Japan is getting an Indonesian Leopard 2RI with additional armor and a high-end round!
Leopard 2RI: An MBT for Japan at Rank VIII
At a glance:
- Add-on armor package
- DM53 APFSDS
- High mobility
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Introducing the Leopard 2RI!
Today we’re taking a look at a main new addition to the Japanese Ground Forces tree in the Heavy Cavalry major update. Meet the Leopard 2RI, featuring additional armor and high-end ammunition, all while retaining good mobility and a modern fire control system. Let’s see what it’s all about!
Using the Leopard 2RI in Battle
You may or may not have noticed, but the Indonesian Leopard 2RI is actually based on the trusty Leopard 2A4, but to most this vehicle is simply unrecognizable due to all the additions made to it! With strong additional armor and a selection of ammunition nearly on the level of the Leopard 2A7, thermal imagers and good maneuverability, this vehicle will be a worthy competitor to the best MBTs in the game. Expect a versatile vehicle for active, aggressive combat!
Feature Spotlight: Armor Protection
We’re all aware of the Leopard family of tank’s signature maneuverability and potent firepower. The main drawback of these vehicles however is their vulnerable hull and turret from the sides to missiles and autocannons. Indonesian Leopards received numerous upgrades, the most significant of which is the addition of add-on armor under the Evolution program, which includes armor elements to protect against shaped-charge (HEAT) ammunition. This makes the Leopard 2RI far more potent in combat! While APFSDS rounds still pose extreme danger to this vehicle (as with all vehicles), IFVs, ATGM carriers and helicopters will have a much harder time penetrating this tank due to how effective it is against the ammunition they fire.
Developer comment: With the arrival of the Indonesian Leopard 2RI, Japan now has one of the most versatile sets of top-tier vehicles: the Japanese TKX and Type 10 represent domestic Japanese designs, the Thai Oplot-T carries the legacy of the Warsaw Pact tank traditions, and now the Leopard represents modern Western European armored vehicles. All of these together give Japan a nice variety of playstyles.
Vehicle History
In May 2013, the German government approved the delivery of heavy weapons to Indonesia. The initial delivery package included refurbished and modernized armored vehicles, as well as related materials and ammunition. Subsequently, most of the Leopard 2 tanks were further upgraded under the Revolution program, which included enhanced armor protection, the installation of new equipment and systems to enable operation in hot climates, and the adaptation of the gun to fire new ammunition.
That’s it for this one folks, we hoped you enjoyed having a read. Until the next dev blog, take care and see you soon!
Please note that vehicle specifications may be subject to revision and change before being added to the game.
You can greatly speed up the research of the Leopard 2RI with these packs:
Type 90B “Fuji” Pack
This pack includes:
- Type 90B “Fuji” (Japan, Rank VII)
- Premium account for 20 days
- 2500 Golden Eagles
Senrai Maidens: Usagi
This pack includes:
- Type 90 (B) (Senrai Maidens) (Japan, Rank VII)
- Premium account for 20 days
- 2500 Golden Eagles
- Unique camouflage: “Usagi” *
- Unique profile icon: “Usagi”
- Unique title: “Fan of Usagi”
- Unique decal: “Usagi”
- Unique voiceover for the crew on the vehicle from the pack
*will be available in the vehicle’s customization menu
