lt;pgt;lt;spangt;The Leopard 2 A7V is an improved version of A7 (A7 is an improved version of A6 and the “V” in the A7V designation stands for “verbessert’’ (improved) ), and features additional hull front armour and side skirts for improved defence. The suspension was also improved to help deal with the tank’s extra weight. The A7V inherits the A6’s L/55 120mm gun, but with the updated shell, the A7V can take on enemy armour up to five kilometres away.lt;/spangt;lt;/pgt;