Leopard 2AX

The Leopard 2AX, formerly known as Leopard 2A7-140, is a tier 10 Main Battle Tank originating from Germany, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked with a tier 10 Unlock Token, and is the end of the Leopard Variant line.

Features

 * Heavy armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
 * High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.

Player Recommendations
Featuring a powerful 130mm cannon and strong turret, the Leopard 2AX is a jack of all trades tank that exchanges heavy armor for mobility and speed. The 2AX is an excellent medium to long range hull down sniper and flanker, but it lacks the armor to fight head on against better armed or armored MBTs.

Pros

 * Good gun depression
 * Excellent accuracy
 * Highest AP penetration among MBTs
 * Deadly HEAT Round
 * Good top speed
 * Strong turret armor

Cons

 * Poor aim-time
 * Large weak spot under the gun mantlet
 * Less mobile, compared to 2A6

Upgrade Suggestions
As the Leopard 2AX is defined by its firepower, early research should focus on these as well. Upgrading to the Improved Gun Stabilizer and Improved Ready Racks, along with better ammunition, will improve firepower against targets, while minimizing exposure to return fire. Upgrading early to the relatively cheap Improved Tracks increases the otherwise mediocre acceleration, and thus overall mobility.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Ballistic Computer Lvl. 2
 * Improved Telescopic Lens
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Philipp Holzklau, to improve the aim speed and reload time
 * Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
 * Loader: No-skill (Auto-Loader)

History
Class: Main Battle Tank (Concept) Developed: N/A Service: N/A Vehicles Built: N/A Operators: N/A The Leopard 2AX is a hypothetical upgraded version of the Leopard 2 series, featuring a modified ESPACE armor kit by IBD Deisenroth (originally developed for the 2A4 variant) and the recently unveiled Rheinmetall 130mm L/51 smoothbore gun.