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This page is about the German premium MBT Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123). For other uses, see Leopard 2 (Family).

Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123)

Germany

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.7	10.7	10.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Medium tank

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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Description

The Leopard 2A4, Panzerbataillon 123 is a premium gift rank VII German medium tank with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".

General info

Survivability and armour

Composite armour

Balanced protection against all types of ammunition

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull80 / 65 / 25

Turret80 / 80 / 25

Crew4 people

Visibility95 %

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Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB76 / 35 km/h

RB and SB69 / 31 km/h

Number of gears8 forward

4 back

Weight55.2 t

Engine power

AB2 862 hp

RB and SB1 500 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB51.8 hp/t

RB and SB27.2 hp/t

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	76	35	55.2	_,___	2,862	__.__	51.85
Realistic	69	31	55.2	_,___	1,500	__.__	27.17

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB3 381

RB3 259

SB3 789

Crew training10 000

Experts1 160 000

Aces2 100

Research Aces2 150 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 150 / 190 / 240 %

2 × 232 / 232 / 232 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks
Suspension	Brake System
Filters
Transmission	Engine

Improved Parts

Improved FPE

Crew Replenishment

Camouflage net

Horizontal Drive	120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Adjustment of Fire
Elevation Mechanism	Smoke grenade	NVD
Artillery Support	120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack	Laser rangefinder

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

120 mm Rh120 L/44 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition42 rounds

First-order15 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

7.8 → 6.0 s

Vertical guidance-9° / 20°

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
DM12	HEATFS	__	__	__	__	__	__
DM13	APFSDS	__	__	__	__	__	__
DM23	APFSDS	__	__	__	__	__	__

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
DM12	HEATFS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°
DM13	APFSDS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°
DM23	APFSDS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°

Ammo racks

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

Machine guns

7.62 mm MG3A1 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition4 600 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate1 200 shots/min

7.62 mm MG3A1 machine gun

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate1 200 shots/min

Main article: MG3A1 (7.62 mm)

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

7.62 mm MG3A1
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

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External links

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topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

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 {{Specs-Tank-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 2A4's kinetic protection is reasonable, with the turret cheeks near-invulnerable to all but the most powerful rounds (e.g. CL3143) and the upper front plate capable of protecting against less powerful rounds (e.g. M735) - however besides these sections the remainder of the vehicle is largely vulnerable to high-powered kinetic rounds; of note are the weak lower front plate and the gun mantlet, both of which are reasonably visible targets, as well as the gunner's optics.''
+''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 vehicle sports significantly better all-round chemical protection, with an upper hull and turret essentially immune to all but the most powerful ATGMs frontally, with upwards of 800mm worth of equivalent protection in places. Despite this, it's advisable to be wary of incoming ATGMs as a well-placed round may sneak past the heavily protected areas - and some missiles such as those of the ADATS will slice straight through even the turret cheeks.''
-''As with most other MBTs, the 2A4 is particularly vulnerable from the sides and back.''
-''The Leopard 2A4 is reasonably survivable, with some degree of crew spacing. However, from certain angles, the crew are placed in a straight line and successful penetration may impact three of the four crew members, resulting in a crew knock-out. In addition, well-placed side shots may impact all three turret crew members.''
-''Ammunition is stored in the primary ammunition storage in the rear of the turret, or in the secondary storage next to the driver. The primary rack provides crew protection through the use of blow-out panels, however only has space for 15 rounds. When more than 16 rounds are taken to battle, ammunition will be stored in the significantly more vulnerable hull rack.''
-''The Leopard 2A4's protection proves acceptable for long-range combat, although it's ill-advised to remain in one location for any extended period of time to avoid opposing vehicles being able to hone their shots onto your weak spots. The 2A4's protection should not be relied upon in urban or other close-range environments.''
-'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
-<!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
-* Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-|Hull||35 mm (53-82°) ''Upper glacis''
-mm (50-51°) ''Lower glacis''
-mm (82°) ''Driver's hatch''||10 mm (5°) ''Upper hull''
-mm (0°) ''Lower forward hull''
-mm (0°) ''Lower rear hull''
-mm (0°) ''Side Skirts''
-mm (0°) ''Composite screening''||20 mm (12-50°) ''All rear''||20 mm (0-8°) ''Hull roof incl. engine deck''
-|-
-|Turret|| |35 mm (0-6°) ''Cheeks incl. Gunner optics''
-mm (1°) ''Mantlet''
-mm ''Rear Mantlet Plate''||35 mm (0°) ''Forward''
-mm (0°) ''Rear''
-|10 mm (10°) ''Basket''
-mm (70°) ''Turret underside''
-| |40 mm (82-85°) ''Forehead Armour''
-mm (72-77°) ''Forward sides''
-mm (89°) ''Rear turret incl. cupolas''
-mm (84°) ''Basket''
-|}
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-!Composite armour!!Front!!Sides
-|-
-|Hull||'''''Upper+Lower glacis'''''90 - 350 mm ''Kinetic''
-- 600 mm ''Chemical''
-!
-|-
-|Turret||'''''Turret cheeks'''''
-- 800 mm ''Kinetic''
-- 820 mm ''Chemical''
-'''''Gun mantlet'''''
-- 270 mm ''Kinetic''
-- 480 mm ''Chemical''
-|'''''Side armour'''''
-- 260 mm ''Kinetic''
-- 400 mm ''Chemical''
-|}'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
-<!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
 === Mobility ===
 {{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 {{PAGENAME}} is powered by an MTU (MOTOREN-UND TURBINEN-UNION FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH) MB 873 Ka-501 engine which produces a whopping 1,500 hp (1,100 KW), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of slightly over 27 hp per tonne, compared to the ratio of the early Abrams and identical to the T-80U. As such, the {{PAGENAME}} is quite mobile despite weighing over 55 tonnes, comfortably able to reach 72 km/h on-road and well capable of keeping up with its competitors. This allows for an active, aggressive playstyle, using the Leopard's high speed and good acceleration characteristics to get into an early flanking position or take early cap points - though it is important to keep in mind that opposition forces might attempt the same.
+<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
+''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
+{{tankMobility}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} has a maximum reverse speed of 31 km/h which it reaches easily, allowing for a quick retreat in sub-optimal situations.
 === Modifications and economy ===
 {{Specs-Economy}}
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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
-{{main|Rh120 L/44 (120 mm)}}
+''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
-''The famous Rheinmetall L/44 120 mm cannon is mounted as the primary armament on the Leopard 2A4, offering a balance of firepower, accuracy and sustained rate of fire. The 2A4 has three rounds available to it: DM12 HEATFS, DM13 APFSDS and DM23 APFSDS. Of these, only DM12 is available when the vehicle is stock, with DM13 a tier 1 and DM23 a tier 4 modification. The L/44 is reasonably accurate at long range with any ammunition, however minor round deviation may be evident at extreme ranges (over 2000m).''
-''It's advisable to primarily rely on the best available APFSDS round for engaging other MBTs, however, retaining a couple of DM12 rounds can prove valuable against lighter vehicles such as the ADATS.''
-{| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align:center"
-|-
-! colspan="5" |''[[Rh120 L/44 (120 mm)|120 mm Rh120 L/44]]''|| colspan="5" |''Turret rotation speed (°/s)''
-|-
-!''Mode''!!''Capacity''!!''Vertical''!!''Horizontal''!!''Stabilizer''
-!''Stock''!!''Upgraded''!!''Full''!!''Expert''!!''Aced''
-|-
-!''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" |''42''|| rowspan="2" |''-9°/+20°''|| rowspan="2" |''±180°''|| rowspan="2" |''Two-plane''||''38.1''||''52.7''||''64.0''||''70.8''||''75.3''
-|-
-!''Realistic''
-|''23.8''||''28.0''||''34.0''||''37.6''||''40.0''
-|}
 ==== Ammunition ====
 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 * ''other literature.''
+{{Template:TankManufacturer KMW}}
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Difference between revisions of "Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123)"

Revision as of 03:58, 17 June 2022

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links