In general, wheeled vehicles are quite different from conventional tanks, even light ones. But as if that weren't enough, the VIII Panhard EBR 75 (FL 10) has some noticeable differences from, let’s say, the Lynx 6x6. All in all, you’re in for a unique experience with this French masterpiece!
Gameplay
In terms of survivability, the EBR 75 relies solely on its superior speed and camouflage value to either not get hit or spotted at all. However, if it comes down to taking a hit, the armour is fairly angled and gives at least a tiny bit of protection against HE shells. Obviously, anything else will punch through with ease.
Even for light tanks, the mobility of this vehicle is outstanding, and on par with the Lynx 6x6. This allows you to get in and out of action fairly quickly, which is especially useful with the two-round autoloader. Note that when it comes to scouting, you need to keep the extremely low view range in mind, which you must enhance with the proper equipment and crew skills (see below).
The two-round autoloader is what sets the EBR 75 apart from the other wheeled vehicles, as it's the only one with a clip. Use it to dish out some damage quickly and then retreat to reload. Aside from that, the 'just okay' accuracy is greatly enhanced with standard APCR shells and incredible aiming time. This, together with excellent stabilisation, will help you hit targets reliably on the move, no matter the speed. Have a couple of high-penetration HE shells ready for squishy targets.
In short: Use your camouflage to sneak around and light up enemies on open fields, and the speed to get out of danger quickly. Take a shot (or two, in this case) at targets, but remember to keep your eyes on the road.
Equipment
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Because the EBR 75 has a two-round autoloader, a Tank Gun Rammer is not available. So if you want to improve the magazine reload time, go for Improved Ventilation. The Vertical Stabiliser will make it easier to hit your targets while driving, and you'll be doing that a lot! Finally, the Coated Optics will give you that plus in view range you desperately need.
Crew Skills
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Wheeled vehicles depend on a properly trained crew like no other class in the game. Repair will help you get broken tires fixed faster, whereas the Concealment skill is crucial to decrease the chance of getting spotted. The third column enhances both your view range and gun handling.
Adrenaline Rush
Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.
Band of Brothers
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.
Also works if other crew members have Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel.
Call for Vengeance
Reports the enemy vehicles' location for two more seconds after the destruction of the own vehicle.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Clutch Braking
Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Concealment
Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Controlled Impact
Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Deadeye
Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Designated Target
Keeps targetes vehicles visible for two more seconds.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Eagle Eye
Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Firefighting
Reduces the duration and damage taken by fire.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Intuition
Grants a slight chance of changing the shell type without having to reload again.
Doesn't work with autoloaders. Works also while reloading.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Jack of All Trades
Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Mentor
Increases the Crew XP gained for each member apart from the commander.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Off-Road Driving
Increases the mobility on medium and soft terrain.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Preventative Maintenance
Reduces the chance of taking fire.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Recon
Increases the view range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Relaying
Increases the signal range of your allies' vehicles within your signal range.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Repair
Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Safe Stowage
Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Signal Boosting
Increases the signal range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Situational Awareness
Increases the view range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Sixth Sense
Shows a lightbulb three seconds after you've been spotted.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Smooth Ride
Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Snap Shot
Reduces the dispersion penalty of traversing the turret.
The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.
Additional Grousers
Increases the mobility on soft and medium terrain.
Binocular Telescope
Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.
Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.
Camouflage Net
Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle tremendously.
Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.
Enhanced Gun Laying Drive
Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.
Coated Optics
Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.
Tank Gun Rammer
Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.
Spall Liner
Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.
Toolbox
Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.
Cumulative with the Repair skill.
Improved Ventilation
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Vertical Stabilizer
Reduces the dispersion penalties of hull and turret traverse, as well as driving by 20%.
"Wet" Ammo Rack
Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.