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Frag Out! Magazine #21

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PARTIA P atria Vehicles unveiled new 6x6 armored fighting vehicle announced as a replacement for XA-180/185/200 6x6 vehicles. The chassis structure is based on the same components as the Patria AMV 8X8, but with one less axle. The vehicle has completely new suspension with two swingarms by each wheel, new transmission and drivetrains. The vehicle is driven by all three axles and steered from the front two, or all three, depending on its equipage. The vehicle weight is 15.5t and maximum weight capacity is 8.5t. Vehicle is STANAG 4549 Level 2 protected. During the Eurosatory 2018, variant with W&E Platt Protected Weapon Station MR550 Ring mount and Swing mount and 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun was presented. LEOPARD 2A7V R heinmetall Defence Leopard 2A7V (Verbessert) main battle tank upgrade variant chosen in 2017 by German Bundeswehr. 107 Leopard 2 tanks in older versions will be upgraded to 2A7V standard in 2019-2023. The contract covers also overhaul and upgrade of 32 chassis for specialty vehicles. Simultaneously, 205 Leopard 2A6/6M tanks will be upgraded to A7 standard, so after 2020 Germany should have 328 Leopard 2A7 and 2A7V tanks. TRADE SHOW

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