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- Memory: 4GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
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- Memory: 8 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
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The German Leopard 2A5 was a main focus of one of our past April Fools’ Events. Not much time has passed since then, and we are now happy to present you this new top-tier vehicle in the German ground forces tech tree – this time we are dead serious!
Briefly: this is the modernized version of previous modifications of the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Its main difference lies in its noticeably better-armoured turret, especially around the front.
In 1988, German engineers began work on modernizing the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Improvements were made to the tank’s defensive capabilities, primarily the turret armour. Moreover, the 2A5 model was fitted with an electric stabiliser instead of the electro-hydraulic variant that the previous versions used.
The gunner received improved and less vulnerable optics, and the tank commander – a panoramic periscope with thermal imaging. The build of the driver’s hatch was also modified, along with several other minor improvements made to the general design.
Leading to the 2A5 modernization program being officially approved by the military officials of Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. It is interesting to note that the models exported to the last two countries on the list were actually different from the ones issued to the German army – for instance, the Bundeswehr tanks received no extra frontal hull armour. Production of Leopard 2A5 tanks began in 1995. Overall, 350 earlier-version Leopards were upgraded as a result of the program.
In War Thunder, the Leopard 2A5 will be at rank VII of the German Ground Vehicles tech tree and can be researched right after the 2A4. The tanks primary-armament, the wonderful Rheinmetall L/44 gun, remained unchanged on this variant. However, this version of the Leopard does receive a new type of projectile that packs even more punch than the rest – the fin-stabilized discarding-sabot DM33 shell with a penetration capacity of up to 480 mm on normal impact.
The turret underwent the most noticeable changes – the gun mantlet was completely overhauled and each of its sides were fitted with massive hollow armour modules that provided extra protection to the front and shoulders of the turret. These modules are destructible though and unlike ERA able to survive several shots producing a combined defensive effect. The multilayered wall structure of such one module serves as the first threshold for redistributing the blast impact of a HEAT round or guided missile, while the hollow part plays the role of spaced armour plating.
Beneath these modules, however, you will find the same combined turret armour that the previous versions of the Leopard are equipped with, but with more advanced filler between plates. The turrets front sides keep your vehicle well protected on their own - with up to 600 mm of protection against kinetic rounds, and up to 850 mm against chemical shots.
Aside from the turret, the armour of the front of the hull was enhanced as well. Even though the German 2A5s, unlike the exported builds, received no additional armour modules, new material filler inside the combined armour pack allows for a decent boost in frontal hull defences, primarily against HEAT rounds.
The Leopard 2A5 turned out a worthy top-tier tank for one of the most popular in-game nations. Good maneuverability, a precise gun with new high-penetration projectiles, and almost perfect stabilization with incredibly sturdy defences thanks to the new turret design. Should cater to the bravest and most combative tacticians on the battlefield. This new Leopard is excellent – and we are dead serious about it!
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Comments (258)
Its time to dethrone the Abroomz !!!
It's been dethroned for a long time, it still has incorrect armor values, the wrong ammunition, and they are adding the M1A1 without the HA upgrade package. The Abrams was never even given its true throne in the first place.
All answers (21)Citizen_Snips1, I found the Freeboo. https://thunderskill.com/en/vehicle/us_m1_ip_abrams Whine all you want stats don't lie
ahahhaah no
Germany Suffers, gib 2A6
He have 300 2A6 greek ver :D If that happen a lot of people that train in them will be exited :D
gib 2A8
Haha best title for a devblog ever!!!
How many rank 6 vehicles does it take to unlock rank 7?
All answers (1)von_Stauffenburg, 4 according to devserver. Probably chances tho.
Where is my Leclerc ? XD
*somewhere deep in France* Soon™
Smin1080p, I am sad about this delay, but i will wait calmly. I know french helis and supersonic jets are the big thing this patch. But, on a side note could we see the failed export AMX-32 as a possible backup/counterpart to the AMX-40? Just curious as the jump from AMX-30 Brennus and Surbaissé is quite large and there is room for tanks there. Thanks for your time.
Probably next patch. But I think a lot of people will be disappointed in Leclerc because it had absolutely no armor on the mantlet. Apparently even some 20mm auto cannons were able to punch trough the gun mantlet. The tank going to be breach repair simulator 2.0.
All answers (3)NightFalcon, Actually, that is not true at all. The Leclerc has a mantlet that includes composite armor.
we could finally have Balance between the Leo2A4 & the M1A1 but no no the game would surely die if we didn't give GER the upper hand all the time this should have been added with the M1A1 HA but no no we wouldn't want to give the allies a chance to win
boi would u stfu this one TANK literally yall have 3+ so plz fuk off we waited too long suffered TOO LONG we never got a C-Tech we got a swedish Tank SWEDISHHHHHH so let us have this nerfed leo2a5 for fukin once yall dont have to be at that 90% winrate all the time
All answers (1)Toasty_Weeaboo, we may have 3, but all the other top tier MBT's can just point and click at the abrams. does that sound balanced to you? how about you stfu
Yea.... It's not like US has been obliterating top tier for the last 6 months... right? There are many nations that can complain currently, USA players just get to shut up a bit. If you're really addicted to anger, try out the French or British top tier.
All answers (1)WieGottin_FR, 2a5 is going to cuck the brits and the french even harder this patch
Oh... Yes... I guess I'm a Wehraboo now. Great looking tank Gaijin. Can't wait for this patch. Any tips on when?
I'd say pretty soon.
All answers (3)Ouiche, tis week?
Soon™ )))) Finishing little thingies, there's lots of new stuff. We cant wait to roll it for you asap, stay tuned
All answers (3)Borisych, THANK YOU and all Gaijin developers, sorry little out of the topic but may devs add 9 K 38 Igla missiles for the soviet top tier Mi 35 M please? It currently lacks any air to air missiles to defend itself while american AH 1 Z got at least 2 advanced AIM 9 Ls :)
Rank VII? Not Rank IX?
Not like that was April Fools anyways...
All answers (2)Pulkz, Wait a few years, we'll certainly reach Rank X at some point