HMS Leopard

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This page is about the British frigate HMS Leopard. For the German destroyer, see Leopard. For other uses, see Leopard (Disambiguation).
HMS Leopard
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HMS Leopard
AB RB SB
4.0 4.0 4.0
Class:
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Description

The Leopard-class, HMS Leopard (F14) is a rank V British frigate with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Red Skies".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Main fire tower13 / 13 / 13 mm
Hull16 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section6
Displacement2 560 t
Crew205 people

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Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB62 / 20 km/h
RB44 / 14 km/h

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Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 62 20
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 44 14

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB10 063 → 12 719 Sl icon.png
RB14 477 → 18 298 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications285 000 Rp icon.png
423 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 200 Ge icon.png
Crew training250 000 Sl icon.png
Experts860 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces780 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
230 / 450 / 100 % Sl icon.png
202 / 202 / 202 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
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Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
240 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
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Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
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Engine Maintenance
Research:
31 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
46 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png
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Damage Control Division
Research:
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Fire Division
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Smokescreen
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Shrapnel Protection
Research:
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Ventilation
Research:
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New Pumps
Research:
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Cost:
46 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png
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114mm_uk_sap_ammo_pack
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40 mm HE clips
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Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
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40 mm AP clips
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Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
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310 Ge icon.png
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Improved Rangefinder
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
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114mm_uk_aa_radio_fuse_ammo_pack
Research:
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Cost:
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Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret2 x 4.5 inch/45 QF Mark V cannon
Ammunition600 rounds
Vertical guidance-15° / 85°

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Secondary armament

Turret2 x 40 mm QF STAAG Mark II gun
Ammunition4000 rounds
Belt capacity4 rounds
Fire rate156 shots/min

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Two QF 4.5in cannons, located at the aft and bow of the ship
  • Raised QF STAAG AA mount near the center of the boat
  • Bridge is hidden behind the bow's cannon
  • Access to HE-VT shells
  • Large compliment of crew
  • Eight (separate) engine blocks, allowing for lasting mobility in combat scenarios.

Cons:

  • Poor max speed compared to frigate's cousin, HMS Blackpool
  • No torpedoes or other specialised high-explosives
  • High repair cost demands a cautious play-style
  • Ammunition for the STAAG and aft cannon are located in close proximity to each other

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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Portsmouth Royal Dockyard
Frigates 
Leopard-class  HMS Leopard
Heavy Cruisers 
County-class  HMS London
Battleships 
Unique ships  HMS Dreadnought
Orion-class  HMS Orion
Iron Duke-class  HMS Iron Duke

Britain frigates
Leopard-class  HMS Leopard
Whitby-class  HMS Blackpool · HMS Whitby
Restigouche-class  HMCS Terra Nova