Stridsvagn 122 (Battle Tank 122) is a modified version of the German-built Leopard 2A5, utilizing newer technology such as, command, control and fire control systems, as well as reinforced armor and long-term combat capacity. Externally, the vehicle can be distinguished from the Leopard 2A5 by the French GALIX smoke dispensers, different storage bins, and the thicker crew hatches. The Strv 122B, a variant equipped with modular AMAP composite armour from IBD Deisenroth, provides "360° protection" against threats such as EFPs, RPGs and IEDs. The width of exactly has been kept, while the weight increases by only . Discovery Channel named it the best main battle tank in existence as of 2010.
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| - Stridsvagn 122 (Battle Tank 122) is a modified version of the German-built Leopard 2A5, utilizing newer technology such as, command, control and fire control systems, as well as reinforced armor and long-term combat capacity. Externally, the vehicle can be distinguished from the Leopard 2A5 by the French GALIX smoke dispensers, different storage bins, and the thicker crew hatches. The Strv 122B, a variant equipped with modular AMAP composite armour from IBD Deisenroth, provides "360° protection" against threats such as EFPs, RPGs and IEDs. The width of exactly has been kept, while the weight increases by only . Discovery Channel named it the best main battle tank in existence as of 2010.
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| - Stridsvagn 122 during an urban warfare exercise, 2006
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| - Stridsvagn 122 (Battle Tank 122) is a modified version of the German-built Leopard 2A5, utilizing newer technology such as, command, control and fire control systems, as well as reinforced armor and long-term combat capacity. Externally, the vehicle can be distinguished from the Leopard 2A5 by the French GALIX smoke dispensers, different storage bins, and the thicker crew hatches. The Strv 122B, a variant equipped with modular AMAP composite armour from IBD Deisenroth, provides "360° protection" against threats such as EFPs, RPGs and IEDs. The width of exactly has been kept, while the weight increases by only . Discovery Channel named it the best main battle tank in existence as of 2010.
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