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Binocular Telescope
Binocular Telescope (Equipment)
In one sentence:
Equipment adding +25% view range after the hull sits still for a few seconds.
What it means
The Binocular Telescope boosts view range by 25%, but only activates after your hull has been stationary for about three seconds. It suits passive playstyles: bush-sitting tank destroyers, ambush scouts and defensive positions — anywhere you watch a lane without moving.
How it's calculated
Effective view range (stationary) = base view range × 1.25
Example
A 380 m TD jumps to 475 m with binos active — enough to outspot most targets crossing open ground in front of your bush.
Why it matters
For passive spotters and snipers, binos buy more vision than optics ever could — as long as you commit to sitting still.
Common pitfall
⚠ Any hull movement resets the activation timer. Twitchy repositioning means the bonus is never active when you need it.
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Related terms
- View range — How far your tank can spot enemies from a stationary position with no obstructions.
- Coated Optics — Equipment adding +10% view range at all times, moving or stationary.
- Camouflage Net — Equipment giving a large concealment bonus once the hull sits still briefly.
- Spotting (vision) — How tanks detect each other through line of sight, camo, and view range.
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