Leopard 2A4 Evolution

Leopard 2A4 Evolution
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	Germany
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	518
DPM:	2,988
Penetration:	700 mm
Hit Points:	3,150 (3400)
Hull F/S/R:	520 / 200 / 60
Turret F/S/R:	462 / 145 / 65
Max Speed:	70.00 (70.00) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.49 (5.46) s
Hull Traverse:	31.80 (32.00) deg/s
Camouflage:	10%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.097°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	40.00 deg/s

Leopard 2A4 Evolution
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	Germany
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	518
DPM:	2,988
Penetration:	700 mm
Hit Points:	3,150 (3400)
Hull F/S/R:	520 / 200 / 60
Turret F/S/R:	462 / 145 / 65
Max Speed:	70.00 (70.00) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.49 (5.46) s
Hull Traverse:	31.80 (32.00)
Camouflage:	10%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.097°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	40.00 deg/s

The Leopard 2A4 Evolution is a tier 8 Main Battle Tank originating from Germany, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the Leopard 2A5 as 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

A more heavily armored variant on the standard Leopard chassis, the Leopard 2A4 Evolution is designed for heavy combat. Well armored against HEAT, and AP, and especially ATGM threats, the Evolution is more than capable of facing heavy fire in a way few Leopard variants can. It also retains the typical Leopard speed, maneuverability, and accuracy, making it an excellent jack of all trades capable of spearheading, flanking, and long-range fighting.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent gun depression
• Accurate
• Excellent mobility for an MBT
• Strong hull armor
• ATGM Resistance (PVE)

Cons

• Large weakspot under the gun mantlet
• Mediocre turret armor

Upgrade Suggestions

As the vehicle is defined by its firepower, early research should focus on this. Upgrading to the Improved Gun Stabilizer and Improved Ready Racks, along with better ammunition, will improve firepower while minimizing exposure to return fire. Another important upgrade early on would be the MTU Mt 883 Ka-500 Diesel Engine, which improves the mobility even further.

Retrofit Suggestions

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

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Philipp Holzklau, to improve the aim speed and reload time.
• Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
• Loader: Rapid Fire, Secured Ammunition

Armor

Evolution Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	520/200/60	AMAP modular composite	462/145/65	AMAP modular composite	None
The Leopard 2 Evolution AMAP modular appliqué package focuses on all-around protection against HEAT-based threats, better accounting for urban and lower threat engagements, as opposed to the standard doctrine of only frontal armor.

Firepower

120mm L/44 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
120mm DM43A1 APFSDS	AP	Stock	518	700mm	0.10°	1,650 m/s	10.40s
120mm DM12 HEAT-MP	HEAT	Stock	520	600mm	0.11°	1,140 m/s	10.40s
120mm DM12A1 HEAT-MP	HEAT	114,595	575	700mm	0.11°	1,140 m/s	10.40s
120mm DM11 HE	HE	Stock	520	40mm	0.11°	980 m/s	10.40s

7.62mm Secondary Weapon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	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 873 Ka-501 1500 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.49s	{{{0-max}}}	31.80deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
MTU MB 883 Ka-500 1500 hp Diesel Engine	20,835	250,675	70.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.46s	{{{0-max}}}	32.00deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Leopard 2A5 Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	33,335	401,075	Increases vehicle HP by 250.
DM35A1 Smoke Grenades	50,005	601,605	Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses.
Soft Kill APS	68,755	827,220	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	83,340	1,002,695	Enhances accuracy while on the move by 20%.
Improved Ready Racks	169,285	2,239,260	Increases reload speed by 10%.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2005-2007
Service: 2006+
Vehicles Built: 94
Operators: Singapore

The Leopard Evolution MBT is an upgrade of the Leopard 2A4 variant by IBD Deisenroth from 2007 to make the two decades old vehicle meet the requirements of modern battlefields. The most important part of the upgrade is the Advanced Modular Armor Protection Armor (AMAP), offering increased protection levels at a cost of 10 extra tons. The only customer of this upgrade kit to this day is Singapore with 94 thus upgraded tanks delivered between 2006 and 2009. A similar upgrade kit intended for other Leopard 2 variants, called Evolution II, was unveiled in 2012.

See also

• Leopard 2
• Leopard 2A5
• Leopard 2A6

External links

• Modern German Vehicles
• In Development: Leopard 2A4 Evolution