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| + | | about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| + | | usage = other versions | ||
| + | | link = Leopard 2 (Family) | ||
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{{Specs-Card | {{Specs-Card | ||
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''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|abMinHp=2032|rbMinHp=1327|AoAweight=2.4|abMaxHp=2862|rbMaxHp=1500|weight= | + | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=2032|rbMinHp=1327|AoAweight=2.4|abMaxHp=2862|rbMaxHp=1500|weight=66.5|abForwardSpeed=68|rbForwardSpeed=61|abReverseSpeed=31|rbReverseSpeed=27.7}} |
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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{{main|Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)}} | {{main|Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)}} | ||
| − | The | + | The Leopard 2A7V has access to the DM53 APFSDS, a high penetrating APFSDS shell. Such a shell is able to penetrate the [[M1A2 Abrams]], the [[Challenger 2]], and the [[T-80U]] more easily than its predecessor. |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * A very well-armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP) | + | * A very well-armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP) |
| − | * Deadly firepower, incredibly powerful DM53 APFSDS round | + | * Deadly firepower, incredibly powerful DM53 APFSDS round |
| − | * Gen 3 thermals | + | * Gen 3 thermals |
| − | * Spall liners in turret & hull armour | + | * Spall liners in turret & hull armour |
| − | * Extremely good gun handling for an MBT: 40°/s for both turret rotation and gun elevation speed (with Ace crew) and -9°/+20° of maximum vertical guidance | + | * Extremely good gun handling for an MBT: 40°/s for both turret rotation and gun elevation speed (with Ace crew) and -9°/+20° of maximum vertical guidance |
| − | * Cannon barrel and cannon breech can absorb impact rounds which may otherwise penetrate the turret and injure crew members | + | * Cannon barrel and cannon breech can absorb impact rounds which may otherwise penetrate the turret and injure crew members |
| − | * Has access to the DM11 HE round | + | * Has access to the DM11 HE-TF round |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Decent mobility, but inferior to its predecessors | + | * Decent mobility, but inferior to its predecessors |
| − | * Lower frontal plate is weak and relatively huge, most penetrations from here are deadly | + | * Lower frontal plate is weak and relatively huge, most penetrations from here are deadly |
| − | * Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants, if more than 16 shells are carried makes the tank vulnerable to HE shells and presents an annoying hull weak spot | + | * Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants, if more than 16 shells are carried makes the tank vulnerable to HE shells and presents an annoying hull weak spot |
| − | * Hull penetrations are likely fatal; a penetrating shot on the left side of the hull will most likely knock out the driver, gunner and commander, while a penetrating shell on the right side of the hull will most likely hit the ammo-rack, in both cases destroying the tank | + | * Hull penetrations are likely fatal; a penetrating shot on the left side of the hull will most likely knock out the driver, gunner and commander, while a penetrating shell on the right side of the hull will most likely hit the ammo-rack, in both cases destroying the tank |
| − | * The wedges can be shot off with several hits, though the turret cheeks alone provide | + | * The wedges can be shot off with several hits, though the turret cheeks alone provide armour against KE projectiles |
| − | * Despite all the added armour, the turret ring and the mantlet are both easily penetrated, and the enemy will most likely aim at these two spots to disable or destroy the tank | + | * Despite all the added armour, the turret ring and the mantlet are both easily penetrated, and the enemy will most likely aim at these two spots to disable or destroy the tank |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | In the mid 2010s, the German government backtracked on plans to reduce the size of the | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
| + | In the mid 2010s, the German government backtracked on plans to reduce the size of the armoured force in the Bundeswehr. Instead, a plan was formulated with Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann, the manufacturer of the Leopard 2 MBT, to produce additional vehicles under a new and improved standard. | ||
| − | The Leopard 2A7V, as it became known, featured improved protection thanks to a modular | + | The Leopard 2A7V, as it became known, featured improved protection thanks to a modular armour package bolted on the front of the hull as well as improved optics and a new transmission adapted to the increased weight. The new vehicle was officially presented in October 2019 and entered service with the Bundeswehr in September 2021. Presently, all 104 Leopard 2A7Vs ordered by Germany are in active service with the Bundeswehr. |
''- From [[wt:en/news/8636-development-leopard-2a7v-the-ultimate-evolution-en|Devblog]]'' | ''- From [[wt:en/news/8636-development-leopard-2a7v-the-ultimate-evolution-en|Devblog]]'' | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_2a7v Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
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| + | {{Youtube-gallery|JynFzP5cOdk|'''The Shooting Range #391''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:24 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 12 October 2024
| This page is about the German medium tank Leopard 2A7V. For other versions, see Leopard 2 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Leopard 2A7V is a rank VIII German medium tank with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Air Superiority".
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 / 35 / 20
Turret80 / 80 / 25
Crew4 people
Visibility87 %
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.
Armour type:
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | ___ mm | ___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom |
___ mm | ___ - ___ mm |
| Turret | ___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet |
___ - ___ mm | ___ - ___ mm | ___ - ___ mm |
| Cupola | ___ mm | ___ mm | ___ mm | ___ mm |
Notes:
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB68 / 31 km/h
RB and SB62 / 28 km/h
Number of gears8 forward
4 back
Weight64.1 t
Engine power
AB2 862 hp
RB and SB1 500 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB44.6 hp/t
RB and SB23.4 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) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | AoA | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | |
| Arcade | 68 | 31 | 64.1 | 2.4 | 2032 | 2862 | 31.7 | 43.04 |
| Realistic | 61 | 27.7 | 1327 | 1500 | 20.7 | 22.56 | ||
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 313 → 7 047 
RB4 176 → 6 823
SB5 284 → 8 634
Total cost of modifications297 100 
493 000
Talisman cost3 300 
Crew training320 000
Experts1 120 000
Aces2 300
Research Aces1 430 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 200 / 210 %
262 / 262 / 262 %
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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/55 A1 cannon
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Ammunition37 rounds
First-order15 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
7.8 → 6.0 s
Vertical guidance-9° / 20°
The Leopard 2A7V has access to the DM53 APFSDS, a high penetrating APFSDS shell. Such a shell is able to penetrate the M1A2 Abrams, the Challenger 2, and the T-80U more easily than its predecessor.
| 120 mm Rh120 L/55 A1 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 37 | -9°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 6.36 | 6.00 |
| Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 | ||||||||
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 | ||
| DM12A1 | HEATFS | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| DM33 | APFSDS | 496 | 494 | 486 | 476 | 466 | 456 |
| DM11 | HE-TF | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| DM53 | APFSDS | 652 | 650 | 640 | 628 | 616 | 604 |
| 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% | ||||||||||
| DM12A1 | HEATFS | 1,190 | 13.5 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 2.15 | 65° | 72° | 77° | |||
| DM33 | APFSDS | 1,690 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
| DM11 | HE-TF | 1,015 | 19 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.93 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| DM53 | APFSDS | 1,750 | 5 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 16 (+21) | 1 (+36) | __ |
Machine guns
7.62 mm MG3A1 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition4 400 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate1 200 shots/min
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
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).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- A very well-armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP)
- Deadly firepower, incredibly powerful DM53 APFSDS round
- Gen 3 thermals
- Spall liners in turret & hull armour
- Extremely good gun handling for an MBT: 40°/s for both turret rotation and gun elevation speed (with Ace crew) and -9°/+20° of maximum vertical guidance
- Cannon barrel and cannon breech can absorb impact rounds which may otherwise penetrate the turret and injure crew members
- Has access to the DM11 HE-TF round
Cons:
- Decent mobility, but inferior to its predecessors
- Lower frontal plate is weak and relatively huge, most penetrations from here are deadly
- Huge hull ammo rack that can be shot easily, just like on the other Leopard 2 variants, if more than 16 shells are carried makes the tank vulnerable to HE shells and presents an annoying hull weak spot
- Hull penetrations are likely fatal; a penetrating shot on the left side of the hull will most likely knock out the driver, gunner and commander, while a penetrating shell on the right side of the hull will most likely hit the ammo-rack, in both cases destroying the tank
- The wedges can be shot off with several hits, though the turret cheeks alone provide armour against KE projectiles
- Despite all the added armour, the turret ring and the mantlet are both easily penetrated, and the enemy will most likely aim at these two spots to disable or destroy the tank
History
In the mid 2010s, the German government backtracked on plans to reduce the size of the armoured force in the Bundeswehr. Instead, a plan was formulated with Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann, the manufacturer of the Leopard 2 MBT, to produce additional vehicles under a new and improved standard.
The Leopard 2A7V, as it became known, featured improved protection thanks to a modular armour package bolted on the front of the hull as well as improved optics and a new transmission adapted to the increased weight. The new vehicle was officially presented in October 2019 and entered service with the Bundeswehr in September 2021. Presently, all 104 Leopard 2A7Vs ordered by Germany are in active service with the Bundeswehr.
- From Devblog
Media
- Skins
- Videos
The Shooting Range #391 - Metal Beasts section at 00:24 discusses the Leopard 2A7V.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
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