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leKpz Borkenkäfer Germany

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Vehicle Description

The leKpz Borkenkäfer is a light tank that combines excellent mobility with comfortable gun handling, enabling it to take on a wide range of roles across the battlefield. In the early stages of battle, it focuses on spotting and countering enemy scouts, then shifts to using its firepower to eliminate remaining opponents. The Borkenkäfer's experimental target designation system enhances its already impressive reconnaissance capabilities.

Historical Reference

In the 1970s, the Germans began developing a universal chassis for Bundeswehr light tanks. One of the projects with the new chassis was a light tank that was unofficially called the Borkenkäfer ("bark beetle"). The vehicle had a fairly powerful gun (up to 105 mm) and excellent mobility parameters. A fire control system with a dual-channel reticle and two rangefinders ensured high firing accuracy in any weather. Due to the complexity of the FCS, the program was reduced into the PUMA (Panzer unter minimalen Aufwand—tank for minimal costs) project, and then closed. Although the chassis was built, the vehicle only existed in blueprints.

Nation Germany Germany
Tier Tier XI
Type Light Tank Light Tank
Cost Credits 7,400,000 Experience 325,000
Role Versatile Light Tank Versatile Light Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander

Commander

Radio Operator

Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Gunner

Gunner

Loader

Laser Target Designator

Your next shot applies an effect based on the enemy's spotting status. Hitting a spotted enemy will mark them—they will remain spotted longer and receive more damage. Hitting an unspotted enemy will highlight their location with a special marker.

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UPGRADES

Upgrades are a unique mechanic for Tier XI vehicles that allow you to further enhance a vehicle's characteristics.

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Modules

This vehicle has the ability to earn bonds in certain game modes.

Characteristics

Firepower

HP Damage Damage at 50 m
mm Armor Penetration
HP/min Damage per Minute
pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

t Weight
hp Engine Power
hp/t Specific Power
deg/s Traverse Speed

Survivability

HP Hit Points
/ / mm Hull Armor
/ / / / mm Turret Armor
s Suspension repair time

Spotting

m View Range
m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

Rheinmetall Panzerwagen 6,100,000 298,000 Light Tank X
leKpz Borkenkäfer 7,400,000 325,000 Light Tank XI
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