Merkava Mk.4 LIC - Revision history

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New Description Project - Israel Priority: Tanks - Merkava Mark 4LIC

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U101772979: I wrote about the tanks general info, its gun, machine guns merkava mk4 LIC history. also i added external link to the merkavas family page.

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I wrote about the tanks general info, its gun, machine guns merkava mk4 LIC history. also i added external link to the merkavas family page.

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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.4 LIC''' is the second subvariant of the Merkava Mk.4, which is the fourth variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Merkava Mk.4 LIC is extremely similar to the [[Merkava Mk.4B]], with the exception of some minor changes designed for low-intensity conflict (LIC). To prevent explosive charges from being installed in vulnerable parts of the tank, the optics, exhaust ports, and ventilators are all covered by a newly designed high-strength metal mesh. To assist navigation and manoeuvrability in an urban context, rubber whip pole markers with LED tips and a driver-facing rear-facing camera were also installed.
+The '''Merkava Mk.4 LIC''' (Low Intensity Conflict) is a modification of the [[Merkava Mk.4B]] developed in the mid-2000s, designed for combat in densely built-up urban areas. To prevent explosive charges from being installed in vulnerable parts of the tank, the optics, exhaust ports, and ventilators are all covered by a newly designed high-strength metal mesh. The vehicle's mine protection was improved, and to assist with navigation and manoeuvrability in an urban context, rubber whip pole markers with LED tips and a rear-facing camera were also installed.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Merkava Mk.4 LIC looks a lot like the Merkava Mk.4B; its playstyle and performance are also very similar. In real life, the Merkava Mk.4 LIC is mostly used as a supplement to the Merkava Mk.4M for hunting down insurgents on low-intensity urban battlefields, and it can take a similar role in-game, supporting frontline fighters with its powerful cannon and strong hull-down capabilities.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Merkava Mk.4 LIC is practically identical to the [[Merkava Mk.4B]], except for the addition of mine protection, which increases the hull's protection against HEAT rounds but also increases its weight by three tons. In real life, the Merkava Mk.4 LIC is mostly used as a supplement to the Merkava Mk.4M for hunting down insurgents on low-intensity urban battlefields, and it can take a similar role in-game, supporting frontline fighters with its powerful cannon and strong hull-down capabilities.
 == General info ==

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+| rowspan="2" | 46 || rowspan="2" | -7°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 32.4 || 44.8 || 54.4 || 60.2 || 64.0 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
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+| Pintle || 1,800 (200) || 960 || -5°/+50° || -60°/+120°
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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 4LIC''' is the second subvariant of the Merkava Mark 4, which is the fourth variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Merkava Mark 4LIC is extremely similar to the Merkava Mark 4B, with the exception of some minor changes (not implemented in-game) designed for low-intensity conflict. To prevent explosive charges from being installed in vulnerable parts of a tank, optics, exhaust ports, and ventilators are all covered by a newly constructed high-strength metal mesh. To assist navigation and manoeuvrability in an urban context, rubber whip pole markers with LED tips and a driver-facing rear-facing camera have been installed.
+The '''Merkava Mk.4 LIC''' is the second subvariant of the Merkava Mk.4, which is the fourth variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Merkava Mk.4 LIC is extremely similar to the [[Merkava Mk.4B]], with the exception of some minor changes designed for low-intensity conflict (LIC). To prevent explosive charges from being installed in vulnerable parts of the tank, the optics, exhaust ports, and ventilators are all covered by a newly designed high-strength metal mesh. To assist navigation and manoeuvrability in an urban context, rubber whip pole markers with LED tips and a driver-facing rear-facing camera were also installed.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Merkava Mark 4LIC looks a lot like the [[Merkava Mk.4B|Merkava Mark 4B]]. In real life, the Merkava Mark 4LIC is mostly used as a supplement to the [[Merkava Mk.4M|Merkava Mark 4M]] for hunting down insurgents on low-intensity urban battlefields. Since low-intensity combat will not involve many heavy weapons from the adversary (asymmetric warfare), it is not equipped with the Trophy active protection system (APS). As the modifications are not reflected in-game, the playstyle is quite similar to that of the Merkava Mark 4B.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Merkava Mk.4 LIC looks a lot like the Merkava Mk.4B; its playstyle and performance are also very similar. In real life, the Merkava Mk.4 LIC is mostly used as a supplement to the Merkava Mk.4M for hunting down insurgents on low-intensity urban battlefields, and it can take a similar role in-game, supporting frontline fighters with its powerful cannon and strong hull-down capabilities.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].
+The '''Merkava Mark 4LIC''' is the second subvariant of the Merkava Mark 4, which is the fourth variant of the [[Merkava (Family)|Merkava main battle tank family]]. The Merkava Mark 4LIC is extremely similar to the Merkava Mark 4B, with the exception of some minor changes (not implemented in-game) designed for low-intensity conflict. To prevent explosive charges from being installed in vulnerable parts of a tank, optics, exhaust ports, and ventilators are all covered by a newly constructed high-strength metal mesh. To assist navigation and manoeuvrability in an urban context, rubber whip pole markers with LED tips and a driver-facing rear-facing camera have been installed.
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 * [[Merkava (Family)]]
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 == Media ==
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-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
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-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+;Related development
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 === Modifications and economy ===

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-''The Merkava Mk4 LIC is an upgraded version of the Merkava Mk4 tank, designed specifically for urban warfare and low-intensity conflicts. In War Thunder, the Merkava Mk4 LIC is a high-tier tank that offers players armor, great armament and mobility.''
+''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
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+| Pintle || 1,800 (200) || 600 || -5°/+50° || -60°/+120°
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 == History ==
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-The Merkava Mk4 LIC (Low-Intensity Conflict) is a modern main battle tank used by the Israeli Defense Forces. It was developed as an upgrade to the Merkava Mk4 tank, which entered service in the early 2000s.
+The Merkava Mk.4 LIC (Low-Intensity Conflict) is a modern main battle tank used by the Israeli Defense Forces. It was developed as an upgrade to the Merkava Mk.4 tank, which entered service in the early 2000s. The Merkava Mk.4 LIC was specifically designed to meet the needs of the IDF in urban warfare and low-intensity conflicts. The tank was developed in response to the changing nature of warfare, which increasingly involved conflicts in urban environments, where traditional main battle tanks were less effective. Modifications included the addition of wire meshes around particularly sensitive areas of the tank such as air intakes and optics, to protect against planting of explosive charges.
 == Media ==

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