BaronTibere
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BaronTibere reacted to SH_MM in The Leopard 2 Thread
No, KNDS does not say that: https://www.knds.de/en/systems-products/tracked-vehicles/main-battle-tank/leopard-2-a7/
Whoever faked that is retarded.
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BaronTibere reacted to Wiedzmin in Britons are in trouble
thanks to @Korvette who spotted, CR2 maybe have some sort of hull side addon bolted plates, at least some late vehicle
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BaronTibere reacted to RoflSeal in Contemporary Western Tank Rumble!
It's from DEFE 25/576 in 1981, before CR1 entered service
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Ramlaen in The Leopard 2 Thread
Do we have a thread for the KF51 or are we just lumping it into the Leopard thread?
Rheinmetal to develop KF51 EVO in Hungary
Hull based on Bergepanzer 3
120mm L55A1 (ready for 130mm)
Autoloader
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BaronTibere got a reaction from FORMATOSE in Britons are in trouble
Went through my books - CR1 400 is the proposal that would ultimately become CR2. This provides a bit more context understanding the document.
This is the tweet I found them in but I'm not convinced it's the original source:
https://vxtwitter.com/morgz_tom/status/1714238293561250125
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Laviduce in Britons are in trouble
SR(L) 4026 Documents floating around on twitter (would love the rest). 4026 is the Chieftain replacement program that would be fulfilled by CR2. Highlights are only 350KE/650CE for the front hull, a desire for 300KE on the turret roof (??), and the various proposed levels of CR1 upgrade (assuming this is prior to the culling of the CR1 fleet).
CR1 400 seems like they replace the turret with a CR2 turret
CR1 300, 200, 100 seems like varying levels of upgraded CR1 turret and CR1 MIN seems like basic upgrades to the existing turret only (CR2 gun control equipment seemingly optional and no other specific upgrades listed)
Penetration figures are seemingly at 60 degrees, point blank.
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Clan_Ghost_Bear in Britons are in trouble
SR(L) 4026 Documents floating around on twitter (would love the rest). 4026 is the Chieftain replacement program that would be fulfilled by CR2. Highlights are only 350KE/650CE for the front hull, a desire for 300KE on the turret roof (??), and the various proposed levels of CR1 upgrade (assuming this is prior to the culling of the CR1 fleet).
CR1 400 seems like they replace the turret with a CR2 turret
CR1 300, 200, 100 seems like varying levels of upgraded CR1 turret and CR1 MIN seems like basic upgrades to the existing turret only (CR2 gun control equipment seemingly optional and no other specific upgrades listed)
Penetration figures are seemingly at 60 degrees, point blank.
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Alzoc in Britons are in trouble
SR(L) 4026 Documents floating around on twitter (would love the rest). 4026 is the Chieftain replacement program that would be fulfilled by CR2. Highlights are only 350KE/650CE for the front hull, a desire for 300KE on the turret roof (??), and the various proposed levels of CR1 upgrade (assuming this is prior to the culling of the CR1 fleet).
CR1 400 seems like they replace the turret with a CR2 turret
CR1 300, 200, 100 seems like varying levels of upgraded CR1 turret and CR1 MIN seems like basic upgrades to the existing turret only (CR2 gun control equipment seemingly optional and no other specific upgrades listed)
Penetration figures are seemingly at 60 degrees, point blank.
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BaronTibere got a reaction from SH_MM in Britons are in trouble
SR(L) 4026 Documents floating around on twitter (would love the rest). 4026 is the Chieftain replacement program that would be fulfilled by CR2. Highlights are only 350KE/650CE for the front hull, a desire for 300KE on the turret roof (??), and the various proposed levels of CR1 upgrade (assuming this is prior to the culling of the CR1 fleet).
CR1 400 seems like they replace the turret with a CR2 turret
CR1 300, 200, 100 seems like varying levels of upgraded CR1 turret and CR1 MIN seems like basic upgrades to the existing turret only (CR2 gun control equipment seemingly optional and no other specific upgrades listed)
Penetration figures are seemingly at 60 degrees, point blank.
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Clan_Ghost_Bear in Britons are in trouble
CR3 driver periscope upgrade
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BaronTibere reacted to SH_MM in Britons are in trouble
https://gandh.com/embedded-image-periscope-and-sighting-systems
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Ramlaen in French flair
https://www.forcesoperations.com/la-modernisation-ulterieure-du-leclerc-parmi-les-objectifs-du-cemat/
Further Leclerc upgrades to deal with MGCS delays.
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BaronTibere reacted to Alzoc in French flair
AMX-32 archive film :
https://imagesdefense.gouv.fr/fr/amx-32.html#
Credits to @Sovngard for posting it on another forum
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Ramlaen in United States Military Vehicle General: Guns, G*vins, and Gas Turbines
I agree with his point that Abrams X didn't cause this decision. However I suspect GDLS knew this decision was in the making and that's why they made the Abrams X. It seems far too convenient that it checks a lot of the boxes the army was looking for.
I don't think the M1A3 will be Abrams X but I think many of the features will jump over and I wouldn't be surprised if the base turret is used in some form. How does this work though - will other firms bid on this or does it just go to GDLS as the abrams design owner?
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BaronTibere got a reaction from alanch90 in United States Military Vehicle General: Guns, G*vins, and Gas Turbines
I agree with his point that Abrams X didn't cause this decision. However I suspect GDLS knew this decision was in the making and that's why they made the Abrams X. It seems far too convenient that it checks a lot of the boxes the army was looking for.
I don't think the M1A3 will be Abrams X but I think many of the features will jump over and I wouldn't be surprised if the base turret is used in some form. How does this work though - will other firms bid on this or does it just go to GDLS as the abrams design owner?
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BaronTibere reacted to 2805662 in United States Military Vehicle General: Guns, G*vins, and Gas Turbines
https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/09/06/us-army-scraps-abrams-tank-upgrade-unveils-new-modernization-plan/
M1A2 SEPv4 canned in favour of M1A3 (type-classified M1E3). Sounds a like AbramsX in some areas.
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Clan_Ghost_Bear in Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) and Euro Main Battle Tank (EMBT)
https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/verteidigung-deutschland-startet-neuen-anlauf-fuer-kampfpanzer-allianz/29374860.html
Paywalled article:
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BaronTibere got a reaction from Serge in Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) and Euro Main Battle Tank (EMBT)
https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/verteidigung-deutschland-startet-neuen-anlauf-fuer-kampfpanzer-allianz/29374860.html
Paywalled article:
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BaronTibere reacted to FORMATOSE in French flair
Old picture of an AMX-10RC with the newer TML 105 turret fitted with the SAVAN 15 stabilized day/thermal sight and add-on armor :
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BaronTibere reacted to FORMATOSE in Britons are in trouble
Royal Ordnance Factories's Chieftain 1000
It's somewhat reminiscent of the Chieftain 900. The displayed weight (52 t) seems a bit light for an upgraded Chieftain.
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