Leclerc Series 1
After the failure of a joint effort between France and Germany to design a new main battle tank, France undertook the initiative that eventually produced the Leclerc. Plans for the Leclerc included several advanced features, including modular composite armor, thermal profile reduction, an autoloader, and a 120 mm smoothbore gun designed for increased muzzle velocity. The vehicle entered service in 1992, with the T3 series considered the beginning of its official production run. It remains in service today with the armies of France and the United Arab Emirates.
- Era: Détente (3)
- Class: Heavy Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 220,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 10,090,000
- Unlocked with the: AMX 40
Tank Characteristics: Leclerc Series 1 (Fully Upgraded)
- Matchmaking: Détente (3)
- Hit Points: 3,910
- Engine Power: 1,500 hp
- Power/Weight Ratio: 26.79
- Speed Limit: 72.40 km/h
- Reverse Speed: 32 km/h
- Hull Traverse Speed: 42 deg/sec
- Turret Traverse Speed: 40 deg/sec
- Gun Depression: 8 deg
- Gun Elevation: 20 deg
- Penetration: 633/700/600
- Damage: 550/550/520
- Aim Time: 2.10 sec
- Accuracy: 0.24
- Rate of Fire: 8.57 rounds/min
- Reload Time: 7 sec
- Damage Per Minute: 4,714
- Max Ammo Capacity: 65 rounds
- Shell 1 Type/Speed: APFSDS/1,790
- Shell 2 Type/Speed: APFSDS/1,790
- Shell 3 Type/Speed: HEAT/1,100
- View Range: 565 m
- Signal Range: 730 m
AMX 40
The AMX 40 began as an export version of the AMX 30B2, designated the AMX 32, which featured spaced armor to defeat anti-tank guided missiles. Due to lackluster sales, the AMX 32 was redesigned and fitted with the more modern 120 mm GIAT smoothbore cannon. The prototype was completed in 1983. The AMX 40 was intended to be a low-cost tank purely for export, but it failed to attract enough customers, and subsequently, the project was canceled in 1990, with only a handful produced.
AMX 32
Developed in 1975, the AMX 32 was intended as an affordable export variant of the AMX 30 main battle tank. Its turret could be fitted with either the 105 mm rifled gun of its predecessor (which was the choice for early AMX 32 units) or a 120 mm smoothbore gun. Later models also featured the Hispano-Suiza HS 110-S2 engine, capable of delivering up to 800 hp. Unfortunately, no units were ordered, and France ultimately chose to pursue development of the AMX 40 instead.
- Era: Détente (3)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 190,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 8,250,000 Silver
- Unlocked with the: AMX 30B2 Brenus
- Gives access to the: AMX 40
Tank Characteristics: AMX 32 (Fully Upgraded)
AMX 30B2 Brenus
AMX 30B2
- Era: Escalation (2)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 165,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 6,320,000 Silver
- Unlocked with the: AMX 30B ’66
- Gives access to the: AMX 30B2 Brenus
In the early post-war period, as the Western European countries cautiously moved towards the rearmament of Germany and Italy in the face of a growing perceived threat from the Soviet Union, the impetus for a single, jointly developed European tank was increasing. As the process proceeded, it became apparent that each European country had vastly different doctrines and requirements, and many of the joint projects fragmented into specific national ones. The French Main Battle Tank program, which had at first been part of a French-German-Italian effort, eventually evolved into the AMX-30 program. The AMX 30 featured a 105 mm Modèle F1 gun, a field-swappable Hispano-Suiza 680 hp engine, night vision, and river fording. The first production model rolled off the line in 1966, designated the AMX 30B. In 1982, the AMX 30B2, an updated version with Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds, improved fire control system, laser rangefinder, low light capability, and updated transmission, was introduced. The 20 mm coaxial gun is able to elevate up to 40 degrees to engage air threats. The AMX-30 was adopted by nations that saw it as a cheaper alternative to the Leopard 1, including Greece, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Chile, and Cyprus.
Tank Characteristics: AMX 30B2 (Fully Upgraded)
AMX 30B ’66
- Era: Escalation (2)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 148,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 5,400,000 Silver
- Unlocked with the: AMX 30A
- Gives access to the: AMX 30B2
Developed in 1966, the AMX 30 was maneuverable and had good engine power and an excellent anti-tank engagement range. Its great view range allowed the commander to coordinate the crew’s actions and maintain situational awareness, which greatly increased the vehicle’s overall effectiveness. The armor was thin, but it was decided that technological advancements in anti-tank shells had essentially rendered armor obsolete. Doctrine asserted that survivability was a function of mobility and firepower. A total of 2,800 vehicles were manufactured.
Tank Characteristics: AMX 30B ’66 (Fully Upgraded)
- Matchmaking: Escalation (2)
- Hit Points: 2,400
- Engine Power: 720 hp
- Power/Weight Ratio: 19.96
- Speed Limit: 65 km/h
- Reverse Speed: 23 km/h
- Hull Traverse Speed: 48 deg/sec
- Turret Traverse Speed: 38 deg/sec
- Gun Depression: 8 deg
- Gun Elevation: 20 deg
- Primary: 105 mm CN-105-F1 V2
- Penetration: 400/115
- Damage: 460/570
- Aim Time: 1.9 sec
- Accuracy: 0.28
- Rate of Fire: 7.41 rounds/min
- Reload Time: 8.1 sec
- Damage Per Minute: 3,409
- Max Ammo Capacity: 55 rounds
- Shell 1 Type/Speed: HEAT/1,000
- Shell 2 Type/Speed: HE/700
- Secondary: 20 mm GIAT M693 [F2]
- Penetration: 87/45
- Damage: 25/30
- Aim Time: 2.3 sec
- Accuracy: 0.22
- Rate of Fire: 215.11 rounds/min
- Reload Time: 15 sec
- Clip Size: 75
- Intra-Clip Reload: 0.08 sec
- Max Ammo Capacity: 1,050
- Shell 1 Type/Speed: APDS/1,300
- Shell 2 Type/Speed: HE/1,050
- View Range: 490 m
- Signal Range: 650 m
AMX 30A
- Era: Post War (1)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 137,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 4,380,000 Silver
- Unlocked with the: Lorraine Char De Bataille De 40 Tonnes
- Gives access to the: AMX 30B ’66
Developed as part of a competitive search for a unified European tank, the vehicle turned out to have maneuverability, engine power, and effective anti-tank engagement distance superior to all other vehicles except the Leopard 1. The armor of the vehicle was quite thin, but it was decided that technological advances in anti-tank shells had essentially rendered armor obsolete, so survivability depended on mobility and firepower, not protection.
Tank Characteristics: AMX 30A (Fully Upgraded)
- Matchmaking: Post War (1)
- Hit Points: 2,000
- Engine Power: 720 hp
- Power/Weight Ratio: 22.52
- Speed Limit: 65.2 km/h
- Reverse Speed: 26.6 km/h
- Hull Traverse Speed: 44 deg/sec
- Turret Traverse Speed: 36 deg/sec
- Gun Depression: 8 deg
- Gun Elevation: 20 deg
- Penetration: 320/105
- Damage: 390/480
- Aim Time: 2.3 sec
- Accuracy: 0.32
- Rate of Fire: 6.38 rounds/min
- Reload Time: 9.4 sec
- Damage Per Minute: 2,488
- Max Ammo Capacity: 47 rounds
- Shell 1 Type/Speed: HEAT/1,000
- Shell 2 Type/Speed: HE/700
- View Range: 490 m
- Signal Range: 600 m
Lorraine Char De Bataille De 40 Tonnes
- Era: Post War (1)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Unlock Requirement: 137,000 XP
- Purchase Cost: 3,450,000 Silver
- Unlocked with the Batignolles-Châtillon Char 25 t
- Gives access to the: AMX 30A
Tasked with developing a lower-weight alternative to the AMX 50 heavy tank, France’s Lorraine company produced the Lorraine 40t in 1952. This 40-tonne medium tank featured an oscillating turret, a 100mm gun similar to the AMX 50’s, a drum autoloader, and pneumatic tires. Two prototypes were tested in 1953 and 1954, but the tank never entered mass production.
Tank Characteristics: Lorraine Char De Bataille De 40 Tonnes (Fully Upgraded)
- Matchmaking: Post War (1)
- Hit Points: 1,850
- Engine Power: 980 hp
- Power/Weight Ratio: 25.3
- Speed Limit: 72 km/h
- Reverse Speed: 28 km/h
- Hull Traverse Speed: 34 deg/sec
- Turret Traverse Speed: 30 deg/sec
- Gun Depression: 8 deg
- Gun Elevation: 15 deg
- Penetration: 242/276/50
- Damage: 300/300/400
- Aim Time: 2.5 sec
- Accuracy: 0.36
- Rate of Fire: 7.89 rounds/min
- Reload Time: 32 sec
- Clip Size: 6
- Intra-Clip Reload: 2.73
- Damage Per Minute: 2,367
- Max Ammo Capacity: 54 rounds
- Shell 1 Type/Speed: APCR/1,000
- Shell 2 Type/Speed: APCR/1,250
- Shell 3 Type/Speed: HE/1,000
- View Range: 490 m
- Signal Range: 600 m
Batignolles-Châtillon Char 25 t
- Era: Post War (1)
- Class: Medium Tank
- Purchase Cost: 0 Silver
- Gives access to the: Lorraine Char De Bataille De 40 Tonnes
Made by the Batignolles-Châtillon company in 1954, the Bat. Chat. 25t (its nickname) was a prototype tank based on the AMX 13. It featured a 90mm gun, plus a transmission and propulsion system that was later reused in the AMX 30. Only two Bat. Chat. 25t units were built.
Tank Characteristics: Batignolles-Châtillon Char 25 t (Fully Upgraded)
WoT PC has had the Bat-Chat 25t for over 10 years already. And the AMX 30B for like 7-8 years. Console, why so slow?
Console already had those tanks, they are being added to the Cold War mode, not the normal mode.
it’s in cold war no in ww2
Enjoy fighting your 1925 tanks against 1960s tanks 🤦🏼♂️😂
Oh hello sir, how was your day? or my day??? XD
Very nice Dear!
AFAIK the Cold War mode uses i’ts own vehicles, it doesn’t get matchmade with the “normal” WoT vehicles.
The 30B is still collecting dust in the garage.
I likes the look of it so I’ve tried to make it work many times, but unfortunately, its performance is too brutal for me.
But WG doesn’t give a fuck since the tank brings them no money.
It’s a good tank. You’re just a lousy player and commenter too
What kind of “good” you’re talking about?
I only consider a tank good when it’s capable of doing 4.5k+ on avg.
~4.2k is avg and <4k is bad, for tier 10 of course.
That’s the expectation in Asia server, and it’s usually a bit higher in EU/RU since there are way more tourists.
With the 30B, no matter what I do, it just doesn’t get higher than 4k.
Meanwhile, with little effort, I avg 4.7-4.8k with the Leo1.
Learn to play
Lick my nut
whats max teir for wot modern armor