The Merkava Mk.2B is a Tier 6 progression Main Battle Tank under Sol Schreiber's dealership.
History[ | ]
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.
Vehicle Traits[ | ]
- Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
- High Durability: This vehicle has more hitpoints than other vehicles of this Tier.
- Ready Rack: This vehicle features a Ready Rack, which consists of several easily accessible rounds. It can fire several rounds in rapid succession, after which the reload time increases. Ready Rack reloads automatically when not in combat.
- HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
Ammunition[ | ]
| Ammo Name |
Ammo Type |
XP Cost | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time |
More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105mm M735 APFSDS | APFSDS | Stock | 350 | 510[note 1] mm | 1501 m/s | 5.80 s | ||
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| 105mm M735A1 APFSDS | APFSDS |  20,273
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380 | 560[note 2] mm | 1509 m/s | 5.80 s | ||
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| 105mm M393A2 HEP | HEP | Stock | 310 | 420 mm | 760 m/s | 5.80 s | ||
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| 105mm M456A1 HEAT | HEAT | Stock | 455 | 610 mm | 1173 m/s | 5.80 s | ||
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| 105mm M152/3 HEAT | HEAT | 20,273
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490 | 670 mm | 1150 m/s | 5.80 s | ||
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| 7.62mm AP | AP | Stock | 8 | 18[note 3] mm | 855 m/s | 5.00 s | ||
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Upgrades[ | ]
Armor[ | ]
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 665 mm (vs AP) 1010 mm (vs HEAT) |
Composite | 940 mm (vs AP) 1985 mm (vs HEAT) |
Steel Layers with Air Gaps | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| This tank features basic sheet armor without any advanced components, making it vulnerable to HEAT shells and ATGMs. However, its heavily sloped armor and the front-mounted engine offer a significant advantage when it comes to crew protection. | |||||||
Weapon[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Aim Time | Reload Time | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105mm M68 Rifled Cannon | Stock | Stock | 1.50 s | 5.80 s | ||
Stats:
Ammo:
105mm M735 APDS 105mm M735A1 APDS 105mm M393A2 HEP 105mm M456A1 HEAT 105mm M152/3 HEAT 7.62mm AP | ||||||
Engine[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | Forward Acceleration |
Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AVDS-1790-6A 900 hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | 7.49 s (0 to 32 km/h) 30.37 s (0 to Max Speed) |
29.10° | 8 % |
Parts[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Improved Spall Liner |
13,515
|
 192,000
|
Hit points are increased by 300 | |
 M82 Smoke Grenades |
Stock | Stock | Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s |
|
M90 Smoke Grenades |
6,758
|
128,000
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Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s |
|
 Matador Fire Control System |
33,788
|
384,000
|
Aiming time reduced by 20% | |
 Improved Gunner Sight |
20,273
|
256,000
|
Accuracy is improved by 10% | |
 Improved Gun Stabilizer |
Stock | Stock | Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20% | |
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors |
Stock | Stock | Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull. | |
 Improved Cooling System |
13,515
|
192,000
|
Camouflage factor increased by 2% Enemy Thermal Sights effectiveness reduced by 30% |
|
 Fire Suppression System |
6,758
|
128,000
|
Engine fire duration reduced by 23% Crew protection enhanced by 5% |
|
 Stock Tracks |
Stock | Stock | Mobility (Light Terrain): 86.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 71.2% |
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Fire Suppression System |
1,353
|
12,800
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Engine fire duration reduced by 23% Crew protection enhanced by 5% |
Other unlocks[ | ]
| Name | Cost | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Battle Hardened |
 1,600
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The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle. |
|
 Rosomak (3 days rental) |
24,775
|
Rosomak test version for 3 days. | Vehicle Prerequisites: Gather more progress on this vehicle's line predecessor (BVP-M2 SKCZ Šakal) |
Wiesel HOT (3 days rental) |
24,775
|
Wiesel HOT test version for 3 days. | Vehicle Prerequisites: Gather more progress on this vehicle's line predecessor (B1 Centauro 105) |
 Reticle |
24,775
|
Unlocks Reticle decal. | |
 5,680 Reputation |
20,274
|
Provides an injection of 5,680 Reputation. | |
5,680 Reputation |
20,274
|
Provides an injection of 5,680 Reputation. | |
5,680 Reputation |
20,274
|
Provides an injection of 5,680 Reputation. |