105 leFH18B2
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? | It is the first premium self-propelled gun to be added into the game. Overall it can be compared to the [[AMX 13 105 AM mle. 50]], since its gun has about the same damage, accuracy, and range. It makes a valuable addition to firepower on public matches but still loses against opponents like the [[Grille]] for its unmatched accuracy and damage. Many players will feel right at home using this equipment as it can be very forgiving. Its relatively thick | + | It is the first premium self-propelled gun to be added into the game. Overall it can be compared to the [[AMX 13 105 AM mle. 50]], since its gun has about the same damage, accuracy, and range. It makes a valuable addition to firepower on public matches but still loses against opponents like the [[Grille]] for its unmatched accuracy and damage. Many players will feel right at home using this equipment as it can be very forgiving. Its relatively thick armor is able to bounce shots from low tier guns, giving it a better defense against light tanks. The leFH18B2 also weighs in at almost 33 tons, allowing it to destroy light tanks that attempt to ram it. | |
This tank has kept the damage and penetration from before version 9.18, making it arguably the most powerful artillery tier-for-tier in the game -- even more so after 9.18 -- assuming it hits its target. The low splash radius and time to land can be frustrating for players and necessitates that you fully aim shots. | This tank has kept the damage and penetration from before version 9.18, making it arguably the most powerful artillery tier-for-tier in the game -- even more so after 9.18 -- assuming it hits its target. The low splash radius and time to land can be frustrating for players and necessitates that you fully aim shots. | |||
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- Great aim time and murderous rate of fire allows you to keep enemy tanks permanently tracked | - Great aim time and murderous rate of fire allows you to keep enemy tanks permanently tracked | |||
? | - Highest DPM of all SPG's in the game ( | + | - Highest DPM of all SPG's in the game (2759 base, up to over 3100 with equipment) enables you to delete enemy tanks single-handedly | |
? | - Retains full | + | - Retains full 105mm damage and penetration after the 9.18 SPG re-balance. Its penetration is nearly on a par with Tier IX SPG's, and is capable of one-shotting Tier V mediums and can deal serious damage to heavies | |
- Retains AP and HEAT shells to complement it's HE rounds even after 9.18 | - Retains AP and HEAT shells to complement it's HE rounds even after 9.18 | |||
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? | The 105 leFH18B2 has gun elevation and depression which enables it to fire behind some rocks and small buildings and will greatly help in self defense when needed. It has the thickest | + | The 105 leFH18B2 has gun elevation and depression which enables it to fire behind some rocks and small buildings and will greatly help in self defense when needed. It has the thickest armor of all artillery for its tier, making an exceptionally difficult target to kill by low tier scouts that do not stop and aim at the weaker armored superstructure, although, just like the [[B1]] this SPG can be crippled by aiming at the exposed tracks depriving it of movement, but it will take several shots to actually destroy it. | |
? | A side effect of its strong | + | A side effect of its strong armor is that it is nearly impossible to destroy by ramming by lighter vehicles. Light tanks that attempt to do so will instead destroy themselves. | |
The 105 leFH18B2 does not share the agility or speed of the [[B1]], so relocation and placement can be a problem and has a rather large silhouette in comparison to other SPG's of the same tier, but it can still make good use of the camo net. | The 105 leFH18B2 does not share the agility or speed of the [[B1]], so relocation and placement can be a problem and has a rather large silhouette in comparison to other SPG's of the same tier, but it can still make good use of the camo net. | |||
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While the leFH18B2 does have the lowest damage per shot of its tier it also has the fastest rate of fire for its tier by a decent margin, which makes up for the lack of splash damage. | While the leFH18B2 does have the lowest damage per shot of its tier it also has the fastest rate of fire for its tier by a decent margin, which makes up for the lack of splash damage. | |||
? | Note that this vehicle cannot stun due to the low caliber of the gun, but unlike most arty retains the ability to fire both AP and HEAT ( | + | Note that this vehicle cannot stun due to the low caliber of the gun, but unlike most arty retains the ability to fire both AP and HEAT (premium ammo). | |
Revision as of 09:22, 6 March 2022
105 leFH18B2
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[Client Values; Actual values in
1,500 Cost |
34068 HP Hit Points |
32.49/3411.49/34 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
307307 hp Engine Power |
28/10 km/h Speed Limit |
2222 deg/s Traverse |
9.4526.72 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
HE/HEAT
HE/HEAT Shells |
128/4000/120
128/4000/120 Shell Cost |
410/350/350410/350/350 HP Damage |
53/104/6453/104/64 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
6.45 r/m Standard Gun ▲
6.45 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun ▼
Standard Gun
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2644.5 Standard Gun
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Standard Gun ▼
Standard Gun
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2644.5 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun
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m ▲
0.74 m With 50% Crew: 0.917 m ▲
0.74 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.917 m |
s 5.1 s 5.1 Aim time |
2222 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
30° Gun Arc |
-4°/+45°-4°/+45° Elevation Arc |
5050 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 390 m 390 View Range |
m 525 m 525 Signal Range |
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The 105 leFH18B2 is a French tier 5 premium self-propelled gun.
Heavy B1 tanks captured by the German army during the French Campaign underwent modification and were actively used by the Wehrmacht. Some vehicles were converted into SPGs, designated 10.5 cm leFH18/3 auf Geschützwagen B2 (f).
It is the first premium self-propelled gun to be added into the game. Overall it can be compared to the AMX 13 105 AM mle. 50, since its gun has about the same damage, accuracy, and range. It makes a valuable addition to firepower on public matches but still loses against opponents like the Grille for its unmatched accuracy and damage. Many players will feel right at home using this equipment as it can be very forgiving. Its relatively thick armor is able to bounce shots from low tier guns, giving it a better defense against light tanks. The leFH18B2 also weighs in at almost 33 tons, allowing it to destroy light tanks that attempt to ram it.
This tank has kept the damage and penetration from before version 9.18, making it arguably the most powerful artillery tier-for-tier in the game -- even more so after 9.18 -- assuming it hits its target. The low splash radius and time to land can be frustrating for players and necessitates that you fully aim shots.
This tank was removed from the in-game store in the 8.6 update. It will be given as special awards during specials and events, as well as sometimes appearing as a special offer in the premium shop, but generally only as a freebie for a package with the highest gold offers.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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V | 10,5 cm le.F.H. 18 L/28 | 53/104/64 | 410/350/350 | 6.45 | 0.74 | 5.1 | 2300 | 40110 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Renault 307 | 307 | 20 | 540 | 10000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | leFH18B2 | 34 | 22 | 0 | 8050 | 240 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Above average view range
- Great aim time and murderous rate of fire allows you to keep enemy tanks permanently tracked
- Highest DPM of all SPG's in the game (2759 base, up to over 3100 with equipment) enables you to delete enemy tanks single-handedly
- Retains full 105mm damage and penetration after the 9.18 SPG re-balance. Its penetration is nearly on a par with Tier IX SPG's, and is capable of one-shotting Tier V mediums and can deal serious damage to heavies
- Retains AP and HEAT shells to complement it's HE rounds even after 9.18
- High shell arc means hitting targets behind cover is easier than some other SPG's
Cons:
- Below average top speed
- Slow traverse and acceleration
- Despite the thick armour the gun shield is rather thin
- Long shell travel time due to high shell arc
- Did not receive a splash buff to it's HE rounds in 9.18 like other SPG's
Performance
The 105 leFH18B2 has gun elevation and depression which enables it to fire behind some rocks and small buildings and will greatly help in self defense when needed. It has the thickest armor of all artillery for its tier, making an exceptionally difficult target to kill by low tier scouts that do not stop and aim at the weaker armored superstructure, although, just like the B1 this SPG can be crippled by aiming at the exposed tracks depriving it of movement, but it will take several shots to actually destroy it. A side effect of its strong armor is that it is nearly impossible to destroy by ramming by lighter vehicles. Light tanks that attempt to do so will instead destroy themselves.
The 105 leFH18B2 does not share the agility or speed of the B1, so relocation and placement can be a problem and has a rather large silhouette in comparison to other SPG's of the same tier, but it can still make good use of the camo net.
It has an impressive view range (fully trained crew with BIA and coated optics can exceed 445m even on the move) which can be exploited to use it as a tank destroyer in combination with binoculars, but this should be done only in emergency situations. Keeping a few HEAT rounds for more consistent damage to use in self defense in shotgun mode can be useful. It can be very threatening to targets that get too close to you.
Hitting small targets can be difficult due to the lack of HE splash damage, just like the AMX 13 105 AM mle. 50. However its insane rate of fire means you will have multiple opportunities as long as they stay spotted.
While the leFH18B2 does have the lowest damage per shot of its tier it also has the fastest rate of fire for its tier by a decent margin, which makes up for the lack of splash damage.
Note that this vehicle cannot stun due to the low caliber of the gun, but unlike most arty retains the ability to fire both AP and HEAT (premium ammo).
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The 105 leFH18B2 was actually a Rheinmetall-Borsig conversion that was used by the German military. Its configuration as a French SPG is fake.
- The leFH18B2 was actually painted with the German Balkenkreuz. In World of Tanks, however, the markings are instead French roundels.
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