C2A1 - Revision history

U22585084: Added Leopard 2A4M CAN to the list of other Canadian Ground vehicle present in game

2024-08-12T18:04:53Z

Added Leopard 2A4M CAN to the list of other Canadian Ground vehicle present in game

U38088265: /* Survivability and armour */

2024-07-27T10:14:06Z

‎Survivability and armour

U111109501: Add a description of armour and general survivability of the C2A1 variant with suggestions on specific gameplay

2024-07-23T10:04:26Z

Add a description of armour and general survivability of the C2A1 variant with suggestions on specific gameplay

U44629479: Edits

2023-10-01T13:07:30Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-09-01T13:21:34Z

‎Description

U74396666: New Description Project - Germany Priority: Leopard C2A1 MEXAS

2023-08-31T13:49:38Z

New Description Project - Germany Priority: Leopard C2A1 MEXAS

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-17T16:27:46Z

Edits

U22585084: /* Added the other Canadian vehicles to the see also section*/

2023-03-17T16:13:57Z

‎Added the other Canadian vehicles to the see also section

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-04T16:28:23Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-18T18:05:59Z

Edits

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 * [[Skink]]
 * [[ADATS (M113)]]
 == External links ==

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
-<!-- The C2A1 is hardly any change from the Leopard 1A3 in the German tech tree. Being a variant of the Leopard family, it retains most of its mobility and reliable firepower from the 105mm cannon.
+<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
+The C2A1 lacks significantly in armour compared to its peers at the same BR. While it has an additional composite screen added to its entire front and sides, designed to protect it from HEAT rounds, the results are lacklustre and unreliable. Still, it does protect against the standard 20 mm autocannon found on IFVs, but its armour can be reliably penetrated by any modern APDS and APFSDS ammunition.
 '''Armour type:'''

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
+<!-- The C2A1 is hardly any change from the Leopard 1A3 in the German tech tree. Being a variant of the Leopard family, it retains most of its mobility and reliable firepower from the 105mm cannon.
 '''Armour type:'''

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−	~~\| about = German main battle tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''~~
−	~~\| other~~
−	~~\| usage-1 = other vehicles of the family~~
−	~~\| link-1 = Leopard 1 (Family)~~
−	~~\| usage-2 = other uses~~
−	~~\| link-2 = Leopard (Disambiguation)~~
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	{{Specs-Card		{{Specs-Card
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Leopard C2A1 MEXAS''' is a Canadian heavy modification of the Leopard 1A3, which is the fourth variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. In the late 1970s, Canada purchased 127 units of the Leopard 1A3 variant.  In order to lengthen their service lives, around 114 units of Leopard C1 were upgraded to the Leopard C2 standard in 2000. The Canadian Leopard C2 was an improved Leopard C1 with a [[Leopard 1A5]] turret (the Leopard C1 variant corresponded to the Leopard 1A3 variant). These turrets were purchased from the German Ministry of Defence. The turret features an updated and improved fully stabilized 105 mm Royal Ordinance L7A3 tank gun. This tank gun can fire effectively when the tank is moving and is capable of using all NATO 105 mm tank ammunition. Thermal imaging equipment and a new computerized fire control system are standard on the Leopard C2A1. It was deployed during the Afghanistan War by the Canadian Army. There were intentions to replace these tanks with Stryker Mobile Gun Systems, but they were never carried out. Since the Leopard C2s are about 40 years old, maintenance is getting increasingly challenging. They were in service until 2015 when they were replaced by the more modern Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2A6 variants. In general, the Leopard C2 has better armour protection than the Leopard C1. It includes NBC protection and automatic fire suppression equipment. In 2006, MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were installed on them before being shipped to Afghanistan. This armour proved itself to be extremely resistant against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (LEDs).
+The '''Leopard C2A1 MEXAS''' is a Canadian heavy modification of the Leopard 1A3, which is the fourth variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. In the late 1970s, Canada purchased 127 units of the Leopard 1A3 variant. In order to lengthen their service lives, around 114 units of Leopard C1 were upgraded to the Leopard C2 standard in 2000. The Canadian Leopard C2 was an improved Leopard C1 (Leopard 1A3) with a [[Leopard 1A5]] turret purchased from the German Ministry of Defence. The turret features an updated and improved fully stabilized 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A3 tank gun. This tank gun can fire effectively when the tank is moving and is capable of using all NATO 105 mm tank ammunition. Thermal imaging equipment and a new computerized fire control system are standard on the Leopard C2A1. It was deployed during the Afghanistan War by the Canadian Army. There were intentions to replace these tanks with Stryker Mobile Gun Systems, but they were never carried out. Since the Leopard C2s are about 40 years old, maintenance is getting increasingly challenging. They were in service until 2015 when they were replaced by the more modern Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2A6 variants. In general, the Leopard C2 has better armour protection than the Leopard C1. It includes NBC protection and automatic fire suppression equipment. In 2006, MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were installed on them before being shipped to Afghanistan. This armour proved itself to be extremely resistant against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
-Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event]], the Leopard C2A1 MEXAS is a heavily modified Leopard 1A3 that is almost a unique variant in its own way. The Leopard C2A1, a hybrid between the Leopard 1A3 and the Leopard 1A5, is an attempt by the Canadian Army to extend the service life of its armoured units. MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were developed primarily to counter small anti-tank weapons commonly utilized in Middle Eastern urban warfare, particularly rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (LEDs). However, take in mind that the MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour is only effective against high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) ammunition and is only marginally effective against the standard armour piercing fin stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS) ammunition used by most tanks.
+Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event]], the Leopard C2A1 MEXAS is a heavily modified Leopard 1A3 that is almost a unique variant in its own way. The Leopard C2A1, a hybrid between the Leopard 1A3 and the Leopard 1A5, is an attempt by the Canadian Army to extend the service life of its armoured units. MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were developed primarily to counter small anti-tank weapons commonly utilized in Middle Eastern urban warfare, particularly rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). However, keep in mind that the MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour is only effective against high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) ammunition and is only marginally effective against the standard armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding-sabot (APFSDS) ammunition used by most tanks.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event.
+The '''Leopard C2A1 MEXAS''' is a Canadian heavy modification of the Leopard 1A3, which is the fourth variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. In the late 1970s, Canada purchased 127 units of the Leopard 1A3 variant.  In order to lengthen their service lives, around 114 units of Leopard C1 were upgraded to the Leopard C2 standard in 2000. The Canadian Leopard C2 was an improved Leopard C1 with a [[Leopard 1A5]] turret (the Leopard C1 variant corresponded to the Leopard 1A3 variant). These turrets were purchased from the German Ministry of Defence. The turret features an updated and improved fully stabilized 105 mm Royal Ordinance L7A3 tank gun. This tank gun can fire effectively when the tank is moving and is capable of using all NATO 105 mm tank ammunition. Thermal imaging equipment and a new computerized fire control system are standard on the Leopard C2A1. It was deployed during the Afghanistan War by the Canadian Army. There were intentions to replace these tanks with Stryker Mobile Gun Systems, but they were never carried out. Since the Leopard C2s are about 40 years old, maintenance is getting increasingly challenging. They were in service until 2015 when they were replaced by the more modern Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2A6 variants. In general, the Leopard C2 has better armour protection than the Leopard C1. It includes NBC protection and automatic fire suppression equipment. In 2006, MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were installed on them before being shipped to Afghanistan. This armour proved itself to be extremely resistant against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (LEDs).
 == General info ==
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 ;Related development
 * [[Leopard 1 (Family)]]
 ;Other Canadian ground vehicles present in the game
 * [[M5A1 (5th arm.div.)]]
 * [[M4A5]]

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 == See also ==
-;''Other Canadian ground vehicles present in the game''
+;Related development
-*''[[M5A1 (5th arm.div.)]]''
+* [[Leopard 1 (Family)]]
-*''[[M4A5]]''
-*''[[QF 3.7 Ram]]''
+;Other Canadian ground vehicles present in the game
-*''[[Skink]]''
+* [[M5A1 (5th arm.div.)]]
-*''[[ADATS (M113)]]''
+* [[M4A5]]
 == External links ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:L7A3 (105 mm)/Ammunition|DM12, DM512, DM23, DM33}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == History ==
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-In 1999, the Canadian Armed Forces sought to upgrade their arsenal of 66 Leopard C1s which were purchased from West Germany in June 1977. The tanks underwent refurbishment that equipped the tanks with a new turret, gunsight, and hydraulic systems for better long-distance movement. In the year 2006, the C2A1s saw action when a 15 tank squadron from the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) was deployed to Afghanistan to support the peacekeeping effort started by the United States and other countries, which included Canada, following the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York. While in Afghanistan the squadron's C2A1's received further modification to accommodate the fighting situation. The modifications were new mine-resistant armor on the bottom of the hull to combat IEDs and anti-tank mines prevalent in the area. For the comfort of the crew, a new cooling system and thermal covers were added to the C2s serving in Afghanistan. The C2's were recalled in 2011 when Canada concluded all combat operations in Afghanistan. Canada replaced its fleet of C2A1s with new Leopard 2s in 2017.
+In 1999, the Canadian Armed Forces sought to upgrade their arsenal of 66 Leopard C1s which were purchased from West Germany in June 1977. The tanks underwent refurbishment that equipped the tanks with a new turret, gunsight, and hydraulic systems for better long-distance movement. In the year 2006, the C2A1s saw action when a 15 tank squadron from the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) was deployed to Afghanistan to support the peacekeeping effort started by the United States and other countries, which included Canada, following the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York. While in Afghanistan the squadron's C2A1's received further modification to accommodate the fighting situation. The modifications were new mine-resistant armour on the bottom of the hull to combat IEDs and anti-tank mines prevalent in the area. For the comfort of the crew, a new cooling system and thermal covers were added to the C2s serving in Afghanistan. The C2's were recalled in 2011 when Canada concluded all combat operations in Afghanistan. Canada replaced its fleet of C2A1s with new Leopard 2s in 2017.
 == Media ==
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=germ_leopard_c2_mexas Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_c2_mexas Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wt:en/news/6813/current|[Devblog] Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. Leopard C2A1 MEXAS]]
-* [https://tanknutdave.com/canadian-leopard-c2-tank/ [Tank Nut Dave<nowiki>]</nowiki> The Canadian Leopard C2 Tank]
+* [https://tanknutdave.com/canadian-leopard-c2-tank/ <nowiki>[Tank Nut Dave]</nowiki> The Canadian Leopard C2 Tank]
 {{TankManufacturer KMW}}
 {{Germany medium tanks}}