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Is the Merkava a good tank war thunder?
The Merkava does better in terms of post-penetration survivability. There are fuel tanks on the upper hull sides and spaced armour in the rear that offer some chemical protection, but not enough to stop any tank cannons at the Merkava Mk. 3D’s rank.
Is the Merkava in War Thunder?
The Merkava Mk. 1 is a gift rank VI American medium tank with a battle rating of 9.0 (AB) and 8.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 “Locked On” as a reward for the 2019 “Battlefield Engineer” crafting event.
Is the Merkava any good?
While not the tank for every army, it is the perfect main battle tank for the Israeli Defense Forces. As important as tanks are to Israel’s security, the country has already started development of a successor to the Merkava IV well before it reaches obsolescence.
Is the Magach 3 good?
The Magach 3 is a premium gift rank V American medium tank with a battle rating of 7.7 (AB/RB/SB). However, unlike the usual M48A1, the Magach 3 has the M60 engine installed and its engine grilles and exhausts on the rear are similar to that of the M60. Features exclusive to the Magach 3 are plentiful however.
How much is a Merkava tank?
| Merkava | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | $3.5 million (Merkava IV) (for delivery to the IDF) $4.5 million (Merkava IV) (2014 price for sales to other countries) |
| Produced | 1979–present |
| No. built | Mark I: 250 Mark II: 580 Mark III: 780 Mark IV: 360 in service + 300 units being delivered. |
| Specifications |
How good is Merkava?
An iconoclastic tank in the world of heavy armor, Merkava is also a proven combat winner. Here’s What You Need To Remember: The Merkava is heavily armored and armed to the teeth. Compared to other tanks, such as the M1A1 Abrams, it’s not very fast, but it doesn’t have to be; Israel’s a small country.
Is the Merkava 3d worth it?
The Mk.3D still suffers from the typical Merkava weaknesses of a large profile, substandard mobility, and somewhat unreliable armour. However, its punchy gun, good post-penetration survivability, and large array of tools allow it to be a formidable sniper and support tank. The Merkava’s armour does not quite live up to its aggressive appearance.
How hard is it to destroy the Merkava?
It is hard to destroy the Merkava in a single shot since the tank is rather roomy inside and the crew members are spread out. No ammunition is stored in the turret, so frontal turret penetrations are usually not fatal. Penetrating shots to the hull can sometimes be absorbed by the engine and transmission, but not always.
Is there a way to protect the Merkava from cannons?
There are fuel tanks on the upper hull sides and spaced armour in the rear that offer some chemical protection, but not enough to stop any tank cannons at the Merkava Mk.3D’s rank. A tip for grinding it: Unlock parts first, horizontal drive, FPE, Adjustment of fire then M322. Everything after these can be unlocked after.
How many machine guns does the Merkava have?
The Merkava Mk.3D has four machine guns, one 12.7 mm mounted on the cannon, with an additional 7.62 mm machine gun mounted on each of the Commander’s & Loader’s cupola’s and finally a coaxial 7.62 mm. This allows the Merkava to unleash a respectable torrent of lead at nearby aircraft.