Merkava 2C
Merkava Mk.2C | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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6 Main Battle Tanks |
Nation: |
Israel |
Dealer: |
Sol Schreiber |
Cost: |
4,000,000 |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
400 |
DPM: |
3,990 |
Penetration: |
370 mm |
Hit Points: |
3,200 |
Hull F/S/R: |
350 / 140 / 82 |
Turret F/S/R: |
800 / 185 / 55 |
Max Speed: |
60.01 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
10.889 s |
Hull Traverse: |
29.93 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
10% |
Vision: |
410 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.113° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-7/-3° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
34.91 deg/s |
The Merkava Mk.2C is a tier 6 main battle tank originating from Israel, and is sold by Sol Schreiber. It can be unlocked from the Merkava Mk.1, and leads to the Merkava 3 Baz.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- Heavy Armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
- Increase Durability : this vehicle has more hit points than other vehicles of this tier
- First order ready rack: allows you to fire several round and reloads automatically
- HESH : can even penetrate armor with large hit angles
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
Cons[edit | edit source]
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 350/140/82 | steel | 800/185/55 | steel | ||||||
The Merkava 2C was upgraded with enhanced turret armor, improving tank survivability in modern warfare conditions. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
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105mm M735 AP | APFSDS | Stock | 400 | 0m | 370mm | 0.12° | 1,501 m/s | 9s |
105mm M456A1 HEAT | HEAT | Stock | 430 | 0m | 450mm | 0.12° | 1,173 m/s | 9s |
105mm M393A2 HEP | HESH | Stock | 420 | 0m | 270mm | 0.12° | 760 m/s | 9s |
105mm M774 AP | AP | 20,273 | 430 | 0m | 440mm | 0.12° | 1,509 m/s | 9s |
105mm M152/3 HEAT | HEAT | 20,273 | 460 | 0m | 500mm | 0.12° | 1,150 m/s | 9s |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
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Continental AVDS-1790-6A 900 hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 60.01km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 10.89s | {{{0-max}}} | 27.02deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
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Spall Liner | 13,515 | 192,000 | Hit points increased by 250
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M90 Smoke Grenades | 6,758 | 128,000 | Provides 5 volleys. Takes 80 s to reload. Duration: 10 s
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Improved Fire Control System | 33,788 | 384,000 | Aim time reduced by 20%
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Day/Night Precision System | 20,273 | 256,000 | Vision range increased by 10 m
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Improved Cooling System | 13,515 | 192,000 | Camouflage factor increased by 2%
Enemy's Thermal Sights effectiveness reduced by 30%
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Fire Suppression System | 6,758 | 128,000 | Engine fire duration reduced by 23%
Crew protection enhanced by 5% |
History[edit | edit source]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1982-1983
Service: 1983-2016
Vehicles Built: cca 350 (sources vary)
Operators: Israel
The Merkava ("Chariot") 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.