The upgraded Leopard 2s can also use the recently developed Penetrator with Enhanced Lateral Effect PELE , which is an APFSDS-T round with a modified penetrator designed to reduce collateral damage when used on targets in an urban setting.
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Extensive modifications occur to the lower hull with the M-Package, including a protection plate under the vehicle floor and reinforced torsion bars with cover shields.
Unlike the Urban Leopard, the Leopard 2A7+ maintained its 120mm long barrel tank gun which is capable of firing programmable grenades.
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Die 16 Fahrgestelle erhielten die Bezeichnung PT PT 1 bis 17, die 12 wurde nicht vergeben und nutzten das weiterentwickelte Triebwerk des Kampfpanzers 70.