Merkava IID

Merkava IID
Details
Tier / Class:	7 MBT
Nation:	Israel
Dealer:	Sol Schreiber
Cost:	5,500 gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	462
DPM:	3,024
Penetration:	600 mm
Hit Points:	3,350
Hull F/S/R:	350 / 75 / 85
Turret F/S/R:	800 / 80 / 62
Max Speed:	66.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	9.89 s
Hull Traverse:	25.80 deg/s
Camouflage:	10%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-1.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	33.00 deg/s

Merkava IID
Details
Tier / Class:	7 MBT
Nation:	Israel
Dealer:	Sol Schreiber
Cost:	5,500 gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	462
DPM:	3,024
Penetration:	600 mm
Hit Points:	3,350
Hull F/S/R:	350 / 75 / 85
Turret F/S/R:	800 / 80 / 62
Max Speed:	66.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	9.89 s
Hull Traverse:	25.80
Camouflage:	10%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-1.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	33.00 deg/s

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 and Cons

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

Armor

Merkava IID Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Hull Modifiers (AP/HE/SC)	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	Turret Modifiers (AP/HE/SC)	ERA F/S/R	ERA Composition	ERA Modifiers	Turret Traverse
Stock	Stock	350/75/85	Spaced Steel + modular composite plates		800/80/62	Spaced Steel + modular composite plates		0/0/0	None		33.00deg/s
The Merkava IID utilizes an innovative spaced steel composition integrating kinetic shot traps alongside large HEAT resistance; the frontal left portion of the hull is reinforced by the fuel tank and multiple plates. Additional composite appliqué has been added to the turrets and upper glacis, significantly increasing overall protection.

Firepower

105mm M68 Gun

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Salvo Size	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Rate of Fire	Max Accuracy	Aim Time	Reload Time
105mm M426 APFSDS	AP	Stock	4	462	0m	600mm	1,455m/s	20.00rd/min	0.11°	2.30s	8.50s
105mm M152/3 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	4	500	0m	500mm	1,150m/s	20.00rd/min	0.12°	2.30s	8.50s

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Salvo	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Rate of Fire	Caliber	Reload	Self-homing
LAHAT ATGM-TH	HEAT	Stock	4	425	0m	800mm	320m/s	20.00rd/min	105mm	8.50s	Yes

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	0 to 32km/h	Hull Traverse
Continental AVDS-1790-6A Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65.00km/h	9.89s	25.80deg/s

Upgrades

Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

History

Just a few years after the Merkava entered service with the Israeli Defense Forces, the Mark II was introduced; in 1983, this main battle tank had already incorporated a number of small adjustments to its previous iterations. The Merkava IIB had a few minor improvements geared towards increasing visibility and awareness on the battlefield, such as thermal optics and updates to its fire control system.

Variants

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

External links

• In Development: Merkava Mk.IIB