Merkava LP (United Nations, Tier-10, MT, promotional, special mechanics: Pyrometer – Detects enemies in its sector, ignoring camo, but can’t see vehicles behind cover)
Historical Reference
The Israeli main battle tank development program was approved in August 1970, after it became clear that the United Kingdom would not sell Israel the “Chieftain” tanks. The tank was named “Merkava” — a term referring to biblical combat chariots. The development team was led by General Israel Tal, whose extensive experience from the Arab-Israeli wars and the geographical characteristics of the Middle East significantly influenced the design.
Due to a severe shortage of human resources, emphasis was placed on crew protection. The vehicle’s protection was comprehensive: the hull and turret received spaced armor, while the powertrain was placed at the front to serve as an additional layer of defense. The first prototype was assembled in 1973, and the program continued despite the Yom Kippur War. The first production model of the Merkava, refined through prototype testing, was presented in 1978 at Independence Day celebrations. The first four serially produced vehicles entered service with the Israel Defense Forces in 1979.
I guess we now know what the new nation is …
Tier 10? Will it have APDSFS with 400+ mm penetration?
nah just 320mm
United Nations?
so we will finally see a multinational tech tree?
“we”. You’re Russian?
I have been begging WOT for the Merkava and israeli tech tree for years. Since the Strv 103B and other similarly time frame tanks became a part of the game, I knew it could be done!
I hope we get this on NA!