Considering the fact that we are still seeing the Israelis operating mainly Merkava MK-4 MBTs 9 months into the war, they are able to repair and press into service many of the Tanks that the Palestinian resistance is hitting. Not surprising when you consider the fact that It is one of the most heavily armoured tanks in service in the world and has an excellent fire suppression systemHow many tanks have been damaged and disabled, I wonder. I don't believe Israel releases that info.
Hamas is operating with limited resources. Hezbollah on other hand can overwhelm trophy system on these tanks. By firing multiple projectiles from different directions. Israeli army is exhausted but Netanyahu wants to drag this on with his fanatical and unrealistic goals.
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Apologies: Actually, this is the John Elmer video which goes into the hardware details of this conflict. I am not a hardware guy but you two are so you'd appreciate it better than me!
That's true, I'm sure they're repairing them. But I think quite a number were damaged. The tanks along with Air Force, and missile defense systems, are their biggest strong points. Their 'intelligence' is not excellent, like they claim. They bombed largely civilians and civilian infrastructure. It's their advantage in the air where they have an edge over neighbors.Considering the fact that we are still seeing the Israelis operating mainly Merkava MK-4 MBTs 9 months into the war, they are able to repair and press into service many of the Tanks that the Palestinian resistance is hitting. Not surprising when you consider the fact that It is one of the most heavily armoured tanks in service in the world and has an excellent fire suppression system
I agree with most of your points but I would like to offer some corrections. The entire Israeli air force fleet is comprised of U.S aircraft but many of their ordinance like Air to Air and air to surface missiles are Israeli. The Merkava did may have U.S supplied subsystems but the design is Israeli and the engine and gun are German!That's true, I'm sure they're repairing them. But I think quite a number were damaged. The tanks along with Air Force, and missile defense systems, are their biggest strong points. Their 'intelligence' is not excellent, like they claim. They bombed largely civilians and civilian infrastructure. It's their advantage in the air where they have an edge over neighbors.
Funny enough their Air Force is almost entirely reliant on US. Jets are American. AA missiles are American. Munitions are American and need to be supplied by America. Tank is based of M1 Abrams American design. It uses American artillery and guns as well.
Their whole missile defense system is American too. From iron dome to arrow to Patriot systems. All American funded and researched. Using American technology, and need American provided interceptors.
I agree with most of your points but I would like to offer some corrections. The entire Israeli air force fleet is comprised of U.S aircraft but many of their ordinance like Air to Air and air to surface missiles are Israeli. The Merkava did may have U.S supplied subsystems but the design is Israeli and the engine and gun are German!