regarding rubber tracks, didn't they get used by Canada on an M113 hull? These days, you can refit any tracked APC with rubber tracks. Great service life, too.
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Originally posted by Graylion View PostPatria looks like the most interesting one at the moment.
So what versions would we foresee for a full compliment of 300?
APC
Fire support with what? 90mm MP?
120mm Mortar carrier?
Command?
Ambulance?
Also..
Engineering?
Recovery?
Anti-Air?
Tank Destroyer? (Similar to M1134)
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostThe AMV has been fitted with turret from Cockeril with a 105mm gun. It could easily take a 120mm.
The italians are upgrading their tank destroyers with a 120mm
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Originally posted by The Usual Suspect View PostThe Patria AMOS 120mm appears to be a terrific asset, not least for counter battery role.
Also..
Engineering?
Recovery?
Anti-Air?
Tank Destroyer? (Similar to M1134)
I like the tank destroyer idea - mix it in with the fire support vehicle?
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Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Postregarding rubber tracks, didn't they get used by Canada on an M113 hull? These days, you can refit any tracked APC with rubber tracks. Great service life, too."On the plains of hesitation, bleach the bones of countless millions, who on the very dawn of victory, laid down to rest, and in resting died.
Never give up!!"
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On the topic of operating tracked vehicles, we already do and they have rubber tracks; BV206. Not just the 206 uses rubber tracks but also the BvS10 and the Bronco/Warthog
Most likely the most complex advanced piece of kit we have with their AD search radar!
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The South African Rooikats have an APFSDS round. And what do we use APFSDS for? Ahhh yes talking out armour (also known as tanks).
In fact during the Bush war they would use their Elan90's and Ratel90's to take out Angolan T55's. Tactic was to hit them from the sides. They would do the same today if they got the chance. The T54/55 series is still the only tank they are likely to meet.
I don't think the SAA commanders are shy of engaging armour with the Rooikats.
Reason for the 76mm was weight as the primary mission is very long range scouting as well as "seek and destroy" in sandy desert conditions. And if there is a chance then take out a tank or two!
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostThe South African Rooikats have an APFSDS round. And what do we use APFSDS for? Ahhh yes talking out armour (also known as tanks).
In fact during the Bush war they would use their Elan90's and Ratel90's to take out Angolan T55's. Tactic was to hit them from the sides. They would do the same today if they got the chance. The T54/55 series is still the only tank they are likely to meet.
I don't think the SAA commanders are shy of engaging armour with the Rooikats.
Reason for the 76mm was weight as the primary mission is very long range scouting as well as "seek and destroy" in sandy desert conditions. And if there is a chance then take out a tank or two!
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Originally posted by expat01 View PostWe could do worse than follow the Russian doctrine that every armoured vehicle should have an anti-tank capability, based on the Russian doctrine that every armoured formation includes tanks.Last edited by Graylion; 29 August 2016, 07:55.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostLast time TERREX (Not Terex, they make construction excavators) didn't make the cut as it was not in full production, while Mowag and Pandur were already in full production and used by other armies.
TERREX has a long way to come yet. Singapore are still currently the only operators. The USMC version under development is coming in currently at $7.5m per unit.
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