I'm sorry but you've been mislead I believe.
The VX-5HD 1-5x24mm CDS-ZL2 model 172367 has a "FireDot Duplex (Illuminated) Reticle"
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-5hd-1-5x24mm-cds-zl2Examples of both are shown on page 2 on this page.
You are correct on the wind plex being wider but the model of interest does not have a wind plex. Others I've checked have or have had both as well.
no offense intended, please.
https://www.leupold.com/reticles?page=2God Bless
Steve