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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''Leopard C2A1 MEXAS''' is a Canadian heavy modification of the Leopard 1A3, which is the fourth variant of the [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1 main battle tank family]]. In the late 1970s, Canada purchased 127 units of the Leopard 1A3 variant. In order to lengthen their service lives, around 114 units of Leopard C1 were upgraded to the Leopard C2 standard in 2000. The Canadian Leopard C2 was an improved Leopard C1 (Leopard 1A3) with a [[Leopard 1A5]] turret purchased from the German Ministry of Defence. The turret features an updated and improved fully stabilized 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A3 tank gun. This tank gun can fire effectively when the tank is moving and is capable of using all NATO 105 mm tank ammunition. Thermal imaging equipment and a new computerized fire control system are standard on the Leopard C2A1. It was deployed during the Afghanistan War by the Canadian Army. There were intentions to replace these tanks with Stryker Mobile Gun Systems, but they were never carried out. Since the Leopard C2s are about 40 years old, maintenance is getting increasingly challenging. They were in service until 2015 when they were replaced by the more modern Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2A6 variants. In general, the Leopard C2 has better armour protection than the Leopard C1. It includes NBC protection and automatic fire suppression equipment. In 2006, MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were installed on them before being shipped to Afghanistan. This armour proved itself to be extremely resistant against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event]], the Leopard C2A1 MEXAS is a heavily modified Leopard 1A3 that is almost a unique variant in its own way. The Leopard C2A1, a hybrid between the Leopard 1A3 and the Leopard 1A5, is an attempt by the Canadian Army to extend the service life of its armoured units. MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour kits were developed primarily to counter small anti-tank weapons commonly utilized in Middle Eastern urban warfare, particularly rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). However, keep in mind that the MEXAS add-on heavy composite armour is only effective against high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) ammunition and is only marginally effective against the standard armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding-sabot (APFSDS) ammunition used by most tanks.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The C2A1 lacks significantly in armour compared to its peers at the same BR. While it has an additional composite screen added to its entire front and sides, designed to protect it from HEAT rounds, the results are lacklustre and unreliable. Still, it does protect against the standard 20 mm autocannon found on IFVs, but its armour can be reliably penetrated by any modern APDS and APFSDS ammunition.
 
  
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'''Armour type:'''
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'''Armor Composition'''
  
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* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret roof)
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* Rolled Homogeneous Armor - Hull
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* Cast homogeneous armour (turret, gun mantlet, turret ring)
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* Cast Homogeneous Armor - Turret
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* Composite screen (add-on armour on the hull and the turret)
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* Tracks, Structural Steel of Chassis, Structural Steel
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* Composite Screen - Additional Armor Protection
  
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 70 mm (60°) ''Upper Glacis'' <br> 50 mm (50°) ''Lower Glacis'' || 35 mm (39-41°) ''Top'' <br> 30 mm ''Bottom'' || 25 mm (14°) ''Upper Glacis'' <br> 25 mm (49°) ''Lower Glacis''|| 30 mm ''Front'' <br> 15 mm (7°) ''Rear''
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| Hull || 70 mm (60°) ''Upper Glacis''  
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50 mm (50°) ''Lower Glacis''  
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| 35 mm ''Sponsons''<br>30 mm ''Hull Side''
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| 25 mm || 15 - 30 mm
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| Turret || 65 mm ''Turret front'' <br>45 - 200 mm (0-67°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 37 - 45 mm ''Left Side''  
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40 - 43 mm ''Right Side''  
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| 25 - 52 mm ||20 - 35 mm
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| Cupola(s) || colspan="3" |30 mm||20 mm
 
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| Turret || 65 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 45-200 mm (0-67°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 37-45 mm ''Left Side'' <br> 40-43 mm ''Right Side'' || 25-52 mm || 20-35 mm
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|Composite Screen (Variable Thickness) ''Upper Gun Mantlet''
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|Composite Screen ''Turret''
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Composite Screen ''Hull''
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|5 mm ''Storage Boxes''
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|N/A
 
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* Storage boxes at the back of the turret are 5 mm thick.
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* Additional armour covers the hull and the turret:
 
  
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* Main Gun - 25 mm
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! Composite screens !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides
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* Machine Guns - 5 mm
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| Hull || Up to 200 mm ''Upper Glacis'' <br> Up to 200 mm ''Lower Glacis'' || Up to 320 mm ''Top'' <br> Up to 150 mm ''Bottom''
 
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| Turret || Up to 450 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || Up to 320 mm
 
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=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{main|L7A3 (105 mm)}}
 
{{main|L7A3 (105 mm)}}
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==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
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| DM12 || HEATFS || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400
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| DM502 || HESH || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127
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| DM23 || APFSDS || 337 || 335 || 330 || 322 || 314 || 306
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| DM12 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.0 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
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| DM502 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.4 || 0.1 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
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| DM23 || APFSDS || 1,455 || 3.79 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
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| DM33 || APFSDS || 1,455 || 3.79 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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! 4th<br>rack empty
 
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| '''55''' || 55&nbsp;''(+0)'' || 16&nbsp;''(+39)'' || 12&nbsp;''(+43)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+54)'' || No
 
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* Racks 4 and 5 are first stage ammo racks. They total 14 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
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* Racks 3 and 4 are first stage ammo racks. They total 15 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
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* These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 4 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 3.
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* These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2.
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* To go into battle with the frontal ammo racks empty, pack 16&nbsp;''(+39)'' shells.
  
 
=== Machine guns ===
 
=== Machine guns ===
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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| Engine
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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''A cold war era medium tank with good potential. Got effective upgrades like thermal imaging, advanced shells and armor upgraded with composite plates.''
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Deadly gun with excellent APFSDS rounds (408 mm penetration at 10 m, 1,455 m/s), as well as good ammo options available (HEAT, HESH rounds)
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*The extra composite screens work as a spaced armor and are an effective protection against HEAT in some parts.
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* Adequate gun depression/elevation angles (+20°/-9°), so good at fighting uphill and downhill
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*Effective two axis stabilization
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*Adequate gun depression/elevation angles (-9° , 20°), so good uphill and downhill.
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* Effective zoom values (4x-12x) to look for targets and place accurate shots
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*As it's a Leopard, good reverse speed (25km/h) to get out of sticky situations.
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* The extra composite screens work as a spaced armour and are an effective protection against HEAT in some parts
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*Access to thermal imaging with a high resolution to spot targets in bad conditions.
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* Good reverse speed (25 km/h) to get out of sticky situations
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*Effective zoom values (4x-12x) to look for targets and place accurate shots.
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* Access to a laser range finder for quick and accurate ranging
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*Adequate overall mobility for a medium tank. A bit slower than the Leopard 1 because of the extra weight, but it's only 1 extra ton (from 43tons to 44tons)
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*Deadly gun with excellent APFSDS rounds (408m penetration at 10m for 230SL, 1455m/s) with excellent accuracy.
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*Small crew of 4.
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== History ==
 
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In 1999, the Canadian Armed Forces sought to upgrade their arsenal of 66 Leopard C1s which were purchased from West Germany in June 1977. The tanks underwent refurbishment that equipped the tanks with a new turret, gunsight, and hydraulic systems for better long-distance movement. In the year 2006, the C2A1s saw action when a 15 tank squadron from the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) was deployed to Afghanistan to support the peacekeeping effort started by the United States and other countries, which included Canada, following the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York. While in Afghanistan the squadron's C2A1's received further modification to accommodate the fighting situation. The modifications were new mine-resistant armour on the bottom of the hull to combat IEDs and anti-tank mines prevalent in the area. For the comfort of the crew, a new cooling system and thermal covers were added to the C2s serving in Afghanistan. The C2's were recalled in 2011 when Canada concluded all combat operations in Afghanistan. Canada replaced its fleet of C2A1s with new Leopard 2s in 2017.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== External links ==
 
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* [[wt:en/news/6813/current|[Devblog] Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. Leopard C2A1 MEXAS]]
 
* [[wt:en/news/6813/current|[Devblog] Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. Leopard C2A1 MEXAS]]
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C2A1
This page is about the German main battle tank C2A1. For other vehicles of the family, see Leopard 1 (Family). For other uses, see Leopard (Disambiguation).

Description

GarageImage C2A1.jpg


The Leopard C2A1 MEXAS is a gift rank German medium tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armor Composition

  • Rolled Homogeneous Armor - Hull
  • Cast Homogeneous Armor - Turret
  • Tracks, Structural Steel of Chassis, Structural Steel
  • Composite Screen - Additional Armor Protection
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 70 mm (60°) Upper Glacis

50 mm (50°) Lower Glacis

35 mm Sponsons
30 mm Hull Side 		25 mm 15 - 30 mm
Turret 65 mm Turret front
45 - 200 mm (0-67°) Gun mantlet 		37 - 45 mm Left Side

40 - 43 mm Right Side

25 - 52 mm 20 - 35 mm
Cupola(s) 30 mm 20 mm
Additional

Armor

Composite Screen (Variable Thickness) Upper Gun Mantlet

Composite Screen (Variable Thickness) Upper and Lower Glacis

Composite Screen Turret

Composite Screen Hull

5 mm Storage Boxes N/A

Notes:

  • Turret Ring - 40 mm
  • Main Gun - 25 mm
  • Machine Guns - 5 mm
  • Tracks and Suspension - 20 mm

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 734 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: L7A3 (105 mm)
105 mm L7A3 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 55 -9°/+20° ±180° Two-plane 22.85 31.62 38.40 42.47 45.18 8.71 7.70 7.10 6.70
Realistic 14.28 16.80 20.40 22.56 24.00

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
DM12 HEATFS 400 400 400 400 400 400
DM502 HESH 127 127 127 127 127 127
DM23 APFSDS 337 335 330 322 314 306
DM33 APFSDS 408 405 398 389 379 370
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
DM12 HEATFS 1,173 10.5 0.0 0.1 1,270 65° 72° 77°
DM502 HESH 732 14.85 0.4 0.1 4,310 73° 77° 80°
DM23 APFSDS 1,455 3.79 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°
DM33 APFSDS 1,455 3.79 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the C2A1
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
55 55 (+0) 16 (+39) 12 (+43) 1 (+54) No

Notes:

  • Racks 3 and 4 are first stage ammo racks. They total 15 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
  • These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2.
  • To go into battle with the frontal ammo racks empty, pack 16 (+39) shells.

Machine guns

Main article: C6 (7.62 mm)
7.62 mm C6
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 4,500 (200) 600 N/A N/A
Pintle 2,000 (200) 600 -__°/+__° ±__°

Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive DM502 DM23
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism Smoke grenade NVD
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support DM33 Laser rangefinder

Pros and cons

A cold war era medium tank with good potential. Got effective upgrades like thermal imaging, advanced shells and armor upgraded with composite plates.

Pros:

  • The extra composite screens work as a spaced armor and are an effective protection against HEAT in some parts.
  • Effective two axis stabilization
  • Adequate gun depression/elevation angles (-9° , 20°), so good uphill and downhill.
  • As it's a Leopard, good reverse speed (25km/h) to get out of sticky situations.
  • Access to thermal imaging with a high resolution to spot targets in bad conditions.
  • Effective zoom values (4x-12x) to look for targets and place accurate shots.
  • Adequate overall mobility for a medium tank. A bit slower than the Leopard 1 because of the extra weight, but it's only 1 extra ton (from 43tons to 44tons)
  • Deadly gun with excellent APFSDS rounds (408m penetration at 10m for 230SL, 1455m/s) with excellent accuracy.
  • Good ammo options (HEAT, HESH rounds)
  • Access to a laser range finder for quick and accurate ranging.
  • Roof mounted 7.62 machine gun to protect against helicopters.
  • Favorable BR (9.0), the same at the Premium Leopard A1A1 L/44, for a balanced German line up. It won't meet the 10.3-10.7 power houses when uptiered.

Cons:

  • Armor isn't designed to counter high caliber AP ammo. It's still a Leopard 1 under these composite plates.
  • Small crew of 4.

History

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Media

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See also

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External links


Germany medium tanks
Pz.III  Pz.III B · Pz.III E · Pz.III F · Pz.III J · Pz.III J1 · Pz.III J1 TD · Pz.III L · Pz.III M · Pz.III N
Pz.IV  Pz.IV C · Pz.IV E · Pz.IV F1 · Pz.IV F2 · Pz.IV G · Pz.IV H · Pz.IV J · Pz.Bef.Wg.IV J
Pz.V  VK 3002 (M) · Panther A · Panther D · Panther F · Panther G · Ersatz M10 · Panther II
M48 upgrades  M48A2 G A2 · M48 Super
Leopard 1  Leopard I · Leopard A1A1 · Leopard A1A1 (L/44) · Leopard 1A5 · C2A1 · Turm III
Leopard 2  PT-16/T14 mod. · Leopard 2K · Leopard 2AV
  Leopard 2A4 · Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123) · Leopard 2A4M · Leopard 2 PL · Leopard 2A5 · Leopard 2 PSO · Leopard 2A6 · Leopard 2A7V
Trophies  ▀M4 748 (a) · ▀T 34 747 (r)
Other  Nb.Fz. · KPz-70
USA  mKPz M47 G · M48A2 C
USSR  ◊T-72M1

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