I don't know how to use the quote "thingy" (Don't need to thanks!) so I'll just use my "memory stick".
To the MERKAVA 4:
1) Yes they do containerize the ammo for the reasons stated to minimize the affects of a hit in the prevention of cooking off the rest.
2) Of the 48 rounds carried again the auto loader "revolver" holds ten, one in the breech and one source I believe to be army-recognition.com seems to hint at some ammo stored in the turret. And it also explains the purpose of the "aft" (Had to slip in a NAVY term!) chains as shown in the troop unloading picture to cause premature detonation of incoming munitions that to me is pretty cool, Gotta love "KISS"!
3) GENERALLY speaking don't 8 personnel make up a squad in most armies? But the point being we are leaving out another weapon that is standard issue on this tank to justify it's use as a "heavy" APC (But not equipped with it in WinSPMBT.) the breech loaded turret mounted 60mm mortar that fires primarily HE rounds out to 2400m (Please see my earlier MERKAVA 40th Birthday post and references.) I understand the MERKAVA 4 carries 24 mortar rounds to include illumination rounds as well. So whether the picture depicted is a training situation or a combat one it's clear the tank is being used for that purpose. Anyone that has or is serving regardless of branch knows we always prepare for the real thing. When not training we ate, slept (A little!) trained some more and "field day-ed" and made the brass shiny for the BRASS. I just don't know if that role is practical for the game, but I find the possibilities interesting none the less. Given the resources you better believe I'm the type to use those options against my enemies.
NAMER
1) I stand corrected, I confused chassis for hull, and yes it does use several components of the MERKAVA 4 which it's design was derived from. Also they are both made at the same production facility but more on that in the APC thread later.
And finally THANK YOU (ALL) for your input, I find the process interesting and well worth the effort to communicate with in all honesty I think intelligent folks of varying backgrounds from different parts of the world. But please just don't get me started on that whole CM artillery thing again, OK!?!
Everyone have a good night and a better day!!
Regards,
Pat
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