[xm177e2]

It certainly looks like it is just waiting for someone to put a crowbar in there and pry the top off. On the other hand I guess most shells rockets etc. which hit it would have a slight or great downward angle which would help.

I think part of the Israeli doctrine is that they will have air superiority, and that they will destroy enemy artillery very quickly, so that is less of a worry for them.

[yonif]

It also depends on what they will be using those tanks for as well.

[Travis McGee]

I'm thinking more of various man carried AT missiles being funneled right under the turret where they will detonate in a confined area, magnifying the effect.

And of course, regardless of the urban warfare IDF tanks have been used for lately, all tanks must be ready to meet Syrians in the Golan.

Maybe they are going to put a skirt of reactive armor at the bottom of the turret, I don't know.

One thing I am certain of, this tank was designed and built in the crucible of fire by VERY smart battle hardened folks, so I assume there is a hidden advantage for the type of warfare they expect the tank to be used in.