Stingray 2

The Stingray 2 is a tier 7 Light Tank originating from the United States, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the Stingray and leads to the M8 Buford.

Features

 * Invisible movement: motion does not reduce camouflage factor.
 * HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles.
 * First order ready rack: allows you to fire several rounds and reloads automatically.

Player recommendations
An armored follow-up to the relatively light Stingray, the Stingray 2 is best utilized as a flanker and fire support vehicle that is best paired with an MBT. Using its mobility to flank and hit targets from behind, it can cause enough havoc behind the enemy lines to allow a large scale MBT push to break through while the enemy is disheveled. Its excellent gun handling and on-the-move accuracy allow it to hit a target from medium range and rapidly disengage. The main difference between this vehicle and its predecessor is the Appliqué package, which improves the frontal hull armor to near MBT levels of protection. However, this armor does not improve the turret, which remains vulnerable.

Pros

 * Highly mobile and maneuverable
 * Excellent on the move accuracy allows for quick attacks
 * Good camouflage and view range
 * Frontal hull armor capable of deflecting autocannon fire and some large caliber shells
 * Powerful burst firepower (4-shot autoloader)

Cons

 * Minimal armor on sides and rear
 * Stock acceleration can feel sluggish
 * Large profile
 * Long reload on clip

Upgrade suggestions
Upgrading to the 8V92TA-600 Diesel Engine will improve freedom of movement by increasing the acceleration and traverse speeds. The Improved Gun Stabilizer, Improved Thermal Sight, and Improved Ready Racks, along with the various ammunition upgrades, will increase the effective lethality of the Stingray 2. The Appliqué armor package allows for some frontal protection, but the vulnerable weak spot in the middle and relative lack of armor on the turret counter this, so it should not be a primary focus.

Retrofit suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Electro-Optical Absorbing Paint
 * Augmented Optics

Commander and crew skill suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells

History
Class: Light Tank (Prototype) Developed: 1995-1996 Service: N/A Vehicles Built: 1 Operators: N/A The Stingray 2 Light Tank was developed by Cadillac Gage as an upgraded variant of the original Stingray. The philosophy behind both Stingrays was to install powerful, MBT-class 105 mm rifled cannon on a light, mobile and – most importantly – affordable chassis. Stingray 2 featured a new turret with improved frontal protection as well as an upgraded Fire Control System by General Dynamics, derived from the one used on the later Abrams tanks. A single prototype was built in 1996 but, despite its qualities, the vehicle was never a commercial success because the market became flooded with Cold War surplus. Marketing continued until roughly 2003 when the tank was finally retired.

Variants

 * Stingray 2 Shark
 * Stingray 2 Black Eagle