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by Monty1985
17 Dec 2019, 18:51
Forum: British Army
Topic: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 2323
Views: 1031833
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Re: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)

Cooper wrote:
RetroSicotte wrote:Challenger 2 with the L55A1 would be quite handsomely the most powerful firepower on any tank in the world as is.
..It will also be overweight and underpowered with its current powerplant.
Isn't the CR2 supposed to be getting a new a powerplant as part of a seperate upgrade?
by Monty1985
13 Dec 2019, 09:04
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: 2019 UK General Election
Replies: 189
Views: 21503
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Re: 2019 UK General Election

My real concern is how it seems the SNP have regained a lot the ground they lost at the last election. They still don't have an overall majority in terms of voter share but now Blackford and Sturgeon and saying they have a mandate for another indyref it's a bit worrying.
by Monty1985
12 Dec 2019, 14:47
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Russian Armed Forces
Replies: 1022
Views: 64188
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Re: Russian Armed Forces

That ship is cursed, surely its time they called it a day?
by Monty1985
09 Dec 2019, 17:52
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714809
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

ArmChairCivvy wrote:I guess you meant to say "would give?"... anyway, there are good ways to get the close up fire-power that can follow you, rather than the 155 mm's that need a top-up, in the tow, at all times
Yes, slip of the keyboard.. :oops:
by Monty1985
09 Dec 2019, 11:43
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714809
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

For me the Stryker was the obvious choice, yes it's an older vehicle less well protected compared to the Boxer but it is a mature platform with a countless number of variations. It remains to be seen just how practical the module aspect of Boxer will be and if vehicles end up with modules being semi...
by Monty1985
09 Dec 2019, 11:18
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714809
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

My only real gripe with the Boxer is that it's troop carrying capabilities is no better than a Bradley, aka crap and with far less firepower. I can only hope as the procurement develops we order modules with a bit more 'punch'. What is wrong with carrying eight dismounts plus crew in an APC? That i...
by Monty1985
08 Dec 2019, 21:28
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950612
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

I feel truly humbled having my ignorance of such a fine machine so cruelly exposed. How will the world's air forces handle their embarrassment for similarly fallen into the yankee web of deceipt by buying f-15s by the hundreds. No need for the melodrama. Not contesting that the F-15 isn't a fine ai...
by Monty1985
08 Dec 2019, 15:47
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714809
United Kingdom

Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

My only real gripe with the Boxer is that it's troop carrying capabilities is no better than a Bradley, aka crap and with far less firepower. I can only hope as the procurement develops we order modules with a bit more 'punch'.
by Monty1985
08 Dec 2019, 15:39
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950612
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

As others had mentioned the Tornado F3 was a perfectly capable platform for it's designed purpose. A high speed, high altitude bomber interceptor, it was never intended to 'turn n burn' with conventional fighter aircraft so it's a testament to it's pilots and crews who ensured they were able to punc...
by Monty1985
13 Nov 2019, 14:27
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409323
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I have a friend who works in the harbour and the rumour going around is Friday at around 1325..
by Monty1985
16 Oct 2019, 10:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409323
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I love the cheeky Union Flag on the lift fan/ 'air scoop' cover. :D
by Monty1985
06 Sep 2019, 14:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409323
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

It's a nice touch they used a local firm to make these spacer units, as a local to the area it made me smile. :)
by Monty1985
24 Jul 2019, 19:32
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Defence Secretary
Replies: 89
Views: 5238
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Re: Defence Secretary

Ex Army apparently, went to Sandhurst and everything. There's goes the chances for extra ships then, bollocks.
by Monty1985
01 May 2019, 21:13
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
Replies: 27
Views: 2636
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Re: Williamson sacked over Huawei leak

Under normal circumstances I would be inclined to agree, but we are dealing with a government that has had at least 36 Cabinet departures (a record for a single government i believe) and where it's almost been accepted as routine. A minister resigns because of a disagreement and May finds another la...
by Monty1985
01 May 2019, 19:43
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
Replies: 27
Views: 2636
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Re: Williamson sacked over Huawei leak

If he did do it, at least he had the balls to risk his career by letting us know this current government we prepared (or at least considered) to sell us even further down the river to the Chinese. I understand the need for secrecy when it comes to matters of national security, but what do you do whe...
by Monty1985
19 Mar 2019, 19:37
Forum: Deployments
Topic: "The troubles." - Northern Ireland
Replies: 26
Views: 2229
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Re: "The troubles." - Northern Ireland

Don't see how possibly he can be given a fair trial, especially if they insist on doing it in NI.
by Monty1985
27 Feb 2019, 08:28
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 342
Views: 21746
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Re: Indian Armed Forces

The Indians are also claiming to have shot down a F-16, but the Pakistani Airforce are denying one was being used at the time. Nothing like muddying the waters further in this volatile situation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47383634
by Monty1985
23 Feb 2019, 09:35
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318523
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

Is there any particular reason we are sticking with the Warrior? (I mean it was a good platform in it's day and at first glance it makes sense to upgrade it like other countries are doing to their IFVs). However we are in the process of introducing the Ajax family of vehicles to replace the CVR(T)s,...
by Monty1985
30 Jan 2019, 11:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warsim -- Customize and Test Your Own Warships
Replies: 16
Views: 675
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Re: Warsim -- Customize and Test Your Own Warships

Any plans to implement things such as large calibre guns and armour? ;)
by Monty1985
29 Jan 2019, 09:59
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409323
United Kingdom

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I wonder if the old King George V drydock in Southampton could be another potential option? Close proximity to Portsmouth and should be large enough to accommodate the carriers. Though if its going to cost a pretty penny to bring back into use you may as well spend the money on rebuilding a Dock in ...
by Monty1985
28 Jan 2019, 17:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warsim -- Customize and Test Your Own Warships
Replies: 16
Views: 675
United Kingdom

Re: Warsim -- Customize and Test Your Own Warships

Amazing, will give this a go when I get chance to. In the meantime I'll keep an eye on it's development.
by Monty1985
28 Jan 2019, 17:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 2323
Views: 1031833
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Re: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)

Would such a programme, if implemented in full, allow the OSD of the CR2 to be pushed further back? The other issue is how much cheaper would such a programme be compared to purchasing new MBTs. I don't see why not, the Americans seem to be content with continued development with the M1 tank (I adm...