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The Merkava IIID Baz is a prototype Israeli Main Battle Tank that appears in Nation Pack: Israel DLC of Wargame: Red Dragon.
History[]
Where the Mk.II model was basically just a partial upgrade to the Mk.I, the Mk.III model was the first truly significant upgrade. Despite its roughly similar looks, the Mk.III was, compared to the Mk.II, essentially a completely new tank. The armor became composite and modular, allowing for much faster repairs. It’s worth noting that this new armor did not include an ERA element – not because it couldn’t but allegedly because General Tal did not like it very much and preferred improved passive protection. Many additional protective systems were installed as well, such as the Ancoram LWS-2 Laser Warning System. The gun was also replaced by a new IMI 120mm L/44 smoothbore cannon, which could fire standard NATO ammunition and was controlled by a truly advanced FCS for its time. Surprisingly enough, the tank was only marginally heavier than its predecessor despite all these upgrades.
Starting from 1995, another new fire control system was introduced to the Merkava Mk.III – the Barak Zoher ("Bright Lightning"), resulting in a variant called Mk.III BAZ. This FCS also came with the ability to launch LAHAT guided missiles from the tank's gun. And, last but not least, in 2000, many Mk.III BAZ tanks were upgraded with the fourth generation Dor Dalet armor, resulting in the final Mk.III variant called Mk.IIID BAZ. The Merkava Mk.III remains the mainstay of the IDF tank forces as the most numerous Merkava model although it is slowly being replaced by the Merkava Mk.IV. It was never really used in active tank versus tank combat but has seen a lot of service against Hezbollah insurgents.
Overview[]
The outstanding points are 65% Stabilizer, 2800m Range ATGM with 55% Stabilizer, and a 11 Side Armor. The weak point is 60 KPH speed.
Weapons[]
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| Type | Main Gun | ATGM | HMG |
| Name | MG151 | LAHAT | M2 Browning |
| Caliber | [KE] [AoE] 120mm |
[HEAT] [SA] SALH |
MMG |
| Ammo | x 28 | x 4 | x 2000 |
| Range | Ground = 2275 m Helicopters = N/A m  Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 2800 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 1050 m Helicopters = 875 m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 65% | 65% | 15% |
| Stabilizer | 65% | 55% | 5% |
| AP Power | 23 | 22 | N/A |
| HE Power | 3 | N/A | 0.75 |
| Suppression | 138 | 150 | 90 |
| Rate of fire | 10 r/min | 6s r/min |
652 r/min |
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