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The Spanish army are currently in the final phase of initial testing of the turrets systems for their VCR Dragon (Piranha V) program. They are testing both manned and unmanned turrets. The contenders are the Samson MK2, the UT-30 and the Hitfist. It is intended that most of the IFV versions will get an unmanned turret but that the commander vehicles will have manned turrets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP--00vEk4
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostThe Spanish army are currently in the final phase of initial testing of the turrets systems for their VCR Dragon (Piranha V) program. They are testing both manned and unmanned turrets. The contenders are the Samson MK2, the UT-30 and the Hitfist. It is intended that most of the IFV versions will get an unmanned turret but that the commander vehicles will have manned turrets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP--00vEk4
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Originally posted by Graylion View PostHitfist sounds good, but I am missing provision for ATGM
The Israeli turrets seem to be a generation ahead especially with the other systems they have integrated such as IronVision, Iron Fist, Trophy etc. It was interesting that the LANCE turret is not in the running as i is already in service on their Piranha III's.
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Originally posted by DeV View Post
The USAF tried something similar in the 1960's for NORAD with their "Texas Towers", manned platforms, but based upon an oil platform design.
Perhaps we can install a radar and sonar on the old Kinsale gas platform? And if that works do the same when the Corib field when it closes
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostAny idea of the size?
The USAF tried something similar in the 1960's for NORAD with their "Texas Towers", manned platforms, but based upon an oil platform design.
Perhaps we can install a radar and sonar on the old Kinsale gas platform? And if that works do the same when the Corib field when it closesChina has deployed a network of sensors and communications capabilities between Hainan Island and the Paracel Islands in the northern South China Sea. These capabilities are part of a “Blue Ocean Information Network” (蓝海信息网络) developed by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a state-owned company, to aid in the exploration and control of the maritime […]
Appears to be similar in size to some of the very large bouys that ILS Granuille has handled in the past
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostThe only option AFAIK is one launcher on each side, not optimal.
The Israeli turrets seem to be a generation ahead especially with the other systems they have integrated such as IronVision, Iron Fist, Trophy etc. It was interesting that the LANCE turret is not in the running as i is already in service on their Piranha III's.
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While we were discussing "should we join NATO if attacked by Elbonia" The Chieftain was doing a video about how to bugger Elbonia by buying the wrong AFVs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOi7ovukC38
The choice of which medium tank to buy after WW2 to completely bugger the Elbonia Army is an interesting choice and the reasons why! (19:56 to 34:56)
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Spain has finally signed oders for its next APC/IVF the VCR (Piranha V),GDELS share is $870 for the vehicles:
https://defence-blog.com/news/army/s...-vehicles.html
Indra will supply the BMS for the vehicles:
Indra will equip the 348 8x8 Dragon Wheeled Combat Vehicles (WCVs) procured by Spain's Ministry of Defense with an advanced state-of-the art Mission System and electronic architecture that will give the vehicle the highest degree of safety and superiority, for more than 150 million euros in an initial stage.
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostSpain has finally signed oders for its next APC/IVF the VCR (Piranha V),GDELS share is $870 for the vehicles:
https://defence-blog.com/news/army/s...-vehicles.html
Indra will supply the BMS for the vehicles:
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defe...hitecture.html
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Originally posted by DeV View PostThat will give an idea of the cost (likely to be higher) when the MOWAGs require replacementFor now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostDoes €2.5m each include turrets? If they are getting up to 1000, We won't get anywhere near as good a deal when we only get max 100.
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