Leopard 2 PSO

Leopard 2 PSO

Leopard 2A6

Leopard 2A7V

Leopard 2 PSO

Leopard 2A6

Leopard 2A7V

Germany

VIII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.0	12.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:410 000

Purchase:1 100 000

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Description

The Leopard 2 PSO is a rank VIII German medium tank with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Sons of Attila".

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

Self-entrenching equipment

Creation of ramparts and trenches in soft ground

Armourfront / side / back

Hull80 / 30 / 20

Turret75 / 80 / 20

Crew4 people

Visibility87 %

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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

Speedforward / back

AB76 / 37 km/h

RB and SB69 / 33 km/h

Number of gears10 forward

6 back

Weight67.0 t

Engine power

AB3 110 hp

RB and SB1 630 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB46.4 hp/t

RB and SB24.3 hp/t

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Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	76	37	67	_,___	3,110	__.__	46.42
Realistic	69	33		_,___	1,630	__.__	24.33

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB4 495 → 7 012

RB4 356 → 6 795

SB5 514 → 8 601

Total cost of modifications291 900

479 000

Talisman cost3 200

Crew training310 000

Experts1 100 000

Aces2 300

Research Aces1 350 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

160 / 200 / 210 %

256 / 256 / 256 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 21 000 Cost: 32 000 480 Suspension Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 280 Brake System Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 280 Filters Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 370 Transmission Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 460 Engine Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 460	Improved Parts Research: 6 300 Cost: 32 000 480 Improved FPE Research: 3 600 Cost: 18 000 280 Crew Replenishment Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 370	Horizontal Drive Research: 21 000 Cost: 32 000 480 Adjustment of Fire Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 280 Dozer Blade Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 280 120mm_DM_HE_FS_ammo_pack Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 280 Elevation Mechanism Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 370 Smoke grenade Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 370 NVD Research: 16 000 Cost: 24 000 370 Artillery Support Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 460 120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 460 Laser rangefinder Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 460

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°

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120 mm Rh120 L/44					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	42	-9°/+20°	±180°	Two-plane	__._	__._	__._	__._	__._	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Realistic					__._	__._	__._	__._	__._

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
DM11	HE-TF	37	37	37	37	37	37
DM33	APFSDS	481	478	470	461	450	440
DM53	APFSDS	623	620	610	598	586	573

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	1,140	13.5	0.05	0.1	2.15	65°	72°	77°
DM11	HE-TF	970	19	0.3	0.1	3.93	79°	80°	81°
DM33	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
DM53	APFSDS	1,670	5	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

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

12.7 mm s.MG.50 machine gun

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition800 rounds

Belt capacity100 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-10° / 70°

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.

12.7 mm s.MG.50
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°

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

Usage in battles

The Leopard 2 PSO retains almost the same mobility as the Previos Modell ( Leopard 2A6 ) and uses the same hull and is equipped with the same armour as the Strv 122. It does have the same Guns except the 12.7mm s.MG.50 Machine Gun with 800 ammo. Yet, its Playstyle remains the same except now you can try to shoot down some Planes.

Long-Range combat

• The Leopard 2 PSO Tower is one of the most impassable in the game. But he has the same weak spot as any other machine in his BR — the mask zone. It can also be destroyed with a well-aimed shot from the ATGM.
• To eliminate the risk of penetration of the gun mask, it is recommended to use commander thermal imagers located on the roof for reconnaissance without exposing the tower itself. Be sure to always turn on the commander's fire control so that the turret itself rotates along with the sight. Having found a target, you can use a laser rangefinder while in the commander's field of view, then switch to the gunner's sight, quickly look out, destroy the target and quickly return back to cover. Your turret will be open for only 2 seconds, which gives your target very little chance to strike back.
• Stay in place only while firing at the target, and never again, because the longer you remain unprotected, the higher the risk that your weapon, along with some crew members, will be knocked out.
• This strategy doesn't make you immortal. You can fight and defeat multiple opponents from a distance. However, CAS and flankers can still beat you. Watch your flanks.

Close combat

• Always use a close-up third-person view. This gives you much better situational awareness than a 10-degree viewing angle in a gunner's scope. Night battles are an exception, at medium distances, you can use commander's thermal engines, which have a better field of view than the gunner's sight. Rotate the camera constantly.
• Put on headphones and watch the engine sounds. They can warn you against an approaching enemy that you don't see yet.
• In close combat, any vehicle in your BR can penetrate you, and so can you.
• Don't rush thoughtlessly and pay attention to your surroundings.
• Being around your teammates can improve your lifetime.
• Never, ever look around the corner if the enemy behind him is aiming at the corner. Your chances of shooting first are zero, and you will most likely die. If you are separated by uneven terrain, such as a hill, and there is an enemy car that knows about you and is aiming at you, you can look out first, provided that you do it correctly — do not use the gunner's sight.
• Use a third-person view and aim from the center of the outer circle of the crosshair directly into the area of his mantle. Then look as fast as you can, and as soon as you see that the inner circle of the crosshair matches what you are aiming at, immediately take a shot. When you learn how to do it fast enough, you will always defeat any technique you encounter in this situation.
• If an enemy car is rushing at you and is going to look out from around the corner, let it do it. You can easily shoot faster than them.

Pros and cons

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History

The Leopard 2 PSO, with PSO standing for “Peace Support Operations”, was KMW’s proactive development of the Bundeswehr’s requirements for a tank that needed to be adapted for urban warfare peacekeeping operations. As a result of this version, the Leopard 2 PSO features a compact Euro-Powerpack engine, and has been equipped with optional equipment, capable of being fitted for whatever mission is at hand. The Leopard 2 PSO’s hull has been equipped with additional armor modules on the sides and on the turret, as well as reinforced underbody protection. The modernization of Leopard 2 tanks under the PSO program was first delayed and then eventually abandoned in favor of upgrading tanks to the Leopard 2A7 specification.

- From Devblog

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See also

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