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Spähpanzer Ru 251

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Germany | Light Tank | Tier IX
Battle Tier
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Overview
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[Client Values; Actual values in
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3,460,000  Credits Cost
1400280 HP Hit Points
25.46/25.714.42/28 t Weight Limit
Crew
  1. Commander (Radio Operator)
  2. Gunner
  3. Driver
  4. Loader
Mobility
700900 hp Engine Power
70/24 km/h Speed Limit
3844 deg/s Traverse
27.4962.41 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio
YesYes Pivot
Armor
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20/20/2020/20/20 mm Turret Armor
Armament







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240/240/320240/240/320 HP Damage
215/250/102215/250/102 mm Penetration



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8.57 r/m 
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Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 7 s
50% Crew: 8.67 s
75% Crew: 7.57 s
100% Crew: 6.71 s
Rammer: 6.04 s
Vents: 6.56 s
Both: 5.91 s
Both and BiA: 5.78 s
Both and Max Crew %: 5.54 s

See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information.



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8.57 r/m 
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Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 7 s
50% Crew: 8.67 s
75% Crew: 7.57 s
100% Crew: 6.71 s
Rammer: 6.04 s
Vents: 6.56 s
Both: 5.91 s
Both and BiA: 5.78 s
Both and Max Crew %: 5.54 s

See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information.
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2056.8
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (240 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2056.8
50% Crew: 1660.8
75% Crew: 1900.8
100% Crew: 2145.6
100% Crew
Vents: 2193.6
Rammer: 2383.2
Both: 2438.4
Both and BiA: 2491.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2599.2

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 2296.8
50% Crew: 1900.8
75% Crew: 2140.8
100% Crew: 2385.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 2623.2
Vents: 2433.6
Both: 2678.4
Both and BiA: 2731.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2839.2

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (240 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2056.8
50% Crew: 1660.8
75% Crew: 1900.8
100% Crew: 2145.6
100% Crew
Vents: 2193.6
Rammer: 2383.2
Both: 2438.4
Both and BiA: 2491.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2599.2

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 2296.8
50% Crew: 1900.8
75% Crew: 2140.8
100% Crew: 2385.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 2623.2
Vents: 2433.6
Both: 2678.4
Both and BiA: 2731.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2839.2

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (320 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2742.4
50% Crew: 2214.4
75% Crew: 2534.4
100% Crew: 2860.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2924.8
Rammer: 3177.6
Both: 3251.2
Both and BiA: 3321.6
Both and Max Crew %: 3465.6

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3062.4
50% Crew: 2534.4
75% Crew: 2854.4
100% Crew: 3180.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3497.6
Vents: 3244.8
Both: 3571.2
Both and BiA: 3641.6
Both and Max Crew %: 3785.6

See here, here, or here for more information.






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2056.8
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (240 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2056.8
50% Crew: 1660.8
75% Crew: 1900.8
100% Crew: 2145.6
100% Crew
Vents: 2193.6
Rammer: 2383.2
Both: 2438.4
Both and BiA: 2491.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2599.2

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 2296.8
50% Crew: 1900.8
75% Crew: 2140.8
100% Crew: 2385.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 2623.2
Vents: 2433.6
Both: 2678.4
Both and BiA: 2731.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2839.2

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (240 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2056.8
50% Crew: 1660.8
75% Crew: 1900.8
100% Crew: 2145.6
100% Crew
Vents: 2193.6
Rammer: 2383.2
Both: 2438.4
Both and BiA: 2491.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2599.2

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 2296.8
50% Crew: 1900.8
75% Crew: 2140.8
100% Crew: 2385.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 2623.2
Vents: 2433.6
Both: 2678.4
Both and BiA: 2731.2
Both and Max Crew %: 2839.2

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (320 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2742.4
50% Crew: 2214.4
75% Crew: 2534.4
100% Crew: 2860.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2924.8
Rammer: 3177.6
Both: 3251.2
Both and BiA: 3321.6
Both and Max Crew %: 3465.6

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3062.4
50% Crew: 2534.4
75% Crew: 2854.4
100% Crew: 3180.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3497.6
Vents: 3244.8
Both: 3571.2
Both and BiA: 3641.6
Both and Max Crew %: 3785.6

See here, here, or here for more information.
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0.36 m 
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With 50% Crew: 0.446 m
With 75% Crew: 0.389 m
With 100% Crew: 0.345 m
With BiA: 0.338 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.33 m
Maximum possible: 0.317 m

For more details, see Crew


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0.36 m 
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With 50% Crew: 0.446 m
With 75% Crew: 0.389 m
With 100% Crew: 0.345 m
With BiA: 0.338 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.33 m
Maximum possible: 0.317 m

For more details, see Crew
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2 s 
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With 50% Crew: 2.478 s
With 75% Crew: 2.163 s
With 100% Crew: 1.918 s
With GLD: 1.743 s
With BiA: 1.875 s
With BiA and Vents: 1.835 s
With both and GLD: 1.668 s
Maximum possible: 1.599 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment


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2 s 
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With 50% Crew: 2.478 s
With 75% Crew: 2.163 s
With 100% Crew: 1.918 s
With GLD: 1.743 s
With BiA: 1.875 s
With BiA and Vents: 1.835 s
With both and GLD: 1.668 s
Maximum possible: 1.599 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment
 Aim time
4444 deg/s Turret Traverse
360° Gun Arc
-10°/+18°-10°/+18° Elevation Arc
4141 rounds Ammo Capacity
General
1210 % Chance of Fire






410 m 
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With 50% Crew: 322.1 m
With 75% Crew: 366.1 m
With 100% Crew: 410 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 430.7 m
With Coated Optics: 451 m
With Binocular Telescope: 512.5 m
Maximum possible: 586.9 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment






410 m 
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With 50% Crew: 322.1 m
With 75% Crew: 366.1 m
With 100% Crew: 410 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 430.7 m
With Coated Optics: 451 m
With Binocular Telescope: 512.5 m
Maximum possible: 586.9 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
 View Range


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720 m 
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With 50% Crew: 565.7 m
With 75% Crew: 642.9 m
With 100% Crew: 720 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 864 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 792 m
Maximum possible: 1036 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment


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745 m 
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With 50% Crew: 585.3 m
With 75% Crew: 665.2 m
With 100% Crew: 745 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 894 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 819.5 m
Maximum possible: 1072 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
 Signal Range
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HWK 12
Spähpanzer Ru 251
Rheinmetall Panzerwagen


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The Spähpanzer Ru 251 is a German tier 9 light tank.

The vehicle was based on the Kanonenjagdpanzer 4-5 tank destroyer by the Henschel company in 1964. The tank was planned to replace the obsolete M41 Walker Bulldog vehicles used by the reconnaissance battalions of the armored divisions in the German Army. The tank never saw mass production, but some technical innovations were applied later in the development of other vehicles. The total number of prototypes built is unknown.

The second true scout in the German line, (the first being the Luchs) the Ru 251 has the best mobility of all tier 9 scouts. Unfortunately, in patch 9.18, its maximum speed was decreased to 70 KM/H, but it's still quite fast. The gun is another strength of the tank, combining high pen, good accuracy on the move, and high DPM. The biggest con of the tank would be its large size and lack of armor, making bounces extremely rare. As a true scout, it can both passive and active spot very well with a great base view range of 410 m. You will want practice in lower tier lights before playing this though, as most guns you will be facing have the accuracy to hit you when going full speed.

The Spähpanzer Ru 251 leads to the Rheinmetall Panzerwagen.

Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

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Guns

Tier Gun Penetration
(mm) 		Damage
(HP) 		Rate of fire
(rounds/minute) 		Dispersion
(m/100m) 		Aiming time
(s) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

IX 90 mm Rheinmetall DM1 215/250/102 240/240/320 8.57 0.36 2 914 115000

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Engines

Tier Engine Engine Power
(hp) 		Chance of Fire on Impact
(%) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

VIII MB 837 Aa 700 12 1375 52000
IX MB 837 Ea 600 900 10 1400 84600

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Suspensions

Tier Suspension Load Limit
(т) 		Traverse Speed
(gr/sec) 		Rmin Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

VIII Spähpanzer Ru 251 PT I 25.7 38 0 6500 33000
IX Spähpanzer Ru 251 PT II 28 44 0 6500 61500

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Radios

Tier Radio Signal Range
(m) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

IX AN/GRC-4 720 80 45500
X AN/GRC-7 745 120 54500

Compatible Equipment

Low Noise Exhaust System Class 1 Vertical Stabilizer Class 1 Light Spall Liner Camouflage Net Class 2 Coated Optics Class 1 Commander's Vision System Stabilizing Equipment System Experimental Optics Wear-Resistant Gun Laying Drive Improved Configuration Venting System Innovative Loading System Enhanced Gun Laying Drive Class 1 Improved Hardening Class 2 Additional Grousers Class 1 Modified Configuration Class 1 Improved Radio Set Improved Rotation Mechanism Class 1 Improved Aiming Class 1 Improved Ventilation Class 3 Binocular Telescope Class 1 Gun Rammer Class 2 Turbocharger Class 1 

Compatible Consumables

Stabilizer Greasing Automatic Fire Extinguisher Natural Cover Chocolate Optical Calibration Aim Tuning Experienced Firefighters Manual Fire Extinguisher Pre-Battle Maintenance Vent Purge Large First Aid Kit Large Repair Kit Duty Comes First Shell Organizer Orderly Ammo Rack Focus on Target Increased Focus Small First Aid Kit Small Repair Kit Gearbox Intricacy Steady Hand Combat Course 


Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:


  • Even after the nerf in patch 9.18, its speed is still excellent for tier 9 lights at 70 KM/H.
  • The best gun for scouts in tier: good accuracy and handling, decent penetration, DPM and shell velocity
  • Very useful HE with high penetration at 102 mm.
  • The top gun and turret come stock with the tank, making the grind very easy.
  • Good at hull-down: great gun depression of -10 degrees tied with the T49, turret is somewhat small too.


Cons:


  • Very thin armor; any gun with a caliber of over 76 mm will triple overmatch your armor (a guaranteed penetration).
  • Larger profile than most other lights, despite the large HP pool compensates.
  • Gun depression only reaches its full -10 degrees when aiming to the sides.
  • Not a lot of shells carried for its rate of fire.
  • Unique crew setup in it's tech branch (has dedicated loader).


Performance

More or less a lighter version of Leopard Prototyp A that is designed for recon, keep moving with your amazing speed and maneuver when you can, but make sure not to turn around too much as this will slow you down a lot. Avoid crashing into other tanks when at high speed as you'll lose a lot of health due to your light weight and thin armor. Use your DPM and fire APCR or HEAT at enemies whenever you're not scouting. If you're spotted, never stand still, as any shot that hits you will penetrate, or at best HE not penetrate for full damage. Play it like a standard issue light tank with few - if any - downsides, but remember that it offers a lot more mobility and gun depression than most other lights, especially at this tier.



This tank has both the top gun and turret right out the box, making this an easier grind than most tanks.


Early Research

Tracks first, then the engine, last the radio.


Suggested Equipment


Medium-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer Vertical Stabilizer Mk 1 Coated Optics Improved Ventilation Class 1


External Reviews and Opinions

Gallery

Historical Info

The Spähpanzer Kette was designed to replace the Germany Army’s old American M41 light tanks in the reconnaissance role. Its development began in 1960 and a prototype was completed in 1963. It mounted a Rheinmetall turret armed with the 90mm Bordkanone as used in the Jagdpanzer Kanone.

By the middle of the 1960s the Leopard tank was in production and it was decided that reconnaissance units did not need their own specialist vehicles. The development of the Spähpanzer Kette was dropped without any further vehicles being built and its role was given over to the Leopard. With hindsight, this may have been a hasty move as the wheeled Spähpanzer Luchs was eventually developed to take back this role from the Leopard.

The materials concerning this tank are actually still considered confidential by the Bundeswehr.


Historical Gallery

Sources and External Links

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