CRAB

The CRAB is a tier 9 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from France and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked with a tier 9 Unlock Token and unlocks a tier 10 Unlock Token, which can be used on the SPHINX, Leopard 2AX, or XM1A3.

Features

 * Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
 * Designated target: vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within line of sight and vision range. Designated targets are called out and takes increased damage.
 * Recon package: this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary.

Player Recommendations
Small, nimble, and powerful the CRAB is a lightning flanker, scout, and sniper, capable of dealing massive damage with its four-shot salvo of ATGMs and quickly relocating to avoid counterattacks. When played appropriately, the CRAB is a deadly threat to oblivious, low health enemy vehicles whose attention can be drawn away by a teammate MBT. Must be driven carefully at speed, as the smallest obstacle can send you spinnning.

Pros

 * Excellent camouflage rating
 * Very good mobility
 * Very good gun depression
 * Devastating burst damage with ATGM launcher

Cons

 * Negligible armor
 * Long reload on the four shot ATGM
 * Takes heavy damage from falling

Upgrade Suggestions
As the CRAB is all about firepower and mobility, upgrades should be according focused. For mobility, upgrading to the Improved Wheels and Electrical Starter and Generator will improve between-position mobility with increased camo rating, while firepower upgrades like the Improved Thermal Sight and MMP-1 ATGM-TH will increase damage output.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Augmented Optics
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, to improve the camo rating, view range, and crew stats
 * Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

History
Class: Armored Fighting Vehicle (Prototype) Developed: 2010-2012 Service: N/A Vehicles Built: 1 Operators: N/A The CRAB (Combat Reconnaissance Assault Buggy) was an experimental design by Panhard. It was a 2012 attempt to introduce yet another very light and heavily customizable scout vehicle with several unique features such as its driving system, which allowed it to basically drive sideways. Unfortunately for Panhard, the CRAB failed to attract any customers.