Merkava 4M
Merkava Mk.4M Barak | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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10 Main Battle Tanks |
Nation: |
Israel |
Dealer: |
Sol Schreiber |
Reputation: |
2,376,330 |
Cost: |
27,540,000 |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
518 |
DPM: |
5,541 |
Penetration: |
700 mm |
Hit Points: |
4,400 |
Hull F/S/R: |
450 / 205 / 75 |
Turret F/S/R: |
950 / 350 / 60 |
Max Speed: |
65.02 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
6.46 s |
Hull Traverse: |
29.08 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
10% |
Vision: |
440 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.080° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-7 / -6° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
37.73 deg/s |
The Merkava Mk.4M Barak is a tier 10 Main Battle Tank originating from the Israel, and is sold by Sol Schreiber. It can be unlocked from Merkava Mk. 4, and is the end of the Israeli MBT line.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- Heavy Armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits.
- High Caliber : the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
- Modern APS : grants protection against guided missiles and other projectiles.
- Self Homing : tracks and follows targets.
- First Order ready rack : allows you to fire several rounds and reloads automatically.
- Troop Compartment : allows you to repair modules and capture points faster.
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
Cons[edit | edit source]
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Protection --> Firepower --> Others --> Mobility
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 450/205/75 | Composite | 950/350/60 | Composite | ||||||
Armor features for the Merkava mk.4M remained unchanged from the original version. Composite armor of the upper front plate and turret's frontal arc ensures protection against most modern ammo types. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
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120mm DM43A1 AP | AP | Stock | 518 | 700mm | 0.08° | 1,650 m/s | 8s |
120mm DM11 HE | HE | Stock | 520 | 40mm | 0.10° | 980 m/s | 8s |
120mm M325 HEAT | HEAT-MP | Stock | 550 | 800mm | 0.10° | 1,410 m/s | 8s |
120mm DM53A1 AP | AP | 178,225 | 530 | 800mm | 0.08° | 1,750 m/s | 8s |
Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
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LAHAT ATGM-TH | HEAT-Tandem | Stock | 425 | 800mm | 320m/s | 8s | 4 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 20rd/min | {{{agility}}}deg/s | yes |
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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General Dynamics GD883 1500 hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 65.02km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 6.46s | {{{0-max}}} | 27.75deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
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Trophy APS | Stock | Stock | Automatic hard Kill Active Protection System.
Spotting distance: 500m Number of charges: 6 Reload time: 30 s
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Spall Liner | 47,527 | 614,400 | Hit points increased by 250
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Trophy NG APS | 356,450 | 3,072,000 | Automatic hard Kill Active Protection System.
Spotting distance: 500m Number of charges: 8 Reload time: 20 s Counter projectiles of the caliber over: 100mm
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M90 Smoke Grenades | 59,408 | 614,400 | Provides 5 volleys.
Takes 80 s to reload. Duration: 10 s
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Improved Fire Control System | 178,225 | 2,048,000 | Aim time reduced by 20%
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Elbit IronVision System | 178,225 | 1,638,400 | Decreases the SPOTTED BY ENEMY feedback delay.
Vision range increased by 10 m
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Improved Drive Sprockets | 95,053 | 1,1260,400 | Acceleration is increased by 5%
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Improved Shock Absorbers | 95,053 | 1,126,400 | Turning speed increased by 15% |
Special Ability[edit | edit source]
Name | Activation Time | Duration | Reload Time | Ability | Changes |
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Mortar Squad Drop![]() |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire. | Deploys 1 Mortar squad |
History[edit | edit source]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2007-2009
Service: 2009+
Vehicles Built: cca 460-480 (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.
The Merkava Mk.4M (or Mk.4 Meil Ruach, which stands for “windbreaker coat”) is, simply put, a Merkava Mk.4 with a Trophy hard-kill APS installed on it. The development of this variant started around 2007 as a response to the ever-increasing threat of ATGMs, especially the deadly Russian Kornet. The mass-production of this variant was launched in 2009. The Trophy-equipped Merkava Mk.4 tanks have already seen combat, especially during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge where the system intercepted a large number of enemy RPGs and even guided missiles – the exact number is unknown (some sources claim around a dozen successful interceptions while others claim more than three dozen) but no Merkava Mk.4M has been lost in combat to this date.
Variants[edit | edit source]
- Merkava 4M Frost