Leopard (France) - Revision history

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‎Description

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‎External links: Added template

U12017485: /* Pros and cons */

2023-07-01T15:09:13Z

‎Pros and cons

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‎Mobility: +NavalMobility

U49295956: added some historical context and what makes her unique compared to the other two Chacals in game

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added some historical context and what makes her unique compared to the other two Chacals in game

U44629479: Added About template

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Added About template

U38088265: Edits

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Edits

U61833296 at 06:21, 19 June 2023

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 == Description ==
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-The Chacal-class vessels were the first large destroyers made for the modern French Navy after the First World War. They featured a larger displacement than all of the preceding destroyers, and mounted more firepower to contend with the contemporary navies of the time. The Léopard was the third ship to be launched, out of the 6 ships that were built. She was commissioned into service on the same day as the Lynx, one of her sister ships, and participated in one of the most famous events of the war, Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation. She is depicted in-game after she was converted into an escort destroyer, removing her forward boiler room for increased fuel stores - thus she is visually identifiably by her only having two funnels, compared to the three her sisters have.
+The Chacal-class vessels were the first large destroyers made for the modern French Navy after the First World War. They featured a larger displacement than all of the preceding destroyers, and mounted more firepower to contend with the contemporary navies of the time. The Léopard was the third ship to be launched, out of the 6 ships that were built. She was commissioned into service on the same day as the Lynx, one of her sister ships, and participated in one of the most famous events of the war, Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation. She is depicted in-game after she was converted into an escort destroyer, removing her forward boiler room for increased fuel stores - thus she is visually identifiable by her only having two funnels, compared to the three her sisters have.
-Thanks to this change, the greatest drawback of the Léopard is her very low top speed of 58 km/h (31.3 kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game. In addition, to make room for the improved AA battery, the rear 550 mm torpedo launcher had to be removed, giving her a salvo of only 3 torpedoes. The torpedoes should be saved for close range fights against more dangerous opponents, as the low number of torpedoes make them very inefficient to launch at large distances.
+The Léopard was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]]. Thanks to the removal of a boiler room, the greatest drawback of the Léopard is her very low top speed of 58 km/h (31.3 kn), being one of the slowest destroyers in the game. In addition, to make room for the improved AA battery, the rear 550 mm torpedo launcher had to be removed, giving her a salvo of only 3 torpedoes. The torpedoes should be saved for close range fights against more dangerous opponents, as the low number of torpedoes make them very inefficient to launch at large distances. Nevertheless, the Léopard can fulfill multiple roles, such as providing both anti-aircraft cover and heavy fire support for friendly ships. Despite her slow speed, her deadly 130 mm guns outclass many other weapons of her tier. These guns have a shorter effective range than some other guns due to their lower velocity, however, they make up for this with their powerful ammunition.
 == General info ==

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		+	{{ShipManufacturer Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire}}
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 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''

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 {{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' -->
-[[File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png|right|thumb|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Léopard]]
+The Léopard reaches a top speed of 58 km/h (31.3 kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game; this is the greatest drawback and main limiting factor for the Léopard. This is further worsened by a very slow turn rate, slower than even the [[Besposhchadny]], notorious for being a sluggish destroyer. An exceptional are should be taken to avoid torpedoes and bombs as early as possible, especially until Rudder Replacement modification is unlocked.
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 === Modifications and economy ===
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 '''Pros:'''
+* Very high calibre ammunition with a large explosive filler in both HE and SAP
+* Low profile makes it more difficult to hit
 '''Cons:'''
+* Very low muzzle velocity of the main guns
+* Exceptionally poor mobility compared to the counterparts
 == History ==

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 [[File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png|right|thumb|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Léopard]]
-{{NavalMobility}}
+{{NavalMobility
 The Léopard reaches a top speed of 58 km/h (31.3 kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game; this is the greatest drawback and main limiting factor for the Léopard. The one strength she has in the category of mobility is a tight turning circle, which is a common strength shared with all French destroyers, and allows her to more easily dodge torpedoes and change directions.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French large destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. The Chacal-class vessels were the first large destroyers made for the modern French Navy after the First World War. They featured a larger displacement than all of the proceeding destroyers, and mounted more firepower to contend with the contemporary navies of the time. The Léopard was the third ship to be launched, out of the 6 ships that were built. She was commissioned into service on the same day as the Lynx, one of her sister ships, and participated in one of the most famous events of the war, Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evaquation.
+The Chacal-class vessels were the first large destroyers made for the modern French Navy after the First World War. They featured a larger displacement than all of the preceding destroyers, and mounted more firepower to contend with the contemporary navies of the time. The Léopard was the third ship to be launched, out of the 6 ships that were built. She was commissioned into service on the same day as the Lynx, one of her sister ships, and participated in one of the most famous events of the war, Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation.
-The Léopard was introduced to War Thunder during the [[Update "La Royale"]]. The Léopard can fulfill multiple roles, such as providing anti-aircraft cover to friendly vessels, or she can provide heavy fire support for friendly ships, as her deadly 130mm guns outclass many other weapons of her tier. These guns have a shorter effective range than some of the other guns due to their lower velocity, however, they make up for this with their extremely deadly ammunition.  The greatest drawback of the Léopard is her very low top speed of 58km/h (31.3kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game. To make room for the improved AA battery, the rear 550mm torpedo launcher had to be removed, giving her a solvo of only 3 torpedoes. The torpedoes should be saved for close range fights against more dangerous opponents, as the low number of torpedoes make it very inefficient to launch at large distances.
+Introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]], the Léopard can fulfill multiple roles, such as providing both anti-aircraft cover and heavy fire support for friendly ships. Her deadly 130 mm guns outclass many other weapons of her tier. These guns have a shorter effective range than some other guns due to their lower velocity, however, they make up for this with their powerful ammunition. The greatest drawback of the Léopard is her very low top speed of 58 km/h (31.3 kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game. To make room for the improved AA battery, the rear 550 mm torpedo launcher had to be removed, giving her a salvo of only 3 torpedoes. The torpedoes should be saved for close range fights against more dangerous opponents, as the low number of torpedoes make them very inefficient to launch at large distances.
 == General info ==
 === Survivability and armour ===
-[[File:Leopard 10mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 10mm gunshields are one of the only forms of armour on the Léopard]]
+[[File:Leopard 10mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 10 mm gunshields are one of the only forms of armour on the Léopard]]
 {{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.'' -->
-The Léopard,  being a large destroyer with a high displacement, has a sizeable crew for her tier; numbering 246 men. As with most destroyers of the tier, she mounts no protection, with the exception being her lightly armoured 130mm guns and anti-aircraft weapons. The primary protection of the Léopard is her mobility, however, even that can not be relied upon. Her anti-aircraft weaponry is a notable point, as compared to other French vessels, such as her sister ship [[Chacal]] and the smaller [[Bourrasque]], she mounts a much improved, and needed, anti-aircraft battery.
+The Léopard, being a large destroyer with a high displacement, has a sizeable crew for her rank, numbering 246 men. As with most destroyers of the rank, she mounts no protection, with the exception being her lightly armoured 130 mm guns and anti-aircraft weapons. The primary protection of the Léopard is her mobility, however, even that can not be relied upon. Her anti-aircraft weaponry is a notable point, as compared to other French vessels, such as her sister ship [[Chacal]] and the smaller [[Bourrasque]], she mounts a much improved, and needed, anti-aircraft battery.
-[[File:Leopard 12.7mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 12.7mm gunshields on the Léopard]]
+[[File:Leopard 12.7mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 12.7 mm gunshields on the Léopard]]
-Getting hit in the Léopard usually results in a fire, as her internal modules, such as the boilers and fuel tanks, are close together. However, the magazines of the 130mm guns are small and hard to hit, and are further protected by being placed below the waterline, making it harder for enemy munitions to penetrate the hull and detonate the ammo.
+Getting hit in the Léopard usually results in a fire, as her internal modules, such as the boilers and fuel tanks, are close together. However, the magazines of the 130 mm guns are small and hard to hit, and are further protected by being placed below the waterline, making it harder for enemy munitions to penetrate the hull and detonate the ammo.
 === Mobility ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' -->
-The Léopard reaches a top speed of 58km/h (31.3kn), making her one of the slowest bluewater vessels in the game, even when compared to the French cruisers [[Primauguet]] and [[Colbert|Colbert,]] and is the greatest drawback and main limiting factor for the Léopard. The one strength she has in the category of mobility is a tight turning circle, which is a common strength shared with all French destroyers, and allows her to more easily dodge torpedoes and change directions.
+[[File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png|right|thumb|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Léopard]]
-[[File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png|left|thumb|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Léopard]]
 {{NavalMobility}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
-As with all vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System should be researched first. Like other French destroyers, research of the SAPBC rounds is recommended, as this greatly increases her firepower, followed by the mobility modifications. If you find yourself doing fine with the standard HE rounds, the mobility upgrades are a great alternative, as this gives her a desperetaly needed increase in mobility.{{Specs-Economy}}
+{{Specs-Economy}}
 == Armament ==
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 {{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}
-The primary armament of the Léopard consists of 4x 130mm Mle.19 naval guns, two each mounted at the bow and stern of the vessel. These guns have a low rate of fire compared to most other ships of the Léopards tier, however, these guns have extremely deadly ammunition.
+The primary armament of the Léopard consists of 4 x 130 mm Mle.19 naval guns, two each mounted at the bow and stern of the vessel. These guns have a low rate of fire compared to most other ships of the Léopards tier, however, these guns have extremely deadly ammunition.
 {{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}

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