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C-Q, I think you're right, as said earlier I would imagine the thinking behind these vehicles is similar to that with the Acmat in Somalia, however, as with the Acmat needing to be supplemented by the Sisus, whether an unarmoured vehicle is really useful in overt high-risk missions is questionable.
Even so, I'm sure the users will feel much happier with these than with the Nissans if the going get's tough.
C-Q you're probably right, however, as I mentioned in an earlier thread, the British experience in Iraq has, according to Jane's, caused them to send surplus armoured Land Rovers from the North and Britain to supplement/replace the soft skinned ones.
I was watching CNN last night, they were showing a clip of US troops arriving at the UN compound in Baghdad, the troops were using what appeared to be the armoured version of the Humvee, complete with front and rear armoured shields (almost a full turret) for the gunner. This was the first time I saw this particular version of the Humvee in Baghdad (on CNN).
On the question of use of the Fords, as they are "special reconnaissannce vehicles" can we assume thay are for use exclusively by the Ranger Wing?
Originally posted by ias
On the question of use of the Fords, as they are "special reconnaissannce vehicles" can we assume thay are for use exclusively by the Ranger Wing?
So, the Wing' SRV's will be 19 years in service in 2023, any movement on their replacement?
Mods I'll understand if you want to lock this down etc but I thought posting here rather then starting a new thread might be more appropriate.
Something of a similar build with some armoured protection would be the next logical move, IMHO...
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