Vikings (not 2 Bn)

[ias]

According to Jane's the British are only talking to Singapore Technology for a replacement for some Vikings (those in Afghanistan).

[Goldie fish]

I think its on one of the original Mans. Possibly 1984? That and "the beast",recovery vehicle.
Odd because I was always under the impression it was on a Swap Body.

[concussion]

Alas, I know little about trucks and I can't make out any reg dtails in the photo's I have. This is her though..

[paul g]

According to Jane's the British are only talking to Singapore Technology for a replacement for some Vikings (those in Afghanistan).

Singapore technologies however, are now the sole perfered bidder for the Warthog (BVS-10 replacement)

then again, perhaps we should look at vehicles that have been trialed and not adopted, or even something remotedly like them, e.g. VBL, URO Vamtac, spring to mind.

[luchi]

The Giraffe is mounted on the MAN 20:280
The recovery is mounted on the MAN 32:320

Both trucks are old but have low milage and so I bet will be in service for some time to come.

I know nothing about the equipment, just the truck

[Goldie fish]

Thanks Luchi, I knew someone would know.

[ias]

Singapore technologies however, are now the sole perfered bidder for the Warthog (BVS-10 replacement)

then again, perhaps we should look at vehicles that have been trialed and not adopted, or even something remotedly like them, e.g. VBL, URO Vamtac, spring to mind.

Does anyone find it strange that they would have 3 on trial, usually it's only one unit. If it's an articulated vehicle even stranger 1.5 units, or was it 3x2 that was seen?

[Goldie fish]

Secret Squirrells maybe?

[concussion]

I've been hearing for about 6 months that the DF had bought/intended to buy 3 Giraffe radars mounted on a tracked vehicle. I think these 3 are going to be specific to the ADR, not as a trial of a new vehicle, although obviously now the DF is going to get some first hand experience of them. Now, on a related note, has anybody heard anything about the new RBS launchers?

[HavocIRL]

Seen it down in the Glen during the week. As far as I know the engineers are the only one's using them.

[concussion]

If, like turbocalves says, they're mounted with Giraffe's, why would the engineers be using them?

EDIT:
Unless the COE are also interested in getting some and are trying out the AD ones (still assuming they are, in fact, mounted with Giraffes )

[spider pig]

Here is some info on the British procurement of what they will call the warthog.

Here is the link http://www.royalmarines.mod.uk/serve....14799#gallery


"Get Ready For the Beast

18th Dec 2008

Bronco Armoured Personnel Carrier
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A Beast of a vehicle will be unleashed on operations when MOD converts more than 100 Broncos, from Singapore Technologies Kinetics, into Warthog armoured vehicles for the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.

Bronco will arrive in the UK in 2009 to undergo transformation to become the armoured, all-terrain vehicle Warthog replacing the Viking in Afghanistan.

Warthog will be powered by a 7.2 litre engine producing 350 bhp and will be able to move through water – all while carrying up to 14 troops.

When not in the water, the highly agile, all-terrain vehicle will be able to climb steep gradients, cling to severe side slopes, tackle vertical obstacles and roll across trenches.

Minister for Defence, Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies, said:

“Warthog will be true to its name as a beast of a vehicle that can manoeuvre across difficult terrain, power-up steep gradients and even cling to slopes. Warthog will provide improved protection to our troops in Afghanistan’s green zone, where water and a fragile infrastructure make it difficult for other vehicles to operate. It will be able to move through deep water while carrying troops at the heart of our operations.”

A protected gun mount, extra armour, specialist electronic counter-measure equipment and communications tools will be added before Warthog is deployed on operations.

Warthog will come in four variants – a troop carrier, an ambulance, a command vehicle and a repair and recovery vehicle. The ambulance variant will be capable of carrying casualties, medics and kit. Warthog’s repair and recovery variant will be fitted with a crane and winch, and will have the capability of towing another 18-tonne Warthog vehicle back from the front line.

President of Singapore Technologies Kinetics, Mr Chee Jhuen Sew, said:

“We have been delighted by the close and constructive relationship established between the UK MOD and ST Kinetics. UOR contracts demand speed, openness and trust; that all these have been realised across culture and distance testifies to the professionalism existing within the UK MOD today.”

More than 100 Bronco vehicles have been bought from Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) in a deal that is worth over £150M."

[mutter nutter]

Seen it down in the Glen during the week. As far as I know the engineers are the only one's using them.

Odd, I don't think there is any specific engineers variant.....:confused: AD one yes, but nothing the COE would use.

[HavocIRL]

I think, though I'm not sure as it was only mentioned to me in passing by a colleague as we drove by them, that they're used as an all terrain heavy load vehicle.

[concussion]

no its the girraffe... on a viking like chassis

It is indeed. More sweep sweep beep beep