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Defence, Science, Tech and History. Opinions and Red Teaming. I reserve the right to change my opinion based on new information.

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Polaris MRZR tackling the wheels vs tracks debate.
December 18, 2024 at 9:05 AM
GDAMS 120mm Mortar

🟠 Manufactured in the UK by Babcock
🟠 Designed by STE
🟠 Very low Displacement* time
🟠 Gun-Barrel supports higher charges
🟠 Long Range, Precise
🟠 2-crew can operate
🟠 Jackal, Coyote, Pickup or MRZR Alpha 6x6 chassis

*fast into and out of action
#army #defence #artillery #fires
November 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Jackal 3

🟠 4x4 configuration of Supacat Extenda platform
🟠 7.5 tonnes
🟠 C1 / C1C drivers license
🟠 3rd axle module converts into a 6x6
🟠 6x6 is 12 tonnes
🟠 6x6 known as Coyote in Army service
🟠 6x6 requires C1C drivers license
🟠 Additional protection over Jackal 2

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 9:44 PM
MRZR Alpha 6x6

🟠 2 tonnes
🟠 1.6 tonnes payload (!)
🟠 30cm longer than 4-seat 4x4 MRAZR Alpha

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM
GDAMS 120mm Mortar

🟠 Manufactured in the UK by Babcock
🟠 Designed by STE
🟠 Very low Displacement* time
🟠 Gun-Barrel supports higher charges
🟠 Long Range, Precise
🟠 2-crew can operate
🟠 Jackal, Coyote, Pickup or MRZR-6x6 chassis

*fast into and out of action
#army #defence #artillery #fires
November 20, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Armoured Closed Cab (ACC) HMT

🟠 12 tonnes GVW
🟠 3.5 tonnes payload
🟠 6x6
🟠 4 person cab

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Volvo Troop Transporter

🟠 King Cab
🟠 4x4
🟠 8 troops in rear with rollover bars

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Patria 6x6

🟠 24 tonnes
🟠 CAVS multinational development program
🟠 8.5 tonne payload
🟠 Amphibious 6-8kph
🟠 This config: 2 Crew + 8 Dismounts

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:18 PM
BlueBear / Saab Drone

🟠 Multirole / Modular
🟠 Impressively low cost
🟠 Delta wing, no tail
🟠 Saab purchased BlueBear recently
🟠 Steadily growing Saab footprint in UK

#raf #army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM
MSI 30mm Air Defence platform

🟠 30mm Bushmaster
🟠 Palletised
🟠 Concept to reduce size of Paladin
🟠 Pallet shown on HMT 600 6x6

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Dingo 3 Patrol Variant

🟠 Extremely impressive off-road
🟠 14.45 tonne chassis
🟠 9 tonne version coming
🟠 Unimog family of chassis
🟠 Very high protection
🟠 Large amount of UK content / manufacture

#army #defence
November 20, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Bother.
January 3, 2024 at 5:24 PM