Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123) - Revision history

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U63853349: /* Pros and cons */ "APSDFS" -> "APFSDS"

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‎Pros and cons: "APSDFS" -> "APFSDS"

U28580205: repositioned con

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repositioned con

U140274749: /* Pros and cons */

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‎Pros and cons

U142091589: /* Usage in battles, Mobility, Pros and Cons, Minor spelling mistakes */

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‎Usage in battles, Mobility, Pros and Cons, Minor spelling mistakes

U135109472: /* Description */

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‎Description

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‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

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 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-The mobility of this vehicle is very good. It can usually travel 30-40 MPH (48-64 KPH) on level, flat ground and the down-slopes of hills. Otherwise, its mobility can range from 20-35 MPH (32-56 KPH) on rough terrain and the up-slopes of hills. It can go approximately 20 MPH backwards. It is very manoeuvrable and can make sharp turns easily.
+The mobility of this vehicle is very good. It can usually travel 48-64 km/h (30-40 mph) on level, flat ground and the down-slopes of hills. Otherwise, its mobility can range from 32-56 km/h (20-35 mph) on rough terrain and the up-slopes of hills. It can go approximately 20 MPH backwards. It is very manoeuvrable and can make sharp turns easily.
 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=2,032|rbMinHp=1,327}}

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 {{About
-| about = German premium MBT '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| about = premium German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
 | link = Leopard 2 (Family)
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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).'' -->
-Because the PzBtl 123 is fast, it is good for flanking attacks. If you can manage to get around the enemy undetected, then you can destroy them with your superior armament. Heavy tanks and any vehicle carryng APSDFS shells are a huge menace to the survivability of the vehicle. If you choose to go into frontal combat instead of flanking, you should pop out of cover, fire an APSDFS (DM23 is better than DM13) at an enemy tank's lower armour in the front, and then retreat to cover '''''as quickly as possible'''''. If you do not, a heavy tank may one shot you or a light tank could take out your driver, gunner and commander, and the loader. Be especially wary of other medium tanks that are also trying to flank your team, because chances are, they also have a 120mm gun and can one shot you with a well placed round.
+Because the PzBtl 123 is fast, it is good for flanking attacks. If you can manage to get around the enemy undetected, then you can destroy them with your superior armament. Heavy tanks and any vehicle carrying APFSDS shells are a huge menace to the survivability of the vehicle. If you choose to go into frontal combat instead of flanking, you should pop out of cover, fire an APFSDS (DM23 is better than DM13) at an enemy tank's lower armour in the front, and then retreat to cover as quickly as possible. If you do not, a heavy tank may one shot you or a light tank could take out your driver, gunner and commander, and the loader. Be especially wary of other medium tanks that are also trying to flank your team, because chances are, they also have a 120 mm gun and can one shot you with a well placed round.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Hull armour is weak and proves vulnerable against most enemy shells
 * Weak points in turret (gun mantlet and gunner's optics) can cripple tank or entire crew quickly if enemy exploits them
-* Crew arrangement means a frontal shot can potentially knock out driver, gunner and commander (3/4 crew members) with one shot.
+* Crew arrangement means a frontal shot can potentially knock out driver, gunner and commander (3/4 crew members) with one shot
-* If an APFSDS or HEATFS shell hits the inside of the track tread, the entire crew can be put out of comission very quickly.
+* If an APFSDS or HEATFS shell hits the inside of the track tread, the entire crew can be put out of commission very quickly
 * Turret's strong points are still vulnerable to most top-ranking APFSDS shells available to the enemies
 * Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds
-* Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mount, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult
+* Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mounted, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult
 == History ==

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 * Weak points in turret (gun mantlet and gunner's optics) can cripple tank or entire crew quickly if enemy exploits them
 * Crew arrangement means a frontal shot can potentially knock out driver, gunner and commander (3/4 crew members) with one shot.
-* If an APSDFS or HEATFS shell hits the inside of the track tread, the entire crew can be put out of comission very quickly.
+* If an APFSDS or HEATFS shell hits the inside of the track tread, the entire crew can be put out of comission very quickly.
 * Turret's strong points are still vulnerable to most top-ranking APFSDS shells available to the enemies
 * Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds

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 * Hull armour is weak and proves vulnerable against most enemy shells
 * Weak points in turret (gun mantlet and gunner's optics) can cripple tank or entire crew quickly if enemy exploits them
 * If an APSDFS or HEATFS shell hits the inside of the track tread, the entire crew can be put out of comission very quickly.
 * Turret's strong points are still vulnerable to most top-ranking APFSDS shells available to the enemies
 * Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds
 * Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mount, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult
 == History ==

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 * Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds
 * Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mount, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult
 == History ==

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 '''Armour type:'''
 * Rolled homogeneous armour (hull sides, rear, and roof, turret sides, rear, and roof)
 * High hardness rolled armour (hull front, turret front, gun mantlet)
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_2a4_pzbtl_123 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;[[Leopard 2 (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[Leopard 2A4]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:Rh120 L/44 (120 mm)/Ammunition|DM12, DM13, DM23}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=germ_leopard_2a4_pzbtl_123
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 |store=11228
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Powerful 120 mm L/44 cannon.
+* Powerful 120 mm L/44 cannon
-** Good assortment of ammunition, especially DM23 APFSDS, for dealing with wide variety of enemy threats.
+** Good assortment of ammunition, especially DM23 APFSDS, for dealing with wide variety of enemy threats
-** High-velocity rounds coupled with good sight magnifications make long-range fighting viable.
+** High-velocity rounds coupled with good sight magnifications make long-range fighting viable
-* Turret armour is sufficient for hull-down tactics and fighting style.
+* Turret armour is sufficient for hull-down tactics and fighting style
-* Blow out panels available if certain ammo racks are detonated.
+* Blow out panels available if certain ammo racks are detonated
-* Gunner thermal sights makes target acquisition easier.
+* Gunner thermal sights makes target acquisition easier
-* Default camo netting can assist with concealment in realistic/simulator battles.
+* Default camo netting can assist with concealment in realistic/simulator battles
 '''Cons:'''
-* Hull armour is mediocre and proves vulnerable against most enemy shells.
+* Hull armour is mediocre and proves vulnerable against most enemy shells
-* Weak points in turret (gun mantlet and gunner's optics) can cripple tank or entire crew quickly if enemy exploits them.
+* Weak points in turret (gun mantlet and gunner's optics) can cripple tank or entire crew quickly if enemy exploits them
-* Turret's strong points are still vulnerable to most top-ranking APFSDS shells available to the enemies.
+* Turret's strong points are still vulnerable to most top-ranking APFSDS shells available to the enemies
-* Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds.
+* Blow out panel-enabled ammo racks are small, carrying only 16 rounds
-* Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mount, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult.
+* Machine guns, both coaxial and pintle-mount, are small calibre with restricted gun elevation that makes engaging and threatening air targets difficult
 == History ==
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+;[[Leopard 2 (Family)|Related development]]
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[Leopard 2A4]]
 == External links ==