Lord Jim wrote: ↑09 Jan 2022, 09:47
When the Mastiff goes through the upgrade programme they replace everything that is worn out. They select the best candidates before starting any work and the vehicle comes out like an aircraft does after a major overhaul. How do you think we have kept our fleet of 1960s FV430s running for over sixty years.
Well in that case why not just upgrade FV430 and you will have a "new" vehicle again. And as far as I know, upgrade is most about mobility improvements, not total overhaul of the vehicle.
These enhancements include independent suspension systems incorporating Ride Height Control, along with upgraded driveline, steering and braking systems, central tyre inflation systems and increased diametre tyres.
And it definitely is not providing it with a new chassis, which might not be worn yet but it is far from being like new.
Lord Jim wrote: ↑09 Jan 2022, 09:47
As for the Coyotes, yes I know they are limited in number, but if we are cobbling together at least one light BCT with existing platforms and waiting to motorise the second at a later date with whatever results form the MRV(P) programme, their use will not be confined to the single light Recce Regiment in the first Light BCT.
Sorry but I don't get your point here. Again, Coyote already have its role and number of them are already actively used by units. It does not matter what else you can use them if there is no spare vehicles available for that. If you give it a different role, what vehicle should them do their original role instead?
Lord Jim wrote: ↑09 Jan 2022, 09:47
I would also suggest that a number of Coyotes will be assigned to the Ranger Regiment as well.
Does Rangers need Coyote? Is there enough available Coyote for Rangers? What is Ranger battalion organisation and role in first place?