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leKPz M41
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Rank
AB
6.3
RB
6.7
SB
6.7
Battle rating
Germany
Research country
Light tank
Main role
63,000
RP
Research
200,000
SL
Purchase
FRG
Operator
General information

The leKPz M41 was the German designation for the American M41 Walker Bulldog light tank, which began being delivered to West Germany in 1955. It was the first post-war tank to enter service with the Bundeswehr. The M41 was operated by tank reconnaissance battalions and tank destroyer units. Many vehicles were locally upgraded during service, including the installation of smoke grenade launchers, gun modifications, and other improvements. This vehicle remained in service until 1969.

The leKPz M41 was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind". With its high mobility and high-penetration APDS rounds, it can act effectively as a scout and ambush platform. Unlike the American M41A1, it also features smoke grenade launchers, allowing it to conceal itself more easily. Its excellent mobility also makes it effective for flanking manoeuvres and deep penetrations into enemy rear areas. However, its weaknesses should be kept in mind: relatively thin armour and a tall profile.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 31 / 25 / 19 mm
Turret 25 / 25 / 25 mm
Visibility 88 %
Crew 4 persons
Support systems
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 7280 km/h
Backward 1921 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 21.619.141.333.5 hp/t
Engine power 500442954775 hp
Weight 23.1 t
Optics
Gunner
Commander
Driver
Optics zoom
7.2x–8.0x
Optical device
Armaments
76 mm M32 cannon
Ammunition 65 rounds
First-order 11 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
7.6 → 5.9 s
Vertical guidance -10 / 20°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 16.814.331.622.82420.445.232.6 °/s
Vertical 2.82.29.86.343.2149 °/s

AmmunitionTypeArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
APCR206200174146122103
HE151514121212
APDS300296278256237219
HEATFS254254254254254254
12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Ammunition 2,200 rounds
Belt capacity 100 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
10.4 → 8 s
Fire rate 575 shots/min
Vertical guidance -10 / 70°
Horizontal guidance -60 / 60°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 6353.6118.685.79076.5169.4122.4 °/s
Vertical 6350.4220.5141.19072315201.6 °/s

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
API-T/I/AP/API-T3129211496
7.62 mm M1919A4E1 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition 5,000 rounds
Belt capacity 250 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
10.4 → 8 s
Fire rate 500 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
AP/T13127320
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 2,504 → 3,598 SL
RB 3,044 → 4,374 SL
SB 4,078 → 5,860 SL
Crew training 57,000 SL
Experts 200,000 SL
Aces 800 GE
Research Aces 520,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
110 / 150 / 190 % SL
172 % RP
Total cost of modifications 53,100 RP
91,300 SL
Talisman cost 1,700 GE

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Mobility
Protection
Firepower
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