![]() The lower glacis plate is not as strong since it is not sloped as much, but penetrating this plate will often result in shrapnel being stopped by the engine deck. Both the upper and lower plates will not stop anything stronger than 30 mm APDS and chemical shells. ![]() The frontal glacis is in two parts, the upper area which is protected by additional external NERA screens (also giving 5 mm more RHA sloped at 76 degrees) and the lower one is 15 mm RHA sloped at 32 degrees, with an additional 35 mm RHA and a composite screen being hidden behind it. However, the external armour plates, spacing, internal RHA screens and modules make this vehicle a very capable one when it comes to survivability. The Puma has mediocre hull armour at first sight, supposedly barely withstanding 12.7 mm rounds, as it has at most 15 mm RHA. Although the PUMA is difficult to hide and is not particularly threatening to most MBTs from the front, it is a fairly tough target to destroy and can be a nightmare for enemy IFVs and helicopters, as it can shrug off most of their weapons and retaliate in turn. The cherry on top is the MUSS soft-kill active protection system, which interferes with the guidance of incoming ATGMs. The unmanned turret is equipped with a 30 mm autocannon with access to APFSDS and airburst rounds, reminiscent of the Swedish CV90 family. It has a large profile, strong armour for an IFV, and weighs more than a T-72A, but the mobility is still very good because of its impressive engine with more than 1,000 horsepower. The PUMA is a futuristic and unusual vehicle. It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change". The Schützenpanzer PUMA is a rank VI German light tank
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