| SPHINX | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
10 AFV |
Nation: |
France |
Dealer: |
Sophie Wölfli |
Reputation: |
2,160,300 |
Cost: |
22,950,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
80 |
DPM: |
14,400 |
Penetration: |
140 (200) mm |
Hit Points: |
1,885 |
Hull F/S/R: |
80 / 45 / 25 |
Turret F/S/R: |
80 / 80 / 25 |
Max Speed: |
110.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
2.10 s |
Hull Traverse: |
56.90 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
37% |
Vision: |
450 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.10° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-16.0 / -4.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
60.00 deg/s |
The SPHINX is a tier 10 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from France, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked with a tier 10 Unlock Token, and is the end of the Fire Support Vehicles line.
Features
- Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
- Designated target: vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within line of sight and vision range. Designated targets are called out and takes increased damage.
- Recon package: this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary.
Player Recommendations
With a powerful 40mm autocannon and dual ATGM launchers, the SPHINX is a mobile sniper capable of doing heavy damage to unsuspecting targets and relocating to avoid counterattacks. With little to no effective armor against large caliber tank shells, the SPHINX relies on its camo rating and mobility to survive against its opponents.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent camouflage rating
- Very good mobility
- Extremely good depression - can shoot itself in the foot
- Great spotting capabilities
- Devastating burst damage with ATGM launcher. Quick reload for an ATGM pod. Great penetration on the missiles.
Cons
- Negligible armor, despite the cage around the cabin
- 40mm autocannon is inaccurate at medium to long range. Damage output is surprisingly low for an autocannon.
- Needs a lot of practice to get used to the control on sharp turns. Can get bouncy and easily trip.
Upgrade Suggestions
As the SPHINX is all about firepower and mobility, upgrades should be accordingly focused. For mobility, upgrading to the Improved Wheels and Improved Suspension will improve between-position mobility, while firepower upgrades like the Improved Thermal Sight will increase damage output.
Retrofit Suggestions
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Augmented Optics
- Improved Gun Breech
- Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
- Commander: Sabrina Washington, to improve the camo rating, view range, and crew stats
- Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| The Panhard SPHINX utilizes an all-steel construction, granting it all around STANAG Level 4 protection against 12.5mm autocannons, with built-in slat cage armor to increase resistance to shaped charges. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40mm Slpprj 90LK APFSDS | AP | Stock | 80 | 0m | 140mm | 1,465m/s | 0.10° | 0.33s | 390 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 180.00rd/min |
| 40mm Slsgr 90 SAPHEI | AP | Stock | 80 | 0m | 60mm | 988m/s | 0.10° | 0.33s | 30 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 180.00rd/min |
| 40mm Slpprj 95LK APFSDS | AP | 184,295 | 80 | 0m | 200mm | 1,510m/s | 0.10° | 0.33s | 30 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 180.00rd/min |
| Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Splash Radius | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLP ATGM-TH | Tandem-HEAT | Stock | 600 | 1,200mm | 250m/s | 10.00s | 2 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 40.00rd/min | 0m | {{{agility}}}deg/s | {{{self-homing}}} |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 109.80km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 2.10s | {{{0-max}}} | 56.90deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spall Liner | 53,615 | 612,830 | Increases vehicle HP by 150. |
| GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades | 80,420 | 919,245 | Provides a total of eight smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine. |
| SALIX Soft Kill APS | 110,580 | 1,263,960 | 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 | 134,035 | 1,532,075 | Enhances accuracy while on the move by 20%. |
| Improved Thermal Sight | 152,045 | 3,112,025 | Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%. |
| Improved Ammo Feeder | 272,255 | 2,427,380 | Rate of fire is increased by 13%. |
| Improved Suspension | 29,320 | 335,140 | Improves handling on rough terrain by 10%. |
| Thermal Shield | 35,940 | 410,785 | Reduces the effectiveness of Thermal Sights by 15%, and increases the vehicle's camouflage factor while moving by 20%. |
| Improved Wheels | 27,645 | 315,990 | Increases the vehicles acceleration and top speed on rough terrain, and are harder to destroy. |
History
The Secret Project for High intensity and New Conflicts, also known as the SPHINX, is a French-built armored fighting vehicle that was first unveiled in 2010. Intended as a replacement for the AMX-10RC and ERC-90 Sagaie, this 6x6 vehicle specializes in reconnaissance. It is diminutive in size but well-armored.