India weapon purchases and the Merkava tank

Mr. Pumps · 06-19-2002, 01:25 PM

Since India's Arjun MBT effort is in the can and the T-90 is the only tank ordered from Russia, would Israel ever consider selling the Merkava tank to India. As the Israelis tried to sell the Merkava to Turkey.

Mr. Pumps · 06-19-2002, 02:55 PM

There something incredible symbolic about the following picture:
http://www.waronline.org/IDF/picture...ges/image1.htm

It relies to me that whatever fire the People of Palestine throw at Israel. The jewish nation will cruise right threw it with more fire and determination. WOW!

dunky · 06-19-2002, 05:33 PM

Is it true that this tank is the most powerfull one in the world?
they said so when i went to the tank museums in israel but i guess they dont have impartial opinions over there.

TheyAre · 06-19-2002, 05:43 PM

I believe that in terms of firepower, speed, maneuverability, space (inside the turret and hull) and aiming, the Merkava Battle Tank is even better than the most advanced tanks of the United States Armed Forces.

A good way to sell the Merkava to India would be to sell them the plans, with the restriction that only India would see them, and then let India build tanks for themselves and for Israel, at a reduced price, since Israel did give them the plans. This would be a great way to increase the manufacturing capacity of the IDF, get some money, and get the tanks at a lower price.

elke · 06-19-2002, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by TheyAre
I believe that in terms of firepower, speed, maneuverability, space (inside the turret and hull) and aiming, the Merkava Battle Tank is even better than the most advanced tanks of the United States Armed Forces.

A good way to sell the Merkava to India would be to sell them the plans, with the restriction that only India would see them, and then let India build tanks for themselves and for Israel, at a reduced price, since Israel did give them the plans. This would be a great way to increase the manufacturing capacity of the IDF, get some money, and get the tanks at a lower price.

Good idea

But would it be wise to depend on anyone else for this kind of essential equipment?

dunky · 06-19-2002, 05:49 PM

do you guys think that the americans will ever buy Israeli tanks.

and while were are on the subject of israeli arms. Has Israel mentioned the redevolopment of the Lavi aircraft or any other planes

elke · 06-19-2002, 06:05 PM

I don't know about the tanks, but I saw a program a few months ago, which said that during the Desert Storm, the Iraqis sent their surrender to an Israeli-made robot plane (sorry, I don't know what the official name of the gadget is)

Oh, the irony!

alexbmn · 06-19-2002, 08:12 PM

from what I remember the A1M2 Abrams is the best tank in the World.But Merava isnt far behind.

I am David · 06-19-2002, 08:21 PM

I believe the Merkava has a full electronic warning system agains airborn threats(missiles) and an array of countermeasures, which the Abrahm deos not. Could be wrong though.

**Mediocrates** · 06-20-2002, 05:12 AM

http://www.middleeastwire.com:8080/s...e.jsp?id=12428

From Middle East Wire - Karzai of Afghanistan formally asks the Israelis for help in combatting terrorism.

Vic · 06-20-2002, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Mediocrates
http://www.middleeastwire.com:8080/s...e.jsp?id=12428

From Middle East Wire - Karzai of Afghanistan formally asks the Israelis for help in combatting terrorism.

A brave act, given the background: http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0209/kamber.php

Should we start a thread here "All Muslims are not alike"?

TheyAre · 06-20-2002, 04:59 PM

Karzai is an example of the type of Muslim who should be in charge of the PA, the type of Muslim Israel should be negotiating with. He knows who's strong, who's not, and is a good politician.

elke · 06-20-2002, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by Vic
A brave act, given the background: http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0209/kamber.php

Should we start a thread here "All Muslims are not alike"?

Sounds like a winner!

Seriously, YES, I think we should

alexbmn · 06-20-2002, 07:08 PM

those who arent Arabs like turks and Tajics are much much better.

Mr. Pumps · 06-20-2002, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by elke
I don't know about the tanks, but I saw a program a few months ago, which said that during the Desert Storm, the Iraqis sent their surrender to an Israeli-made robot plane (sorry, I don't know what the official name of the gadget is)

Oh, the irony!

Well maybe not that attacking Robot drone from the beggining of Terminator -2.......not yet. But the U.S has missile armed predator drone and Israel has a SAM attacking drone, while still human controlled have no pilots.

I predict the next be thing is computer controlled weaponry,

war in the future will become totally automated within industrialized countries incl. Israel, until machines become our masters, here is saluting our future robotic masters.....cheers!.