When the Six Day War (1967) broke out, the IDF had 293 modified Centurions ready for combat. During the war, Israel captured an additional 30 Centurion tanks from Jordan. Jordan had a total of 44 Centurion tanks at the time.
Centurion Tank,
IDF Modification
This IDF modified Centurion is the first tank you see as you drive up to the museum entrance. In 1966, Britain allowed the IDF to purchase obsolete Centurion tanks. The IDF upgraded them with a 105mm gun and American radios. Later they were re-engined with an American diesel engine (common with the M48 and M60) and a new transmission.