yes, bad
from what source does this derive from?
V valuable point... but also goes for the optics (the gunner's sight is/ used to be in a well armoured box, though)
yes, bad
from what source does this derive from?
V valuable point... but also goes for the optics (the gunner's sight is/ used to be in a well armoured box, though)
Only two shots per launcher and only one launcher per side.
Ohh, I get it. Its own intercept splinters, as they will be so close by. Not even factoring in the splinters for the opposing side (other, like artillery or autocannon) fire.
Mostly fragments from the incoming projectile which will not lose their momentum as a result of the explosion.ArmChairCivvy wrote: ↑07 Mar 2022, 20:40Ohh, I get it. Its own intercept splinters, as they will be so close by. Not even factoring in the splinters for the opposing side (other, like artillery or autocannon) fire.
Yes, laws of physics apply, that’s why it’s a problem. The interceptor doesn’t hit the target directly and a couple of hundred metres per second is still quite quick even if you don’t factor in an explosion. Look at how aircraft shot down by missiles carry on going.Lord Jim wrote: ↑08 Mar 2022, 01:37 Regarding splinter etc. Don't the law of physics apply? ATGWs and even RPGs do not travel that fast and when subject to an opposing force i.e. the interceptor from the APS surely their velocity is going to be negatively affected with some being redirected as a result of the doming together of the inbound and outbound projectiles. Also surely one benefit of the various APS is to protect the vehicle carrying it from initial enemy fire so that it can react. Ajax will have inbound fire detection hardware that will allow the gunner to slew onto the direct the enemy fire is coming from pretty quickly with Smoke Dischargers being fired even quicker allowing the vehicle to try to manoeuvre evade further attacks. 40mm HE rounds landing in your general location will certainly make aiming for the second shot much harder, that is if you can still see the target. Will an APS always protect a vehicle, no, but it will increase its chances of survival in my opinion.
Indeed. Specifically:
The cost of the additional vehicles will not be published for commercially sensitive reasons.
I’m pretty sure there’s no cash payments going out to Ajax right now, prepayments we’re made in previous years.Lord Jim wrote: ↑09 Apr 2022, 00:57 It appears they are increasing the initial production run in Germany together with speeding up the establishment of the UK production lines. They have either quietly added additional new funding to the programme or have rejigged the equipment programme to free up money sooner, possibly delaying other programmes. However the funding has been achieved it is very good news for the Army. I just hope at least some of these new vehicles are of variants that have been identified as been needed to establish viable Infantry Battalions under the Future Soldier Programme.
Now they just heed to accelerate the precision fires programmes and increase the Sky Sabre order.
Trouble is, by the time you've spotted the little buggers, its too late, your co-ordinates are already in the enemy's targeting computer.
Worth a go, at the very least you'll stop them correcting any fire, adjusting for your movement, laser designating anything or performing a direct attack.
There is the 24 billion over 3 years uplift which starts this year
Warrior isn't going ahead so that money should be there in theory.
Not really. Small and medium UAVs haven't got particularly good sensors on them. And their ability to provide specific grids is difficult without a LRF (emitter)nor directly over a target. They obviously have their uses, but not to be overstated!
I don't disagree, but so is nearly every RWS, including the Kongsberg offerings in use today.bobp wrote: ↑09 Apr 2022, 18:56 The RWS posted above seems to have a lot of exposed parts, and ammunition that could easily get damaged. Much preferred by me at least would be a protected version in a turret. With regard to the Boxer increase in numbers, it appears that the Army are sending a large Quantity of Mastiff to Ukraine.