Merkava Mk.2D

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Black Eagle
Storm
Saw

Alternate Name(s)

Merkava 2D

Tier / Class

Tier 7 MBT

Type

Premium

Place of Origin

Israel

Dealer

Sol Schreiber

Crew

Commander
Driver
Gunner
Loader

Sustained Damage

Damage

425

Penetration

650 mm

Damage per Minute

5186 per min.

Reload Time

6.4 s

Defense

Hit Points

3900

Hull vs AP

945 mm

Hull vs HEAT

1440 mm

Hull Composition

Composite

Turret vs AP

995 mm

Turret vs HEAT

3060 mm

Turret Composition

Composite

Mobility

Max Speed

65 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h

7.53 s

Weight

60000 kg

Hull Traverse

29.79 deg/s

Utility

Camo (Overall)

5 %

Vision Range while Moving

370 m

Targeting

Depression/Elevation

-7° / 20°

Accuracy (Fully Aimed)

0.085 °

Aim Time

1.5 s

Turret Traverse

33 deg/s

The Merkava Mk.2D is a Tier 7 premium Main Battle Tank under Sol Schreiber's dealership.

History[ | ]

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1997
Service: 1997-2016
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. The Mk.2D version with a "Dor Dalet" composite armor kit was added in 1997 in order to better fight enemy ATGMs.

Vehicle Traits[ | ]

Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
Fire and Forget: This vehicle features advanced ATGMs that, when a target (ground or flying) is locked, home in on it without having to be controlled manually.
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.

Ammunition[ | ]

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	105mm M426 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	425	650^{[note 1]} mm	1455 m/s	6.40 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.09 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.50 s Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	105mm M152/3 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	531	750 mm	1150 m/s	6.40 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.50 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
3	LAHAT ATGM-TH	HEAT	Stock	489^{[note 2]}	800 mm	320 m/s	6.40 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.50 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 65.00 deg/s Self-Guided: Yes
4	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18^{[note 3]} mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades[ | ]

Armor[ | ]

Merkava Mk.2D Stock Armor
XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	945 mm (vs AP) 1440 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	995 mm (vs AP) 3060 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
The Merkava 2D utilizes an innovative spaced steel composition integrating kinetic shot traps to nullify shots alongside large HEAT resistance; the frontal left portion of the hull is also reinforced by the fuel tanks and multiple plates. Additional composite applique has been added to the turrets and upper glacis, significantly increasing overall protection.

Weapon[ | ]

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	105mm M68 Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.50 s	6.40 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.52 s Burst Fire Rate: 24.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -7.0° / 20.0° Ammo: 105mm M426 APFSDS 105mm M152/3 HEAT LAHAT ATGM-TH 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	65 km/h	30 km/h	7.53 s (0 to 32 km/h) 35.00 s (0 to Max Speed)	29.79°	8 %

Parts[ | ]

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description
Spall Liner	Stock	Stock	Hit points are increased by 400
M90 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 8 charges Takes 25s to recharge Duration: 10s
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 Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 86.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 71.2%

Footnotes[]

↑ 650 mm at 150m;
488 mm at 500m
↑ 98 for Non-Penetrating Hits
↑ 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m

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[1] 650 mm at 150m;
488 mm at 500m

[2] 98 for Non-Penetrating Hits

[3] 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m

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