General AFV Thread

Serge · June 12, 2018

On 6/7/2018 at 12:40 PM, SH_MM said:

KMW and Nexter apparently developed a new amphibious vehicle. No idea if this will be KMW or Nexter branded...

Running gear is based on the SPz-Puma.

Mighty_Zuk · June 12, 2018

I got 2 questions:

Dude why the KF-41's rear hatch so T H I C C?

Why does it not have a backup door just in case it jams? Thought it was a pretty standard thing to add.

Serge · June 12, 2018

They don’t have back-up door with the SPz-Puma too. Maybe they considere the roof hatches as good enough.

The thickness is strange too. Generally, it’s used as a storage area but not here.

June 12, 2018

26 minutes ago, Mighty_Zuk said:

I got 2 questions:

Dude why the KF-41's rear hatch so T H I C C?

Why does it not have a backup door just in case it jams? Thought it was a pretty standard thing to add.

Not only backup, sometimes you want to get in and out reaasonably quietly.

Lord_James · June 12, 2018

What about the roof hatch, it seems to penetrate into the crew compartment:

Serge · June 12, 2018

This roof hatch is the pilot place to drive when afloat.

But, it’s not to be considered as a definitive layout.

The AMVT is just a demonstrator.

skylancer-3441 · June 13, 2018

At Eurosatory-2018 - Patria AMV XP with Kongsberg's MCT-30 turret and some truly digital "camoulage" - somewhat overlooked during previous days, thanks to new Patria 6x6 standing next to it
(photos from twitter)

And also Jane's article on this vehicle http://www.janes.com/article/80942/eurosatory-2018-patria-rolls-out-latest-amv-xp

Lord_James · June 13, 2018

How does the M551 based “Elke weapon test bed” reload? I saw it has a crew of 2, so unless they’re going the 1930s France route of tank design, it must have an autoloader... right?

Edit: This thing.