Leopard 2A5

Leopard 2A5
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	Germany
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	518 (528)
DPM:	2,877 (3,226)
Penetration:	630 (700) mm
Hit Points:	3,100
Hull F/S/R:	480 / 140 / 60
Turret F/S/R:	655 / 310 / 65
Max Speed:	70.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.39 s
Hull Traverse:	32.80 deg/s
Camouflage:	12%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.10°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	40.00 deg/s

Leopard 2A5
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	Germany
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	518 (528)
DPM:	2,877 (3,226)
Penetration:	630 (700) mm
Hit Points:	3,100
Hull F/S/R:	480 / 140 / 60
Turret F/S/R:	655 / 310 / 65
Max Speed:	70.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.39 s
Hull Traverse:	32.80
Camouflage:	12%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.10°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	40.00 deg/s

The Leopard 2A5 is a tier 8 Main Battle Tank originating from Germany, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the Leopard 2, and unlocks a tier 9 Unlock Token, which can be used on the CRAB, B1 Draco, B1 Centauro 120, Leopard 2A6, or M1A2 Abrams SEP v.3. It also leads to the Leopard 2A4 Evolution, a side branch of the main Leopard Variant tree.

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

The general playstyle of the Leopard 2A5 is like that of its successors. With medium armor, good mobility, and an accurate gun, the 2A5 is a mid-range sniper and flanker. While not as heavily armored as some of the other T8 MBTs, it is still capable of fighting up close if needed. However, hulling down behind terrain and only keeping the turret exposed is necessary to prevent the enemy from penetrating its mediocre frontal armor.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent gun depression
• Accurate
• Excellent mobility for an MBT

Cons

• Weak spot under the gun mantlet
• Lower frontal glacis is a large weak spot for all other heavy cannons at its tier and higher
• Long reload time and low damage output

Upgrade Suggestions

As the vehicle is defined by its firepower, early research should focus on this. Upgrading to the Improved Gun Stabilizer and Improved Gun Breech, along better ammunition, will increase damage output against targets, while minimizing exposure to return fire. Another important early upgrade would be the D570P0 Tracks, to further improve mobility.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Advanced Muzzle Reference System
• Improved Telescopic Lens
• Improved Gun Breech
• Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed and crew stats
• Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
• Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

Armor

Leopard 2A5 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	480/140/60	High Hardness Steel composite with Tungsten, Plastic and Ceramic insert	655/310/65	Modular High Hardness Steel composite with Tungsten, Plastic and Ceramic insert	None
Continued improvements to the Leopard 2 culminated in the major overhaul of the 2A5 adding composites to the front and sides of the turret, the driver's side of the hull, and the glacis. The overall vehicle was improved from the ground up while retaining both firepower and mobility, making it a well-rounded battlefield threat.

Firepower

120mm L/44 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
120mm DM33A2 APFSDS	AP	Stock	518	0m	630mm	0.10°	1,650 m/s	10.80s
120mm DM12 HEAT-MP	HEAT	Stock	520	0m	600mm	0.11°	1,140 m/s	10.80s
120mm DM12A1 HEAT-MP	HEAT	100,115	550	0m	700mm	0.11°	1,140 m/s	10.80s
120mm DM43A1 APFSDS	AP	98,930	528	0m	800mm	0.10°	1,650 m/s	10.80s

7.62mm Secondary Weapon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	0m	18mm	855m/s	0.15°	5.00s	800	{{{reloadm}}}s	400.00rd/min

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MB 883 Ka-500 1500hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.39s	{{{0-max}}}	32.80deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Leopard 2A5 Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	25,325	380,140	Increases vehicle HP by 250.
DM55A1 Smoke Grenades	37,990	570,210	Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses.
MUSS APS	52,235	784,030	An Active Protection System that has a chance of diverting ATGMs around a player's vehicle from a range of 250m or more.
Improved Gun Stabilizer	63,310	950,350	Enhances accuracy while on the move by 20%.
Improved Ready Racks	149,185	2,239,260	Increases reload speed by 10%.
D570P0 Tracks	13,060	196,010	Improves acceleration, top speeds, and traverse speeds on rough terrain and makes the tracks harder to destroy.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1989-1993
Service: 1993+
Vehicles Built: 746
Operators: Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark

The Leopard 2A5 variant is a Leopard 2A4, upgraded with a new type of spaced armor as well as with some other partial improvements while retaining its 120mm L/44 smoothbore gun. While not as widely exported as the older Leopard 2 models, it was accepted in service in several European countries. It's worth noting that the vehicle was originally supposed to be even better armored, but this configuration was rejected by the Germans as too costly. It was, however, adopted by Sweden, which is why the Swedish version of the Leopard 2 MBT called Strv 122 is better armored than its German counterpart.

See also

• Leopard 2
• Leopard 2A6
• Leopard 2A4 Evolution

External links

• Modern German Vehicles
• Vehicles in Focus: Leopard 2A5