Ramlaen Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 M1A2C, note the 81 weight mark on the hull. Karamazov, Lord_James, 2805662 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karamazov Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Ramlaen said: M1A2C, note the 81 weight mark on the hull. Are there anyone who knows what this means? Exact weight or weight group designation? UPD: It seems like it's really an indication of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 -10%=metric tons. Karamazov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 This sign indicates the Military Load Classification. Leopard 2A7 is ranked with 70. This doesn't have mean that they weight that much (real weight might be around ~66t) but a bridge that such a vehicle needs to cross needs to be built up for the number of tons that is written on the sign. Ramlaen and Karamazov 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 MLC = metric tons -10% So this Abrams is around 73t heavy. Karamazov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadlo Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Rico said: This doesn't have mean that they weight that much (real weight might be around ~66t) but a bridge that such a vehicle needs to cross needs to be built up for the number of tons that is written on the sign. If M1A2C would weight 66 t then it will probably receive sign with No. 73 or 75 because 66 t = 73 short tons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, which equals 907kg (~0.907 tonnes). I’m using the Australian military convention on tonnes to differentiate metric from non-metric units of measure, noting that a metric tonne isn’t a SI unit for 1,000kg. MLC 70 equates to 70 US short tons. 70*0.907 = 63,490 kg = 63.5 tonnes. MLC 81 = 73.47 tonnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Some more M1A2C. Serge and 2805662 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Depression to the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiedzmin Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Ramlaen, Clan_Ghost_Bear, 2805662 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Clan_Ghost_Bear and skylancer-3441 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogDodger Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Some shots and footage of the Americans in Wartime Museum's EFV automotive test rig: The water jets, etc. are replicas, presumably since this was an automotive test rig. The rear door was open this year; interior is likewise non-functional from a troop-carrying persepctive. Scolopax, skylancer-3441, LoooSeR and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) current plan is -to upgrade 6 SBCT to DVH (currently 3) and then decide whether to upgrade the remaining 3 -modernize the ATGM Stryker to catch it up with TOW equipment in ABCT and IBCT -upgrade the CROWS in all 9 SBCT to CROWS-J -equip 3 more SBCT with 30mm guns (making 4) and then decide whether to upgrade the remaining 5 -a mobile howitzer for the SBCT Edited September 12, 2019 by Ramlaen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-L-M Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Ramlaen said: -equip all 9 SBCT with CROWS-J -equip 3 more SBCT with 30mm guns (making 4) and then decide whether to upgrade the remaining 5 Does this mean Stryker Dragoons will have *both* CROWS-J and 30mm guns, or just non-30mm variants in the same SBCT will get the -J? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, N-L-M said: Does this mean Stryker Dragoons will have *both* CROWS-J and 30mm guns, or just non-30mm variants in the same SBCT will get the -J? Non 30mm variants will get the CROWS-J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 7/13/2019 at 2:33 PM, Ramlaen said: Leonardo DRS's RIwP turret with an XM813, M240, Javelin and IBAS sight I still suspect this turret will be chosen for the DVHA1 Strykers getting a 30mm gun considering the Army already chose it for the IM-SHORAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackvony Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Does anyone have a close-up picture of an older Abrams (preferably M1A1-HA or older) sideskirt with the serial number readable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogDodger Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Is this what you're talking about? Not 100% legible but I think it's the closest I have. Taken at the Memorial Day event at Ft. Knox on 26 May 2007. Link to original: click Jackvony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laviduce Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Allegedly the M829A4 round: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoooSeR Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Laviduce said: Allegedly the M829A4 round: Yeah, already posted here as well: Laviduce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackvony Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 7 hours ago, DogDodger said: Is this what you're talking about? Not 100% legible but I think it's the closest I have. Taken at the Memorial Day event at Ft. Knox on 26 May 2007. Link to original: click Hide contents Reveal hidden contents Yes thank you! The side skirts on the M1A2 SEPv2 here at USMA intrigued me as the serial number begins with a U, wondering if this means anything. I though if older sideskirts lacked this U it might shown an update in the composite maybe, similar to turret serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_James Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, Jackvony said: Yes thank you! The side skirts on the M1A2 SEPv2 here at USMA intrigued me as the serial number begins with a U, wondering if this means anything. I though if older sideskirts lacked this U it might shown an update in the composite maybe, similar to turret serial number. IIRC, (Damian stated) that the U in a vehicles serial number indicated that it uses first or second generation DU inserts, or something along those lines. The source is questionable (I mean, Damian is fucking crazy), but seems logical. My memory is also a little hazy on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 https://oshkoshdefense.com/oshkosh-defense-exhibits-jltv-combat-capabilities-at-modern-day-marine-2019/ JLTV with various weaponry including Hero-120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieger22 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 https://twitter.com/RedKnightHQ66/status/1173986627376549894?s=20 First of a coming series on some first timer tank crews Ramlaen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 An ACV demonstrator at Modern Day Marine with things like UAV, CROWS-J, Spike NLOS and a sensor mast. Scolopax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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