Leopard 2 PSO - Revision history

U139727370: Gave basic insights on armor and usage into battle as well as a added point on cons of the PSO

2024-11-01T07:12:52Z

Gave basic insights on armor and usage into battle as well as a added point on cons of the PSO

U9202753: New Specs-Card Artimage. Old picture moved to Media: Images

2024-09-05T12:46:07Z

New Specs-Card Artimage. Old picture moved to Media: Images

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage added.

2024-09-03T14:19:45Z

Specs-Card ArtImage added.

U44629479: /* Media */ Added Shooting Range episode

2024-01-04T21:15:10Z

‎Media: Added Shooting Range episode

U44629479: /* External links */ Added Devblog

2023-12-31T13:04:57Z

‎External links: Added Devblog

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2023-12-30T19:36:29Z

‎Media: Added skins

U44629479: /* See also */ Edits

2023-12-29T18:20:27Z

‎See also: Edits

U44629479: Added About template

2023-12-29T18:19:55Z

Added About template

U132189998: I filled in the ammo racks section.

2023-11-29T20:01:39Z

I filled in the ammo racks section.

U28580205: /* Pros and cons */

2023-11-20T02:49:45Z

‎Pros and cons

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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-''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 Leopard 2pso has similar armor towards the Leopard 2a4m or the Strv 122 B+ but does not have the frontal composite protection of that of the strv 122 or leo 2a7v. The armor frontally is that of the same as the A5 but with composite on the front deck at the drivers hatch of the PSO which provides some protection, but the front plate is that of the regular A5 with shot in the front plate can either cause a ammo detonation at the second rack or knock out the entire the entire crew. The side composite upgrade provides some protection and in some cases are useful against older ammunition, HEAT or low penetrating rounds but does either little to none towards more advanced APFSDS rounds such as the M829A2 or the 3BM60. If Dozer blade is researched, it can act as frontal armor and if positioned right angling with the side composite and dozer blade is optional though any hit aimed at the tracks might take out some crew or the engine. Dozer blade can also make CQC much more possible, but armor must not be relied upon 100% as advanced APFSDS can still penetrate the front plate with the dozer blade rather easily.''
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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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).''
+''Due to the extra weight the PSO should be treated with careful planning and positioning. Mobility is limiting due to the weight and makes flanking extremely difficult sometimes with open maps flanking becomes Imposible but does well with CQC engagements with the added armor providing better protection and with the added dozer blade it can sometimes survive frontal penetration of the hull. The tank at stock is similar to an heavy tank and mobility is much more lacking to its counter parts.''
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * The hull can still be penetrated easily with APFSDS rounds.
 * Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants.
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_2a5_pso Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Leopard 2 (Family)]]

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 == Media ==
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 ;Skins

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+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_2a5_pso Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==

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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [[wt:en/news/8448-development-leopard-2-pso-urban-warfare-tactics-en|[Devblog] Leopard 2 PSO: Urban Warfare Tactics]]
 {{Germany medium tanks}}

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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;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[Leopard 2 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 * New hull design slightly increases protection.
 * High-explosive shells have a harder time to overpressure because of the added armor modules on the hull.
-* Has access to the DM11 which makes shooting down planes or helicopters alot easier.
+* Has access to the DM11 which makes shooting down planes or helicopters easier.
 '''Cons:'''
 * The new armor modules increase the weight drastically.
-* Features the older 120mm Rh L/44 cannon with less penetration than the 120mm Rh L/55 cannon that's on the Leopard 2A6.
+* Features the older 120 mm Rh L/44 cannon with less penetration than the 120 mm Rh L/55 cannon that's on the Leopard 2A6.
 * The tank is bigger and wider than the other Leopard 2 variants which makes it difficult to find well protected spots.
 * The same 1st Gen Thermal imager for the gunner.
 * The hull can still be penetrated easily with APFSDS rounds.
 * Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants.
 == History ==