

The tank is capable of carrying eight infantry soldiers, consisting of a command group or three litter patients (stretcher casualties) in addition to the tank crew of commander, loader, gunner and driver. A new helmet, known as Iron View, allows soldiers to see outside the combat tank, while a smart mission computer onboard the tank will manage its activities.


The new tank is a smart tank equipped with advanced features such as artificial intelligence, upgraded sensors, and virtual reality (VR) capabilities. 4 Barak, the latest version of the Merkava 4 tank. In July 2018, the IDF unveiled the Merkava Mk. The Merkava 4 is not offered for export but the systems and components are exported.
