One of the two types of Merkava-based armoured recovery vehicles being trialed. This is the variant with the lighter lift capacity. Although officially built upon the hull of a Merkava 3,this model seems to have many of the characteristics of the Merkava 4. Note the characteristic Merkava 4 style engine exhaust and glacis plate. The machine is fitted with Merkava 3 style tracks. Also note the type of grid armour for the side skirts characteristic of the Merkava 4. Note the two FN 7.62mm machine guns for crew protection.
| Item No | 82457 |
| Item Name | Israel Merkava ARV |
| Bar Code | 6939319224576 |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Item Type | Static kit |
| Model Dimension | Length:237.0 mm Width: 112.5mm |
| Total Plastic Parts | 1070+ |
| Total Sprues | 16 sprues , lower hull , upper hull and tracks |
| Chromeplate Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Metal Parts | brass wire |
| Photo Etched Parts | 1 piece |
| Film Accessory | n/a |
| Released Date | 2012-11 |
| More Features | The kit consists of over 1070 parts - Multi-directional slide moulded lower hull and upper hull - 216 individual tracks links - Photo-etched parts included |