WoT RU 1.32 Common Test: Merkava LP In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

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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Historical Reference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.

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WoT RU 1.32 Common Test: Tracteur D In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

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Tracteur D (French, Tier-8, HT, premium)

Historical Reference

After the end of World War I, the French command considered the concept of a heavy tank designed to strengthen the Maginot Line. In May 1936, the task of designing the project was assigned to AMX, ARL, and FCM companies. AMX developed the project for a super-heavy tank under the name Tracteur C based on the combat experience of World War I.

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WoT Supertest: BZ-74-1 In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

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BZ-74-1 (China, Tier-8, HT, premium)

Historical reference

The vehicle was developed under the influence of the M48A3 tank received from the USA. The model has a classic layout with a cast hull welded from parts, as well as a welded turret made of rolled sheets. Many solutions for the chassis and hull were taken from the American vehicle.

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