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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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The 2S25M, also known as the Sprut-D, is a very capable vehicle which uses speed and agility over armour. The light armour of the Sprut tends to be a "high risk-high reward" armour as it is only able to stop small firearms but generate little to no fragmentation from the penetration of a solid shot. However, chemical energy weapons such as HEAT and ATGMs will generate more than enough spall to defeat the crew. Armour is not to be relied on whatsoever, even against artillery fragmentation. Due to the oblique angles the frontal plates have, it is able to ricochet enemy projectiles but this is highly unlikely. One of the biggest drawbacks of the Sprut-D are the side-mounted ammo racks. In case of a successful penetration, these will be the first to detonate. It is advised to remove this racks to increase survivability of the platform. As with previous Russian light armour, the best armour is to not be seen by the enemy.
  
 
'''Armour type:'''
 
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=775|rbMinHp=442}}The Sprut-D leaves nothing to expect, high mobility and country-cross capabilities with a very powerful engine and reliable transmission. As seen in tanks based on the BMP-3 hull, the T/W ratio is impressive, giving a lightly-armoured vehicle a very high max speed as well as torque to advance even through the roughest of terrains. As its predecessor, it can reach speeds up to 70 km/h and 20 km/h on reverse with a gear change time from max forward drive to reverse in close to 5 seconds. It holds the ability to cross over water bodies, giving it an advantage in reaching positions no other vehicles are able to reach whatsoever. It has the ability to neutral steer, a feature not seen often in Russian vehicles.
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The Sprut-D leaves nothing to expect, high mobility and country-cross capabilities with a very powerful engine and reliable transmission. As seen in tanks based on the BMP-3 hull, the T/W ratio is impressive, giving a lightly-armoured vehicle a very high max speed as well as torque to advance even through the roughest of terrains. As its predecessor, it can reach speeds up to 70 km/h and 20 km/h on reverse with a gear change time from max forward drive to reverse in close to 5 seconds. It holds the ability to cross over water bodies, giving it an advantage in reaching positions no other vehicles are able to reach whatsoever. It has the ability to neutral steer, a feature not seen often in Russian vehicles.
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{main|2A75 (125 mm)}}The Sprut-D is armed with a 2A75 125 mm smoothbore cannon, a similar cannon in performance as the T series tanks capable of firing the same munitions. While it doesn't fire the 3BM60 'Svinets-2' as the T-80BVM or the T-72B3, it fires the 3BM60 "Svinets-2" which is a very capable round in game. While it stays short compared to other rounds seen at top-tier, at 10.0 it is the best round seen followed by the M900. This round is able to pierce through all the tanks seen in game with some exceptions as the Leopard 2PL/A5/A6 turrets or M1A1/A2 turrets.
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The Sprut-D is armed with a 2A75 125 mm smoothbore cannon, a similar cannon in performance as the T series tanks capable of firing the same munitions, including the 3BM60 'Svinets-2' of the [[T-80BVM]] or the [[T-72B3]] which is a very capable round. This round is able to pierce through all the tanks seen in game with some exceptions as the Leopard 2PL/A5/A6 turrets or M1A1/A2 turrets.
  
 
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! colspan="5" | [[2A75 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A75]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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! Autoloader
 
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| rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 33.3 || 46.1 || 56.0 || 61.9 || 65.9 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
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| rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 33.3 || 46.1 || 56.0 || 61.9 || 65.9 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
 
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! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Sprut-D should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower. It holds primarily 3 uses:
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The Sprut-D should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower. It holds primarily 3 uses:
  
 
'''Scouting:'''
 
'''Scouting:'''
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* Powerful gun
 
* Powerful gun
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* Good cross-country capabilities
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* Good mobility, including the ability to neutral steer
 
* Autoloader allows consistent reload even with two crew members
 
* Autoloader allows consistent reload even with two crew members
 
* Amphibious
 
* Amphibious
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* Neutral steering, a rare capability among modern Russian vehicles
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* Can use the excellent 3BM60 APFSDS round
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* The reverse speed is still good for a top tier Russian vehicle even after downgrading from that of the 2S25, especially when compared to a T-80 or T-72 series of tanks and its upgraded variants
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* The reverse speed is still notable, even if it is a downgrade from the [[2S25]] prior to it
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* Hydropneumatic suspension allows some hull height adjustment, which can aid with defensive or offensive purposes
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* Hydropneumatic suspension allows hull height adjustment, which can aid with defensive or offensive purposes
 
* Thermal vision for commander sights allows for more effective reconnaissance and targeting with a bit more height clearance
 
* Thermal vision for commander sights allows for more effective reconnaissance and targeting with a bit more height clearance
  
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* Despite having an autoloader, the reload speed is decently long (7.1 seconds)
 
* Despite having an autoloader, the reload speed is decently long (7.1 seconds)
 
* In terms of reversing capability, the 2S25M is a downgrade (20.4 km/h) compared to the 2S25 (70 km/h)
 
* In terms of reversing capability, the 2S25M is a downgrade (20.4 km/h) compared to the 2S25 (70 km/h)
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* Losing the commander means the player will lose access to the commander sight and all of its benefits
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* The higher BR means advantages in mobility etc. may be less pronounced
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

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2S25M

Description

The 2S25M "Sprut-SDM1" is a rank Russian light tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking".

The 2S25M "Sprut-SDM1" is a modernized development of the previous 2S25 Sprut-SD and the capstone to the Soviet amphibious tank line. Although the external appearance is very similar, it is based on a revised BMD-4M chassis with the same engine and transmission as the BMP-3. Compared to the original Sprut, the 2S25M loses a significant amount of reverse speed and a small amount of horsepower, although the overall mobility remains good. The improvements are in the fire-control system, which now features thermal sights for both the gunner and commander and thus fixes one of the 2S25's original flaws. It also now has access to the powerful 3BM60 APFSDS round to better deal with contemporary tanks. Although the 2S25M has impressive offensive capabilities, it routinely faces modern MBTs such as the Leopard 2A4 and M1 Abrams that lessen or negate its mobility advantage. Thus, its playstyle demands even more caution.

General info

Survivability and armour

The 2S25M, also known as the Sprut-D, is a very capable vehicle which uses speed and agility over armour. The light armour of the Sprut tends to be a "high risk-high reward" armour as it is only able to stop small firearms but generate little to no fragmentation from the penetration of a solid shot. However, chemical energy weapons such as HEAT and ATGMs will generate more than enough spall to defeat the crew. Armour is not to be relied on whatsoever, even against artillery fragmentation. Due to the oblique angles the frontal plates have, it is able to ricochet enemy projectiles but this is highly unlikely. One of the biggest drawbacks of the Sprut-D are the side-mounted ammo racks. In case of a successful penetration, these will be the first to detonate. It is advised to remove this racks to increase survivability of the platform. As with previous Russian light armour, the best armour is to not be seen by the enemy.

Armour type:

  • Alloy ABT-102 (Hull, turret)
  • Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 18 mm (73°) Upper plate
40 mm (35°) Middle plate
23 mm (63°) Lower plate 		20 mm 20 mm (0-15°) 15 mm
Turret 20 - 43 mm Turret front
20 mm Gun mantlet 		20 mm 20 mm 15 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
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Realistic 442 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

The Sprut-D leaves nothing to expect, high mobility and country-cross capabilities with a very powerful engine and reliable transmission. As seen in tanks based on the BMP-3 hull, the T/W ratio is impressive, giving a lightly-armoured vehicle a very high max speed as well as torque to advance even through the roughest of terrains. As its predecessor, it can reach speeds up to 70 km/h and 20 km/h on reverse with a gear change time from max forward drive to reverse in close to 5 seconds. It holds the ability to cross over water bodies, giving it an advantage in reaching positions no other vehicles are able to reach whatsoever. It has the ability to neutral steer, a feature not seen often in Russian vehicles.

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 2A75 (125 mm)

The Sprut-D is armed with a 2A75 125 mm smoothbore cannon, a similar cannon in performance as the T series tanks capable of firing the same munitions, including the 3BM60 'Svinets-2' of the T-80BVM or the T-72B3 which is a very capable round. This round is able to pierce through all the tanks seen in game with some exceptions as the Leopard 2PL/A5/A6 turrets or M1A1/A2 turrets.

125 mm 2A75 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Autoloader
Arcade 40 -5°/+15° ±180° Two-plane 33.3 46.1 56.0 61.9 65.9 7.10
Realistic 20.8 24.5 29.8 32.9 35.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
3BK18M HEATFS 550 550 550 550 550 550
3OF26 HE 42 42 42 42 42 42
3BM42 APFSDS 457 454 445 431 419 406
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 850 850 850 850 850 850
3BM60 APFSDS 580 576 567 555 543 532
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
3BK18M HEATFS 905 19 0.05 0.1 2.79 65° 72° 77°
3OF26 HE 850 23 0.3 0.1 5.24 79° 80° 81°
3BM42 APFSDS 1,700 4.85 - - - 78° 80° 81°
3BM60 APFSDS 1,660 5.12 - - - 78° 80° 81°
Missile details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Range
(m) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 445 6,000 17.2 0.4 0.01 5.72 80° 82° 90°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
40 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Machine guns

Main article: PKTM (7.62 mm)
7.62 mm PKTM
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 2,000 (250) 700 - -
Pintle 2,000 (250) 700 -8°/+50° ±120°

Usage in battles

The Sprut-D should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower. It holds primarily 3 uses:

Scouting:

As its name says, scouting. When on large maps, the scouting ability should be used at its full potential. The low profile and high speed make it able to crawl to cover fast and without creating much suspicion, while marking targets for friendlies to engage.

Flanking:

Due to the high speed and really powerful gun, it can be used to hit any enemy from behind. This tactic should be a "Hit n' Run", you should disable or destroy targets and leave before they can engage you. The powerful gun can take the heaviest of targets with ease if used properly

Sniping:

The capable optics, in combination with laser range finder and thermal optics, it is able to detect, target and engage enemy vehicles at all ranges thanks to any of its projectiles. Be aware of your ammo as it can only carry 22 on the carousel which can be consumed very fast, so make all shots count. Unless the commander is certain it has not been detected, moving between positions is advised to ensure survivability, especially when the player respawns as an aircraft and is aware of the 2S25M's position.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Powerful gun
  • Good mobility, including the ability to neutral steer
  • Autoloader allows consistent reload even with two crew members
  • Amphibious
  • Can use the excellent 3BM60 APFSDS round
  • The reverse speed is still notable, even if it is a downgrade from the 2S25 prior to it
  • Hydropneumatic suspension allows hull height adjustment, which can aid with defensive or offensive purposes
  • Thermal vision for commander sights allows for more effective reconnaissance and targeting with a bit more height clearance

Cons:

  • Paper-thin armour
  • Despite having an autoloader, the reload speed is decently long (7.1 seconds)
  • In terms of reversing capability, the 2S25M is a downgrade (20.4 km/h) compared to the 2S25 (70 km/h)
  • The higher BR means advantages in mobility etc. may be less pronounced

History

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Media

Skins

See also

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


USSR light tanks
T-26  T-26 · T-26 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-26-4 · T-26E
BT  BT-5 · RBT-5 · BT-7 · BT-7 TD · BT-7M · BT-7A (F-32)
T-50  T-126 · T-50
T-70  T-70 · T-80
PT-76  PT-76B · PT-76-57 · Object 906
BMP  BMP-1 · BMP-2 · BMP-2M · BMP-3
BMD  BMD-4
2S25  2S25 · 2S25M
Wheeled  BA-11 · BTR-80A
Other  T-60 · Object 685 · 2S38
China  ▂Type 62

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