Israel needs IFV'S/light tanks badly

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Israel needs light tanks badly like the namer with different guns and tow's or captured BMP'S like the t54 they have for 7.0 BR and up

[FkYoSht]

Im suprised they dont have a BMP-1 or something

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Originally posted by FkYoSht:

Im suprised they dont have a BMP-1 or something

they need something other then the M60 or the Markava

[Toblm]

Yes, there is a need. But other than some captured BMP-1s and the light tanks in the Israeli tech tree I am unable to find info on the IDF using light tanks, nor do they seem to operate any IFV/APCs that would be suitable. (The Sabrah light tank being a potential exception, though at this point it would be with a Philippines flag, but its also a brand new vehicle and unlikely to make it to WT for several years)

I would expect to eventually see the BMP as a premium or event vehicle because unlike the Tirans (T-54/55s) Israel used, it doesnt appear the BMPs were modified in any way, so they dont exactly rate inclusion into the TT.

Otherwise what would you expect Gaijin to add? You cannot get water from a stone, if Israel isnt using vehicles WT would call light tanks... what can really be done?

[FireFromBehind]

Originally posted by XLLDARKCRISIS:

Originally posted by FkYoSht:

Im suprised they dont have a BMP-1 or something

they need something other then the M60 or the Markava

They do have something else, another M60 and another Merkava!

[Toblm]

Originally posted by FireFromBehind:

Originally posted by XLLDARKCRISIS:

they need something other then the M60 or the Markava

They do have something else, another M60 and another Merkava!

Dont forget the T-54/55s and Centurions.

[Eftwyrd]

possibly give them the Eitan, its brand new armed with an autocannon (cant find exactly what the gun is), not so different to a wheeled version of the puma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlzt6prmDQ

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Originally posted by Toblm:

Originally posted by FireFromBehind:

They do have something else, another M60 and another Merkava!

Dont forget the T-54/55s and Centurions.

yeah but that's still not much and only good for 7.7 to 8.0 and it's another MBT

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Originally posted by Eftwyrd:

possibly give them the Eitan, its brand new armed with an autocannon (cant find exactly what the gun is), not so different to a wheeled version of the puma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlzt6prmDQ

that would be cool

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Originally posted by Toblm:

Yes, there is a need. But other than some captured BMP-1s and the light tanks in the Israeli tech tree I am unable to find info on the IDF using light tanks, nor do they seem to operate any IFV/APCs that would be suitable. (The Sabrah light tank being a potential exception, though at this point it would be with a Philippines flag, but its also a brand new vehicle and unlikely to make it to WT for several years)

I would expect to eventually see the BMP as a premium or event vehicle because unlike the Tirans (T-54/55s) Israel used, it doesnt appear the BMPs were modified in any way, so they dont exactly rate inclusion into the TT.

Otherwise what would you expect Gaijin to add? You cannot get water from a stone, if Israel isnt using vehicles WT would call light tanks... what can really be done?

like you said israel did have BMP'S just left in it's original configuration from the six day war and yom kippa war aswell as having the namer currently, just something for other roles from 7.0 upwards would be nice

[Shyue Chou]

While Israel doesn't use the Sabrah, the design originated from Israel, based on an Austro-Spanish chassis. It could be one to consider.

"The Sabrah Light Tank is a tank designed by Elbit Systems based on the ASCOD and Pandur II platforms.

It's a tracked or wheeled light tank manufactured by Elbit Systems, a defence manufacturing company based in Israel. It is designed to complement the fleet of armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) operated by the armed forces worldwide. The tracked light tank configuration is based on the tracked ASCOD AFV platform, which is manufactured by Spanish armored vehicles manufacturer General Dynamics European Land Systems - Santa Bárbara Sistemas — (GDELS-SBS), a part of American aerospace and defence company General Dynamics. Elbit Systems received a three-year contract worth $172m to supply the Sabrah light tanks to the Philippine Army (PA) in January 2021.[1]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrah_Light_Tank

[Shyue Chou]

The IFV variant of the Eitan with an unmanned turret with a 30 mm gun could be another to consider.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eitan_AFV

[Shyue Chou]

There is a variant of the RBY Mk 1 with a TOW launcher and 2 x 7.62 mm MG.

"The RBY Mk 1 is a light armoured reconnaissance vehicle that was produced by the RAMTA Division of Israel Aircraft Industries. RBY is an anglicized acronym for "Rechev Ben-Yaacov". "Rechev" is Hebrew for "vehicle" and "Ben-Yaacov" is the last name of the creator of the vehicle, Yitzchak Ben-Yaacov (1919-2011)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBY_Mk_1

[Shyue Chou]

The RAM Mk 3 AT is another vehicle to consider.

"The RAM Mk3 AT is equipped with 4-8 LAHAT laser guided anti-tank missiles. Unlike other armored vehicles, which have the engine at the front or under the protected cabin, RAM places the entire power-pack – engine, automatic transmission and transfer cases at the rear.[7][8]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM_MK3

[XLLDARKCRISIS]

Originally posted by Shyue Chou:

The RAM Mk 3 AT is another vehicle to consider.

"The RAM Mk3 AT is equipped with 4-8 LAHAT laser guided anti-tank missiles. Unlike other armored vehicles, which have the engine at the front or under the protected cabin, RAM places the entire power-pack – engine, automatic transmission and transfer cases at the rear.[7][8]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM_MK3

i seriously don't know why they weren't added when they released the Israeli tech tree

[Colonel Jason]

There are ♥♥♥♥ ton of tanks can be added to Israeli tech tree but no because Pantsir or AA based on Leopard chassis are far more importmant.(!)