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  1. Serge
    It’s possible because some Ofek have heavily rebuilt rear with a high opening compatible with APC ramp. Large doors are important for CP because the staf spends many times outside of the vehicle. Very of often, you need to talk to someone inside staying outside. So, the CP while static, keeps its doors open. You must close the ramp at nighttime because, at night, lights attract problems more than noise.
  2. Serge
    Don’t know for this one but, the most simple configuration keep the legacy door.
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  4. Serge
    So nobody ‘s got the exact opinion of the panzergrenadieren (cost, awkward...). the concept was not ridiculous. It : - suppress a balistic hole ; - leave no interdiction angle for the turret ; - has a sacrificial armored plate ; - was possible to recover 2 soldiers ; - can carry 2 RPG to direct resupply from the outside. The initial rear ramp concept was only available on 5 road wheels chassis.
  5. Serge
    Sometimes, there’s talk about the ultimate recon platform. So, an old proposal from Bacon and Sharony during FSCS program : http://ciar.org/ttk/mbt/armor/armor-magazine/armor-mag.1999.jf/1fscs99.pdf and, this is not an Ajax nor a Boxer like solution.
  6. Serge
    Is the Russian Army so afraid by the French Leclerc MBT fleet ?
  7. Serge
    My Lord !
  8. Serge
    Is it heavy enough to absorb the recoil ?
  9. Serge
    I know this theory.
  10. Serge
    Hi. I’m not skilled enough to answer you. I was tank commander on AMX-10RC, but it was a long time ago. And user are not always the best historians. Today, I’m much more sharper on the tactical side of the Force. I now if things are useless or useful. If you have questions about the deployment and the use, don’t hesitate... Visite this French site : http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php It’s no more active but this is the best place ever to find photos of all the French AFV produced (even as prototypes only). Use Google to search into because pages with the list of AFV per decades. Search for : - AMX10 RTT, C, ACRA, P, PH (improved P). Send MP to @DarkLabor. He’s up to date in French doc. Maybe @Sovngard can help.
  11. Serge
    the very first chassis design.
  12. Serge
    I have a question about a main SPz-Puma design change : Does anyone knows why the first rear ramp design was cancelled to have a more basic one now ? Was-it a mechanical nightmare ? Was-it an fancy rear hatch concept ? Was-it a matter of cost ?
  13. Serge
    CV90 doesn’t have ready variants ?
  14. Serge
    This is an Ofek, no matter with that. The new point is the outer cover of the superstructure. First photos showed raw slat armor. Now, they may have considered something a little different. If this is a simple screen cover, it can : - help cooling the vehicle ; - avoid to be hooked by tricky things ; - avoid climbing by rioters... - improve concealment by suppressing bar’s shadows
  15. Serge
    What is the question ?
  16. Serge
    The Leclerc MBT kept the high speed refueling system.
  17. Serge
    Yes. It was supposed to do both tasks simultaneously.
  18. Serge
    One more photo of the FARV : https://m.imgur.com/XAaL90p I loved the refueller vehicle. Both robotic arms were very impressive.
  19. Serge
    One component of the forward area armored logistic concept was the Forward area rearm vehicle :
  20. Serge
    You can find Namer APC with both types of tracks.
  21. Serge
    Look at Merkava, they are only firing in the barrel direction.
  22. Serge
    Was-it already published here ?
  23. Serge
    CAMEL was a MRAP like demonstrator ; a kind of 2015 US Casspir.
  24. Serge
    My bad. You were right considering the 3D view. Making such a drawing is strange because it makes it clear : this design is a no volume design. Hanging crew and section burden onto the armor is common, even if it’s not wise. The problem is coming from the platoon organisation. Soldier have so much to carry, it’s impossible to pack everything into an IFV or even an APC. The only solution is to have a dedicated truck per platoon like within the French tank troops (camion d’allègement). During the fight, the four trucks are regrouped under the logistic 2IC order. They are part of the squadron logistic support fleet (Train de Combat n°1). At rest, trucks are resupplying there troop with food, water... they give acces to the soldier’s burdens. Edit : does anyone knows the English for : - Train de Combat ; - camion d’allégement.
  25. Serge
    No, because it’s the best way to loose your kit after the first ride. And no company can seriously make such a proposal.
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