Wiedzmin Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 watch_your_fire, Stimpy75, Beer and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Looking at CVR(T), specifically the turret. Any pointers for references for turret geometry/layout would be welcome. The only information I’ve got is “Metal Plate, Aluminium Alloy, Armour” ranging in thickness from 3/4” to 1 - 1/2”. Diagrams, sections, drawings welcome. Looking to draw up a basic shell in CAD. Dragonstriker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiedzmin Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 45mm frontal plates, 26 top, rear and sides, 21 some parts of rear by soviet examination of Scorpion 2805662 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoflSeal Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 In Iraq the Scimitars were also up armoured with probably high hardness steel bolted onto the turret front and Hull front (vertical plate) ~10 mm I guess Hull and turret side had spaced perforated steel mounted as well 2805662, Stimpy75 and Clan_Ghost_Bear 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 The perforated metal is super bainite. As part of Afghanistan modifications. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 49 minutes ago, David Moyes said: The perforated metal is super bainite. As part of Afghanistan modifications. I think. It was present on the 2003 invasion of Iraq vehicles. Iirc, the later bar armour was Afghan specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Quote Boxer Armoured Vehicles for British Army: WFEL completes first fabricated and painted Drive Module hull with spall liner materials and driver’s bay insulation, ready to proceed into Assembly and Integration phase. This will be displayed at next week's DVD Show. Cleb and Clan_Ghost_Bear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Quote Hybrid Foxhound was interesting to talk through at #DVD2022, some compelling capabilities to keep maturing Ramlaen and Clan_Ghost_Bear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Ajax trials have resumed:https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-10-20/hcws332 The turreted version was filmed sounding distinctively better: Clan_Ghost_Bear, Ramlaen and Laviduce 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Ramlaen and Laviduce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 I assume Ajax is still sticking with the 40CT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alzoc Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Likely since the UK received their last CTA turret last year and already have 270 turrets in excess since they cancelled the Warrior upgrade. They have too much of those guns in their hands. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/mod-receives-final-40ct-cannon/ They can't even sell the excess to France or Belgium since they messed with the loading system (making it different than the one we use) which created some of the issue the British had with the gun. Best thing they could do is to equip more Ajax with the turret than initially planned but I think they are just trying to sell them on the international market. I'm not sure of who would be interested in semi-defectives guns using an exotic calibre adopted by only three nations but they can always try to find a customer. Maybe they could donate them to Ukraine? Lord_James and Ramlaen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 Challenger PIP 1987Challenger Weapons System Demonstrator Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chally Alzoc, Stimpy75 and Clan_Ghost_Bear 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 I guess AJAX is off the hook? Ramlaen and David Moyes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Moyes Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-oral-statement-on-war-in-ukraine--2 Mobile Fires Programme Accelerated AS90 replacement Boxer RCH155, Archer on MAN and k9 Thunder potential candidates Exploring "interim artillery capability" Reviewing the number of Challenger 3 conversions Ramlaen and Clan_Ghost_Bear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Team Thunder partner firms visit Hanwha’s facility Quote Team Thunder is offering the latest version of K9A2 to the Royal Artillery. The K9A2 is equipped with a fully automatic ammunition handling system and is capable of firing nine to 10 rounds per minute, with just three crewmembers. The British variant of the K9A2 is expected to be fitted with the Composite Rubber Track, enabling faster moving for shoot and scoot operations, and lower noise and vibration levels to enhance survivability and ride quality for the crew while extending battlefield coverage. https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=118825 Cleb and Clan_Ghost_Bear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Possible Turrets for Boxer Quote Feb. issue for @DTRmag Although no official requirement has been released, DTR understands that given additional weight & reduced internal volume associated with fitting a manned turret on #Boxer, an unmanned one is likely to be preferred by #UK Army. Several candidates are likely to be in the frame for observation according to industry sources including: Kongsberg RT family of unmanned turrets, Rafael MK II turret and Nexter's unmanned T40 one with 40 CTA 40mm cannon (still believed to be at prototype stage). Ramlaen and Clan_Ghost_Bear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 David Moyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Moyes Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Ajax armoured vehicle project back on track, says defence secretary Quote The Army's "troubled" programme to build the new Ajax armoured vehicle "has turned a corner" according to the defence secretary. Ben Wallace said he was confident recent fixes had put the project back on track after a series of embarrassing setbacks and delays. The £5.5bn Ministry of Defence (MoD) project has been running for 12 years. Initial trials were plagued with problems, including excessive noise and vibration. Some of those testing the vehicle complained of hearing loss and others suffered injuries like white finger - a numbness linked to the use of heavy machinery. More than 300 individuals taking part in trials had to be assessed for hearing loss, with some found to be suffering longer term damage. Trials have had to be halted twice and the MoD said at the time it could not determine a realistic timescale for the introduction of Ajax. There was even speculation the programme might be cancelled. After going for a drive in one of the vehicles, he told the BBC: "It's performing very well and I'm confident we've turned the corner. We've done the remedies." The fixes include remounting hand controls to avoid excessive vibration and a redesign of seat mountings and cushions. Noise has been reduced thanks to dual-layer hearing protection for soldiers operating the vehicle, with an inner ear piece for communication covered by noise-cancelling headphones. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64763195 Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonstriker Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 So the cause hasn’t been addressed, AJAX is still noisy and vibrating excessively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Nice CR2 turret simulator footage in this clip. David Moyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ramlaen Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 David Moyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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