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  • No, still on metal tracks with rubber pads.
    Did anyone go with fully rubber tracks? UK seem to be using metal tracks too.
    For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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    • Those are Belgians I believe.
      Im Ron Burgendy??

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      • Originally posted by tonyrdf View Post
        Those are Belgians I believe.

        Correct

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        • Originally posted by boforgunner View Post
          Anyone know if they ever got the diesel upgrade? Was it a success and if so which company did it.
          Cheers
          I think I heard 1 was done as a trial

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          • Wasn't there a Canadian company offering rubber tracks as a refit and at least one operator had taken them into service?

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            • It also begs the question, is there a current manufacturer of the 76mm gun ammunition? Can't be many users of that weapon left.

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              • Hasbro probably do it....they made all the other Action Man accessories too!
                An army is power. Its entire purpose is to coerce others. This power can not be used carelessly or recklessly. This power can do great harm. We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see, and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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                • Originally posted by DeV View Post
                  I think I heard 1 was done as a trial
                  yup, just the one.

                  As for the ammo, probably a shed load of it available from days gone by in storage somewhere.
                  Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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                  • Wasn't the 76 not the same low pressure gun found on the Alvis Saladin?
                    For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                    • Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
                      yup, just the one.

                      As for the ammo, probably a shed load of it available from days gone by in storage somewhere.

                      Would the 76mm be a different type than the NS 76mm Oto Melara ammo?

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                      • yes....derivate of a wartime gun.....why didn't we get Saladins?

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                        • Because panhards had two less tyres to replace.
                          For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                          • Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Post
                            yes....derivate of a wartime gun.....why didn't we get Saladins?
                            Because AML was a much better vehicle, after all it was the first non british piece of kit bought after the war.

                            When the army selected it a key consideration was the Congo experience and they wanted a vehicle that could engage other armoured cars. Originally they wanted the 90mm version, but they were forced by the department to go with the 60, allegedly to save on having to buy a new type of ammunition.

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                            • Originally posted by A/TEL View Post
                              Would the 76mm be a different type than the NS 76mm Oto Melara ammo?
                              The similarity ends with the calibre.
                              Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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                              • Originally posted by paul g View Post
                                When the army selected it a key consideration was the Congo experience and they wanted a vehicle that could engage other armoured cars. Originally they wanted the 90mm version, but they were forced by the department to go with the 60, allegedly to save on having to buy a new type of ammunition.
                                obviously some things never change since the dawn of time
                                An army is power. Its entire purpose is to coerce others. This power can not be used carelessly or recklessly. This power can do great harm. We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see, and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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