Merkava Mk.4M, this main battle tank independently developed and manufactured by Israel, is known for its excellent survivability. The modular armor it is equipped with can be quickly replaced after damage, ensuring that the tank returns to the battlefield in a timely manner. Its “trophy” active defense system can detect incoming targets and effectively resist enemy attacks by spraying a barrage of self-forged fragments.

　　However, the latest local conflicts have seen the emergence of suicide drones and pocket drones carrying explosives. These threats from the sky can bypass the shooting range of the Trophy active defense system and target the weak turret top to launch attacks. In order to deal with these air threats, Israel installed grille armor on the top of the turret of the Merkava Mk.4M tank. Whether this upgrade can allow the Merkava Mk.4M to continue to maintain its dominant position on the battlefield remains to be tested in actual combat.

　　MENG launches TS-056 1/35 Israeli Merkava Mk.4M main battle tank with top grille armor assembly model kit. When completed, the kit is 267 mm long, 114 mm wide, and 122 mm high (including the top grille armor). The kit comes with precision metal etching and includes a choice of two paint schemes. Let’s take a look at the specifics of this kit.