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- Memory: 4 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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The Merkava Mk.3D is a later modification of the well-known Israeli main battle tank, developed during the 1980s. Featuring improvements in all aspects, but most notably in firepower thanks to its new 120 mm smoothbore cannon, the Merkava Mk.3D will soon become available to War Thunder tankers in the upcoming crafting event!
Briefly: A further developed modification of the Israeli Merkava MBT, featuring substantial improvements in mobility, firepower and protection.
Merkava Mk.3D, main battle tank, USA, VII rank.
Pros
- New 120 mm smoothbore cannon
- Increased armor protection
- Improved mobility
Cons
- Still lower mobility than most other top MBTs
- Increased mass
Immediately after production of the Merkava Mk.2 began in 1983, Israeli engineers began working on the new Mk.3 version of the MBT. The Merkava Mk.3 introduced significant improvements over preceding variants in almost all aspects. Primarily however, the focus of the upgrades was centered around improving protection - by adding additional armor to the hull - as well as mounting the newly developed IMI MG251 120 mm smoothbore cannon, purpose-built for the new modification of the Merkava, in order to increase firepower.
Production of the Merkava Mk.3 began in the late 1980s, with the first vehicles reaching troops in December 1989. The Merkava Mk.3 remained in production until 2003 by which time around 650 vehicles were built. Thus, the Merkava Mk.3 belongs to the spearhead of Israel's armored units in the present day.
In War Thunder, the Merkava Mk.3D will join the ranks of high-tier American gift vehicles, arriving to the game as part of an upcoming crafting event “Strategist”. While at its core the Merkava Mk.3D remains the same as previous versions already familiar to some tankers, the new version of the tank received several upgrades to allow it to go toe to toe with some of the other top MBTs in War Thunder. Let’s take a closer look!
Starting off with one of the more noticeable improvements to the vehicle - firepower. Unlike the previous iterations of the vehicle, the Merkava Mk.3 introduces a domestic Isreali 120 mm smoothbore cannon, which shares many of its ballistic properties to the widespread Rh 120 and its modifications. This substantial improvement to the Merkava’s firepower will allow aspiring commanders of this vehicle to engage in longer range firefights as well as make it much more comfortable to battle other, more heavily armored, MBTs at the top ranks. Besides, Merkava has one of the most powerful kinetic rounds in the game!
Furthermore, the Merkava Mk.3D offers improved armor protection, most notably on its turret. This part of the vehicle now houses a composite add-on package which increases the Merkava’s resilience against chemical rounds in particular, but also slightly increases protection against kinetic rounds. At the same time, the tank’s hull armor also received slightly thicker armor in order to improve the protection of vital components, such as the engine. Laser warning system, several types of smoke grenades, and protected ammo penals are also worth mentioning!
Speaking of the engine, this part of the Merkava also saw some major improvements being made. Namely, the Merkava Mk.3D is equipped with the Continental AVDS-1790-9AR turbocharged diesel engine, generating a noticeable increase in power output of up to 1,200 horsepower. As a result, the additional horsepower not only makes up for the increase in weight over previous variants, but it also increases the vehicle’s top speed up to 60 km/h on paved roads.
All in all, the Merkava Mk.3D is not just a worthy addition to any tanker’s in-game collection, but it also represents a major leap in performance over previous iterations of the vehicle. Therefore, if you were a fan of the Merkavas before, then the Merkava Mk.3D is a must-have in your arsenal. On the other hand, if you previously believed the Merkava always lacked some more ‘umph’, then you may wish to consider obtaining the Merkava Mk.3D as it may well change your mind.
The Merkava Mk.3D is arriving in War Thunder as part of an upcoming crafting event. Further details on how tankers will be able to obtain the vehicle will be published soon, so stay tuned to the news. Until then, happy hunting tankers!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (247)
This is my opinion, this is good idea. Plus I need another top tier USA tank as I only have XM-1 GM at US top tier
i hope that you are being sarcastic
we never expect anything from you and still manage to disappoint us. another merkava as event vehicle. another copy-paste 0 effort "gift" vehicle
Oh boi more stuff for a nation i no longer play... still waiting on a event japanese tank. Like its cool and all to get these vehicles but at this point they are taking up spots for actually interesting event vehicles. Imo event vehicles should be things that dont tottaly fit in the game/ are the most effecting/ or are just plain bad. Cause if we keep adding event vehicles that are just top tier monsters or are just solid tanks that could be put into the research tree, whats the point of it b...
I personally don't have either merkavas, so i'll happily take this one. Especially cus i was planning to resume grinding my US lineup. I just hope the crafting is actually reasonable this time, but who am i kidding, it's probably not.
I'll take anything free for my collection, but if they keep adding event vehicles for USA, I'd love to see the Vought XF5U some day. More information available on it than most prototype aircraft's, and apparently it had great performance during most of the flight trials, but was already out dated before work on it finished. Plus, who wouldn't want one in their collection? :)
I literally sacrificied a month getting the Leopard C2A1, only to pay 15k sl to play. Its not worth to use it on the game, the grind is costfull to afford. So, until the cost of repair for the C2 doesnt low, i'm sorry but i will not try to earn the Merkava 3.
Please stop... People want a game not a full-time job
Looking forward to trying to get this thing
Oh Great! Another tank I wont have enough time/skill to earn. Can't wait to see the requirements for THIS thing! Very nice looking model that I can yearn for from afar...thanks.
Amazing! Although its true that there are many merkavas in the american tree. Why not give this next one to germany? The next one to russia. And so on? Its been a reocurring theme adding new vehicles as even vehicles that aren't a part of the military they're put into in the game. Why not give the new ones to other nations? Weird idea but it might make some people take it more easily that america keeps getting so many even vehicles.
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