Sabre

The Sabre is a tier 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from the United Kingdom. It is an Premium Vehicle that is given out as the reward for the full completion of the 4th Episode of the 1st Storyline Campaign.

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 take increased damage
 * Recon Package : this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary

Player Recommendations
Relying on mobility to survive, the Sabre is an agile AFV with a 30mm autocannon capable of shredding MBTs from the sides and rear, as well as Swingfire Missiles that can be used against thicker armor. Using its excellent mobility and camouflage to its advantage, it can easily outflank strong enemy positions and ambush lone enemies. Care should be taken though, as the vehicle's armor is not suitable for heavy combat.

Pros

 * Excellent burst damage
 * Highly mobile
 * Excellent camouflage

Cons

 * No effective armor
 * Main gun is severely inaccurate when fired rapidly
 * Low penetration can only be used for side and rear attacks on MBTs

Upgrade Suggestions
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Augmented Optics

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy, or Erin O'Connell, for passive scouting
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Spin to Win
 * Gunner/Loader: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw

History
Class: Reconnaissance Vehicle Developed: 1995 Service: 1995-2004 Vehicles Built: 136-138 (sources vary) Operators: United Kingdom Combining the turret from the Fox reconnaissance vehicle and the hull from the Scorpion Light Tank produced the Sabre. There are two theories on why the Scorpion was retired. One mentions the general poor state of the Scorpions, which needed a complete overhaul, while the other is based on the Scorpion being treated as a tank during the 1990s demilitarization treaties and not as a scout. Another vehicle that was phased out in the mid-1990s was the FV721 Fox, which suddenly left the British with a number of obsolete Fox turrets and Scorpion hulls. Retirement of the Fox and Scorpion meant a temporary shortage of tracked scouting vehicles for the British scout troops. Since the Fox, like the Scimitar, was also armed with a 30mm RARDEN autocannon, the British decided to bring these two components to zero hour state and mate them together to create a cheaper alternative to the Scimitar. This vehicle was developed by Alvis and was called the Sabre. The Sabre was accepted into service in 1995 and phased out 9 years later, in 2004. For what it represented – a mating of four decades old components – it was successful enough and saw limited service during the Iraq War and allegedly also during the peacekeeping missions in former Yugoslavia.