5 x plastic Merkava 1 or 2 Tanks
1 x tank commander sprue
1 x decal sheet
6 x unit cards
 
After the 1967 war, the purchase of modern military equipment became more difficult and the Israeli government decided to design, develop, and build an indigenous main battle tank. The design prioritised armour, armament and mobility in that order, with the key characteristic of the new tank being its armour and crew protection.