Merkava Mk.1 (USA) - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

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U74396666: New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - Merkava 1

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New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - Merkava 1

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U67845938: Cleaned up grammar.

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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 60 mm ( 67°-76° angle) Front Glacis
+| Hull || 60 mm (67-76°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 60 - 90 mm (30-57°) ''Lower glacis''
-- 90mm (30-57°) Lower Glacis
+| 50 + 10 mm ''Top'' <br> 50 + 10 mm ''Bottom'' || 30 mm (12-44°) mm || 20 - 30 mm
 |-
-| Turret || 30 - 65mm (1°- 71°) ''Turret front'' <br> Variable Thickness Armour (0° - 75°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 65 mm ''Upper turret armour''
+| Turret || 30 - 65 mm (1-71°) ''Turret front'' <br> Variable thickness armour (0-75°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 65 mm ''Upper turret armour''
-Variable Thickness Armour mm (0° - 60°)  ''Lower turret armour''
+Variable Thickness Armour mm (0-60°) ''Lower turret armour''
 | 65 mm (11° - 66°) || 30 mm
 |-

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 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
-=== Mobility<ref>=</ref> ===
+=== Mobility ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->

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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Hull || 60 mm ( 67°-76° angle) Front Glacis
 |-
-| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Turret || 30 - 65mm (1°- 71°) ''Turret front'' <br> Variable Thickness Armour (0° - 75°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 65 mm ''Upper turret armour''
 |-
-| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
+| Cupola || 30 mm || 30 mm || 30 mm || 30 mm
 |-
 |}
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 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
-=== Mobility ===
+=== Mobility<ref>=</ref> ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Merkava Mark 1''' is the first variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Israeli Army and the British Army started working together on design notes for the [[Chieftain (Family)|Chieftain main battle tank]], which was initially used by the British Army, in the late 1960s with the goal of Israel acquiring and domestically manufacturing the vehicle. A four-year study included the delivery of two prototypes. Britain ultimately decided not to sell the Chieftain to Israel because it was already being given to Arab nations, who were then pursuing their own development plans. After the Suez Crisis, Israel Tal, then a brigade commander, revived plans to build an Israeli-made tank by learning from the Yom Kippur War of 1973, in which Israeli troops were outnumbered by those of Middle Eastern Arab nations. Israel Tal's choice led to the development of the Merkava Mark 1, which started its service in 1979. It was designed and constructed with mass production in mind. The Merkava Mark 1 had a diesel engine that produced 908 horsepower and had a power-to-weight ratio of 14 horsepower/tonne. It weighed 63 tonnes. It was mounted with a 105 mm M64 L71A tank gun, an authorized replica of the 105 mm M68 tank gun used by the U.S. Army. The British [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank]], which was extensively used during the Yom Kippur War and functioned admirably in the Golan's rugged terrain, provided the Merkava design's tracks and road wheels. During the 1982 Lebanon War, Israel deployed the 180 units of the Merkava Mark 1 into battle. By removing the palletized ammunition racks from storage during the war, some Merkava Mark 1s were transformed into improvised APCs or armoured ambulances. Through the back entrance, ten troops or walking wounded could enter and leave.
+The '''Merkava Mk.1''' was the first variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Israeli Army and the British Army started working together on design notes for the [[Chieftain (Family)|Chieftain main battle tank]], which was initially used by the British Army, in the late 1960s with the goal of Israel acquiring and domestically manufacturing the vehicle. A four-year study included the delivery of two prototypes. Britain ultimately decided not to sell the Chieftain to Israel because it was already being given to Arab nations, who were then pursuing their own development plans. After the Suez Crisis, Israel Tal, then a brigade commander, revived plans to build an Israeli-made tank by learning from the Yom Kippur War of 1973, during which Israeli troops were outnumbered by those of Middle Eastern Arab nations. Israel Tal's choice led to the development of the Merkava Mk.1, which started its service in 1979. It was designed and constructed with mass production in mind. The Merkava Mk.1 had a diesel engine that produced 908 horsepower and had a power-to-weight ratio of 14 horsepower/tonne, weighing 63 tonnes. It was mounted with a 105 mm M64 L71A tank gun, an authorized replica of the 105 mm M68 tank gun used by the U.S. Army, while the British [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank]], which was extensively used during the Yom Kippur War and functioned admirably in the Golan's rugged terrain, provided the Merkava design's tracks and road wheels. During the 1982 Lebanon War, Israel deployed the 180 units of the Merkava Mk.1 into battle. By removing the palletized ammunition racks, some Merkava Mk.1s were transformed into improvised APCs or armoured ambulances. Up to ten troops or walking wounded could be accommodated via the entrance in the back.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] as a reward for the 2019 [[wt:en/news/6145-special-battlefield-engineer-en|"Battlefield Engineer" crafting event]], the Merkava Mark 1 gives the U.S. Army ground forces a unique tank. The placement of the engine on the front of the tank rather than the back, as is traditional, is one of the Merkava main battle tank's design's most distinctive features. The goal of such a design is to increase crew survivability because Israel is a small country with few resources and manpower, making it essential for them to survive conflicts. Due to its significantly improved survivability compared to conventional main battle tanks, players will enjoy experiencing one of the Middle East's most ironic major combat tanks.
+Introduced during [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6145-special-battlefield-engineer-en|2019 "Battlefield Engineer" crafting event]], the Merkava Mk.1 provides a unique tank to the U.S. ground forces. The placement of the engine at the front of the tank rather than the back, as is traditional, is one of the Merkava design's most distinctive features. The goal of such a design was to increase crew survivability, because Israel is a small country with few resources and manpower, making it essential for them to survive conflicts. Due to its significantly improved survivability compared to conventional main battle tanks, players will enjoy experiencing one of the Middle East's most iconic major combat tanks.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] as a reward for the 2019 [[wt:en/news/6145-special-battlefield-engineer-en|"Battlefield Engineer"]] crafting event.
+The '''Merkava Mark 1''' is the first variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Israeli Army and the British Army started working together on design notes for the [[Chieftain (Family)|Chieftain main battle tank]], which was initially used by the British Army, in the late 1960s with the goal of Israel acquiring and domestically manufacturing the vehicle. A four-year study included the delivery of two prototypes. Britain ultimately decided not to sell the Chieftain to Israel because it was already being given to Arab nations, who were then pursuing their own development plans. After the Suez Crisis, Israel Tal, then a brigade commander, revived plans to build an Israeli-made tank by learning from the Yom Kippur War of 1973, in which Israeli troops were outnumbered by those of Middle Eastern Arab nations. Israel Tal's choice led to the development of the Merkava Mark 1, which started its service in 1979. It was designed and constructed with mass production in mind. The Merkava Mark 1 had a diesel engine that produced 908 horsepower and had a power-to-weight ratio of 14 horsepower/tonne. It weighed 63 tonnes. It was mounted with a 105 mm M64 L71A tank gun, an authorized replica of the 105 mm M68 tank gun used by the U.S. Army. The British [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank]], which was extensively used during the Yom Kippur War and functioned admirably in the Golan's rugged terrain, provided the Merkava design's tracks and road wheels. During the 1982 Lebanon War, Israel deployed the 180 units of the Merkava Mark 1 into battle. By removing the palletized ammunition racks from storage during the war, some Merkava Mark 1s were transformed into improvised APCs or armoured ambulances. Through the back entrance, ten troops or walking wounded could enter and leave.
 == General info ==

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 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The Merkava Mk.1 is BR 9.0 in AB and 8.7 in BR and SB. In this BR range, the Merkava will face some strong enemies. Although the Merkava is designed to maximize crew survivability, don't entirely rely on it. Between the armor plates sits your engine, transmission and fuel tank. These modules can absorb some damage, but in return you will lose mobility completely or even catch on fire.
+At its BR, the Merkava will face some strong enemies. Although the Merkava is designed to maximize crew survivability, don't entirely rely on it. Between the armour plates sits your engine, transmission and fuel tank. These modules can absorb some damage, but in return you will lose mobility completely or even catch on fire.
 The gun carried by the Merkava is familiar to all top rank tank commanders: 105 mm Sharir cannon which is a modified version of the British L7 gun. The shells it fires are quite promising. When stock, it can fire M152 HEATFS shell instead of the normal APDS shell. After research tankers can fire the powerful M111 APFSDS shell. This shell can penetrate most enemies the Merkava might face. When uptiered, play more as a support role since you can only shoot weak spots of your enemies' front.
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 * Be careful for most MBTs that fire kinetic rounds.
-* Leopards /Type 74 /OF-40: They carry the same gun as the Merkava, have similar ammunition, but are much faster. Their mobility makes them a threat when flanking. They are easy to kill due to weak armor.
+* Leopards /Type 74 /OF-40: They carry the same gun as the Merkava, have similar ammunition, but are much faster. Their mobility makes them a threat when flanking. They are easy to kill due to weak armour.
 * AMX-30B2 BRENUS: It has better mobility than the Merkava and ERA, which can cause trouble for players which have not yet research the M111 round. Stay back, tell your teammates, and let them finish it. It will be much easier to deal if you have the M111 round.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Armor is surprisingly effective, due to it being multi-layered.
+* Armour is surprisingly effective, due to it being multi-layered
-* Has weapons and ammunition similar to the [[Centauro I 105]], which is enough for most encounters.
+* Different ammunition types are cheap to use
-* Different ammunition types are cheap to use.
+* ATGMs, rockets, and HESH rounds may have problems destroying this vehicle
 '''Cons:'''
-* APFSDS does not care about module-based protection and will go straight through the entire vehicle.
+* APFSDS does not care about module-based protection and will go straight through the entire vehicle
-* Second layer of defense has a lot of openings, which can be exploited with side shots so the vehicle cannot be angled effectively.
+* Second layer of defence has a lot of openings, which can be exploited with side shots so the vehicle cannot be angled effectively
-* Turret ring and middle rear weak spots compromise vehicle's defenses, making it vulnerable to APHE at close ranges.
+* Turret ring and middle rear weak spots compromise vehicle's defences, making it vulnerable to APHE at close ranges
-* Side hull armor is weak, can be destroyed by light tanks with +30 mm cannons.
+* Side hull armour is weak, can be destroyed by light tanks with +30 mm cannons
-* Slow for it's tier, made worse in uptiers.
+* Slow for its tier, made worse in uptiers
-* Can be destroyed by setting it on fire several times.
+* Thermal signature is in the front of the tank, that make you very visible on thermals
 == History ==

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 * '''M416''': Smoke; useful to blind enemy vehicles that are too remote for you to disable so that you can progress towards objectives.
-{{:Sharir (105 mm)/Ammunition|M152|M156|M111|M416}}
+{{:Sharir (105 mm)/Ammunition|M152, M156, M111, M416}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| M152 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
+| M152 || HEATFS || 1,174 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
 |-
-| M156 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
+| M156 || HESH || 731 || 11.4 || 0.1 || 4 || 3,170 || 73° || 77° || 80°
 |-
-| M111 || APFSDS || 1,455 || 3.79 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
+| M111 || APFSDS || 1,455 || 4.2 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 |-
-| M416 || 730 || 11.4 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
+| M416 || 732 || 11.6 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
 |-
 |}