UK Mobile Fires Platform
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Re: UK Mobile Fires Platform
I would still like to see MRV(P) and Boxer Brimstone launcher system with this being upgraded to Spear latter this should be more than possible now given we have got a system up and running for Ukraine
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Would agree there has been a 6 cell launcher shown in the past for ugv and 4x4s. Would very much like to see it be a launcher than can fire not just brimstone but things like the hero loitering munitions as well.Tempest414 wrote: ↑19 Jun 2022, 09:47 I would still like to see MRV(P) and Boxer Brimstone launcher system with this being upgraded to Spear latter this should be more than possible now given we have got a system up and running for Ukraine
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One of many things I would like to see is any successor to Extractor be a weapon system that is embedded in our Infantry and Recce units rather than being part of the Royal Artillery's inventory. Any weapon system chosen must also be modular enabling tits carriage by multiple platform types ideally. AS for the performance of the chosen weapon system, I cannot see the need for a range of more then 20 miles, and with multiple guidance options including a "Man in the loop", capability. Any targets beyond this range would be the prerogative of the Royal Artillery, but a 20 mile range is compatible with the more dispersed operating doctrine we are to adopt moving forward.
I see the core launch platform being Boxer, equipping Mechanised Infantry, Recce and Armoured Units, with a lighter weight version to support the Light BCTs and Royal Marines and a UGV version for Airmobile and Airborne units. I mention Armoured units as in the past these had a troop of FV438s with Swingfire, replaced later on by the Spartan MCT with Milan 2.
Of course with our Battlegroup Doctrine these could be omitted if the Infantry and Recce had full Companies/Squadrons of said platform, that would be dispersed amongst the combined arms formations created.
I see the core launch platform being Boxer, equipping Mechanised Infantry, Recce and Armoured Units, with a lighter weight version to support the Light BCTs and Royal Marines and a UGV version for Airmobile and Airborne units. I mention Armoured units as in the past these had a troop of FV438s with Swingfire, replaced later on by the Spartan MCT with Milan 2.
Of course with our Battlegroup Doctrine these could be omitted if the Infantry and Recce had full Companies/Squadrons of said platform, that would be dispersed amongst the combined arms formations created.
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Re: UK Mobile Fires Platform
for me when looking at a Armoured Battalion the ATGW platoon has 3 x sections each with 2 vehicles and 4 x ATGW teams and 120 missiles replacing this with 9 Boxer with 16 Brimstone would give the ATGW Platoon 144 missile fired from under armour
if we gave the armoured infantry sections 2 x NLAW and one new hand held 40mm GMG capable of lobbing a 40mm grenade 800 meters
and then if we gave the Mortar Platoon 120mm NEMO Boxer we could be getting somewhere
if we gave the armoured infantry sections 2 x NLAW and one new hand held 40mm GMG capable of lobbing a 40mm grenade 800 meters
and then if we gave the Mortar Platoon 120mm NEMO Boxer we could be getting somewhere
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W wouldn't even have to use NEMO. BAe developed an effective, turreted 120mm Mortar back in the 90's, which is used on Saudi National Guard LAVs.
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NEMO would be a heck of a lot easier than trying to unearth the drawings for the RO turreted mortar.
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Yes it would but it wouldn't be made in the UK then. I brought it up because there is usually someone who brings up the "Mande in UK", argument whenever something is purchased and manufactured abroad, so I thought I would play Devil's Advocate for once, and even that didn't work. Oh well.
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Made in the UK is worth considering if that capability still exists. Not sure that 30-year old weapon systems count. The gun laying kit would be obsolescent at best and would the ordnance or the ability to make it even exist?
The lack of ordnance manufacturing capability is a concern.
The lack of ordnance manufacturing capability is a concern.
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South Korean K-MLRS, K239 Chunmoo....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K239_Chunmoo
Or you could take the launcher unit off the back of a M270 and mount on a MAN HX series easily.
No need to change from GMLRS and PrSM as it can/could use them...but it also has the ability to fire a smaller unguided rocket in packs of 36, so a real area weapon as well.
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The answer to all of our prayers really....
The Artillery Gun Module...if we could get in soon we could make the UK the main manufacturing centre for it...1 gun system, 3 platforms, Tracked, Boxer wheeled heavy armour, MAN HX wheeled.
Boxer Tracked
Boxer Wheeled
MAN HX3
I'll take 40 of each please....add in 30 M777-ER, 30 LIMAWS(R) and 50 MAN/Chunmoo...and we're done...
The Artillery Gun Module...if we could get in soon we could make the UK the main manufacturing centre for it...1 gun system, 3 platforms, Tracked, Boxer wheeled heavy armour, MAN HX wheeled.
Boxer Tracked
Boxer Wheeled
MAN HX3
I'll take 40 of each please....add in 30 M777-ER, 30 LIMAWS(R) and 50 MAN/Chunmoo...and we're done...
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Module on MAN HX3 is not the same as the one mounted on Boxer. It is not even the same gun, as one is 52 while other is 60 caliber. But I think you can use Boxer gun module on MAN platform. I don't think you can say the same with 60 cal module as it is much bigger than the one built for Boxer.Timmymagic wrote: ↑27 Jun 2022, 10:35 The Artillery Gun Module...if we could get in soon we could make the UK the main manufacturing centre for it...1 gun system, 3 platforms, Tracked, Boxer wheeled heavy armour, MAN HX wheeled.
I don't see anything wrong with this one either
Great platform used by 8 countries, some of them in NATO, 52cal gun with potential growth to 60 cal.
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Boxer Artillery Gun Module is KMW.
The Rheinmetall MAN offering is 100% not KMW (not sure the turret supplier has been publicly announced).
Both are currently shown with L52.
Rheinmetall have an L60 in offering, but still under development at a ordnance level.
The Rheinmetall MAN offering is 100% not KMW (not sure the turret supplier has been publicly announced).
Both are currently shown with L52.
Rheinmetall have an L60 in offering, but still under development at a ordnance level.
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Thank you for clarification. I though that it was L60 but I guess it is mostly common mentioned in relation with platform and that is why I though that it is L60, but I was wrong.
Example of Boxer gun module on AGM Iveco 8×8 truck
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Whilst I personally favour a whhed replacement for the AS-90, that K8A2 is an absolute beast.
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For me if going this route I would go for 60 of each tracked and wheeled boxer 60 MAN/Chunmoo plus 70 Brimstone/ Spear Boxer , 60 Brimstone / Spear Viking and 60 Brimstone / Spear MRV(P)-2 and keep the 105mm for the FCF & 16AA this should allowTimmymagic wrote: ↑27 Jun 2022, 10:35 The answer to all of our prayers really....
The Artillery Gun Module...if we could get in soon we could make the UK the main manufacturing centre for it...1 gun system, 3 platforms, Tracked, Boxer wheeled heavy armour, MAN HX wheeled.
Boxer Tracked
Boxer Wheeled
MAN HX3
I'll take 40 of each please....add in 30 M777-ER, 30 LIMAWS(R) and 50 MAN/Chunmoo...and we're done...
Deep fires BCT = 40 x Tracked Boxer , 30 x MAN/Chunmoo , 20 x Brimstone Boxer
2 x Armoured BCT's = 20 x Wheeled Boxer , 10 MAN/Chunmoo , 20 x Brimstone Boxer
3 x Light Mech BCT's = 20 x Brimstone / Spear
FCF & 16AA = 20 x 105mm , 12 Brimstone Viking each
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A v good point.
And also to be able to counter the adversary side's sensing platforms... that might mean the 'derided as obsolete; radiation-homing missiles as they would be homing on targets (anti-arty) that must be kept on, as opposed to the AD ones that have more far reaching systems supporting and telling them when to switch on, at the last minute
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Apparently a decision has been made.
I bet archer
I bet archer
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I hope so, but only if it involves more UK content, particularly the gun and barrel. I was originally a fan of the RCH155....but everytime I see one fire I wonder about the effect on the suspension, plus its a whole lot easier to support a MAN HX based solution.
With M270 recapitalisation, GMLRS-ER, PrSM and (hopefully) LPS on the way, new radars and locating kit the Royal Artillery should be in a good place for the first time in a long time. Just need to refurb the 105mm, get 120mm Mortar, and most importantly, actually buy a course correcting shell solution....hopefully we buy a good load of PGK with UK production.
I'll keep hoping that we purchase some cheap M777-ER for the Army Reserve to play with and resurrect LIMAWS (R) and LIMAWS (G) in vain I suspect....
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I'd rather went all in on M119A3 than continue anything more on the L118. That would give us commonality within AUKUS and commonwealth.
M777 way, way too expensive for reservist play thing. Give them high quality simulators and make assets available for live firing quarterly.
M777 way, way too expensive for reservist play thing. Give them high quality simulators and make assets available for live firing quarterly.
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Re: UK Mobile Fires Platform
BAE Archer proposal includes re-establishing sovereign UK barrel production
https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/articl ... -programme
https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/articl ... -programme
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If done, would be the one and only thing in the system that's made in Britain.Pte. James Frazer wrote: ↑19 Jan 2024, 09:26 BAE Archer proposal includes re-establishing sovereign UK barrel production
https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/articl ... -programme
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One more than Ajax. ( except Optronics?)Ron5 wrote: ↑19 Jan 2024, 14:03If done, would be the one and only thing in the system that's made in Britain.Pte. James Frazer wrote: ↑19 Jan 2024, 09:26 BAE Archer proposal includes re-establishing sovereign UK barrel production
https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/articl ... -programme
Surely it will have to be Archer - in service and a known quantity. Maybe lean on BAE to increase the local content.
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But, but, Ajax will be British to its bootstraps, GD UK promisedSD67 wrote: ↑21 Jan 2024, 09:04One more than Ajax. ( except Optronics?)Ron5 wrote: ↑19 Jan 2024, 14:03If done, would be the one and only thing in the system that's made in Britain.Pte. James Frazer wrote: ↑19 Jan 2024, 09:26 BAE Archer proposal includes re-establishing sovereign UK barrel production
https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/articl ... -programme
Surely it will have to be Archer - in service and a known quantity. Maybe lean on BAE to increase the local content.