Luchs A2

Luchs A2

Wiesel 1A4

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Luchs A2

Wiesel 1A4

Germany

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
7.3	7.3	7.3

Class:

Light tank

Research:95 000

Purchase:270 000

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Description

The Spähpanzer Luchs A2 is a rank V German light tank with a battle rating of 7.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Firebirds".

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull23 / 18 / 11

Turret26 / 18 / 18

Crew4 people

Visibility86 %

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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

Amphibious

The design allows you to swim and control movement in the water

Reverse gearbox

Forward and backward movement is possible at the same maximum speed

Speedforward / back

AB100 / 100 km/h

RB and SB90 / 90 km/h

Number of gears4 forward

4 back

Weight19.9 t

Engine power

AB744 hp

RB and SB390 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB37.4 hp/t

RB and SB19.6 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	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	100	100	19.9	_,___	744	__.__	37.39
Realistic	90	90		_,___	390	__.__	19.6

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 798 → 4 398

RB3 341 → 5 252

SB4 551 → 7 154

Total cost of modifications77 500

129 400

Talisman cost2 000

Crew training78 000

Experts270 000

Aces1 100

Research Aces670 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 160 / 200 %

190 / 190 / 190 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tires Research: 3 200 Cost: 5 200 165 Suspension Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 185 Brake System Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 185 Filters Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 350 Transmission Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220 Engine Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220	Improved Parts Research: 2 100 Cost: 5 200 165 Improved FPE Research: 2 300 Cost: 5 800 185 Crew Replenishment Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 350 Smoke grenade Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220	Horizontal Drive Research: 3 200 Cost: 5 200 165 20mm_rh202_AP_ammo_pack Research: 3 200 Cost: 5 200 165 NVD Research: 3 200 Cost: 5 200 165 Adjustment of Fire Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 185 Airstrike Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 185 Elevation Mechanism Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 350 Artillery Support Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220 Improved optics Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220 20mm_rh202_APDS_ammo_pack Research: 4 300 Cost: 6 900 220

Armaments

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

20 mm Rh202 cannon

Ammunition500 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate801 shots/min

Vertical guidance-15° / 69°

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20 mm Rh202						Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	500 (250)	800	-15°/+69°	±180°	-	__._	__._	__._	__._	__._	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Realistic						__._	__._	__._	__._	__._

Ammunition

• Default: HVAP-T · HEFI-T*
• DM51A1: HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · HVAP-T
• DM43: HVAP-T · HVAP-T · HVAP-T · HEFI-T*
• DM63: APDS · APDS · APDS · HEFI-T*

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
HVAP-T	57	52	37	24	15	10
APDS	66	61	45	31	21	14

Shell details
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
						0%	50%	100%
HVAP-T	1,100	0.11	-	-	-	66°	70°	72°
APDS	1,150	0.13	-	-	-	75°	78°	80°

Ammo racks

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

Machine guns

7.62 mm MG3A1 machine gun

Ammunition800 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

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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