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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/550705860658438541/

Merkava Mk 4 with dismounted engine. Also part of modular armor on turret is taken off

Engine in the front, ammo can be rear loaded through the back, no need to load through the turret.



https://aw.my.com/en/forum/showthread.php?22910-The-Merkava-God-s-Chariot/page7


https://aw.my.com/en/forum/showthread.php?95600-Leopard-in-combat/page51


http://www.army-technology.com/projects/merkava4/merkava45.html

The Merkava 4 is powered by a 1,500hp diesel engine which represents a 25% increase in power compared to powerpack on the Merkava 3 shown here.