Merkava Mk.2D - Revision history

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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 Mk.2D''' was the third and last subvariant of the [[Merkava Mk.2B|Merkava Mk.2]], which was the second variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. Several enhancements were made to the Merkava Mk.2 over its service life. The Merkava Mk.2B was equipped with gunner thermal imaging equipment; this was followed by more armour and composite screens on the top of the turret of the Merkava Mk.2C, to enhance urban warfare protection against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) fired from building rooftops, as well as attacks from enemy air forces. Finally, the Merkava Mk.2D was equipped with the most recent add-on modular composite armour, quite similar to that of the [[Merkava Mk.4B|Merkava Mk.4]] variant, where damaged modular composite armour may be easily swapped out for new modular composite armour even while in combat. Newly upgraded modular composite armour could also be simply added without requiring significant changes to the tank's fundamental structure.
+The '''Merkava Mk.2D''' was the final variant of the Merkava Mk.2. It was equipped with the latest add-on modular composite armour for the hull and turret, quite similar to that of the [[Merkava Mk.4B|Merkava Mk.4]] variant. Damaged armour could be easily swapped out for new modules even while in combat, while new module upgrades could also be added without requiring significant changes to the tank's fundamental structure.
 Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Merkava Mk.2D is the most advanced derivative of the Merkava Mk.2. With turret protection comparable to the Merkava Mk.4 variant, the Merkava Mk.2D will undoubtedly shine in the hands of any competent player. In rocky terrain, players will have little issue adopting a hull-down position and making the best use of the tank's low silhouette and fully protected turret to lock down areas of the battlefield against adversaries.

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 |code=il_merkava_mk_2d
 |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_001.jpg}}
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 * Effective firepower with APFSDS and laser rangefinder / warning system
 * Thermal imaging systems for gunner
 '''Cons:'''

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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 2D''' is the premium third and last subvariant of the Merkava Mark 2, which is the second variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. Several enhancements were made to the Merkava Mark 2 over its service life. [[Merkava Mk.2B|Merkava Mark 2B]], Merkava Mark 2C, and Merkava Mark 2D are its three principal subvariants. The Merkava Mark 2B is the first improved subvariant equipped with gunner thermal imaging equipment. The Merkava Mark 2C is the second upgraded subvariant, featuring more armour and composite screens on the turret's top. It enhances urban warfare protection against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) fired from building rooftops, as well as other attacks from enemy air forces. The turret roof is usually the tank's weakest point. The Merkava Mk.2D is the third and last improved subvariant, equipped with the most recent add-on modular composite armour. The add-on modular composite armour is quite similar to that of the Merkava Mark 4 variant, where damaged modular composite armour may be easily swapped out for new modular composite armour even while in combat. Newly upgraded modular composite armour can also be simply added without requiring significant changes to the tank's fundamental structure.
+The '''Merkava Mk.2D''' was the third and last subvariant of the [[Merkava Mk.2B|Merkava Mk.2]], which was the second variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. Several enhancements were made to the Merkava Mk.2 over its service life. The Merkava Mk.2B was equipped with gunner thermal imaging equipment; this was followed by more armour and composite screens on the top of the turret of the Merkava Mk.2C, to enhance urban warfare protection against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) fired from building rooftops, as well as attacks from enemy air forces. Finally, the Merkava Mk.2D was equipped with the most recent add-on modular composite armour, quite similar to that of the [[Merkava Mk.4B|Merkava Mk.4]] variant, where damaged modular composite armour may be easily swapped out for new modular composite armour even while in combat. Newly upgraded modular composite armour could also be simply added without requiring significant changes to the tank's fundamental structure.
-Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Merkava Mark 2D is the most advanced derivative of the Merkava Mark 2. As a premium vehicle, players can earn bonus research points (RPs) and silver lions (SLs) during matches by playing it. With turret protection comparable to the Merkava Mark 4 variant, the Merkava Mark 2D will undoubtedly shine in the hands of any competent player. In rocky terrain, players will have little issue adopting a hull-down position and making the best use of the tank's low silhouette and fully protected turret to lock down areas of the battlefield against adversaries.
+Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Merkava Mk.2D is the most advanced derivative of the Merkava Mk.2. With turret protection comparable to the Merkava Mk.4 variant, the Merkava Mk.2D will undoubtedly shine in the hands of any competent player. In rocky terrain, players will have little issue adopting a hull-down position and making the best use of the tank's low silhouette and fully protected turret to lock down areas of the battlefield against adversaries.
 == 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 premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]].
+The '''Merkava Mark 2D''' is the premium third and last subvariant of the Merkava Mark 2, which is the second variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. Several enhancements were made to the Merkava Mark 2 over its service life. [[Merkava Mk.2B|Merkava Mark 2B]], Merkava Mark 2C, and Merkava Mark 2D are its three principal subvariants. The Merkava Mark 2B is the first improved subvariant equipped with gunner thermal imaging equipment. The Merkava Mark 2C is the second upgraded subvariant, featuring more armour and composite screens on the turret's top. It enhances urban warfare protection against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) fired from building rooftops, as well as other attacks from enemy air forces. The turret roof is usually the tank's weakest point. The Merkava Mk.2D is the third and last improved subvariant, equipped with the most recent add-on modular composite armour. The add-on modular composite armour is quite similar to that of the Merkava Mark 4 variant, where damaged modular composite armour may be easily swapped out for new modular composite armour even while in combat. Newly upgraded modular composite armour can also be simply added without requiring significant changes to the tank's fundamental structure.
 == General info ==
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 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Hull front, Turret, Gun mantlet)
 * Rolled homogeneous armour (Hull, Turret roof)
 * Composite screen (Extra laid on Hull front/sides and Turret front/sides)
 {| class="wikitable"
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 | Cupola || 30 mm (0-32°) || 30 mm (0-33°) || 30 mm (0-33°) || 30 mm
 |-
-| Composite screen || colspan = "4" | <nowiki>*</nowiki> - Presence of composite screen.
+| Composite screen || colspan="4" | <nowiki>*</nowiki> - Presence of composite screen.
 |-
-| Spaced armour || colspan = "4" | <sup><nowiki>‡</nowiki></sup> - Presence of spaced armour.
+| Spaced armour || colspan="4" | <sup><nowiki>‡</nowiki></sup> - Presence of spaced armour.
 |-
 |}
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 '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
 * Tracks and suspension wheels are 20 mm thick.
 * Turret front has 100 mm CHA plate behind the base armour.

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:Sharir (105 mm)/Ammunition|M152|M156|M416|M111|M413}}
+{{:Sharir (105 mm)/Ammunition|M152, M156, M416, M111, M413}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 | M111 || APFSDS || 337 || 335 || 330 || 322 || 314 || 306
 |-
 |}
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 | M111 || APFSDS || 1,455 || 4.2 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}

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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
 |-
 |}

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 When moving at high speed, the {{PAGENAME}}'s could have enough momentum to turn the entire tank in a near 180 degree. This does allow the Merkava to quickly orient itself if attacked while it was moving at high speed towards an objective. However, doing this will bleed most, if not all, of the {{PAGENAME}}'s speed and so it would be best not to do turn so hard when there is a need to keep moving into a cover.
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,492|rbMinHp=852}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,492|rbMinHp=852|AoAweight=3}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 900 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 1,000 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 5,950 (200) || 600 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 6,000 (200) || 600 || N/A || N/A
 |-
-| Pintle || 1,750 (200) || 600 || -5°/+50° || -60°/+120°
+| Pintle || 1,800 (200) || 600 || -5°/+50° || -60°/+120°
 |-
-| Pintle || 1,750 (200) || 600 || -5°/+50° || -120°/+60°
+| Pintle || 1,800 (200) || 600 || -5°/+50° || -120°/+60°
 |-
 |}