- 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: Catalina v.10.15 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: OS Big Sur v. 10.16 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 (419)
>has pretty british cannon >Inspired by Chieftain design which the israeli army studied >Gets put in USA tree the heck?
It has the American variant of the cannon and one tank taking creative design inspiration from another is not a justification to put it in that tree. Thats like saying the Soviet BT series should be a American Premiums because they took inspiration from the US Christie M1931 tank.
Smin1080p, Last I checked the Soviets have their own tree right? And isn't there plenty of tanks the US can use? Like the K1 88? The Merkava should be British, it shares more with British tanks than American tanks.
The M68 gun is NOT British! It's American made. It only shares the gun barrel with the L7. Also, the US and Israel have a close relationship with each other, so having the Merkava in the US tree definitely makes sense.
All answers (9)*Grayfox061, try googling m68 cannon my dood. It's literally just a licence produced version of the british L7.
WHY WOULD YOU MAKE IT FOR AMERICA??? They have far too many top tier premiums and rares already, give it to Britain or France who have almost none! Awesome tank, extremely disappointing that you would put it in the American tree, probably not even grind for it now.
Same here, very disappointing
Pytor salty as usual
Britain really need this tank
I have a question pls answer... Can we please see these tanks in the hangar even if they are rare? We will face them and we need to be able to know where to shoot and armor indication information etc... especially IS-7
ok.. gaijob listen.. america has enough.. give it to brits. stop this..
Typical Gaijin - states clearly how it uses British programmes and information to develop the tank and then make it American... What was the decision to make this an American tank?
The only point we mentioned British programs, was when we mentioned how it was a breakdown in British relations that lead to this tank being developed independently.
Smin1080p, Yep, because you also forgot how the tanks design was heavily influenced by British tanks as well, that makes it more logical for the British tree and not the US tree.
They get more monies if they put in American tree.
HMS_ArkRoyal, The game can't operate if the bills aren't paid m8
why the american tech tree????
Because the US and Israel have a close relationship.
All answers (2)*Grayfox061, It's a former British territory, uses British gun, based on experiences with British Centurion Tank
Yet another well thought out decision by Gaijin #PutThisTankOnTheBritNation
#KeepMerkavaOnTheUSTree