PL-01

PL-01
Alternate Name(s)	PL-01
Tier / Class	Tier 10 LT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Poland
Dealer	Marat Shishkin
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Tier 10 Unlock Token
Sustained Damage
Damage	550
Penetration	800 mm
Damage per Minute	7,071 per min.
Reload Time	16 s
Defense
Hit Points	2,600
Hull vs AP	165 mm
Hull vs HEAT	645 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	320 mm
Turret vs HEAT	910 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	70 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4 s
Weight	35,000 kg
Hull Traverse	41.85 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	20 %
Vision Range while Moving	450 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 20°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.099 °
Aim Time	1.6 s
Turret Traverse	50 deg/s

The PL-01 is a progression Tier 10 light tank under Marat Shishkin's dealership.

History

Class: Light Tank (Concept)
Developed: 2013-2015
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 1
Operators: N/A

The PL-01 was a technology demonstrator jointly developed by Poland and the United Kingdom using the CV90 chassis and a lot of cardboard. The original idea that eventually led to the development of the PL-01 concept was to replace the aging Polish fleet of T-72M1 tanks. The machine was unveiled to the public during the 2013 International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce. It was, however, never a serious project, but rather an attempt to catch public attention and imagination. In this goal, it definitely succeeded.

The development of the concept continued at OBRUM (with BAE cooperation) from 2013 and in mid-2015, it was announced that the vehicle (now renamed WWB Gepard) could enter production in 2018. However, in late 2015, questions started arising regarding the validity of the entire WWB concept, specifically its inferior protection levels despite the presence of advanced electronics and active protection systems. This weakness is especially noticeable when comparing the WWB concept with modern tanks in Polish service, such as the Leopard 2. These questions arose even before the current crisis in Ukraine, but the tank battles taking place there have clearly shown that the age of the Main Battle Tank is not over just yet.

Another factor considered by the Polish Ministry of Defense is the appearance of the T-14 Armata and other "next-gen" Russian vehicles, capable of withstanding the firepower of a 120mm tank cannon and making the main armament of the Gepard potentially obsolete. This issue is further accentuated by Rheinmetall's announcement about the development of a new 130mm cannon for the Leopard 2 chassis. As a result of these concerns, the Polish MoD announced in February 2016 that the goals of the WWB program would change from replacing obsolete Main Battle Tanks to complementing the modernized MBTs in Polish service and the project was either permanently shelved or cancelled outright.

Vehicle Traits

• Stealthy: This vehicle does not lose any camouflage when moving at any speed, which is handy primarily for scouting.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Active Camo: If the vehicle is not moving, it receives the same bonus to its camouflage as if it was concealed behind a bush.
• Unmanned Turret: This vehicle features a remotely-controlled or low-profile turret that receives reduced damage.
• Fire and Forget: This vehicle features advanced ATGMs that, when a target (ground or flying) is locked, home in on it without having to be controlled manually.
• Troop Compartment: This vehicle features a troop compartment, allowing you to repair your modules faster and to capture objectives more effectively.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	120mm DM63 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	550	800 mm	1,650 m/s	16 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Magazine Type: Magazine Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 2.40 s Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °
2	120mm DM63A1 APFSDS	APFSDS	161,080	600	850 mm	1,700 m/s	16 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Magazine Type: Magazine Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 2.40 s Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °
3	LAHAT ATGM-TH	ATGM-Tandem	265,415	640	1,000 mm	320 m/s	16 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Magazine Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 2.40 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 65.00 deg/s Self-Guided: yes
4	120mm M325 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	720	950 mm	1,410 m/s	16.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.11 ° Magazine Type: Magazine Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 2.40 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
5	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Magazine Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °

Upgrades

Armor

PL-01 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	165 mm (vs AP) 645 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	320 mm (vs AP) 910 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A% (vs AP) N/A% (vs HEAT)
The PL-01 is an innovative Polish design utilizing specialized ceramics across the entirety of the vehicle along with radar absorbing technology. The frontal arc of the turret and hull can resist conventional tank fire, while the sides offer protection against AFVs.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	120mm Rh 120 LLR L/47 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.60 s	16.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Magazine Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 2.40 s Burst Fire Rate: 25.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 20.0° Ammo: 120mm DM63 APFSDS 120mm DM63A1 APDFSF LAHAT ATGM-TH 120mm M325 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU 8V199 TE21 816 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70 km/h	40 km/h	4.00 s (0 to 32 km/h) 19.91 s (0 to Max Speed)	41.85°	4 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	46,860	734,090	Hit points are increased by 150
Active Thermal Cloaking System	128,865	2,018,750	When stationary, this system provides the same camouflage bonus as if the vehicle was hiding behind a piece of foliage (a bush or a tree canopy). This effect stacks with regular foliage camo bonuses.
GALIX 13 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades	70,290	1,101,135	Comes with 8 charges Magazine capacity: 3 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
LEDS NextGen Hard Kill APS	96,650	1,514,065	Target Acquisition Range: 500m Charges: 8 Cooldown: 10s Angle of Effect: 360 degrees
Improved Gunner Optics	102,505	1,605,825	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Thermal Imager	151,010	2,365,725	Ability to spot targets behind foliage improved by 30%
Improved Stabilizer Drives	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 40%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Drive Sprocket	31,850	498,955	Acceleration is increased by 5%
Improved Suspension	25,625	401,455	Movement speed on off-road surfaces is increased by 20%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.9% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 74.5%
Troop Compartment	Stock	Stock	Base capture rate increased by 25% Repair rate while standing increased by 25%
Reinforced Transmission for Light Tanks	540,000	3,000,000	Maximum Speed: +15 km/h

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
RapidFire	Rapid Fire	Stock	Rate of Fire: +20% ATGM Noise: 15m	N/A	20 s	60 s	Toggle
Description: This ability improves your vehicle's reload speed, allowing it to fire faster for a short period of time. However, for the duration of this ability, the gun also becomes considerably less accurate and ATGMs become far more difficult to aim. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Stealth	Stealth	Stock	Camouflage Factor: +30% Acceleration: -70.06% Max Speed: -70.06%	1 s	20 s	60 s	Toggle
Description: This ability temporarily improves your camouflage factor at the cost of acceleration and maximum speed. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Sniper	Deploy Sniper	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 12.7mm M903 AP Bullet Ammo Type: Armor Piercing Bullet Damage: 15 Vision Range While Stopped: 400m Camouflage: 80%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: The sniper is an excellent scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.