VBR

VBR
Tier / Class	Tier 8 AFV
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	France
Dealer	Sophie Wölfli
Crew
Commander Driver
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	600
Penetration	870 mm
Damage per Minute	4645 per min.
Reload Time	25 s
Defense
Hit Points	1600
Hull vs AP	10 mm
Hull vs HEAT	10 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	5 mm
Turret vs HEAT	5 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	100 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	2.36 s
Weight	10433 kg
Utility
Camo (Overall)	35 %
Vision Range while Moving	450 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 45°
Turret Traverse	60 deg/s

The VBR is a Tier 8 progression Armored Fighting Vehicle under Sophie Wölfli's dealership.

History

Class: Reconnaissance Vehicle (Prototype)
Developed: 2001-2002
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 1
Operators: N/A

Panhard as a company was doing fairly well in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The VBL (Véhicule Blindé Léger) light armored vehicle, developed in 1988, was a massive success with around 2400 built since 1990. It is no wonder then that an attempt was made to follow up on the success of the VBL with another such vehicle, designated VBR (Véhicule Blindé a Roues). Development of the VBR started in 2001 as a private venture by Panhard and was based on two defining traits: increased payload compared to the VBL and affordability.

While the basic design was taken from the VBL, the VBR was made bigger to increase the vehicle's carrying capacity. This allowed it to carry not just more cargo, but potentially also heavier weapon systems, including remote-controlled turrets. To make the vehicle affordable as well, a number of civilian components was used in the vehicle's construction (including the engine and transmission).

A single prototype of the VBR was built in 2002 and revealed to the public the same year. It attracted some attention back in 2001, but no contracts were ever finalized. Libya was looking into purchasing a number of VBRs, but the volatile political situation and subsequent fall of Qaddafi’s regime prevented the deal from going through. Russia too showed some mild interest, but little more than that.

Vehicle Traits

• Harder to Spot: When moving slowly, this vehicle does not lose any camouflage and can effectively creep around.
• PELE Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Penetrator with Lateral Effect rounds. These can penetrate thick armor and deal extra damage to the crew and internal components.
• Designate Target: This vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within its line of sight. Designated targets are marked to other players and take increased damage.
• Recon Package: This vehicle's set of advanced optics provides an improved vision range when stationary.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	MILAN 2T ATGM	ATGM	Stock	600	870 mm	250 m/s	25.00 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Flight Agility: 30.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
2	MILAN 3 ATGM-TH	ATGM	144,920	650	950 mm	250 m/s	25.00 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Flight Agility: 30.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
3	20mm DM63 APDS	APDS	131,745	22	270 mm	1100 m/s	4.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.08 ° Shots Before Overheat: 100 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 700.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
4	20mm Rh. PELE	PELE	Stock	25	70 mm	1340 m/s	4.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Shots Before Overheat: 100 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 700.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 10 %

Upgrades

Armor

Stock VBR Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	10 mm (vs AP) 20 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	5 mm (vs AP) 5 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	20mm 20M621 Autocannon	Stock	Stock	1.82 s	4.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 45.0° Ammo: 20mm DM63 APDS 20mm Rh. PELE
Weapon2	MPCV ATGM Launcher	Stock	Stock	N/A	25.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 2.00 s Burst Fire Rate: 30.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 45.0° Ammo: MILAN 2T ATGM MILAN 3 ATGM

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU 4R106 325 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	100 km/h	40 km/h	2.36 s (0 to 32 km/h) 17.12 s (0 to Max Speed)	54.90°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	33,725	655,360	Hit points are increased by 150
GALIX 13 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Takes 35s to recharge Duration: 10s
GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades	50,590	983,040	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Iron Fist APS	69,560	1,351,680	Automatic Hard Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 400m Charges: 6 Cooldown: 30s Angle of Effect: 360° Automatic Soft Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 300m Effective Range: 300m Multiplier to ATGM's Standard Noise: x 11 Additional ATGM Noise Penalty: 3.0 Penalty to ATGM Agility: x0.65 Angle of Effect: 360°
Electro-Optic Survey Sensor-System	92,220	1,792,000	Accuracy is improved by 10% Ability to spot targets behind foliage is improved by 30%
Enhanced Gun-Laying Drive	59,435	768,000	Aim time reduced by 10%
Reconnaissance Package	Stock	Stock	Drastically decreases the Spotted by Enemy indicator delay in PvP Bonus vision range when standing still: 30 m
Stock Wheels	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.7% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.9%
Improved Wheels	17,390	337,920	Mobility (Light Terrain): 92.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 78.6%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	4,500	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
Tier 9 Unlock Token	-	Enables you to unlock one Tier 9 vehicle. Dealer: Sophie Wölfli

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
Designate	Designate Target	Stock	N/A	2.5 s	10 s	15 s	Toggle
Description: A target designated by this ability will remain spotted for its duration and will receive increased damage. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.