Merkava IID

The Merkava IID is a tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank originating from Israel. It can be purchased from Sol Schreiber for 5,500 Gold.

Features

 * Heavy Armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
 * Self homing: tracks and follows targets
 * First order ready rack: allows you to fire several rounds and reloads automatically

Player Recommendations
With a powerful four shot clip and strong frontal armor, the Merkava IID is a well armored vehicle capable of shooting a burst of fire into an enemy and ducking back into cover while reloading. This versatile clip also has the capability to fire both ATGMs and standard rounds. The Merkava is a capable brawler and spearhead thanks to its well sloped frontal armor, turret thickness, and powerful burst damage.

Pros

 * High burst damage output with four round clip
 * Excellent close-range frontal armor when fighting same tier or below vehicles
 * ATGMs have self-homing capability, meaning they have auto-aim
 * High HP for its tier (3350)

Cons

 * Prone to engine fire upon frontal hull penetration
 * Poor hull traverse and acceleration
 * Armor relies on angle to be effective, making it weak when being fired on from above.
 * Armor is weak when facing Tier 8-Above vehicles
 * Weak side armor
 * Lowest shell penetration in all Tier 7 MBTs (600 mm)

Upgrade suggestions
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Improved Filter System (For engine durability)
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Air Induction Precleaner

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Commanders that provides hull traverse bonus and chance of fire reduction.
 * Driver: Spin to win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Secured Ammunition

Upgrades
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

History
Class: Main Battle Tank Developed: 1997 Service: 1997-2016 Vehicles Built: cca 350 (sources vary) Operators: Israel The Merkava (&#34;Chariot&#34;) series is one of the most famous MBTs in the world, designed in Israel specifically with the IDF requirements in mind. All variants feature sloped armor and front-mounted engines, offering maximum protection to their crews. The design has its roots in the 1970s in a program led by one of the most influential tank visionaries of all time, General Israel Tal. Its heavily upgraded variants are still in service. In many ways, Merkava Mk.2 was what Mk.1 should have been, had it not been pressed into service too early. The 1983 Merkava Mk.2 was a result of the experience gained in the war, aimed at removing the most obvious Mk.1 vulnerabilities. It received extra armor and the notorious rear turret shot trap was solved by the iconic hanging chains, intended to detonate incoming RPGs. The tank also received a new fire extinguisher system and, in 1984, a new Elbit Matador 2 FCS for its 105mm M68 gun. From 1985 forwards, the Merkava Mk.2 received its final major upgrade to the Mk.2B (or Mk.2 Bet) version, consisting of improved side skirts, the Moked “Third Eye” Laser Warning Receiver and several other elements. The production of this variant ended in 1989, but it would remain in service until 2016. The Mk.2D version with a &#34;Dor Dalet&#34; composite armor kit was added in 1997 in order to better fight enemy ATGMs.

Variants

 * Merkava Mk.2D Black Eagle
 * Merkava Mk.2D Storm
 * Merkava Mk.2D SAW