Notes: The Achzarit heavy armored personnel carrier has been developed to meet the operational requirements of an APC to operate with the well-armored Merkava tanks. Another variant of this vehicle is the Puma armored engineer vehicle (q.v.).

The Achzarit uses a T-54/T-55 hull (the Israelis have captured dozens over the years). The turret has been removed and replaced with hatches. There are two machineguns to either side of the crew compartment, and another by the commander’s position. A fourth position is provided on the right front deck, beside the driver’s position; from this position, the machinegun may be aimed and fired even if the vehicle is buttoned up. A smaller, yet more powerful engine has been installed; this leaves enough room for a clamshell hatch on the left rear of the vehicle. This engine is similar to the engine on the M-109 howitzer.

There is also a command post carrier version of the Achzarit; this vehicle has only the commander’s machinegun.

Notes: This is another tank conversion by Israel, this time using the hull of an M-48 tank, long obsolete for use as a main battle tank. It was first used in the 1980s in the southern Lebanon security zone and has been in common use as an assault transport in the Twilight War. The turret is removed and the space replaced by troop seats, a raised superstructure, and hatches. Machineguns ring the superstructure, and the engine is replaced with a smaller, more efficient design, allowing a small door in the rear of the vehicle.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The option to arm the Nagmachon with BRG-15s exists only in the Twilight 2000 world.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The option to arm the Nakpadon with BRG-15s exists only in the Twilight 2000 world.