Leclerc AZUR - Revision history

U139318183: Changed description of the Azur's cannon to match the now changed autoloading time (" 6-second reload -> 5-second reload")

2024-11-01T19:37:15Z

Changed description of the Azur's cannon to match the now changed autoloading time (" 6-second reload -> 5-second reload")

U44629479: Edits

2024-10-12T14:36:57Z

Edits

U8491194: Undo revision 193064 by U8491194 (talk)

2024-09-27T02:06:05Z

Undo revision 193064 by U8491194 (talk)

U8491194: /* Pros and cons */

2024-09-27T02:05:12Z

‎Pros and cons

U8491194: Added "Usage in battles" and "Pros and cons" sections

2024-09-27T02:04:13Z

Added "Usage in battles" and "Pros and cons" sections

U142669147 at 00:40, 7 August 2024

2024-08-07T00:40:29Z

U63115957: 2 pros 1 con

2024-07-26T21:24:19Z

2 pros 1 con

U38088265: /* Main armament */

2024-07-13T09:26:13Z

‎Main armament

U44629479: Undo revision 185755 by U75248640 (talk)

2024-04-28T12:40:11Z

Undo revision 185755 by U75248640 (talk)

U75248640: /* Main armament */

2024-04-28T12:37:52Z

‎Main armament

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 {{main|GIAT CN120-26 F1 (120 mm)}}
-The Leclerc AZUR mounts a 120 mm GIAT CN120-26/52 smoothbore cannon, fitted with a two-plane stabilizer and an autoloading system. The CN120 is a competitive cannon, displaying excellent performance with the OFL 120 F1 APFSDS round, up to a maximum of 575 mm of penetration at 0°. Combined with the consistent 6-second reload (independent of crew), this 120 mm cannon is more than competitive when compared to the offerings on its contemporaries. However, it's important to note that the OFL 120 F1 round is a tier 4 modification, and as such a stock Leclerc will be required to use the OCC 120 G1 HEAT-FS round - which, while capable, can prove somewhat unreliable when used against late vehicles with ERA and composite armour.
+The Leclerc AZUR mounts a 120 mm GIAT CN120-26/52 smoothbore cannon, fitted with a two-plane stabilizer and an autoloading system. The CN120 is a competitive cannon, displaying excellent performance with the OFL 120 F1 APFSDS round, up to a maximum of 575 mm of penetration at 0°. Combined with the consistent 5-second reload (independent of crew), this 120 mm cannon is more than competitive when compared to the offerings on its contemporaries. However, it's important to note that the OFL 120 F1 round is a tier 4 modification, and as such a stock Leclerc will be required to use the OCC 120 G1 HEAT-FS round - which, while capable, can prove somewhat unreliable when used against late vehicles with ERA and composite armour.
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''As with other Leclerc MBTs, the AZUR will want to exploit its high top speed and quick reload to quickly dispatch enemies from unexpected positions. While the AZUR armor kit offers more side protection than any other Leclerc, its ERA sideskirts will not offer much protection against the APFSDS rounds or tandem charge missiles that are extremely common at its BR and as such should be considered more of a safety net than a real defense strategy. Although you maintain the edge on reload speed over every other MBT besides Type 10s, Challenger 2's, and M1 Abrams' (the latter two require aced crews to be equal with you), attempting to brawl in the Leclerc is not advised due to its large weakspots requiring minimal aim from your opponent. The best strategy in the Leclerc is to use your high mobility to obtain a strong firing position early in the match and your decent optics and quick reload to locate and destroy targets while presenting as little opportunities for counter fire as possible.''
+As with other Leclerc MBTs, the AZUR will want to exploit its high top speed and short reload time to quickly dispatch enemies from unexpected positions. While the AZUR armour kit offers more side protection than any other Leclerc, its ERA sideskirts will not offer much protection against the APFSDS rounds or tandem charge missiles that are extremely common at its BR and as such should be considered more of a safety net than a real defense strategy. Although you maintain the edge on reload speed over every other MBT besides Type 10s, Challenger 2s, and M1 Abrams (the latter two require aced crews to be equal with you), attempting to brawl in the Leclerc is not advised due to its large weakspots requiring minimal aim from your opponent. The best strategy in the Leclerc is to use your high mobility to obtain a strong firing position early in the match and your decent optics and quick reload speed to locate and destroy targets while presenting as little opportunities for counter fire as possible.
 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->'''Pros:'''
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 * High top speed
-* Thickest side armor of any Leclerc with AZUR ERA protecting the crew compartment and cage armor protecting the engine compartment
+* Thickest side armour of any Leclerc with AZUR ERA protecting the crew compartment
 * Well hidden and quick autoloader
 * Can take 22 rounds of ammo without utilizing hull ammo racks
-* First Leclerc with a roof mounted machine gun can offer defense against low flying threats (Even if it is only a 7.62mm)
+* Roof-mounted machine gun can offer defense against low flying threats
 '''Cons:'''
-* Doesn't feature the improved turret armor found on the Leclerc SXXI
+* Doesn't feature the improved turret armour found on the Leclerc SXXI
 * Large frontal weak spots leave the tank vulnerable to even higher penetrating autocannons
-* Even the thickest parts of the armor struggles to stop most top tier APFSDS at close range close range
+* Even the thickest parts of the armour struggles to stop most top-tier APFSDS round at close range
-* Heaviest of all the Leclercs and does not offset this with increased frontal protection
+* Heaviest of all the Leclercs
 * Only three crewmen limits survivability
 == History ==

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 * First Leclerc with a roof mounted machine gun can offer defense against low flying threats (Even if it is only a 7.62mm)
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Heaviest of all the Leclercs and does not offset this with increased frontal protection
 * Only three crewmen limits survivability
 == History ==

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 * First Leclerc with a roof mounted machine gun can offer defense against low flying threats (Even if it is only a 7.62mm)
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Heaviest of all the Leclercs and does not offset this with increased frontal protection
 * Only three crewmen limits survivability
 == History ==

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+''As with other Leclerc MBTs, the AZUR will want to exploit its high top speed and quick reload to quickly dispatch enemies from unexpected positions. While the AZUR armor kit offers more side protection than any other Leclerc, its ERA sideskirts will not offer much protection against the APFSDS rounds or tandem charge missiles that are extremely common at its BR and as such should be considered more of a safety net than a real defense strategy. Although you maintain the edge on reload speed over every other MBT besides Type 10s, Challenger 2's, and M1 Abrams' (the latter two require aced crews to be equal with you), attempting to brawl in the Leclerc is not advised due to its large weakspots requiring minimal aim from your opponent. The best strategy in the Leclerc is to use your high mobility to obtain a strong firing position early in the match and your decent optics and quick reload to locate and destroy targets while presenting as little opportunities for counter fire as possible.''
 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->'''Pros:'''
-'''Pros:'''
+* High top speed
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=fr_leclerc_azur Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Leclerc (Family)]]

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 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
+| rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 5.00
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 ! ''Realistic''