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by RunningStrong
17 Oct 2024, 19:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15730
Views: 4793397

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Still 8x F-35B? Just 809. When 617 arrive it will probably be another 8. I wonder if this will be the start of 'touch and go' type deployments. Allows time for the Photex and some training but not long enough to expose the lack of personnel/infrastructure in the F35 force. I guess it's a chance to ...
by RunningStrong
12 Oct 2024, 20:23
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: German Armed Forces
Replies: 628
Views: 70314

Re: German Armed Forces

by RunningStrong
11 Oct 2024, 14:21
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Ron5 wrote: 10 Oct 2024, 17:27 Buildings are not described by their weight. Jeesh.
They are when someone makes demands it's british made steel!
by RunningStrong
09 Oct 2024, 09:10
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

I would be shocked if Ajax is not equipped with airburst rounds. With the proliferation of UAVs on the modern battlefield the capability is not an optional extra. France has been testing it's Jaguar EBRC vehicles recently targeting drones in naval applications, so the CTA canon is definitely capabl...
by RunningStrong
08 Oct 2024, 20:41
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Interesting video, not something I'd expect put out by the Army. Guess more questions than answers, like will AJAX actually get the Airburst rounds?
by RunningStrong
06 Oct 2024, 20:33
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2932
Views: 858884

Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)

Spain and italy are our size or smaller and are ordering Tranche 4 Typhoons They're not buying mk2 Escan though... Absolutely. So, to the advocates of another 24x Tranche 4 buy, I'd offer as an alternative: the upgrade of the T2's (67) with ECRS2 etc...less mass/resilience but more bang for the buc...
by RunningStrong
06 Oct 2024, 19:20
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2932
Views: 858884

Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)

SD67 wrote: 06 Oct 2024, 10:46 Spain and italy are our size or smaller and are ordering Tranche 4 Typhoons
They're not buying mk2 Escan though...
by RunningStrong
06 Oct 2024, 18:21
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2860
Views: 823969

Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

BB85 wrote: 30 Sep 2024, 17:22 I believe Skyranger can also be locked onto land based targets or would the rounds be ineffective if its airburst ammunition only.
The CT40 General Purpose Airburst can also do point det and delay, but I can't seen any comment on this for AHEAD.
by RunningStrong
06 Oct 2024, 15:00
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

BB85 wrote: 06 Oct 2024, 12:09 What annoys me is the mod will spend millions on tenders like mrvp knowing full well they don't have the money to order any vehicles.
MRV-P trials took place in 2019. We all know what subsequently happened to UK Gov budget.
by RunningStrong
05 Oct 2024, 09:13
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Ajax Family Series Report 1: British Army Atlas Recovery Armored Vehicle at DVD 2024. https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/ajax-family-series-report-1-british-army-atlas-recovery-armored-vehicle-at-dvd-2024 The 8kN winch is basically for dragging the cable for the 300kN winch...
by RunningStrong
03 Oct 2024, 18:29
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

It is probably worth creating new threads for each of them LMP-H, LMP-M, LMP-L and LMP-U. That's not how it was presented at DVD/IAV. "To achieve this, the British Army will outline a case for procuring three new families of vehicles: a Medium Protected Mobility vehicle, a Light Protected Mobi...
by RunningStrong
02 Oct 2024, 17:48
Forum: British Army
Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
Replies: 310
Views: 132539

Re: Foxhound Protected Vehicle

I know JLTV had 4 doors and it was initially selected for the MRV-P contract but I always thought the rear door on the Foxhound was a British army requirement to fit their military doctrine where soldiers would have better protection exiting the vehicle from the rear. Is that just outdated thinking...
by RunningStrong
30 Sep 2024, 22:22
Forum: British Army
Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
Replies: 310
Views: 132539

Re: Foxhound Protected Vehicle

Foxhound was always 2 front doors, one rear? That is true, there are also 2 top hatches. But if this version does not have rear door and it could carry 2 or more men in the rear end, those would not be able to fast exit out of vehicle. Altho there is still roof exit but having side doors would be b...
by RunningStrong
30 Sep 2024, 19:06
Forum: British Army
Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
Replies: 310
Views: 132539

Re: Foxhound Protected Vehicle

sol wrote: 30 Sep 2024, 18:51 Wonder does this mean only two doors as image would suggest.
Foxhound was always 2 front doors, one rear?
by RunningStrong
25 Sep 2024, 15:39
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

"Located on a 7.9-acre site in Warwickshire, this new facility will focus on producing protected patrol vehicles, destined for the UK defense market and international customers. " That's a sizable facility, and smack bang in the middle of the UK automotive industry ecosystem, they'll be a...
by RunningStrong
25 Sep 2024, 07:11
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

There was one company pitching the Steyr engine from Foxhound as their solution. Eyebrows into orbit. Thales is still making a pitch for Bushmaster and/or Hawke; Hawkei has a Steyr engine that's common to Foxhound, apparently. Don't know about its potential for other vehicles, but there is a small ...
by RunningStrong
24 Sep 2024, 21:25
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

There was one company pitching the Steyr engine from Foxhound as their solution. Eyebrows into orbit.
by RunningStrong
24 Sep 2024, 12:55
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 804
Views: 253091

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

Djpowell1984 wrote: 23 Aug 2023, 01:22 is MRV(P) British to be cancelled? or change requirement? or delay as JTLV upgrade A2 Version ?
MRV-P is definitely dead.

I don't know how Light Protected Mobility and Medium Protected Mobility differ, but they're definitely in the same space.
by RunningStrong
24 Sep 2024, 12:49
Forum: British Army
Topic: Jackal and Coyote MWMIK (Army)
Replies: 204
Views: 75542

Re: Jackal and Coyote MWMIK (Army)

I was getting confused by the references to Supacat and Babcock and started to think Babcock had purchased Supacat. What is the rational for two suppliers on these small orders, there are times I get the feeling these orders are to keep Supacat afloat as I don't see the rational for open top transp...
by RunningStrong
23 Sep 2024, 22:04
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1513
Views: 501931

Re: Section Infantry Weapons

mr.fred wrote: 23 Sep 2024, 21:33
Ron5 wrote: 23 Sep 2024, 13:29 My 4x4 would like a word.
Is that it behind the 18 wheeler?
I want to ride my bicycle.
by RunningStrong
21 Sep 2024, 18:58
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Ron5 wrote: 20 Sep 2024, 14:03
sol wrote: 18 Sep 2024, 08:52 Wonder if they create an IFV from Ares would they give it a new name or stick with Ares.
Has Achilles been used?
Historically, yes, but that's for the 105mm variant.
by RunningStrong
20 Sep 2024, 19:25
Forum: British Army
Topic: RBSL Challenger 3 (Future) Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 410
Views: 99863

Re: RBSL Challenger 3 (Future) Main Battle Tank (British Army)

Tempest414 wrote: 20 Sep 2024, 16:32
Caribbean wrote: 20 Sep 2024, 15:55 Still the FV432 replacement program to come as well. Any suitable candidates?
Patria 6x6 would be a good start
Yep, was flying around the track and was looking good. Interesting internal layout, but also lots of potential for allied nation teaming.
by RunningStrong
14 Sep 2024, 21:31
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2518
Views: 611079

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Back of envelope adding inflation to Challenger 2 unit costs and dividing by Ajax We could get 702 brand-new Challenger 2s for the price of 446 new AFVs. 589 AJAX. The contract includes the UK assembly and integration site at Merthyr Tydfil, Lockheed Martin's margin on the turret, Thales margin in ...
by RunningStrong
08 Sep 2024, 16:14
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)
Replies: 108
Views: 38065

Re: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)

Does any body know if the UK/France uses technologies licensed from the states for Storm Shadow? My thinking is that to sell it to other countries we need to get all 3 in agreement and maybe competing interests could limit who we sell it too. No ITAR and getting it in a Mk41 is vital to that export...
by RunningStrong
07 Sep 2024, 17:35
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)
Replies: 108
Views: 38065

Re: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)

Does any body know if the UK/France uses technologies licensed from the states for Storm Shadow? My thinking is that to sell it to other countries we need to get all 3 in agreement and maybe competing interests could limit who we sell it too. No ITAR and getting it in a Mk41 is vital to that export...