To: demlosers
See the answers I just gave.
For instance, the Abrams uses the now old Leopard II gun (still a hell of a gun!), while the new L2A6 uses an enhanced gun to make up for the US use of DU.
To: anotherGerman
The L2A6 uses a gun that is actually too long for urban engagements--it can't traverse to the side except on main thoroughfares or at intersections.
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11/19/2003 5:58:53 PM PST by
Poohbah
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