ashdivay Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I think the The Vickers Mk.3 MBT seen some action in the indo/Pakistani war.Only Vickers Mk1Indians built 2k of these with improvements and upgrades. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Users-Kenya called it Vanguard, 76 in 1979 with additional 56 vehicles 1981 -Nigeria 136 Vanguards then 34 -Namibia 54 The Namibian Bush War As well as Namibia both Kenya and Nigeria committed Vanguards to fight the Communist insurgency in Namibia. Namibian examples proved their worth against the poorly trained insurgents but when the Angolan and Cuban Air Forces got involved several were destroyed in air strikes. There were several instances where they met Chinese Type 59 MBTs and these proved to be little threat to the more capable Vanguard. Some vehicles were damaged or disabled in the fighting but these were quickly repaired and returned to service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 This weeks AFV Sisu XA-180, 203 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 In 1982 the Finnish government carried out a series of trials to select a replacement APC for their ageing BTR-60P. At first all production of the XA-180 was for the Finnish armed forces, but since the type proved ideal for operations with United Nations forces, the XA-180s have also been produced for Norwegian, Austrian, Irish and Swedish troops operating in conflict areas. More than 1 200 APCs of all variants were produced. It provides accommodation for up to 10 fully equipped troops. Soldiers enter and leave via two doors in the hull rear or roof hatches. Armor of this vehicle is 6 to 12 mm thick. Hull bottom has improved mine protection. The front windows are bullet-resistant. These are covered with protective hatches in combat conditions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Couple more pics of recent usage:gun::luxhello: Variants XA-181 has been converted to carry the Crotale NG air defense missile system. The Finnish Army has about 20 of these; XA-185 improved version, fitted with uprated engine (246 hp), a revised roof hatch layout, and new axles which impart a slightly higher silhouette. It was produced in large numbers; XA-186 is operated by Norwegian United Nations troops, carrying a twin 12.7-mm MG turret; XA-188 early variant of the XA-200 series with improved protection. It is in service with the Dutch army, marines and Estonian army; XA-200 series is the latest production version with improved armor protection. It looks little different from older models. The XA-203 armored personnel carrier is in service with Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marko Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 This weeks AFV Sisu XA-180, 203Irish army really like them I have spoken to a few guys who commanded them The pictures do not do them justice there huge, very roomy I think it made sense for the Irish to buy them.They conduct peacekeeping missions with the Finns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Irish army really like them I have spoken to a few guys who commanded them The pictures do not do them justice there huge, very roomy I think it made sense for the Irish to buy them. They conduct peacekeeping missions with the Finns. You can see the size here.. Edited March 31, 2015 by 12Alfa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 A few more.. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8067/8151583343_1ac17695ef.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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12Alfa Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 This week the cold war The OT-64 (Obrneny Transporter) Armoured Personnel Carrier:luxhello: The vehicle, which uses many automotive components of the Tatra 813 series of 8 × 8 high-mobility trucks, entered service in 1964 and was subsequently widely exported. The Polish designation for the vehicle is the Sredni Kolowy Opancerzny Transporter. Tatra of Czechoslovakia provided the chassis and automotive components and FSC/Lubin in Poland the armoured body and weapon system. Production of the OT-64 family was completed in 1990 after about 10,300 had been built for the home and export markets. Although production of the OT-64 was completed many years ago the Czech Republic still has quantities of these vehicles available for export 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I believe it was favoured over the BTR by some Warsaw pact armies.Would not be high on my wish list but its addition would be great to see in SB. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 the skot definitely fell off the ugly tree and hit every single branch on the way down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt DeFault Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I dunno...I kinda like it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Variants: OT-64A, SKOT-1: This was the 1st APC version delivered to the Army and was similar to the OT-64, but lacked any pintle mounted weapons. SKOT-1A: This vehicle was a SKOT-1, fitted with a superstructure in the front of the troop compartment. The superstructure a large, two piece hatch. SKOT-2: This was a SKOT-1A with a pintle mounted MG (either 12.7mm or 7.62mm) mount around the hatch of the superstructure. OT-64B , SKOT-2 was used for a number of command vehicles such as the artillery and signal, as well as … SKOT-2A: This was a SKOT-fitted with a BPU-1 turret as used on the Russian 4×4 wheeled BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicle. The turrets primary armament is a 14.5mm KPVT heavy Machine Gun and a coaxial 7.62mm MG. Numbers of embarked troops was slashed from 18 to 10. SKOT 2AM: This was the designation for SKOT-2A’s fitted with 9M14 Malyutka, aka AT-3 Sagger wire-guided ATGM launchers on the turret sides. OT-64C, SKOT-2AP: This vehicle was fitted with a WAT turret armed with a 14.5mm heavy MG for the short ranged Anti-Aircraft role. The turret uses a CGS-90 sight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Some of the models:luxhello: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dejawolf Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I dunno...I kinda like it.don't see how. the wheels are too small, the front is too flat, the lights are in an iffy place, and generally there's just too much bulk above the wheels, compared to below them.BTR-80 IMO looks a lot sleeker. not as top heavy, and nice big wheels. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt DeFault Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well, apparently I have odd tastes. Like bagpipe music. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader ZIM Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well, apparently I have odd tastes. Like bagpipe music. lol, you're not the only one here who does, I don't admit it out in public though, and if caught would use the excuse that my dad's side of the family is Scotch-Irish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 AFV of the week will resume this wed/Thur. I am away taking retirement training,:c: yes the army is paying me to take a course on retirement, I hope I pass..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 AFV of the week will resume this wed/Thur. I am away taking retirement training,:c: yes the army is paying me to take a course on retirement, I hope I pass.....My OStFw is currently undergoing a similar training that the german army provides.I'm constantly nagging my boss and S1 to get a replacement for that post...in a way where the "old man" can transfer his knowledge to the new guy.(In time!!)Not going to happen...in a few month that post will be "sudden and surprizingly" vacant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 My OStFw is currently undergoing a similar training that the german army provides.I'm constantly nagging my boss and S1 to get a replacement for that post...in a way where the "old man" can transfer his knowledge to the new guy.(In time!!)Not going to happen...in a few month that post will be "sudden and surprizingly" vacant.CRS hits again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 The VAB armored personnel carrier was developed by Renault to meet a French Army requirement. A 4x4 configuration was selected and production started in 1976. The 6x6 version has been rejected by the French Army, however later it was redeveloped as an infantry fighting vehicle and offered for export customers as the VAB VCI. Both versions have many components in common. By the mid-1990s over 5 000 VABs had been produced, 4 300 for the French armed forces with the rest going to at least fifteen customer nations, with other undisclosed orders having been placed at one time or another. It's production still continues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 The base model is the 4x4 VAB VTT armored personnel carrier, which carries an infantry squad of 8 - 10 fully-equipped troops in the relatively spacious armored hull. Crew and personnel are protected from the 7.62-mm bullets and anti-personnel mines. This armored personnel carrier can also carry up to 2 000 kg load in place of the troops. Most VABs carry at least a 7.62-mm machine gun, although 12.7-mm MGs and 20-mm cannons are fitted on some APCs. Ballistic protection may be provided by various types of turrets 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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