Ramlaen Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZloyKrolik Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 In the article about the M3A3 Stuart, it shows a picture of the 751st Military Police Battalion using the M3A3. http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2017/05/light-tank-m3a3-american-emigrant.html What was an MP Bn doing with tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashbotUS Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 That isn't completely unheard of. MPs using light armor for route security, facility security, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogDodger Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 11:01 PM, ZloyKrolik said: What was an MP Bn doing with tanks? Enforcing the hell out of the UCMJ... Collimatrix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 FY2018 US army budget request.https://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/wtcv.pdfhttps://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/opa1.pdfhttps://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/ammo.pdfhttps://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/missiles.pdf 56 M1A1 upgraded to M1A2 SEPv3 287 Low Profile CROWS and 90 Ammunition Data Links for field upgrades 87 APS systems for Abrams 60 M2A2ODS and M7A3 Bradleys upgraded to M2A4 and M7A4 Bradleys 345 Bradley ECP1 kits (track and suspension system upgrades) and 134 Bradley ECP2 kits (improves the power train and electrical system) for field upgrades 35 APS systems for Bradleys 107 AMPV in multiple variants 71 M109A6/M992A2 Paladin sets upgraded to M109A7/M992A3 16 M88A1 upgraded to M88A2 Hercules 7 Assault Breacher Vehicles 27 Joint Assault Bridges 100 Ground Mobility Vehicles 2,100 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles in multiple variants -25mm 241,000 M793 TP-T -30mm 39,000 Mk258 APFSDS-T 116,000 Mk238 HEI-T 112,000 Mk317 TPFSDS-T 245,000 Mk239 TP-T -105mm 3,000 M724A2 TPDS-T -120mm 3,000 M829A4 APFSDS-T 20,000 M1002 TPMP-T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter_Sobchak Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 So, here is the latest news regarding a new tank for the US Military.... Quote The US Army has requested USD36.242 million in fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018) for its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) platform that it hopes can quickly deploy with relatively low logistics demand but enough protection and firepower - likely via a light- to medium-tank - to ensure the infantry's freedom of action. In FY 2017 the army received USD9.678 million with which it is starting an analysis of alternatives (AoA) to assess the "operational effectiveness, suitability, and life-cycle cost" to meet requirements contained within MPF's initial development documents, according to the army. The AoA's results are to support a 'Milestone B' decision in mid-FY 2019 to officially start the programme's engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase. I'm not sure exactly what this means. Apparently they will spend 10 million dollars in order to come up with a description of the new vehicle they want. Jeeps_Guns_Tanks and Donward 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty_Zuk Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I believe that includes feasibility tests as well. Do note that the US Army should be conducting trials on an existing Abrams platform to test the feasibility of a new operational concept - drone operating from a tank. More specifically, have a crewman replaced with a specialized operator to control a wide array of UGVs and maybe UAVs. It could be that these are connected. I haven't been paying attention lately, but what exactly is the MPF? Is it the supposed M1A3 or fills another niche like a medium weight family to replace the Bradley for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade334 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 MPF = Mobile Protected Firepower It's not an Abrams, but more like another attempt to field a light tank like the M8 AGS, meant to support IBCT troops and conduct armored reconnaissance, all of that with minimal logistic requirements. There are already several candidates/offerings like the GDLS Griffin (an ASCOD2 with a stripped-down Abrams turret and XM360 gun) or ST Kinetics' NGAFV. IIRC, BAE is also considering pushing forward its updated M8 (recently spotted at AUSA) for this competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 14 hours ago, Walter_Sobchak said: So, here is the latest news regarding a new tank for the US Military.... I'm not sure exactly what this means. Apparently they will spend 10 million dollars in order to come up with a description of the new vehicle they want. And the interim vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Some stuff on having an Abrams control unmanned vehicles, the Robotic Wingman/Abrams Lethality Enabler.http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2017/armament/Bahadur19476.pdfhttp://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2017/groundrobot/Dvorak.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 More on robotic wingmen and vehicle modernization strategy.http://www.arcic.army.mil/App_Documents/capabilities-information-exchange.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 M8 armored cars of the 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Recon 'B" Company pass through Miniac-Morvan in Brittany 3-4th August 1944. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Trying to piece together what is going on with 30mm armed Stryker ICVD's, which is the ECP 2 upgrade cycle. The initial lot for the 2nd Cavalry SBCT will use Kongsberg's MCT-30 turret and the RFI released in early March helps clarify what the US army is looking for in a fleet wide application. -the ability to mount and fire a Javelin or TOW from under armor (preferably a Javelin) -a sight based on the IFLIR B-Kit (used by Abrams/Bradleys) -a weight of 5,000 lbs or less -optics to allow occupants to assist in situational awareness -willing to eat the sunk cost of the Kongsberg turret if an alternative's cost savings are viable -willing to use a different gun than the XM813 if the vendor pays for qualifications -up to 9 SBCT's worth of vehicles would be upgraded (760 vehicles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguetechie Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 That's a pretty major contract, and I confess to being happy that at least our wheeled death traps will have a decent gun plus the mounted ATGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) A separate provision in the bill calls for upgrading the Army’s Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) trailers to handle the latest uparmored Abrams, the M1A2 SEPv3, which weighs in excess of 80 tons. I am going to assume that is a typo and the SEPv3 isn't 10 tons heavier. Or maybe it's not a typo. Edited June 21, 2017 by Ramlaen Xlucine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Met749 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LoooSeR Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 New paintjob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 53 minutes ago, LoooSeR said: New paintjob? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1589781877752744&id=247082475356031&__tn__=*s LoooSeR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scolopax Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 T69 looks like it got a primer coat too. Met749, LoooSeR and Collimatrix 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collimatrix Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Excellent. Now they just need to bring in the T29s and T34s that are rotting in a jungle somewhere and get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scolopax Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Collimatrix said: Excellent. Now they just need to bring in the T29s and T34s that are rotting in a jungle somewhere and get started. I believe they (and the T30) have at least been given a roof to hide under. Google Maps has rather recent imagery of the store yard, and the spot along the road that they sat by is now empty. Link to Google Maps Link to an album, now two years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter_Sobchak Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 found this on the facebook page for the National Armor and Cavalry Museum. Notice the M60 in the background to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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