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 | |
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120mm DM63 APFSDS | APFSDS | Stock | 550 | 800[note 2] mm | 1,650 m/s | 16 s | ||
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120mm DM63A1 APFSDS | APFSDS | 161,080 | 600 | 850[note 3] mm | 1,700 m/s | 16 s | ||
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LAHAT ATGM-TH | ATGM-Tandem | 265,415 | 640[note 4] | 1,000 mm | 320 m/s | 16 s | ||
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120mm M325 HEAT-MP | HEAT-MP | Stock | 720[note 5] | 950 mm | 1,410 m/s | 16.00 s | ||
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7.62mm AP | AP | Stock | 8 | 18[note 6] mm | 855 m/s | 5.00 s | ||
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Upgrades[ | ]
Armor[ | ]
XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
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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 | |
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120mm Rh 120 LLR L/47 Smoothbore Cannon | Stock | Stock | 1.60 s | 16.00 s | ||
Stats:
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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LEDS NextGen Hard Kill APS |
96,650 | 1,514,065 | Target Acquisition Range: 500m Charges: 8 Cooldown: 10s Angle of Effect: 360 degrees |
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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% |
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Troop Compartment |
Stock | Stock | Base capture rate increased by 25% Repair rate while standing increased by 25% |
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Reinforced Transmission for Light Tanks |
540,000 | 3,000,000 | Maximum Speed: +15 km/h | [note 7] |
Other unlocks[ | ]
Abilities[ | ]
Footnotes[]
Light Tanks | |
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Sophie Wölfli |
Dragun 125 • CV90105 TML • CV90120 Ghost • M41 • MPF LT |
Marat Shishkin |
Bglt. Pz 57 • FV101 Scorpion • FV101 Scorpion 90 • M551 Sheridan • M8 Buford • M8-120 Hades • Thunderbolt II • PL-01 • PT-76 • PT-85 • Stingray • Stingray 2 • T92 ACAV • T92 LT • VFM Mk. 5 |
Zhang Feng |
VT5 • WPB Anders • ZTQ-15 |
Oscar Faraday |
ASCOD • Exp. Tank • Griffin 120mm • K21 XC-8 • RDF/LT • TAM 2IP |
Francine De Laroche |