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Is the Rhine leopard protruding?
Hello Elders, I'm Anabel Cardo. In version 1.20, there is actually a level 10 tank that has also been strengthened by WG, but because it is so non-existent, everyone may ignore it... So, after this round of strengthening, has the Rhine Leopard really become a qualified level 10 light tan?
Small talk about the "new version of the Rhine Leopard"
Blame the car
Cracked turret design
Although we are used to calling it "Rhine Leopard", in fact, it has nothing to do with "leopard". Its name Rheinmetall Panzerwagen literally translates to "Rheinmetall tank", which was designed by Rheinmetall in 1957 to replace the M41 "Bulldog", and the later "Artillery Destroyer 4-5" and "Ru251" can actually be regarded as derivatives. Rheinmetall also proposed a "low-profile" turret design for the vehicle, which had something in common with the "swinging turret" technology, except that this "low-profile" turret used a "cracked" design:
The tail of the cannon opens and closes up and down like an organ with pitch
In reality, the gun not only has a barrel outside the turret, but also a tail section inside the turret. The tail of the gun interferes with the top and lower part of the turret when the gun is pitched up and down, so the traditional design usually does not solve the problem of pitch angle well. The cracked design directly separates the gun, and the appearance looks like the top of the turret is cut, so that the pitch angle of the gun interferes with the turret design less, and the turret can also be made low. But because this would destroy the tank's three-defense capability, it was abandoned during the Cold War. In addition to the "Rhine Leopard" in the game, BZ-176 and Rhino also use this technology.
Old Rhine leopard in the old polar ice field
Due to the change of version, the light tank model has been redone many times. The Rhein Leopard was added in version 0.9.18 as the D series 10 light tan, but its performance was really disappointing for players, WG later changed it once in version 0.9.20.1, and cut its 105-gun single shot damage from 360 to 320, in exchange for a little improvement in gun control and ammunition reserve, to be honest, this modification really P is not useful. The next modification is the 1.20 version this time, and WG actually worked its firepower:
- Shell dispersion reduced by 29% during movement and when the hull rotates
- The accuracy of the gun was changed from 0.36 m to 0.33 m
- Shell dispersion range reduced by 20% when turret rotation
- The reloading time was changed from 9 seconds to 8 seconds
- Aiming time changed from 1.6 seconds to 1.4 seconds
My attitude towards the modification of the Rhine Leopard is also clear - we all know where the Rhine Leopard lacks, but the WG just does not strengthen, it has to improve it elsewhere, so that it cannot do its job well, becoming a "half-hanger", many tanks are like this.
Now it
Although the average injury is still 320...
The WG's reinforcement of the Rhein Leopard this time is all focused on firepower. Indeed, the previous Rhine Leopard was a lame car in terms of firepower, and it can be said that the old Rhine Leopard was the one with the lowest output ability/artillery ability of level 10 light tanli except for Manticor. Because the special 105 gun made by WG Dark Poke is all faulty, the single shot damage is low, the reloading speed is particularly slow, the only advantage is the 120 wear HE, but this HE standard injury is still lower than others. After the reinforcement, the DPM of the Rhein Leopard came up, which was a little lower than the Sheridan of the 105 gun, and maintained better gun control, but the damage per shot was still 320.
HE sneaks up on Sheridan
The upgrade of firepower should be a great thing, but for light tans, especially level 10 light tan, this is a double-edged sword. The stronger firepower gives the Rhein Leopard a higher initiative in light artillery battles and can better support teammates, but this "firepower improvement" also makes players more willing to shoot. But we all know that under the high-pressure environment of level 10, if there is a slight careless bright spot, it is basically a serious injury or a direct return to the garage. And firing will greatly destroy the concealment of the tank, which is bound to cause a higher probability of bright spots in the Rhine Leopard. If the player can endure not firing when lighting the lamp, then this strengthening of WG is equal to nothing, I really can't help but sigh, this is really a good move! It is really subtle, and it is successful to make it difficult for players to eat this strengthening bonus, and can declare "we have strengthened the Rhine Leopard".
The current version of 7 units of 10-level light tan volume comparison
Also the Rhein leopard has inherited the consistent level of protection of Western Light Tan, its whole body can be pierced by HE, and now there are more and more high wear HE, it is really difficult to survive. The thickest part of the tank's body is the barrel. But don't say, this barrel carried a lot of shells for me. The size and concealment of the Rhine leopard is also really problematic. Its size is very large, and a small German fat boy who eats too much sauerkraut and pork knuckles is as eye-catching as Imperial Marshal Hermann Meyer suddenly appeared in a group of 100-meter sprinters. This makes the foundation of the Rhein leopard also very general, only about 15%, which is similar to the two "pseudo-Zhongtan" of Sheridan and 132-1, and EBR105, Manticol and so on.
Be patient, be patient...
WG gives compensation for the field of view for the light and light with poor concealment. For example, Sheridan and Rhein Leopard have a basic 420-meter field of view, but because of the loss in concealment value, this field of view advantage is not obvious. If WG gives a special base 450 meters of vision, then it's okay, with accessories and the like, it can make its advantages greater.... (A field of view over 445 is still useful and will have the effect of weakening enemy concealment). As for the mobility of the Rhine Leopard, it is indeed very good, and the speed and power to weight ratio are very eye-catching, but because it is really too fat, I recommend that everyone be prepared to escape at all times when entering the grass/point. In addition, in high-speed sharp turns or some strange terrain, the Rhine leopard prefers to overturn, and this feature WG does not know to change, which is a hidden disadvantage of it.
When the light bulb comes on, then...
I personally believe that WG's strengthening of Rhein Leopard this time is indeed not low, but it is contrary to the good expectations of our players. WG in order to "balance" to give the Rhein Leopard's "vision advantage" is not so large, from the perspective of the general environment, the current version focuses on "squatting / defense", the traditional light who has a large vision, concealment is good who eats (so Manticol / T-100LT data is at the top), and the addition of a new generation of "rogue" Panhard EBR 105 has also greatly compressed the living space of the Rhein Leopard. Rhein Leopard's European service big data win rate is only 46%, which is extremely ugly, basically whichever side has it will lose. The firepower enhancement of version 1.20 helps the Rhein Leopard's performance on paper, but does not help it with the actual experience.
Last summer I was going to turn it into a whole car
In fact, I also had an enhanced plan for the Rhein Leopard before, but after all, it was an innumerable entertainment idea, that is, to make the car a level 10 high-speed bumper car, the small E-50M. In fact, the Rhine Leopard change I would like most is to change it to a 420 single-shot cannon, and at the same time greatly weaken its DPM, so that it can "steal" like Manticol. Slow reloading is not a problem, immediately shrink after firing a shot, and then hit when the point of extinction is extinguished. Although this way of fighting requires adaptation, it is better than the current "rapid fire, fast light, and quick return to the garage", right? And this is also a helpless entertainment change, after all, if it does not improve its detection ability, it still does not help the team.
The center of the world calls for real strengthening
Our players want to enhance the Rhine Leopard's reconnaissance capabilities, not its artillery combat capabilities. We need the Rhine Leopard to be a qualified scout, not a half-hung black gun, which is fatal for the whole team, especially in places like Proo or Marley, and seeing the Rhine Leopard/Sheridan on my side, I don't really want to continue. We want WG to change that, and how arrogant it is that they choose to turn a blind eye and go all the way on the road to "I'll teach you to play". When players question them, they say, "We've strengthened it, will you play?" ”。 I am Anabel, Cardo, always thinking about the vital interests of our players. If you like my car review, please also retweet and share the publicity to let more commanders go home.
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