- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Merkava Mk.1 is the first MBT developed and built by Israel for use by its own armed forces. You will be able to get this long awaited famous MBT as one of the main prizes for the American tech tree in the upcoming ”Battlefield Engineer” event!
Briefly: A well protected and mobile Israeli MBT, armed with the powerful 105mm M68 cannon
During the mid 1960s, Israel began researching the possibility of developing and manufacturing a domestically designed tank. The need for such a vehicle became even more emphasized after failed negotiations with Great Britain around the same time led to Israel not being permitted to licence produce the Chieftain MBT. Thus, during the late 1960s official development on a domestic Israeli tank began.
The Israeli tank was primarily designed around combat experiences gained during the Yom Kippur War, resulting in heavy emphasis being put on crew survivability. By 1974, first prototypes of the new “Merkava” tank were constructed and put through initial testing. After nearly a decade of development, the Merkava Mk.1 was adopted for service by the IDF in December 1979 and modernized versions continue to serve with Israeli forces today.
Unlike most other contemporary MBTs, the Merkava Mk.1 features a rather unique design and puts great emphasis on increased crew survivability and firepower, while somewhat lacking in mobility.
Armed with a familiar 105mm rifled cannon, firing the usual selection of NATO ammunition, the Merkava Mk.1 is able to comfortably punch through the armor of most enemies it may face. Designed with crew survivability in mind, the Merkava Mk.1 features a specific armor layout, which, combined with spaces between the armor elements, a spacious interior and specially located ammunition racks, gives the Merkava Mk.1 very good survivability. However, the Merkava Mk.1 weighs an impressive 60 tons and is powered by a 963 hp engine, resulting in rather average mobility with a top speed of 46 km/h forwards and 8 km/h in reverse.
The event Merkava Mk.1 of VI rank represents not only an interesting vehicle, but also a highly effective one as well, the Merkava Mk.1 is a valuable addition to any tanker’s collection, so be sure to get your hands on it and not to miss the ”Battlefield Engineer” event!
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Comments (418)
Israeli MBT based on the british Centurion Tank with the same 105mm British Cannon. Should clearly be on the British Premium Vehicle Line and would clearly be useful there. Gaijin: Puts it on the American Premium Line. War Thunder Community: *Facepalm* God dammit! why Gaijin! >:(
Quick Correction: The Cannon is licenced Copy but it is still roughly the same British 105mm.
WiseYeHunter, Add another correction to that one: The M68 is not an L7 clone. It's an American designed gun that shares a barrel with the L7. The idea that it's a licensed copy is a false and deeply entrenched misconception. Just look at the two side by side in their entirety and ask yourself if they're really related.
people who complain about the merkava on the USA tree,what you were expecting? it's gaijin it's not the first time gaijin screw britain and it's not going to be the last that's for sure so get over it,and i'm saying this as a british ground forces player,there's going to be another devblog of a ship probably that's going to be our consolation prize. (i don't like it and i'm angry but there is nothing we can do we are just not enough to gaijin to care about us)
(British whining)
again why is this american? they have enough top tier tanks as is. it needs to be french or british
I am confused as to why it's for the americans tbh... The very fact the british tank lineup is severely lacking is more than enough of a reason tu put it in there, britain also posess some strong links (even if not as strong as the americans) that do legitimate this way of doing things They already have the shot'kal it wouldn't look weird and they REALLY need some more tanks (well most of all France but that one can't really be helped aside from some light vehicules maybe..)
I'm a bit surprised by the number of people pleading for a reasonable British tank. Roughly 80% of the comments. The Merkava would be of personal use to me in either the US or UK tree, but when a large amount of an active community asks for something, it's kind of sad when nothing is done about it.
Why not add it to BOTH UK and US trees.. slap a different base paint on it.. Just putting it out there
Gaijin's decision to place the Merkava in the American tree has nothing to with history...Americans buy the most memberships. Problem sorted.
Ah yes, well shall put it in the US tree because some of the parts are US license built parts of British parts... Meanwhile in Romania...
Follows the six degrees of separation rule...
All this arguing for it to be British, stop it. If it were put in there it would have the survivabilty of a chinese takeaway tray. I propose put it in the Russian tree made with Stallinium and derp heat-fs.
What if we make this tank the first one that sits on 2 nations tech trees? Both US and British ?
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