there is artificially limited

[Pimply]

Quote: Kars

Singapore is not bad, although not expected. Something is wrong with the Singapore-German Leopards 2. Or Singapore is so rich that it can contain two types of MBT.

It is worth noting that the Singapore Armed Forces created Israel, and so far these ties are very strong

[jjj]

And Israel can push the United States and Germany in the arms market.

[Rostovchanin]

50 pcs for 500 million ... with servicing it is 10 million greens! not expensive? or Singapore dollars?

[Giant thought]

Apparently they want to expand their possessions with the help of these tanks.

[abrakadabre]

Apparently they want to expand their possessions with the help of these tanks.

Recover from the mistress of the sea? ..

[Pimply]

Quote: RESEARCHER

And where are they going to enter these tanks later ???? The area of ​​Singapore is 715,8 km². This is less than Moscow within the Moscow Ring Road. Or maybe their oligarchs transplanted them with a Bentley ????
Most likely the tanks will be resold by the Kiev junta.

Singapore has strong enough potential opponents in the region. Therefore, for example, Singapore’s purchase of AMX tanks in 60's was a surprise to those. Want peace - get ready for war

[karbofos]

merkava tank defensive in concept. for marches over thousands of kilometers it is not imprisoned. to protect such a territory is quite suitable

[Pimply]

Quote: kalbofos

merkava tank defensive in concept. for marches over thousands of kilometers it is not imprisoned. to protect such a territory is quite suitable

Are you kidding, right? The entire IDF concept is built on active defense - that is, either proactive attacking actions, or a breakthrough and a rapid leap forward. Call me a tank, sharpened on a thousand-kilometer marches?

[bmv04636]

T 72 ground for breakthrough and multi-kilometer throws

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

T 72 ground for breakthrough and multi-kilometer throws

Yeah. But not thousands of kilometers of continuous running

[bmv04636]

well, with one to refueling you can a thousand

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

well, with one to refueling you can a thousand

Well yes. And what for to kill a resource of the engine. 8) Brilliant. No, with the change of engines, rollers, tracks, filters and so on, you can almost endlessly go, who is arguing.

[bmv04636]

You will not refute that, according to the concept, the T72 tank was just for a breakthrough and a quick attack. To contain it, the Ameracosans invented the heavy Abrams.
Question for a long time enough springs from Merkava.
.

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

You will not refute that, according to the concept, the T72 tank was just for a breakthrough and a quick attack. To contain it, the Ameracosans invented the heavy Abrams.

I won’t. The question is that any tank is not designed for long autonomous operation without repair

[vorobey]

Quote: Pimply

And what for to kill a resource of the engine.

You cannot kill Zhenya with one thousand resources. 25000 to kapitalki if memory serves .. 2500 km a resource for war at training machines left. And with barrels, you can make the thousandth march.

[Pimply]

Quote: vorobey

You cannot kill Zhenya with one thousand resources. 25000 to kapitalki if memory serves .. 2500 km a resource for war at training machines left. And with barrels, you can make the thousandth march.

Can. Just what do you think, why do tanks prefer to transfer all the same with other methods?

[vorobey]

Quote: Pimply

Just what do you think, why do tanks prefer to still be transferred by other methods?

Zhenya, we have already broken spears on this topic. We won’t ... Single cars are good wheels. But the regiment where 108 cars are heavy ...

[Pimply]

Quote: vorobey

Zhenya, we have already broken spears on this topic. We won’t ... Single cars are good wheels. But the regiment where 108 cars are heavy ...

It’s hard. Nevertheless, in Russia they are also delivered by wheels - by trains, for example.

[vorobey]

Quote: Pimply

Nevertheless, in Russia they are also delivered by wheels - by trains, for example.

When the operational situation and the railway network allow ... Gee ...

[Pimply]

Quote: vorobey

When the operational situation and the railway network allow ... Gee ...

Yeah. As in Israel 8) There is an indisputable truth - it is preferable to deliver tanks to the place of hostilities not on their own. And everything else depends on competent operation

[bmv04636]

it’s a pity, Jews are able to count money and we use the train for training, but we have great distances, for example, from Tel Aviv to the sea how much and from Moscow to the sea how much and if Tagil is taken

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

it’s a pity, Jews are able to count money and we use the train for training, but we have great distances, for example, from Tel Aviv to the sea how much and from Moscow to the sea how much and if Tagil is taken

About that and speech. Logistics involves saving a machine's resource

[bmv04636]

but when there is an offensive on a wide front it is nevertheless necessary under its own power to the Reichstag of Paris or Landon, or you predispose to load on the train, we reach Berlin, we land and attack

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

but when there is an offensive on a wide front it is nevertheless necessary under its own power to the Reichstag of Paris or Landon, or you predispose to load on the train, we reach Berlin, we land and attack

Not. I just repeat - you are now constantly saying that the cars will move autonomously, without repair, and so on. Read about how this advance took place - in constant repair weekdays, engine replacements, etc.

[bmv04636]

the right strike group goes in before it is replaced as it is eliminated, it just comes in handy and the railway and I would like to say the auto trailers but I'm afraid with a good buoy the roads will not be so hot agree the railway is easier to restore than laying and rolling off the asphalt

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

the right strike group goes in before it is replaced as it is eliminated, it just comes in handy and the railway and I would like to say the auto trailers but I'm afraid with a good buoy the roads will not be so hot agree the railway is easier to restore than laying and rolling off the asphalt

Littering where 8) Not the point. In this case, the very endless forward movement is impossible without appropriate technical support. A tank will not be able to rush forward day after day

[bmv04636]

and how many springs are enough for merkava

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

and how many springs are enough for merkava

But the devil knows him. I am not a tanker. Merkava springs provide a very smooth ride, they are cheaper and faster to change

[bmv04636]

Well, probably especially under fire when it bursts

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

Well, probably especially under fire when it bursts

Given the fact that the springs are used in Merkava from the very beginning, and have been repeatedly tested in battle, and there have been no complaints about them, it means they do not burst. There were complaints about other points - the first batch of 1500 powerful engines. On springs - did not meet

[MACCABI TLV]

Quote: vorobey

But the regiment where 108 cars are heavy ...

Logistics is an important military discipline.
Logistics Armed Forces of the Russian Federation passed an internship a year and a half ago.

[enot73]

Most likely someone is afraid. Singapore without a good army is a very tasty morsel, for example, for China.

[Thunderbolt]

Singapore still maintains military cooperation with China under a 1975 agreement. Due to the lack of training facilities in the state itself, China has proposed moving Singapore training grounds from Taiwan to Hainan.

[tilovaykrisa]

Difficult and expensive, non-mirror option.

[Lyubimov]

Singapore does not understand anything in tanks, because it’s clear that Russian tanks are the best! What the hell are they buying?

[alone]

In your understanding, only ignoramuses live in the world. And all over the world all the best is only Russian. And you know what it's called, terrible patriotism !!

[Cyril7377]

or leavened :)))

[pg4]

Territory 715,8 km² Where they have so many tanks.
Is that to Malaysia to explode at the opportunity.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: pg4

Territory 715,8 km² Where they have so many tanks.

And where are the 10 airbases and 420 aircraft, including 24 F-15SG fighter-bomber and 74 F-16 multipurpose fighter?

[RESEARCHER]

Probably they will rent them out.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Nope :) They do not fit their own air forces at airbases :)

[pg4]

All Asian trade passes through Singapore. Aviation and the fleet are needed to protect it, but why the hell so many tanks.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: pg4

Aviation and the fleet are needed to protect it, but why the hell so many tanks

You see, in the know that the best means of air defense - a tank at the enemy’s airport :)

[Tourist Breakfast]

Territory 715,8 km² Where they have so many tanks.
Is that to Malaysia to explode at the opportunity.

As far as I understand. Singapore receives fresh water from Malaysia.
So, so that the Malays would never have an unhealthy thought of blocking the krantik, Singapore considers it necessary to scare them with the bestial grin of world Zionism.

[nvn_co]

Singapore, Singapore. Mk4 of course the technique is not bad, but still ... Probably what and from whom they said to buy, and bought it as indicated ...

[Pimply]

Quote: nvn_co

Singapore, Singapore. Mk4 of course the technique is not bad, but still ... Probably what and from whom they said to buy, and bought it as indicated ...

In fact, the army of Singapore at one time built Israel. Well, just a minute

[teron]

Just yesterday I read an article about Singapore here on the website. Unfortunately I do not remember where - somewhere in the archive. There about cooperation with Israel is indicated. There was also an article about the Singapore Air Force - also, by the way, quite on the level.

[Stypor23]

So the little gesheft finally succeeded!

[bmv04636]

Well, the professor’s dream came true. Finally, the climate change, now let's see how they show themselves in the jungle. Although they will put them on concrete bases around the perimeter of the city and will stand like monuments, the sons of Israel saw a good kickback given to someone who supposedly does not take

[Roman 1977]

While Israel has not sold the Merkava to anyone, Singapore will be the first country to buy a tank made in Israel, although there is also talk of Colombia.
To date, Israel has sold only American Shermans: about 150 pieces of M51 tanks (modernized by the Israelis Sherman with the installation of a 105-mm French cannon) CN-105-F1 were sold in Chile (where they were used until the mid-1990s), several dozen more were transferred to Lebanon, a small number to Argentina, Nicaragua, Uganda.
M51 "Super Sherman" in the Chilean army
Trophy upgraded T-55-Ti-67 ("Tiran-5"): 15 units to Uruguay. Another 55 units were transferred to the Army of South Lebanon.
And the French light AMX-13, in the 1969 year the 72 tanks, which became the first Singapore tanks, in addition, the Israelis trained their crews and maintenance personnel.
Singapore and Israel have fairly long defense ties, in fact, Israel has created a Singapore army, including and her armored forces:
In the fall of 1965, the first delegation of Israeli military advisers of eight officers arrived in Singapore, divided into two working groups. The first group, led by operational operations colonel Jacob Elazari, was involved in the creation of a ministry of defense and army headquarters. The second group, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Yehuda Golan, who commanded the 13 battalion of the Golani brigade and the school of squad commanders, formed infantry units and developed guides, manuals and training programs for the KMB, command and officer courses. For the sake of secrecy, advisers were called "Mexicans." In December, 1968 36 Singaporean officers traveled to Israel to study the AMX-13 light tanks withdrawn from service by the IDF after the Six Day War and take tank specialties. The training took place in the winter desert conditions unusual for Singaporeans and under the leadership of the AOI tank forces instructors known for their exactingness (the phrase “Israeli instructors” is rarely used in Singapore sources without the epithets “demanding”, “strict”, “severe”, etc.). After four months of theoretical lessons, day and night driving, live firing, tactical exercises, field repairs, sand storms and skirmishes with the Bedouins who were stealing scrap metal from the targets of captured tanks, the graduation ceremony took place on 30 on April 1969. In May, an officer group that received the name "Camels" for stories about their adventures returned to Singapore and drew up training and training plans for future tankmen. In 1969, under the leadership of Lt. Col. Asher Dar, an infantry battalion commander who received the Itur a-Oz medal for fighting in Jerusalem during the Six Day War, the first brigade level exercises were held, including the landing of infantry from light craft on the coast.

http://waronline.org/IDF/Articles/tango_magnolia.htm

[Anchonsha]

I would agree with this contract if it were concluded by the Klitschko brothers whose brains were recaptured, but not the rulers of Singapore ...

[MSA]

All are slowly getting stronger.

[TELEMARK]

Quote: Natalia

Very powerful and worthy thing.
In this regard, well done Israel.

Although I didn’t really come across them, I’m familiar with the T-62M, "64 BV", "80 BVU" The school said "shit" "Tanks are not afraid of dirt, they are afraid!"

[Klim2011]

The situation in the photo is just a kapets, the car froze along the way, there are no logs anymore :(. If only the crew would leave it ... Sekas is shorter.

[TELEMARK]

Quote: Klim2011

The situation in the photo is just a kapets, the car froze along the way, there are no logs anymore :(. If only the crew would leave it ... Sekas is shorter.

It was like that, they just came out under their own power, not everything was so sad at that time with this car, though there were other cars worse, and people Pah-pah live!

[Klim2011]

That the car would not freeze, it wasn’t, but they left under the ice (about the same). Then all wet to the skin stand under the exhaust, bask and dry. The steam from you is falling like from a thermal power plant

[Steel loli]

It’s not the only case with dirt ...

[TELEMARK]

Excuse me, who on these pokatushki, in violation of all that is possible, this monkey in yellow, I hope not YOU ?!

[Uruska]

Airsoft players have fun!

[bmv04636]

how long can you skillfully and DT-10 Vityaz plant mother don’t worry

[Klim2011]

This is not a tanker, but a taxi driver , the trunk is not sheathed, the mud shield hangs like ... In the hole.
And such pits pass at a time.

[BIGLESHIY]

The mechvod ushlopok.

[bmv04636]

and imagine if it sits so merkava then all Ales kaput who pull it will be

[vorobey]

Quote: bmv04636

and imagine if it sits so merkava then all Ales kaput who pull it will be

they have many trophies since the Israeli Arab. BTS 4 on the chain hoists will pull. And merkava as an anchor can be adapted.

[Pimply]

Quote: bmv04636

and imagine if it sits so merkava then all Ales kaput who pull it will be

Well, actually there were such situations, and the tanks were pulled out. When no problem, when with them. Or do you think that in Israel all the sand and pebbles?

[vorobey]

Quote: Pimply

Quote: bmv04636

and imagine if it sits so merkava then all Ales kaput who pull it will be

Well, actually there were such situations, and the tanks were pulled out. When no problem, when with them. Or do you think that in Israel all the sand and pebbles?

Jendos and did you hear the magic word of Merkava? Hello, I have not heard for a long time.

[Pimply]

Quote: vorobey

Jendos and did you hear the magic word of Merkava?

So then 8)))

Quote: vorobey

Hello, I have not heard for a long time.

To meddle in khokhlosrachi with your opinion? I am not a suicide, they will eat me with shouts of "Extinguish the Nazis and anti-Semites" right away, and will not choke, by the face 8) Without even listening to what I really think. That's why I am like this, from time to time 8)))

[bmv04636]

Well, in a village, the men planted a K700, drove a T150 (tracked), also pulled it out, and only when they drove a T10MB tractor-swamp rover first pulled out a T150, then drove another K700 to help them, and so the three of them pulled out the ill-fated K700

[vorobey]

Quote: TELEMARK

T-62M, "64 BV", "80 BV.U

Kharkov citizen?

[padded jacket]

I hope Singapore is smart enough to refuse such a stupid and expensive purchase.
Although a link to the resource IntelligenceOnline.com. maybe just a duck.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

I hope Singapore is smart enough to refuse such a stupid and expensive purchase.
Although a link to the resource IntelligenceOnline.com. maybe just a duck.

Can you argue about the expensive and stupid?

[padded jacket]

10 million $ ea tank, even with spare parts and crew training, is not enough. And then they need to be serviced for decades to buy supplies, etc. Moreover, tankers are not familiar with it before, it will have to retrain hundreds if not thousands of people.
And the stupid one is that in Singapore, beautiful and reliable Leopard-2 tanks that buy half the world are in service.

So it’s unclear to change a beautiful and reliable tank for frankly speaking (it’s obvious that Israel paid a lot of money so that at least someone bought this tank)

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

10 million $ ea tank, even with spare parts and crew training is not enough.

No, that's fine. A common topic when repair kits and stuff exceed the cost of production twice. The standard for military supplies is usually.

Quote: quilted jacket

And then they need to be served for decades to buy supplies, etc. Moreover, tankers are not familiar with him before, it will have to be retrained by hundreds if not thousands of people.

Typically, such a purchase includes training

Quote: quilted jacket

And the stupid one is that in Singapore, beautiful and reliable Leopard-2 tanks that buy half the world are in service.

Right. Only Singapore is stupid to see. And buys Merkava. They on the spot can not be more visible that they need.

Quote: quilted jacket

So it’s unclear to change a beautiful and reliable tank for frankly speaking (it’s obvious that Israel paid a lot of money so that at least someone bought this tank)

It is unclear what - this is strongly about one of the most howling tanks and the only one at the moment with the KAZ system. Bravo 8))

[padded jacket]

You just forget or specifically keep silent that this tank is most at war only against partisans from Hamas and Hezbollah. And it’s not a fact that KAZ will be equipped.
And until someone had bought such messages to Merkava, there was already a carriage and a small cart about Colombia and Chile and even Georgia, and other countries of the Third World.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

You just forget or specifically keep silent that this tank is most at war only against partisans from Hamas and Hezbollah. And it’s not a fact that KAZ will be equipped.

Of course, it’s not a fact, given that now they release only with KAZ 8) And it does not matter that Hezbollah is equipped better than most armies in the world 8)

Quote: quilted jacket

And until someone bought such messages to Merkava, there was already a carriage and a small cart about Colombia and Chile and even Georgia, and other countries of the Third World

That's right, I didn’t buy it. Systems only buy it on a regular basis. And they signed a permit for its export less than 2 years ago;)

[padded jacket]

Yes, yes, the great Hezbollah army-PT weapons:
"Baby"
"Bassoon"
"Competition"
"Tau"
Milan
Metis-M
"Cornet"
In addition, Hezbollah’s reported use of B-10 recoilless guns (BO), B-11 and M40A1, SPG-9 machine-gun anti-tank grenade launchers, RPG-7, RPG-29 and MX manual anti-tank grenade launchers.
Indeed, this is all the latest weapons which are equipped only with the most powerful armies in the world.
You look at what years all this was done.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

In addition, Hezbollah’s reported use of B-10 recoilless guns (BO), B-11 and M40A1, SPG-9 machine-gun anti-tank grenade launchers, RPG-7, RPG-29 and MX manual anti-tank grenade launchers.
Indeed, this is all the latest weapons which are equipped only with the most powerful armies in the world.

UAVs, the latest communications equipment, 40000 missiles of various types, SAM, MANPADS. 8) Half of the world's armies are quietly resting on the sidelines

[padded jacket]

Yeah, you still forgot thermonuclear weapons and intergalactic star cruisers.
Thank you for opening your eyes. Now I see that your army, in comparison with Hezbollah, is simply a booger and Israel was not destroyed simply by a miracle.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

Yeah, you still forgot thermonuclear weapons and intergalactic star cruisers.
Thank you for opening your eyes. Now I see that your army, in comparison with Hezbollah, is simply a booger and Israel was not destroyed simply by a miracle.

No, not a booger. It’s just idiocy to call a powerful regional force of the army level ordinary partisans

[padded jacket]

Do not disgrace pimply you now inflate Hezbollah to the level of a superpower.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

Do not disgrace pimply you now inflate Hezbollah to the level of a superpower.

My dear tantrum, and you are trying to make her a little fluffy bunny. Hezbollah is a powerful regional army, well trained and armed, much more effective and better trained than, for example, the Chechens in the years of the first and second Chechen. And certainly not the usual partisan formation

[padded jacket]

Hezbollah:
Hezbollah has from 1800 to 6500 fighters (for example, JCSS reported that there were 600-800 active fighters and 3-5 thousand reservists, IISS - 300 active and 2,000 reservists, JIR - 300-400 active highly professional fighters specializing in subversive affairs , using ATGMs, communications and intelligence, and up to 5,000 reservists.
The small arms of the Hezbollah fighters are AK47, AKM, AK-74 and M16 assault rifles, PK, RPK, RPK-74 and RPD machine guns
Hezbollah's anti-tank weapons include a large number of Soviet-made RPG-7V grenade launchers, as well as its Iranian counterpart Shageg
The main anti-tank missiles used by Hezbollah are the 9K14 Malyutka ATGM (NATO designation AT-3 Sagger) and its modernized version of the Iranian-made Raad, which has a tandem cumulative warhead with increased armor penetration. In addition, Soviet-made 9M111 "Fagot" (AT-4 Spigot) and 9K113 "Konkurs" (AT-5 Spandel), "Tousan-1 / M113" (Iranian copy of "Konkurs"), "Tupan" (Toophan) and "Tupan-2".
The main threat to Israel's rear is 76 122mm self-propelled MLRS on trucks (variants of the Soviet Grad systems, including the Iranian copy of the Arash; range - 20.75 km), about 144 107mm towed MLRS Type-63 of Chinese production (their Iranian copy of the Khaseb is also used ; range - 8.5 km), and several 240mm Iranian-made "Fajr-3" MLRS
Well, so on, all of the 60-80 years of the last century. Where are the planes, helicopters, tanks, AWACS ?? Where is the superweapon ??
Once again, I ask you better not to get angry.

[MACCABI TLV]

Quote: quilted jacket

Well, about other countries of the third world.

indicate the countries of the first world where they sell the t-90.

[padded jacket]

Countries with developed industry themselves produce tanks, so they do not need our t-90, this is a competitor.
Well, let's see where the t-72 was sold and its further development of the t-90 is more than 60 countries of the world.
Yours Merkava and 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 have nowhere and once was not for sale.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: Pimply

Right. Only Singapore is stupid to see. And buys Merkava. They on the spot can not be more visible that they need.

Greetings, the venerable Pimple!
In tanks, to be honest, like pigging in oranges, but still, but still ... somehow it's all strange. Leoper ... uh ... Leopard-2 is still an excellent and formidable car. As for Merkava, I heard different opinions - who say that he will not concede to the Leopard in anything, who - which will surpass. But still it’s hard to believe that Merkava is SO much better than a leopard, that all existing operating experience should be discarded and a new tank should be brought in, introducing a well-known fuss in all material maintenance. Singapore is still not a pre-war of the USSR in order to have a bunch of tanks of various designs in service.
I would also understand if Leo had worked out their resource and the country decided - "From now on we take the Merkavas!" there would be a transition from one type of tank to another, but parallel operation ...
In general, all this is somehow mysterious.
And the "trophy" ... as I understand it, it's not bad against grenade launchers, against shells - it won't be able to work. Those. in street battles and conflicts with the enemy, whose main combat strength is infantry, it is a more than useful thing, but in a classic conflict with a tank power ... also useful, but not so much to rush after her, losing toilet items along the way ...
What am I wrong about?

[Pimply]

Quote: Andrey from Chelyabinsk

In tanks, to be honest, like pigging in oranges, but still, but still ... somehow it's all strange. Leoper ... uh ... Leopard-2 is still an excellent and formidable car. As for Merkava, I heard different opinions - who say that he will not concede to the Leopard in anything, who - which will surpass. But still it’s hard to believe that Merkava is SO much better than a leopard, that all existing operating experience should be discarded and a new tank should be brought in, introducing a well-known fuss in all material maintenance. Singapore is still not a pre-war of the USSR in order to have a bunch of tanks of various designs in service.

Well, and post-war, if that. There were not one or two types of tanks in the USSR.
A fairly common topic is to have two or three types of tanks or their versions. In Israel, until recently, in addition to various types of Merkava, Patton and Centurions were in service.

To begin with, it is worth noting that the army of Singapore has long and strong ties with Israel. Secondly, Merkava - one of the most howling tanks of the western design, which was much more active in fighting than Leo. Further - he is currently the only tank with KAZ, and is considered one of the most protected tanks for the crew. Well and so.

Quote: Andrey from Chelyabinsk

And the "trophy" ... as I understand it, it's not bad against grenade launchers, against shells - it won't be able to work.

Yes, but the potential enemy does not have such powerful armored units. What in this case is compensated by him (the enemy) ATGMs and etc.

[MACCABI TLV]

Quote: quilted jacket

And the stupid one is that in Singapore, beautiful and reliable Leopard-2 tanks that buy half the world are in service.

Quote: quilted jacket

.Moreover, tankers are not familiar with him before, it will have to retrain hundreds if not thousands of people.

Logic tin
Ie with AMX-13 retrain on Leo is not a problem, but on Merkava by any means?

[padded jacket]

Well, what am I comparing after all Merkava4 for a third consists of German units or units made under a German license.
Engine, transmission, gun, and casting the body is at least yours?

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

Well, what am I comparing after all Merkava4 for a third consists of German units or units made under a German license.

So the iPhone is Chinese 8) And the Internet is American in general.
Westerners invented the principle of suspension of Soviet tanks, such villains. And the matrices in the thermal imagers are now French.

[padded jacket]

The Chinese iPhone and Merkava are a great comparison. I applaud you.
I do not know about the principle of the suspension you are talking about.
We make all the pendants ourselves
But you aren’t releasing either a motor or a transmission.

[Pimply]

Quote: quilted jacket

But you aren’t releasing either a motor or a transmission.

AND? Does it not occur to you that doing something abroad is cheaper and more convenient?

[padded jacket]

Cheaper and more convenient to do abroad, for example, teapots and paper, but not like engines for tanks.
What if Germany decides tomorrow that you are unworthy of the transmission that it produces?

[Standard Oil]

Why Singapore needs tanks, a wonderful country, but it’s not very capable of dealing with its neighbors, they’re able to cope with it, rather, it’s the cunning Jews who stepped in to earn extra money from the shekels.

[Pimply]

Quote: Standard Oil

Why Singapore needs tanks, a wonderful country, but it’s not very capable of dealing with its neighbors, they’re able to cope with it, rather, it’s the cunning Jews who stepped in to earn extra money from the shekels.

At one time, the appearance of tanks in Singapore somewhat cooled the hot heads in Malaysia, for example

[TELEMARK]

Quote: bmv04636

and imagine if it sits so merkava then all Ales kaput who pull it will be

The AOI has very friendly tank crews, the professor will not let you lie!

[Dart_Veyder]

That's interesting, and most importantly, is the trophy included?

[Pimply]

Quote: Dart_Veyder

That's interesting, and most importantly, is the trophy included?

Most likely yes, since it has recently been integrated into the design

[Vtel]

as well as restrictions on exports from the United States, supplying a significant part of the systems and components of tanks and partially financing the program for their production, and the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

One gang, but kosher from the states is more important. Singapore is far from Israel, and that's allowed.

[Roman 1977]

In general, it turns out interesting, almost all ASEN countries urgently decided to update their tank fleet.
The Indonesians purchased 103 Leopard-2s from Germany, of which 40 Leopard-2A4 and 63 Leopard 2 Revolution and 50 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles.

In 2010, Malaysia received in Poland 48 PT-91M Pendekar, a version of the Polish PT-91 Twardy adapted for the conditions of Malaysia, which in turn is a version of the Soviet T-72М1. The tank is equipped with a SESM / Renk ESM 350 monoblock power unit, consisting of an upgraded Polish PZL-Wola S-1000R engine with 1000 horsepower. and Rent automatic transmission (8 gears forward and 3 gears back). This power plant is also equipped with an integrated motion control system that provides a smooth turn and control the helm instead of levers. The speed of the tank increased to 65 km / h and 20 km / h forward and reverse, respectively. On the PT-91M, the French Sagem Savan 15 SLA, the panoramic sight of the commander Sagem VIGY 15, and the laser gyroscopic guidance and ground navigation system for the Sagem SIGMA 30 tank gun are installed on the PT-15M. The Sagem Savan-0,05 control system ensures the stabilization of the gun in two planes with the accuracy of 2 mrad and is equipped with an automatic target tracking system. The upgraded Slovak-made cannon, 46A23MS, has 2% better firing accuracy than the 46A7,62M. As additional weapons, machine guns are used 12,7-mm FN MAG and 2-mm and Browning M3. The tank is also equipped with a complex of electro-optical active protection against high-precision weapons Obra-3, the French communication system Thales, DZ ERAWA 570, German tracks Type 2003P (Diehl Remscheid GmbH). The contract for the supply of tanks was signed in 2007, according to which the equipment was to be delivered over the next three years. However, due to the delay in deliveries of the LMS and on-board electronics by the French company Sagem and a number of technical difficulties, the production of tanks began only in the 2007 year. In 2009 — 48, 2010 tanks were built, which entered service with the Malaysian army in the XNUMX year.

Singapore, in addition to 196 German Leopard 2SGs, buys another 50 Israeli Merkav Mk.4.

Thailand, in addition to its 178 M60A1 / A3 (53 A1, 125 A3), 105 M48A5, 106 Stingray, 128 British Scorpions and 200 M-41A3, purchased 49 more Oplot-M (delivered so far 5. Contract in connection with a difficult situation in Ukraine under question).

Vietnam, which purchased 2005 tanks from Poland in the 300 year (Polish T-72М1, according to other sources - 120-150 in 2005), is seriously considering buying a T-90.
Myanmar bought 182 MBT-2000 from China, and in Ukraine 139 T-72.
Such purchases by BTT are simply not made. Apparently, something very serious is being conceived ...

[Aleks tv]

Quote: Novel 1977

Such purchases by BTT are simply not made. Apparently, something very serious is being conceived ...

This region has already been declared by the Amers as the future region of the "sphere of interests of the United States" ... The Ivy League is already in full swing preparing various specialists in this direction.

So the next world mess is planned there.

And Kamran, we need to return also NOW. Not in vain with Vietnam in all the work on the military-technical cooperation.
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By comments on the article:
All native fuel oil - a huge hello.
Sanya -
I read it with great pleasure as in the old VO, I took my soul straight on good comments.

[Aleks tv]

Quote: Aleks tv

All native fuel oil - a huge hello.

Well, with ... a nursery.

[bmv04636]

but it seems to me that Singapore would be better off Octopus-SD with Kaz Arena-E

[TELEMARK]

Quote: vorobey

Kharkov citizen?

BVTKKU, thanks for asking. Tolyan 1999!

[Aaron Zawi]

To be honest, Singapore did not expect. T / e, I'm certainly glad, but I don’t really understand the choice. Logically, it would be worth Leo, for greater unification.

[Pimply]

Quote: Aron Zaavi

To be honest, Singapore did not expect. T / e, I'm certainly glad, but I don’t really understand the choice. Logically, it would be worth Leo, for greater unification.

Israel actually built the Singapore Armed Forces. Israel and Singapore have very long and strong ties

[Stypor23]

Quote: Pimply

very old and strong ties

I remember the same thing with Idi Amin.

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

I remember the same thing with Idi Amin.

With Amin were short-lived. Uganda is still quite durable.
With whom they were really strong, it was with Iran, for example, or Turkey. This is one of those with whom they are bad now. And Russia had strong ones with the USA and with England. AND?

[Stypor23]

Quote: Pimply

Russia has been strong with the United States and with England

Especially 70 more than a few years ago. They waited until the USSR itself did all the dirty work. For hundreds of years, they have been looking for ways, as a country of ours, to download softer, to make small and safe for themselves, in short. Such friends for and to the museum.

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

Especially 70 more than a few years ago. They waited until the USSR itself did all the dirty work. For hundreds of years, they have been looking for ways, as a country of ours, to download softer, to make small and safe for themselves, in short. Such friends for and to the museum.

Yeah, only my grandmother still remembers how they saved 8 with American products)

[Stypor23]

Yes, I also remember how, in childhood, I was poisoned by an American humanitarian aid, and my parents took me to the hospital for a week.

[bmv04636]

the truth is that everything was paid not with candy wrappers but with gold

[Stypor23]

Allies for money = y, b.

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

Allies for money = y, b.

Of course profited, even like. Especially taking into account the fact that Lendlis products were not paid for, and the memorable gold load was somewhat earlier than the 8 Lend Liz supply agreements)

[Stypor23]

The Americans will not do anything for free, for every cent they will strangle themselves.

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

The Americans will not do anything for free, for every cent they will strangle themselves.

That is why in the United States one of the leaders in charitable contributions 8)

[Stypor23]

Quote: Pimply

That is why in the United States one of the leaders in charitable contributions 8)

A concrete example to whom and when donations were sent

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

A concrete example to whom and when donations were sent

We will consider millions of examples? Well, let's take Citizen Gates, one of the richest people on the planet, who sent about 20 with a billion dollars to charity. Funds from their fund were allocated to a program to prevent and treat HIV / AIDS and tuberculosis, to fight malaria, to a project to immunize children in India and Africa, and other initiatives. If you want, you can dig, there are detailed reports. Well, or hospitals existing on private donations, the average amount of which is 17 bucks

[Stypor23]

Do you think that, directly, Gates does it out of humane considerations and great philanthropy?

[Pimply]

Quote: Stypor23

Do you think that, directly, Gates does it out of humane considerations and great philanthropy?

Do you think that denying the obvious is clever? 8)
You see, I can give you thousands of examples here. Hundreds of thousands. But you will blame everyone for self-interest for one simple reason - you have blamed all Americans in advance and delivered a verdict. And no facts, data, figures will shake your faith. Ignorance is that. Knowledge is replaced by hard stone faith

[Stypor23]

Quote: Pimply

Do you think that denying the obvious is clever?

Do not deny, but to figure out what is behind such altruism. Through all this help, they penetrate the country of interest to them. And through little good, then they parasitize the whole country where they sent their help. Serbs, Iraqis, Afghans, Vietnamese are very satisfied with good Americans. It is possible to collect money anywhere, the only question is who will manage all the money in the end and whether these amounts will go in the form of real help, and not to stale overdue garbage and other slag. There, the Indians also thank the beacon of freedom and democracy for their reservation and extermination. At the beginning, it would be nice for the Americans to help them, and only then to do charity work abroad.

[bmv04636]

you will not deny that only the second world brought the usa out of the great depression less than all the losses (there were no destruction on its territory) earned the most

[gregor6549]

Despite its "tinyness" Singapore has quite modern Armed Forces equipped with quite modern weapons and modern military industry, in particular electronic. At the same time spending considerable funds on equipment and maintenance of its Armed Forces, Singapore manages to provide a very decent standard of living for its citizens. And this became possible after the eradication of corruption as a class in Singapore. Of course, from time to time, their Serdyukovs appear there, but they are quickly shortened to the very shoulders.
Is Singapore going to attack? Definitely not. But there is something to protect him. After all, there is one of the largest transport hubs in the world, including Asia’s largest oil terminals, which provide oil to many countries in the region, including Australia, and are a source of very strong income for Singapore.
If we talk about Merkava tanks, they proved their effectiveness in a real combat situation and in climatic conditions close to the conditions of Singapore (heat, humidity, etc.) Well, the size of Singapore allows it not to bother much with the transportation of heavy tanks over long distances.

[bmv04636]

in the automotive industry, everyone is obsessed with reducing weight while increasing strength characteristics with Kaz trophy, Jews are moving in the right direction, but it seems to me that the layout and mass and dimensions are in the wrong direction, they got into the wrong direction, they hit giantism that I don’t believe

[voyaka uh]

In a large reserved volume, paradoxically, there are
big plus: if you need to build up or replace weapons or
ammunition, no need to build a new tank.
For example, the transition to a larger caliber gun will result in many countries
in the construction of a new tank. But not at Merkava. Gun 140 mm
And OBPS or rockets with a length of a meter and more fit perfectly into
existing dimensions.
A more important factor than a small profile, as practice shows,
is fire protection and protection of ammunition from detonation.

[bmv04636]

why didn’t they plant a miracle cannon so far the solution is on the surface you need an uninhabited tower and capsule armor, they don’t believe at all to use the engine as armor

[voyaka uh]

Miracle gun 140 mm is ready for a long time and tested, and a set of shells for it.
But there is no need. Uranium OBPS still copes with tank armor
opponents. In Merkava-4, I repeat, it is mounted without replacing the tower.

An uninhabited tower and an armored capsule for the crew are good ideas.
To implement them, you need to design a new tank. While we have
no need for that.

I agree that making a frontal reservation like in Abrams is better.
But the Merkava layout offers so many advantages in complex views
combat defense, in a city that is fatal for the crew
breaking a forehead from a short distance in an oncoming battle is not the most
scary scenario.

[bmv04636]

Remind me how they save themselves from fires on nuclear submarines that sector where the fire and fire extinguishing system supplies inert gas. can also be done on a tank with an uninhabited tower and hermetic armor capsule