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Scolopax reacted to LoooSeR in Ukrainian armor - Oplot-M, T-64M Bulat and other.
BMP-1 with "Spis" turret.
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Scolopax reacted to LoooSeR in Ukrainian armor - Oplot-M, T-64M Bulat and other.
3 Oplots at parade rehearsals. 1 is for expos, another one AFAIK was made for US.
T-64BM2 (updated Bulat)
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Scolopax reacted to Cleb in Kimchi armoured vehicles: K1, K2, K21 and other AFVs from Worse Korea
K1A2 tanks of the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division during a live fire exercise at Nightmare Range.
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Scolopax reacted to Stimpy75 in Turkish touch
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdj57C7RjvLVLoB56
https://photos.app.goo.gl/c1TCrmtKjnb8XtLZA
My pics, feel free to share (but plz don't share it on tanknet)
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Scolopax reacted to LoooSeR in The Soviet Tank Thread: Transversely Mounted 1000hp Engines
Object 187s, BMPT prototypes, Object 292
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Scolopax reacted to Alzoc in General Naval Warfare News/Technology thread.
The second Indian carrier (INS Vikrant) has started it's sea trials :
Of STOBAR configuration and design based on the experienced acquired by the Indian navy on the ex Admiral Gorchkov (Kiev class).
Displacement of about 40 000 t with a top speed of 28 knots (18 cruise) propelled by 4 General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines.
Capable of holding about 30 aircraft (among those 26 MiG-29K), it may also carry Ka-31 helicopter MH-60R.
In the future it may also carry navalized Tejas as well as either Rafale-M or F/A-18 Super Hornet (depending on how their Multi Role Carrier Borne Fighters program goes).
https://indiannavy.nic.in/content/commencement-sea-trials-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-iacp71-‘vikrant’
http://www.opex360.com/2021/08/05/le-nouveau-porte-avions-indien-ins-vikrant-a-commence-ses-essais-en-mer/
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Scolopax reacted to Cleb in Land 400 Phase 3: Australian IFV
Some photos from the same event that vid was taken at
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Scolopax reacted to David Moyes in Britons are in trouble
Daily Mail did a article summarising Ajax problems:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9845773/How-brass-blew-3-5billion-dud-menace-troops.html
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Scolopax reacted to Jackvony in United States Military Vehicle General: Guns, G*vins, and Gas Turbines
Had the fantastic opportunity to PMCS, boresight, and road test a M1A2 SEPv3 from 4-9 CAV at Ft. Hood today.
https://i.imgur.com/X0GEL89.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/h0McxcP.mp4
Many images:
I can confirm the photo I posted previously that the turret weight of the SEPv3 31.5 tons (28.6 metric tons). I have a photo of the name plate but I haven't removed the serial numbers to upload it.
I also made an extremely rough estimation of the turret armor LOS using my boot and then measuring my boot after (I didn't have a measuring tape on the tank nor did I want to piss off the crew). Using this very rough method I found the armor to be at least 1150mm LOS including the backplate.
I may be able to get back on a SEPv3 next Monday.
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Scolopax reacted to Cleb in Kimchi armoured vehicles: K1, K2, K21 and other AFVs from Worse Korea
K2s on the move
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Scolopax reacted to LoooSeR in The Soviet Tank Thread: Transversely Mounted 1000hp Engines
Budget Cuts 3Ms with tents (with sand bags looks like on last pic) and soft ERA in southern military district
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Scolopax reacted to LoooSeR in General artillery, SPGs, MLRS and long range ATGMs thread.
Presentation of some of new SPGs/SPMs/SPHs to MoD officials, from this video
Floks 120 mm SPH/SPM
Magnolia 120 mm SPH/SPM for arctic units. Have space for crew for living.
Mal'va 152 mm SPG. Loading assistance, ability to fire multiply rounds with aim to simultaneous impact, etc. Not bad wheeled boom stick except range, ~25km.
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Scolopax reacted to 2805662 in Land 400 Phase 3: Australian IFV
More pics of the Redback.
Suspension unit.
Note the spacer between roadwheels to accommodate the Soucy track.
SA cameras.
Sadly, this (blast test hull) was displayed without its coat rack fitted.
Marketing bumpf:
Information on the power pack:
The engine for the RMA Redback.
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Scolopax reacted to Cleb in Kimchi armoured vehicles: K1, K2, K21 and other AFVs from Worse Korea
A very nice photo of the K21-105
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Scolopax reacted to David Moyes in Britons are in trouble
This news is a bit old but posting now I have time:
UK outlines future anti-armour requirements
Mounted Close Combat Overwatch (MCCO) - Long Range ATGM
Proposals by Thales, MBDA and Lockheed Martin using Brimstone missiles:
Thales:
"Dstl also showed a concept developed by Thales showing an Ares vehicle equipped with a remote turret that does not protrude into the vehicle’s hull and carried eight missiles."
MBDA:
"During a presentation on the capability, Dstl showcased concepts from MBDA detailing an Ares vehicle carrying eight Brimstone missiles on a swing launcher as well as a Boxer module carrying 16 Brimstone missiles on one side of the vehicle as well as its previously shown concept of a TheMIS UGV carrying a Brimstone launcher."
Lockheed Martin:
"As well as devising the Boxer module, Lockheed Martin has also developed a concept for an ISO container filled with VLS tubes and carried on a MAN SV truck. This MAN SV-based system would be able to carry 50 plus missiles." - Boxer module can carry 16 missiles
CCAAW – mounted and dismounted effects
Javelin ATGM replacement. Supposedly Spike 2 has been earmarked for this. The Army was waiting to see what the US did with Javelin.
Sources:
https://www.army-technology.com/features/lockheed-martin-uk-unwraps-future-anti-armour-concept/
https://www.army-technology.com/features/lockheed-martin-uk-unwraps-future-anti-armour-concept/
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UK Warrior upgrade cancellation makes sale of CT40 cannons likely
Source: https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/uk-warrior-upgrade-cancellation-makes-sale-of-ct40-cannons-likely
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Pretty much what I thought would happen. The Army dumping CT40. Not even keeping them as spares for Ajax is a telling sign.
I can see Rheinmetall pushing a British-ised Lance turret.
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Scolopax reacted to Clan_Ghost_Bear in The M4 Sherman Tank Epic Information Thread.. (work in progress)
The Venezuelan army has restored an M32 recovery vehicle to service.