12Alfa Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Rooikat 76mmThe 76 mm stabilized gun has a vertical sliding semiautomatic breech block and is fitted with a thermal sleeve and concentric glass fiber fume extractor. The recoil system consists of a concentric hydro spring with an external replenisher with maximum recoil being 370 mm.Two types of fixed 76 mm ammunition have been developed, HE-T (High Explosive-Tracer) and APFSDS-T (Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer) with a total of 48 rounds of ammunition being carried, nine of which are for ready use, stowed vertically below the turret ring on the left side. For safety reasons no main gun ammunition is stowed above the turret ring.Rate of fire is stated to be 6 rds/min, with the APFSDS-T projectile having an effective range of 2.000 to 3,000 m. It will penetrate the T-54/T-55 and T-62 from all angles of attack. The HE-T round has a maximum range of 12,000 m in the indirect fire role and 3,000 m in the direct fire role. A range drum is fitted as standard.http://www.defenceweb.co.za/images/stories/LAND/LAND_new/Rooikat-Mk1D-ArmouredCar.JPGThe APFSDS-T round has a tungsten alloy penetrator with the sabot, fins and nose shield made of aluminum and the rotating obturator of Nylon 66.The HE-T round contains 0.6 kg of RDX/TNT on a 60/40 basis with the tracer being visible for 8 to 11 seconds. The projectile is fitted with a Point Detonating (PD) and selectable delay fuse which provides a super-quick characteristic of 170 us or a delay action of between 30 and 80 us, depending on the tactical situation. A canister and practice round are under development.https://cornelvanheerden.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/cornel-van-heerden-photography-photojournalism-south-africa-seboka-army-explosion-007.jpg?w=800A 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun is mounted to the left of the main armament, while a similar weapon is mounted at the commander's position for use in the ground and air defense roles. This is skate mounted so that it can be moved around the commander's hatch. An ammunition resupply hatch is provided in the left side of the turret.Mounted either side of the turret rear is a bank of four forward-firing electrically operated 81 mm smoke grenade discharges. The Rooikat can also lay its own smoke screen by injecting diesel fuel into the exhaust outlet at the rear of the hull on the left side.http://cdn-9chat-fun.9cache.com/media/photo/aj1AGagBm_840w_v1.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Rooikat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Turkish Cobra The Cobra armored personnel carrier was developed by Turkish Otokar company, based on their extensive experience in the design, development and production of other APCs which use a Land Rover chassis. The Cobra's power/weight ratio is higher than 30 HP/ton. The powerful turbo diesel VB engine gives Cobra power to navigate the toughest terrain conditions. An electronically controlled automatic transmission, permanent four wheel drive and 2-speed lockable transfer box ensure high mobility whatever the terrain conditions are. An independent suspension and Central Tyre Inflation System make the Cobra the highest mobility armored vehicle in its class.http://www.asdnews.com/data_news/ID32450_600.jpgThe optimized body angles of the monocoque hull structure provide Cobra built-in survivability. This, together with a low silhouette and high mobility in all types of terrain, result in excellent level of survivability. Run-flat tires, provided as standard feature, allow the vehicle to continue its mission, even with deflated tires. The compactly designed Cobra is transportable by aircraft, helicopter, truck or railway, suitable for rapid deployment forces. The Otokar Cobra is a versatile vehicle, which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements. http://ozgur-gundem.com/common/nuce/images/2014/09/nuce_05092014-173738-1409927858.68.jpgThis vehicle is in service with 15 countries United Nations also obtained some of these armored vehicles for peacekeeping operations.https://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/otokar-apc1.jpg Edited November 11, 2015 by 12Alfa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 The Cobra family of light armoured vehicles is manufactured by Otokar Otobus Karoseri Sanayi in Turkey. The Cobra designs incorporate the mechanical components of the HMMWV vehicle from AM General of the USA.Five Cobra vehicles were delivered to the Turkish Army in 1997. Cobra vehicles are in production and in service with the Turkish Army and three have been delivered to the Maldives. http://orig04.deviantart.net/86fb/f/2009/225/0/a/maldives_nation_defense_force4_by_aboytwithoutaname.jpgThere are reports that it has also been exported to Algeria, Bahrainhttp://www.family689.com/upload/1103/110317212020307932.jpgNigeriahttps://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/otokar-cobra-nareuters.gifKosovo Security Forcehttp://i.imgur.com/mVxvNEm.jpghttps://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/otokar-apcap1.jpg?w=640 Pakistan https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HHx4r5rKEvk/hqdefault.jpgand the United Arab Emirates.http://militaryedge.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cobra-Armoed-Vehicle-UAE-960x400.jpgIn 2007, Slovenia placed an order for ten Cobra vehicles, to be delivered by the end of 2008.http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/slovenia/wheeled_armoured_vehicle/cobra_otokar/pictures/Cobra_otokar_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_Slovenia_Slovenian_army_001.jpg Georgia has a number of Cobra vehicles under an order believed to have been placed in 2007.https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Georgian_Otokar_Cobras_%28May_26_2008%29.JPGAzerbaijan:http://i45.tinypic.com/xncf4k.jpgKazakhstanhttp://i57.fastpic.ru/big/2013/1029/08/3b041d214014cf9b1a8afd7348258d08.jpgThe Cobra vehicle also provides the chassis for the Aselsan modular armoured reconnaissance / surveillance vehicle (MARS-V), in service with the Turkish Armed Forces.http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3776/medium/ara2ot8.jpgCOBRA quantities:Country QntALGERIA 10BAHREIN 21IRAQ 600MALDIVES 3NIGERIA 193PAKISTAN 10SAUDI ARABIA 98SLOVAKIA 10TURKEY 481UAE 14Average Unit Cost: $180,706 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 CobraThe variants|Personnel carrierhttp://i.imgur.com/K2iVjiF.jpghttps://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/otokar-cobra-apc.jpgWeapon platforms, http://historywarsweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/image/Cobra.jpg DShKM machine gun and a mounted gun shieldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otokar_Cobra#/media/File:Paradbaku98.jpgATGMhttp://az.azeridefence.com/photo/serhsi.jpgRWShttp://i47.tinypic.com/mh9g5i.jpg7.62mm RWShttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/61/ce/4b/61ce4b078cdba2ad54b4c5a6b0fac630.jpg20mmhttp://cdn.otoguncel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4x4-Cobra-Taktik-Tekerlekli-Zirhli-arac.jpgTOWhttp://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3776/kobra-tanksavar-arac.jpgNBC reconnaissance,http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3776/medium/3210.jpghttp://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3776/medium/722.jpgGround surveillance radar,http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii292/cabatli_53/Otokar/savunmavestrateji_mars.jpghttps://imageshack.com/f/77cobraia3jJammerhttps://imageshack.com/f/04picture076jEOD https://imageshack.com/f/0gsinir1101j Internal security vehicle.http://i.imgur.com/6q5Wt.jpghttp://haberciniz.biz/images/other/ogrencilerin-cevik-kuvvet-meraki-IHA-20110408A0804083-01.jpg and command post variantshttp://www.army-guide.com/images/cobra_nbc_wierui-04.jpghttp://www.brownsafe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/otokar-cobra-02.jpgForward observer, Ambulance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Turkish Cobra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXTKFFSlBx0&feature=player_embedded 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Arjun Main Battle TankAlthough the development of the tank began in 1972 by the CVRDE, it was only in 1996 that the Indian government decided to mass-produce the tank at Indian Ordnance Factory's production facility in Avadi.http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUe7sq7m3h0/TF6bsCU6Q_I/AAAAAAAABIk/VJVwt1WqZmg/s1600/New+Arjun+tanks+at+the+assembly+line+in+HVF+Avadi.JPGWhen first accepted for service in the army, the Arjun relied heavily on foreign components and technology. Initially close to 50% of the tank's components were imported, which included the engine, transmission, gun barrel, tracks, and fire control system. However, several of these have since been replaced by indigenous systems or are being supplied by Indian companies. Recent comments from Army sources indicate that the Russian T-90S will form the mainstay of its future force, despite that tank’s performance issues in hot weather.http://defencetalk.net/attachments/3-jpg.12445/The Arjun project experienced serious budget overruns and repeated delays that resulted in a development time of over 37 years. A complicating factor was that advances in technology and the threat environment in the intervening years led to multiple revision of requirements by the Army. While the government sanctioned ₹155 million (US$2.3 million) for the initial design in May 1974, by 1995, DRDO had spent ₹3 billion (US$45.3 million) on development due to changing requirements and inflationary cost increases.http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QKkSf03VuFY/S2Pp6h3_uPI/AAAAAAAABx4/BRksk6b1imI/s1600/DSC01987.JPG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted November 18, 2015 Members Share Posted November 18, 2015 In 37 years they ONLY spent 45 million dollars?That would be incredibly cheap. I can't believe that this includes the whole cost, even discounting for the actual production. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Cheap labour? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Arjun tank gets vote of support from Indian Army Chief Gen Deepak KapoorNew Delhi, Feb 19/09: In a reversal of the Indian Army's stand on the indigenous main battle tank (MBT) Arjun, which has been 37 years in the making, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has written to the Defence Ministry appreciating the tank's performance.The Army Chief's letter has come months before the MBT Arjun, which India has been trying to manufacture indigenously for more than three decades, is headed for head-to-head 'comparative trials' with the Russian T-90 tanks that the Army currently operates."The Army Chief for the first time has appreciated Arjun tank for performing well. In a letter written earlier this year he said that the tank was subjected to the most strenuous of tests and it performed 'admirably well'," a defence ministry official told reporters on the condition of anonymity.The letter from the Army Chief came after last year's winter trials of the tank, which has already cost the exchequer Rs.3.5 billion ($71.7 million). The stand is a complete u-turn as the army had made it clear that it would buy no more than the 124 Arjuns it has contracted for because it is unhappy with the tank on various counts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Arjun ArmamentMain armament is a The120mmcalibre rifled gun together with the newly developed super FSAPDS ammunition,can defeat any contemporary armour used in tanks. The electro slag-refined gun steel tube is auto-frettaged to withstand higher gas pressures. A thermal jacket prevents irregular temperature distribution on the tube due to weather influences.http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/techfocus/feb02/images/mbt1.jpg A co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun for anti-personnel targets and a 12.7 mm machine gun for anti-aircraft well as ground targets have been provided as secondary weapons. http://www.military-today.com/tanks/arjun.jpgThe superior armor-defeating capability of the indigenous developed Fin-stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition and 120 mm caliber rifled gun give Arjun MBT an edge over contemporary world-class tanks. A computer-controlled integrated Fire Control System (FCS) with day-cum-night stabilized sighting system guarantees a very high First-round-hit Probability (FRHP) and reduced reaction time to bring effective fire on targets. http://i.imgur.com/5QmrB.jpgMounted either side of the turret is a bank of nine forward-firing smoke grenade dischargers, the upper layer having five tubes and the lower layer four.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vb6ffE8Uvdo/Tl-9aYO_ReI/AAAAAAAAASs/ceE--Uw1Zis/s1600/Arjun+Mk1.jpghttp://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/asia/india/main_battle_tank/Arjun/Arjun_main_battle_tank_heavy_tracked_armoured_vehicle_India_indian_Army_line_drawing_blueprint_002.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 http://www.military-today.com/tanks/arjun.jpgThe superior armor-defeating capability of the indigenous developed Fin-stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition and 120 mm caliber rifled gun give Arjun MBT an edge over contemporary world-class tanks. the gun itself is just a disaster. rifled 120mm. the best KE ammunition available for this gun is barely capable of penetrating 300mm at 2km. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mhJE-VGXV1Q/UQGAQlS5OFI/AAAAAAAADa4/GbWPQM6A3Ys/s1600/120mm+APFSDS+Round-1.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm no expert but 300mm?:c:APFSDS 120mm L-27 Charm-3 700mmAPFSDS 120mm M-827 450mmDoesn't really matter, the IA knows what is best against THEIR tanks, and how to deal with them after two major wars.:gun: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 ArjunThe gunner's main sight includes a day sight, thermal sight, a laser range finder and a stabilised head. Night vision facility is provided by a thermal imager. The gunner and the commander can locate target in total darkness and in the presence of smoke, fog, snow, haze and dust. Targets can be found accurately with the laser range finder integrated on the main sight.http://i.imgur.com/VwAu1UK.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5JBaBSM.jpghttp://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/433/882/433882811_640.jpgThe panoramic sight allows commanders to have all-round surveillance on the battlefield without being disturbed by turret motion. The two axes rate gyro-mounted on the platform of the head mirror stabilise the view of the field, offering dual magnification.http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/media/images/68563000/jpg/_68563076_an-indian-mbt-arjun-mk-1-ta.jpghttps://battlemachines.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/arjun_tank1.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Arjun Arjun's powerpack: MTU 838 KA 501http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/aug2001/images/arjun.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oRgUGXlxUfs/UU492V8S2rI/AAAAAAAAEbM/Vh1kQr80TDs/s1600/Arjun+Mk1A+MBT%2527s+powerpack.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TX9uK_Po_xE/UE4WkwIa0kI/AAAAAAAAA9I/uW9YJ366Rx8/s1600/Arjun+fording-defenceindia.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm no expert but 300mm?:c:APFSDS 120mm L-27 Charm-3 700mmAPFSDS 120mm M-827 450mmDoesn't really matter, the IA knows what is best against THEIR tanks, and how to deal with them after two major wars.:gun:well, the arjun was originally designed to fire the Lahat. however, due to issues with getting the FCS linked up with the missile guidance, AFAIK even the Arjun mk.2 is unable to fire the Lahat.and as for them knowing best. apparently they don't. that ammunition is unable to penetrate pakistani T-80UD, or Al khalid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashdivay Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 well, the arjun was originally designed to fire the Lahat. however, due to issues with getting the FCS linked up with the missile guidance, AFAIK even the Arjun mk.2 is unable to fire the Lahat.and as for them knowing best. apparently they don't. that ammunition is unable to penetrate pakistani T-80UD, or Al khalid.And Pattons were far better than Centurions in 1965 , yet Indians captured more than 100. Moral of the story- Its irreverent if Arjun stands up to your liking or not. Its good enough for Indians and its good enough for Pakistanis to run away abandoning they AFVs like past encounters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 And Pattons were far better than Centurions in 1965 , yet Indians captured more than 100. Moral of the story- Its irreverent if Arjun stands up to your liking or not. Its good enough for Indians and its good enough for Pakistanis to run away abandoning they AFVs like past encounters.No, M-48 patton and centurion are pretty much equal,in fact i'd give the edge to the centurion, especially considering the pakistani pattons had 90mm guns and the indian had 105mm guns on their centurions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Arjun MK IThe Arjun Mk I, measuring 10.638m long and 3.864m wide, is the main battle tank of the Indian Army.Weighing 58.5t, the vehicle has an operational range of 450km, with a speed of 72km/h. The Arjun Mk.2 is an improved version of the original Arjun main battle tank. It was developed in cooperation with Israeli defense companies. Major improvements were made. After prolonged development the original Arjun Mk.1 entered service with the Indian Army in 2004. However the original MBT failed to impress the Army and improvements were required in order to make it combat-worthy. The new Arjun Mk.2 has improved protection, firepower and mobility over its predecessor. Trials of the Arjun Mk.2 began in 2012. It was first publicly revealed in 2014.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nL4T6DqH7Zs/UuxAHvF6YEI/AAAAAAAACdI/vc6riONwmGk/s1600/0ry6pk9.jpg It should replace the ageing Cold War era T-55 and T-72M tanks in service with the Indian Army. It is worth noting that it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a fleet of ageing tanks.http://gallery.military.ir/albums/userpics/10298/Arjun_Mark_Mk_II_main_battle_tank_heav_armoured_India_Indian_army_defence_industry_military_technology_003.jpgHull and turret of the Arjun Mk.2 were redesigned. Protection was improved by improved Kanchan armor. Also locally-developed explosive reactive armor modules were added. It seems that the new ERA is based on the Russian Kontakt-5 technology, developed in the 1980s and used on the T-90 and some other Soviet/Russian tanks. Armor modules counter APFSDS and HEAT rounds, as well as RPG rounds.http://i.imgur.com/9miSG8f.jpg?1 Ready to use ammunition is stored in the turret bustle with blow-out panels. Other rounds are also containerized. http://i.imgur.com/DlKvOfH.jpgThe Arjun Mk.2 is also fitted with advanced laser warning and countermeasures system which confuse enemy sensors. http://i61.tinypic.com/2dqseo5.jpgAs usually this tank is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems. This new main battle tank is fitted with advanced thermal imaging and panoramic sights, and now has a hunter-killer capability. Fire control system of the new tank should have a hit probability over 90%, when firing on the move.http://i.imgur.com/mdnwI.jpg The new tank also has improved communication systems and new navigation system.http://pds27.egloos.com/pds/201402/11/60/f0205060_52f9772e04f3c.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashdivay Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Arjun MK IThe Arjun Mk I, measuring 10.638m long and 3.864m wide, is the main battle tank of the Indian Army.Weighing 58.5t, the vehicle has an operational range of 450km, with a speed of 72km/h. The Arjun Mk.2 is an improved version of the original Arjun main battle tank. It was developed in cooperation with Israeli defense companies. Major improvements were made. After prolonged development the original Arjun Mk.1 entered service with the Indian Army in 2004. However the original MBT failed to impress the Army and improvements were required in order to make it combat-worthy. The new Arjun Mk.2 has improved protection, firepower and mobility over its predecessor. Trials of the Arjun Mk.2 began in 2012. It was first publicly revealed in 2014.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nL4T6DqH7Zs/UuxAHvF6YEI/AAAAAAAACdI/vc6riONwmGk/s1600/0ry6pk9.jpg It should replace the ageing Cold War era T-55 and T-72M tanks in service with the Indian Army. It is worth noting that it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a fleet of ageing tanks.http://gallery.military.ir/albums/userpics/10298/Arjun_Mark_Mk_II_main_battle_tank_heav_armoured_India_Indian_army_defence_industry_military_technology_003.jpgHull and turret of the Arjun Mk.2 were redesigned. Protection was improved by improved Kanchan armor. Also locally-developed explosive reactive armor modules were added. It seems that the new ERA is based on the Russian Kontakt-5 technology, developed in the 1980s and used on the T-90 and some other Soviet/Russian tanks. Armor modules counter APFSDS and HEAT rounds, as well as RPG rounds.http://i.imgur.com/9miSG8f.jpg?1 Ready to use ammunition is stored in the turret bustle with blow-out panels. Other rounds are also containerized. http://i.imgur.com/DlKvOfH.jpgThe Arjun Mk.2 is also fitted with advanced laser warning and countermeasures system which confuse enemy sensors. http://i61.tinypic.com/2dqseo5.jpgAs usually this tank is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems. This new main battle tank is fitted with advanced thermal imaging and panoramic sights, and now has a hunter-killer capability. Fire control system of the new tank should have a hit probability over 90%, when firing on the move.http://i.imgur.com/mdnwI.jpg The new tank also has improved communication systems and new navigation system.http://pds27.egloos.com/pds/201402/11/60/f0205060_52f9772e04f3c.jpgMost of Indian Army Armoured units are and will be equipped with T-90.Arjun Project will continue on the side with improvements/development continuing but most likely these will not yield a Arjun MK3 but rather be incorporated with Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) when and if that takes off , If not we might actually see a Arjun MK3 or even Mk4. More reasons for deja to complain about. ;-)http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=123949 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Arjun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashdivay Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Arjun Amazing, I've never seen any of these. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 PUMA Wheeled AFVThe Puma Armoured Fighting Vehicles are a family of light wheeled armoured vehicles developed in a 4x4 and 6x6 configuration by the Consorzio Iveco Fiat - Oto Melara based in Rome.http://www.army-technology.com/projects/4094/images/143967/large/puma6.jpghttp://www.warwheels.net/images/Puma4x4drawingsIveco.jpgThe Puma family of vehicles were developed for the Italian Army to complement the fleet of Centauro Tank Destroyer vehicles also developed by Consorzio Iveco Fiat - Oto Melara.Iveco Fiat were awarded a contract by the Italian Army for the development of Puma platforms carrying missiles, a mortar carrier, an ambulance and a command post vehicle. The development of the Puma was extended to provide a complete family of light wheeled armoured fighting vehicles, suitable for combat and combat support roles.https://alamarimusicali.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/pumaafv04.jpgThe hulls for the different versions of the Puma vehicles are customised to meet the specific mission requirements, while the mechanical systems, with minor differences in the transfer casing, are common to the family of vehicles.http://img.bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/files/BEMIL085/upload/2007/02/Italian%20army%20Puma%206x6%20in%20Lebanon%20%28Serenissima%20regiment%29_02.jpgAt the end of 1999, the Italian Army ordered 580 Puma vehicles, 250 of the 6x6 configuration, and 330 4x4 vehicles. First vehicles were completed in mid-2003. Puma was first deployed in southern Iraq in early 2005. The Argentine Army also uses two Puma vehicles for training purposes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 PumaThe first Puma prototype was built in 1988 and by 1990 a total of 5 had been built by IVECO & Oto Melara. The Italian Army then issued a contract for the purpose of field trials, x1 fitted with a TOW Anti-Tank Missile launcher, x1 fitted with a MILAN Anti-Tank Missile launcher, x1 Mistral SAM launcher, x1 field ambulance and x1 Command Post. A total order of 580 Puma vehicles were ordered at the end of 1999. First vehicles were completed in mid-2003.The all welded steel armour hull with the engine at the front provides protection against small arms ammunition and shell fragments. The hull sides are shaped from single pieces of steel armour instead of welded sections. The crew are protected against nuclear, chemical and biological warfare by an NBC protection system integrated into the air conditioning system. The engine compartment is fitted with a fire detection and extinguishing system.http://www.warwheels.net/images/Puma4x4haugh%20%281%29.jpghttp://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Iveco-Puma.jpgThe 4×4 version carries driver plus 6 troops. In Italian service, the 4×4 variant carries two soldiers in addition to the driver and gunner, and is used in pairs for battlefield reconnaissance. The vehicle can be transported by Chinook Helicopter.http://www.army-technology.com/projects/4094/images/122835/large/puma3.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Lancieri_di_Aosta_Training.jpgThe 160hp IVECO 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine is mounted in the front of the vehicle, with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, which offers an operational range of 700km and top road speed of 110km/h. The vehicle is all welded steel construction, offering protection against 7.62mm MG fire and artillery splinter shells.Operators:Italy – 250 of the 6×6 and 330 4×4 Puma’s have been ordered. Puma was first deployed in southern Iraq in early 2005.https://sobchak.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/f7.jpgArgentine – The Army also uses two Puma vehicles for training purposes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Does “Puma” get an award for the most oft recycled AFV name?Puma = SdKfz 234/2, 8 wheeled German armoured car from the Second World War.Puma = current tracked German IFV (and possible L400 contender).Puma = the above vehicle mentioned by 12Alfa.Any more ....? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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