The Leopard 2A7V is an upgrade option for the Leopard 2A7 tanks offered to the Bundeswehr by Rheinmetall. On the completion of testing of prototype demonstration models of Leopard 2A7V tanks at the training ground. The Bundeswehr was reported in July 2017. The differences between this version and the Leopard 2A7, according to the manufacturer, are that it, among other things, has an auxiliary power plant with a capacity of 20 kW, which, when the main engine is turned off, ensures the operation of individual components and systems, including air conditioning and a fire control system . It also uses third-generation thermal imaging devices, increased the power of guidance drives, and installed a cooled thermal imaging rear camera for the driver. The modular protection concept allows the Leopard 2 A7V to be adapted to different requirements. Like the Leopard 2A7, this variant of the tank features an improved 120mm L55A1 smoothbore gun, allowing it to fire a new generation of armor-piercing ammunition that generates higher bore pressure. Also in the Leopard 2A7V, you can use the new DM11 programmable universal projectile from Rheinmetall.