These included an open top mobile anti-aircraft gun, an anti-tank gun, an ambulance, and an APC. Over the years the IDF adapted the RBY for different roles. The RBY’s stripped down layout was intentional since it was meant to survive land mines and other explosives at close proximity. Its appearance was influenced by Israel’s prolific use of armored cars in the 1950s and 1960s except the RBY’s six cylinder diesel engine was placed at the back of the vehicle.
The RBY turned out to be a real workhorse suited for hauling men, weapons, and cargo over Israel’s rugged terrain. The resulting Rechev Ben Yakov or RBY had its production taken over by an IAI subsidiary specializing in mine countermeasures known as RAMTA. A HEAT round fired from the M40 can penetrate up to 700mm of tank armor. The 105/106mm M40’s distribution was so widespread, several countries are still producing it today, including China.
The RBY armed with an M40 recoilless rifle.
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