Hi,
I had several IDF models in my stash, is there a date after when the anti slip texture was added to the vehicles? For example I had the Shot Kal Gimel from 1982, are they had this or not?
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Antislip started being applied on Merkava I tanks during the 1982 Lebanon operations.
It mainly depends on the type of vehicle after 1982. Shot Cals did not have antislip.
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Someone may correct me on this, but I have come to understand that the textured surfaces on IDF vehicles are not designed as ‘anti slip’ per se; evidently, they were incorporated as a means of reducing the reflection from strong sunlight in desert conditions. Of course, they do have an ‘anti slip’ function, but
this appears to be of secondary importance.
Paul
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Indeed, but it’s the way everybody knows what’s the topic 
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sebfischer,
Apologies if I seemed to be critical … not intended.
Paul
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No, no problem. A good advice for all readers.
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