A Global Crisis – Update: Merkava tanks, Katyushas and Machine-Gunners news

Welcome back Generals!

This time we have some big surprises, especially for the Israelis and for the GLA, as well as a nice addition for the Americans.

Israeli Merkava 4 - New model:

The Israeli Merkava mk.4 MBT has a new realistic model now!
The new model includes a realistic turret of the Merkava mk.4 MBT and the new TROPHY anti-missile active-defense system.
This is the best Israeli tank, but it is very expensive. Requires Armored Division special technology. (The turret was originally modeled by IDF-Godzilla, the chassis modeled by Isotx's "MidEast Crisis" mod team, re-skinned and re-modeled by me - Abra).

Israeli Merkava 2:

The old Merkava model is now used for the Merkava mk. 2 MBT as it should be.
The Merkava 2 is the most common Israeli tank. It has less fire-power than the Merkava mk. 4 (but the same fire power as the Magach 7A tank) and 25% less armor (its armor is still stronger than the Magach 7A though). The Merkava 2 does not have the Trophy system.
Although this tank doesn't require any specialization, it is still quite expensive.
(Modeled by Isotx's "MidEast Crisis" mod team).

Israeli Namer heavy APC:

The Israeli Namer APC is based on the Merkava chassis, which makes it the heaviest APC around. Although armed only with a 7.62 mm machinegun, the Namer APC can carry up to 10 passengers, who exit and assist the APC while it is attacking a target, and get back inside when the attack is over (like the Chinese Troop-Crawler ability). Starts with 4 Israeli standard infantry soldiers inside.
The Namer APC is very expensive and requires Armored Division special technology.
(Butchered by me, from the Israeli Merkava and Humvee models originally made by Isotx's "MidEast Crisis" mod team).

GLA BM-13 Katyusha Truck:

The BM-13 Katyusha truck is the famous Russian made 107 mm multiple rocket launcher, widely used by terrorist groups.
In "A Global Crisis" the Katyusha truck replaces the Rocket Buggy for the GLA Stealth General only. (Thanks to Daniel Stack from "Conquer or Die" mod for letting me use this model).

GLA BM-21 Grad Truck:

The BM-21 Grad truck is another famous Russian made multiple rocket launcher.
Equipped with 40-barrels for launching the 122 mm Grad rockets.
The Grad truck replaces the Rocket Buggy for the GLA Demolition General only.
(Modeled by MaxON and Petruxa).

GLA MG Rebel:

This is the GLA's new Machine-Gunner.
He uses the RPK 7.62 mm light machinegun with a drum magazine.
Available for all GLA factions.
(Credit for the model goes to Namman2, re-skinned by me).

USA MG Ranger:

The American Machine-Gunner.
This soldier uses the M-249 SAW 5.56 mm light machine gun.
Available for all US military branches.
(Created by sgtmay@mchsi.com, re-skinned by me).

That's it for now.
An updated Game Manual with all the new units/abilities can be downloaded through here: Moddb.com

The release is coming soon (I'm not going to name dates or even time-frames, so don't bother to ask...).
Till then - No further updates. ;-)

Meanwhile, make sure to visit A Global Crisis official forum at: Isotx.com