Prototype MBTs in general are not the best for premiums where there are potential considerations for armour issues. As we explained in the article the reasons why we decided not to go with a prototype:
"We have plans to add a prototype variant of the Leclerc in the next major update, however not as a premium. The reason for this is that its armor protection is still under question, and we’re wary of adding a premium vehicle with armor that could very much be subject to heavy changes if new information came to light. "
A new MBT doesn’t always mean across the board for all. A prototype Leclerc is naturally not going to be at the very top BR. It’s helping to fill out some of the gaps in the French tree.
Realistically speakinf CATTB, object 195/490, EMBT are the few that would revolutionize top tier gameplay. I am skeptical of the KF51, and other stuff like ariete C2, CR3, type 10APS, merkava mk5, ZTZ99A GL6 and strv 123 are just upgrades that made them better.
Most of those nations have had vehicles already in the region that France has been lacking for even longer. We have been saying for some time we had plans to fill this gap for France, just as everyone else’s was. It’s now that time for France to receive something.
