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Leopard 2A7V

Leopard 2A7V

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.0	12.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:420 000

Purchase:1 120 000

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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)
Game Mode	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	64.1	2.4	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 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 22 000 Cost: 34 000 490
Suspension Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 340	Brake System Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 340
Filters Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 360
Transmission Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 380	Engine Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 380

Improved Parts

Research:

6 600

Cost:

34 000

490

Improved FPE

Research:

4 500

Cost:

23 000

340

Crew Replenishment

Research:

16 000

Cost:

24 000

360

Mine protection

Research:

17 000

Cost:

26 000

380

Horizontal Drive Research: 22 000 Cost: 34 000 490
Adjustment of Fire Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 340	120mm_DM_HE_FS_ammo_pack Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 340
Elevation Mechanism Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 360	Smoke grenade Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 360	NVD Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 360
Artillery Support Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 380	120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 380	Laser rangefinder Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 380

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°

Main article: Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)

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	37	-9°/+20°	±180°	Two-plane	23.8	28.0	34.0	37.6	40.0	7.80	6.90	6.36	6.00

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
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
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	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

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

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

Skins and camouflages for the Leopard 2A7V from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #391 - Metal Beasts section at 00:24 discusses the Leopard 2A7V.

External links

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topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

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+| about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| usage = other versions
+| link = Leopard 2 (Family)
+}}
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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.''
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+{{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 ===
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 {{main|Rh120 L/55 A1 (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 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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 {{main|MG3A1 (7.62 mm)}}
-The MG3 is a GPMG found on most high-rank german tanks(with ecception of the PUMA), its basically useless against anything except low flying helicopters, due to the low caliber. Use it to harass/mark enemys and to hit helicopters (and if you feel comfortable with it, planes) which is your only way of destroying them when in close quarters.
+''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.''
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 === Pros and cons ===
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 '''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:'''
-* 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 armor against KE.
+* 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 ==
-In the mid 2010s, the German government backtracked on plans to reduce the size of the armored 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.
+<!-- ''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 armor 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.
+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]]''
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+;Skins
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_leopard_2a7v Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+;Videos
+{{Youtube-gallery|JynFzP5cOdk|'''The Shooting Range #391''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:24 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.}}
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Difference between revisions of "Leopard 2A7V"

Revision as of 14:37, 12 October 2024

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