More on Canadian Leo2

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Leopard 2A6M CAN: Canadian Leopard 2A6M, adapted to meet the requirements of the Canadian Forces. The tank has add-on front armor, and slat armor is installed. Leopard 2A6M is a state of the art model, that includes an integrated mine protection, with increased armor on and under the lower front hull, and the underbelly, plus a new redesigned crew compartment, which increases survivability. The 20 Leopard 2A6M CAN, delivered on August, 2007, were loaned by the Canadian Forces from Germany, to increase the effectiveness of Canadian units deployed in Afghanistan. Canada will also buy 100 Leopard 2A4 tanks, as a result of a government-to-government agreement between the Netherlands and Canadian governments. This acquisition will meet the long-term requirements of the Canadian Forces.

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New Aluminum Slat Armor...

http://www.defense-update.com/newsca...LORD_armor.htm

BAE Systems developed a lightweight, modular bar-armor system designed to protect armored vehicles from attack by RPGs. The new armor was developed in response to increased threats from rocket-propelled grenades in Iraq and Afghanistan. The armor is constructed as a kit composed of an aluminum alloy that provides 'statistical protection' against RPGs without compromising the operational capabilities of the vehicle.

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Russian BTR-80 equipped with slat armor of the same type used on the American Stryker.

http://www.strategypage.com/military.../20061260.aspx