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| − | * Merkava Mk. VI - The Mark VI was the last of the [[ICE|Internal Combustion Engine]] variants | + | * Merkava Mk. VI - The Mark VI was the last of the Merkava's [[ICE|Internal Combustion Engine]] variants. The tank has approximately the same weaponry as Mk. VII, however it is uncertain that it matched exactly. A remote-control version of the tank was produced, removing the LRM launcher, and was used to test the prototype [[Mackie]] BattleMech in combat. BV (2.0) = ? |
| − | * Merkava Mk. VII - The Mark VII mounts a [[Primitive Fusion Engine]], which gave the tank top speed of 54 kph. It was protected by primitive armor | + | * Merkava Mk. VII - The Mark VII mounts a [[Primitive Fusion Engine]], which gave the tank top speed of 54 kph. It was also protected by primitive armor. The Tank slightly differs from Mark VIII version by having LRM 10 and SRM 2 launchers. BV (2.0) = ? |
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| + | * Merkava Mk. IX - The Mark IX is Principality of Regulus's modern version of the Merkava. The Tank mounts a [[Light Fusion Engine]] that allows for the installation of a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] in the turret, giving it 32 rounds of ammo. The Tank's SRM 4 is upgraded to a Streak while it retains the speed and armor protection of the VIII. BV (2.0) = 1,038, Cost = 9,235,625 C-Bills. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| Merkava VIII Heavy Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Leopard Armor |
| Mission | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | ??? |
| Armor | PanzerSlab |
| Engine | Vlar 300 Fusion Engine |
| Speed | 64 K/ph km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 879 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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Description
The Merkava is an ancient Heavy Battle Tank that started its service life with the Terran Alliance. First produced in 2294 by Leopard Armor of Terra, the tank was deployed as a front line battle tank during the Age of War. The tank gained a kind of symbolic status during its service in the Terran Hegemony and had seen multiple revisions of its basic design. It was considered obsolete and production discontinued in 2465.
Deployment
The tank was produced by the Terran Alliance and Terran Hegemony until just before the formation of the Star League. It was retired from front-line service to the Hegemony Militias and finally cannibalized for its parts during the Succession Wars. After the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core, the tank was revised during the first half of the Jihad due to its simple construction. Earthwerks Incorporated in the Principality of Regulus created makeshift factories to produce a new version of the tank on Tiber. The Regulan government has deployed the tank in large numbers to the Regulan Hussars by 3073.
Armaments & Capacities
All the Merkava's weaponry is mounted in its turret. The tank's long-range weaponry includes a 15-tube Long Range Missile Launcher with with 16 volleys worth of fire. The tank's main gun is a Class 5 Autocannon, which was given 20 rounds to feed it. For short-range defense, it has a single 4-tubed Short Range Missile Launcher with 25 reloads. Finally, for anti-infantry work, the tank sports paired machine guns, one mounted on the turret, while the other is located in the front of the tank. 100 MG-rounds are placed with the rest of the ammunition in the main body of the tank.
The VIII variant mounts a 300 Rated Fusion Engine (w/10 heat sinks), giving the tank the respective speed of 64 kph for its time period. Protecting the tank's hull are 10 tons of Standard armor evenly spread out around the tank, with an added few tons on the turret.
Variants
- Merkava Mk. VI - The Mark VI was the last of the Merkava's Internal Combustion Engine variants. The tank has approximately the same weaponry as Mk. VII, however it is uncertain that it matched exactly. A remote-control version of the tank was produced, removing the LRM launcher, and was used to test the prototype Mackie BattleMech in combat. BV (2.0) = ?
- Merkava Mk. VII - The Mark VII mounts a Primitive Fusion Engine, which gave the tank top speed of 54 kph. It was also protected by primitive armor. The Tank slightly differs from Mark VIII version by having LRM 10 and SRM 2 launchers. BV (2.0) = ?
- Merkava Mk. IX - The Mark IX is Principality of Regulus's modern version of the Merkava. The Tank mounts a Light Fusion Engine that allows for the installation of a Light Gauss Rifle in the turret, giving it 32 rounds of ammo. The Tank's SRM 4 is upgraded to a Streak while it retains the speed and armor protection of the VIII. BV (2.0) = 1,038, Cost = 9,235,625 C-Bills.
Notes
- Earlier version of the Merkava are not listed in detail as of this writing. The IX version of the tank only appears in the Unabridged Record Sheet book for 3075.
References
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, pp. 147-148
- Technical Readout: 3075, p. 174-175