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So, the bottom line is that Australia is already in contract with Rheinmetall for Phase 2.  The contracted BOXER CRV uses the Rheinmetall weapon.

 

If there is any kind of ammunition issue, it is already real.  I am struggling to understand what anybody posting might imagine that this topic has not been thrashed to bits by the ADF already.

 

As for the main topic pf this thread - no way in hell does the choice between REDBACK and LYNX come to down to the single parameter of ammunition.

 

So, anybody have any new images of either contender?

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2 minutes ago, DIADES said:

If there is any kind of ammunition issue, it is already real.  I am struggling to understand what anybody posting might imagine that this topic has not been thrashed to bits by the ADF already.

 

So, anybody have any new images of either contender?

You’d be surprised- this was new news as of October/November to quite a few senior ADF types. Note that CASG is not part of the ADF, but the DoD (for non-Australians).
 

I believe some new images will be released before Christmas. 

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2 hours ago, DIADES said:

.. am struggling to understand what anybody posting might imagine that this topic has not been thrashed to bits by the ADF already....

well, Qld was able to buy a shiney new fleet of illegal trains...New Queensland train delivery doomed 'from day one', inquiry chief declares - ABC News  I'm not so confident that Australian procurement won''t overlook the obvious.

 

I'm happy with boxer for CRV, pretty good odds that where ADF boxer goes, UK boxer is nearby. 

but for M113 replacement,  i want USA/Korean.  

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7 minutes ago, Kal said:

or M113 replacement

Ph3 is really, really not in any way an M113 replacement.  Ph3 is something Australia has never had = IFV  Utterly different.

 

I frankly don't care about the nationalist side of this - I want the best equipment.  The real RMA trials will shine a light on the claims of both teams.

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http://proceedings.ndia.org/1590/11839.pdf

 

The MK 30-2 is a gas-operated machine cannon recently chosen as the main armament for Germany's next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the Puma. This cannon features a double belt feed system with "first round select". A key feature of the MK 30-2 gun is its ability to fire Air Burst Munitions (ABM), using the highly precise AHEAD programming technology. Other key characteristics include a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute, the capability to fire single shots, and the potential for an emergency firing mode.  

 

Rheinmetall's latest development is the new Wotan 30mm x 173 machine cannon. This externally-powered weapon system has been specifically designed for use in the latest generation of vehicle mounts and remote weapons stations). The Wotan features a unique chainless bolt drive system that accepts two belt feeds and fires at an adjustable rate of between 1 and 200 rpm. Other unique new features include a 100% mechanical hang fire safety, horizontal ammunition feeding and transfer between the bolt and barrel, and the ability to use all NATO standard links, including both the US-standard MK 44 link and the MK 30-2 link.''

 

point is, that is a lot of vendor lockin,  users of MK 30-2 links Army Guide (army-guide.com) are really sparse compared to MK 44 links Mk44 Bushmaster II - Wikipedia  (yes, low effort web links, but it paints the picture)

 

so it appears the Lance turrets can use either Wotan30 or MK30/2 ABM

https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/systems_and_products/weapons_and_ammunition/direct_fire/medium_calibre/index.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On 12/11/2020 at 9:24 AM, Boagrius said:

Do we have a sense of which vehicle is likely to be the better protected one? I would have expected the Lynx to have the upper hand here if only based on it being the heavier vehicle. I do wonder if domestic production of the 30mm ammunition plus superior protection levels might yet get it over the line. IIRC there was some mention of the Ph 3 vehicle needing comparable protection levels to the Abrams. Now while that may be a tad ambitious for either candidate, it speaks to the emphasis placed on that particular category.

EDIT: According to DTR, the MSV variant is now out due largely to the purchase of M1150 under Land 8160 Ph1, and an Armoured Mortar vehicle (AMV), Mortar Ammunition Vehicle (MAV) and Armoured Logistics Vehicle (ALV) are now in.

Nominally Lynx is a 44 combat weight vehicle (including 6 tonnes) so perhaps 38 tonne transport load.

Nominally Redback is a 42 combat weight vehicle (including 6 tonnes?) so perhaps 36 tonne transport load.

the difference between conventional tracks/suspension VS rubber tracks/suspension is about 2 tonnes, resulting in weight parity

So the weight appear evenly matched, but perhaps Redback marketing is overstating their weight? don't know.  Lynx has stated more baked in weight growth potential to 50 tonnes

 

for efficiency gains. rubber tracks typically are tensioned at twice the tension of conventional tracks,  that could result in some structural consequences.

 

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5 hours ago, Kal said:

http://proceedings.ndia.org/1590/11839.pdf

 

The MK 30-2 is a gas-operated machine cannon recently chosen as the main armament for Germany's next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the Puma. This cannon features a double belt feed system with "first round select". A key feature of the MK 30-2 gun is its ability to fire Air Burst Munitions (ABM), using the highly precise AHEAD programming technology. Other key characteristics include a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute, the capability to fire single shots, and the potential for an emergency firing mode.  

 

Rheinmetall's latest development is the new Wotan 30mm x 173 machine cannon. This externally-powered weapon system has been specifically designed for use in the latest generation of vehicle mounts and remote weapons stations). The Wotan features a unique chainless bolt drive system that accepts two belt feeds and fires at an adjustable rate of between 1 and 200 rpm. Other unique new features include a 100% mechanical hang fire safety, horizontal ammunition feeding and transfer between the bolt and barrel, and the ability to use all NATO standard links, including both the US-standard MK 44 link and the MK 30-2 link.''

 

point is, that is a lot of vendor lockin,  users of MK 30-2 links Army Guide (army-guide.com) are really sparse compared to MK 44 links Mk44 Bushmaster II - Wikipedia  (yes, low effort web links, but it paints the picture)

 

so it appears the Lance turrets can use either Wotan30 or MK30/2 ABM

https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/systems_and_products/weapons_and_ammunition/direct_fire/medium_calibre/index.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting, thanks. Not a fan of the Mk30-2 (if that wasn’t clear XD). A gas operated system in medium calibre is bonkers. Externally powered systems do have a distinct advantage insofar as they can continue to cycle to the next round if there’s a misfire. 

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14 hours ago, Kal said:

Nominally Lynx is a 44 combat weight vehicle (including 6 tonnes) so perhaps 38 tonne transport load.

Nominally Redback is a 42 combat weight vehicle (including 6 tonnes?) so perhaps 36 tonne transport load.

the difference between conventional tracks/suspension VS rubber tracks/suspension is about 2 tonnes, resulting in weight parity

So the weight appear evenly matched, but perhaps Redback marketing is overstating their weight? don't know.  Lynx has stated more baked in weight growth potential to 50 tonnes

 

for efficiency gains. rubber tracks typically are tensioned at twice the tension of conventional tracks,  that could result in some structural consequences.

 


Great, thanks for the input. I guess we will know more once they have both been properly put through their paces (or shot to pieces?).

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Each of EOS, Hanwha, Rheinmetall and presumably Elbit would have decent vehicle mounted solutions for close in anti air applications.

 

Russia's pantsir would be the global base reference, The Hanwha Biho is probably the western base reference https://www.hanwha-defense.co.kr/eng/mobile/products/antiaircraft-artillery-biho.do

 

 

and biho 2 would be a hard to beat next gen unit.

 

 

 

 

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First look at new proximity fuzed round - YouTube

relevence is twofold,

the XM1211 round (proximity fuse) would be usable on Redback if they placed an apache helicopter derivative gun on the RWS.  (M230LF on EOS R400 RWS)  which is both highly possible and unlikely because why have  2 differing 30mm cannons on same vehicle??

 

this round becomes the basis for a proximity ammo for the 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II , as used accross NATO and asia, including Redback's main gun, or a hypothetical Lynx with Wotan30mm

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The 3rd AS21 prototype has left Korea and is en route to Australia. It departed from Masan Port on the 18th.

 

According to the press release (machine translated), "prototype 3 will be officially delivered to the Australian Army in the middle of next month along with the 1st and 2nd units sent to Australia in July, and will be used for a full-fledged test evaluation from February." (Link: https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4155699

 

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4 hours ago, Cleb said:

The 3rd AS21 prototype has left Korea and is en route to Australia. It departed from Masan Port on the 18th.

 

According to the press release (machine translated), "prototype 3 will be officially delivered......

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