BVP-M2 SKCZ Šakal

BVP-M2 SKCZ Šakal
Details
Tier / Class:	6 AFV
Nation:	Czech Republic/Slovakia
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	30 (36)
DPM:	9,955 (10,860)
Penetration:	80 (140) mm
Hit Points:	1,920
Hull F/S/R:	70 / 55 / 55
Turret F/S/R:	60 / 30 / 30
Max Speed:	65.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.53 s
Hull Traverse:	36.00 deg/s
Camouflage:	33%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.17°
Max Cannon Depression:	-7.0 / +23°
Turret Traverse Speed:	25.00 deg/s

BVP-M2 SKCZ Šakal
Details
Tier / Class:	6 AFV
Nation:	Czech Republic/Slovakia
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	30 (36)
DPM:	9,955 (10,860)
Penetration:	80 (140) mm
Hit Points:	1,920
Hull F/S/R:	70 / 55 / 55
Turret F/S/R:	60 / 30 / 30
Max Speed:	65.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.53 s
Hull Traverse:	36.00
Camouflage:	33%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.17°
Max Cannon Depression:	-7.0 / +23°
Turret Traverse Speed:	25.00 deg/s

The BVP-M2 SKCZ Šakal is a tier 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked from the OT-64 Cobra, and leads to the KTO Rosomak.

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.
• Self homing: tracks and follows targets.
• Recon package: this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary.

Player Recommendations

The Šakal is a well-armed and relatively well-armored fighting vehicle capable of mobile flanking and ranged attacks to support advancing MBTs. With twin self-homing ATGMs and a 30mm autocannon, it is capable of inflicting heavy damage on enemy targets and quickly relocating to avoid return fire.

The Šakal's missiles can be guided manually for precision targeting; or instantly locked-on, automatically hitting targets centre-of-mass. Locked-on missiles will even follow targets around corners. The left-mounted missile launcher means that missiles can be fired easily when peeking around right-hand corners, but the vehicle has to be moved far out of cover to fire around a left-hand corner, without hitting your cover.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Lock-on, self-guiding ATGMs!
• Excellent camouflage rating
• Decent mobility
• Relatively strong armor for an AFV
• Troop compartment

Cons

• Reverse speed is abysmal
• Missile launcher is far left of the targeting reticle, making close range shots inaccurate
• Missiles cannot be reloaded one at a time
• Very poor gun depression

Upgrade Suggestions

Upgrading to the Improved Thermal Sight, 30mm M929 APFSDS will increase firepower and damage output. Upgrading to the GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades will also offer an effective smokescreen to help the Šakal retreat when in danger.

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

Armor

Šakal Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	70/55/55	Steel	60/30/30	Steel	None
The BVP Šakal's steel armor provides protection that corresponds to STANAG 4569 Level 2, defending against small arms fire.

Firepower

30mm 2A42 Auto. with ATGM

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
30mm IHLA APFSDS	AP	Stock	30	0m	135mm	970m/s	0.17°	0.20s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	300.00rd/min
30mm JOSv HEI	HE	Stock	45	0.25m	10mm	920m/s	0.17°	0.20s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	300.00rd/min
30mm M929 APFSDS	AP	46,458	36	0m	150mm	1,120m/s	0.13°	0.10s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	300.00rd/min

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Splash Radius	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
Spike-LR ATGM	HEAT	Stock	570	700mm	350m/s	16.00s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	Affirmative

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Caterpillar C9.3 430 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	3.53s	{{{0-max}}}	36.00deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Šakal Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	25,341	365,714	Increases vehicle HP by 150.
GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades	16,894	243,810	Provides a total of eight smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine.
Improved Thermal Sight	33,788	487,619	Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%.
Improved Suspension	12,670	182,857	Improves handling on rough terrain by 10%.

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Designate Target	2 s	20 s	50 s	The designated target remains visible and receives full damage.	Component saving -10% Crew saves -10% Camouflage factor -100%
Deploy AT Squad	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles.	Deploy 4 Anti-tank troops
Sniper drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	The sharpshooter is also a great scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics.	Deploy 1 Sniper
Mortar squad drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire.	Deploy 1 Mortar squad

History

Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Prototype)
Developed: 2010-2013
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 1-2
Operators: N/A

The BVP Šakal IFV was a joint Czech and Slovak project from the early 2010s to design a replacement of the old BVP-2 (Czechoslovak copy of the BMP-2 IFV). The vehicle was tested but never adopted due to the fact that it was, in its core, still a BVP-2 upgrade and the upgradeability of the chassis was deemed too limited for the needs of a modern battlefield.

See also

• BMP-2
• OT-65A