Computer Generated Image(CGI) of a Nigerian MRAP currently under-development.


Specifications have been previously shared.

The SANDF is looking at the possibility of acquiring 6 units of Denel T5-45 Howitzers





An overview of the Howitzer.


Denel Land Systems (DLS) took the
opportunity to demonstrate its truck-
mounted 155 mm T5-52 artillery
system during an event held at South
Africa's Overberg Test Range in April.
The company wanted to highlight the
system's superior range when firing
rocket-assisted projectiles (54.8 km
at sea level), rate of fire (six rounds
in the first minute, with a sustained
rate of fire of 2 per minute), and its
ability to fire six rounds that land
simultaneously on the same target.
The gun can also be elevated from 3°
to +72°, allowing it to be used in the
direct fire role: a capability that was
demonstrated when it put two rounds
into the same impact point at 1,000 m.
The T5-52 system essentially comprises
the DLS 155 mm/52-calibre gun
mounted on an 8x8 Tatra truck, with
a gross system weight of around 38
tonnes.
Its 300 kW turbo-charged diesel gives
it a speed of 85 km/h, while the road
and cross-country ranges are 600 km
and 300 km, respectively. The vehicle
with the gun mounted is 10.1 m long,
2.9 m wide, and 3.48 m high. It has a
ground clearance of 41 cm and can
ford to a depth of 1.4 m. The 40%
gradient and approach and departure
angles of 32° and 39° give adequate
mobility off-road for an artillery
system.
The system carries complete rounds in
a container behind the cab so they are
adjacent to the breech of the rearward-
firing gun. The vehicle is stabilised by
hydraulic jacks, with the hydraulic
power for them and the other systems
being taken from the truck or another
vehicle if necessary.
The crew comprises four on-mount and
two ammunition handlers off-mount
when additional ammunition is used.
The time into and out of action is 60
seconds, and loading is assisted by a
semi-automatic rammer, automatic
primer loading, and an optional three-
round magazine and three-round
crane .
The system is offered with a completely
integrated command and fire-control
and communications system, and can
be supplied with the related
observation, meteorological, and other
equipment. It fires the full range of
ballistically matched ammunition using
base-bleed units that can be fitted in
the field and a modular charge system
with combustible cases.

Nigerian Air Force Chief of Air Staff

Nigerian Army Military Policeman

africaken254:
a few people tried to protest ,they got shoot on the Istanbul bosphorus bridge .if it was a failure erdogan would be on tv trying to reassure his followers

......It is failing! We would get a clearer picture by morning.



The world would be a much safer place without Erdogan in power, i really wanted him(Erdogan) removed.

It seems the coup in Turkey has failed.

africaken254:
does anyone get the feeling its like we are back in the 70s ,with things currently happening around us

We have to wait till daybreak, the situation in Turkey is still fluid. There are reports of possible insurrections within the army itself.

nemesis2u:
stupid anti spam bot locked me out.

i am not shedding any tears for ergoden

but the coup might go anyway, so will wait for the final results.

repercussions in other parts of world ?

i kind of suspect little bit of external help of fsb and cia
fsb and cia have collaborated before

Yes, the coup has the full backing of the U.S, Russia and E.U. None of them are condemning the coup.

africaken254:
what the F..... just woke up ,jesus !every page i like is going crazy about this story.i am just watching videos i can't believe !

Turkish Armed Forces bombed Police HQ, while Turkey's main Intelligence agency is up in flames after Gunship attacks on it.

***OFF-Topic,
COUP in Turkey.

Turkish attack helicopters firing on Turkey's intelligence headquarters.

EFX001:
E don happen lmao......probably heading to Qatar

They are unconfirmed reports though.

More reports are claiming he is seeking asylum in Germany.



....Oh the Irony, just like the Syrian refugees.

gottfried21:
My only question is why were there F-16's zooming about?


To shoot down the fleeing Erdogan Maybe

It's a normal practice during an on-going coup, and maybe to take on Internal ministry armed personnel (Police and any other domestic agency)

**OFF-TOPIC


It seems the U.S is in support of the coup, John Kerry just released a statement. He isn't condemning the coup, neither was there any word on democracy.


*** Reports claim Erdogan has fled the country in his private jet. Reports also claim military attack helicopters engage police units and Turkish Interior ministry.

OFF TOPIC


***BREAKING, there has been a confirmed coup in Turkey. The Army has taken over the country. Turkey's Military General Staff has just confirmed it.

gottfried21:
*Off topic*
Military coup underway in Turkey

This is what Erdogan policies have brought to Turkey. It does seem the coup is failing though. Still a developing story.

giles14:
heeehhhhehehej

Do you mind sharing, what's funny?

5 units of Nigerian Air Force indigenously built Gulma Drones are operational according to the CAS.




"The CAS(Air Mshl Abubakar) stated that
the NAF is in a position to partner with NIS for its UAV
operation since the NAF has successfully designed and
produced 5 versions of the GULMA UAV, as well as been able
to operationalise them through collaboration with UAVision
of Portugal."

africaken254:
one of the idiots killed when they tried to attack kenya security personnel camp,he looks like he was hit by lightning

Jihadis never learn.

Nigerian Air Man's Pre-wedding photos

Nigerian Air Force

AN/ALE-50 Towed Decoy System
Critical end-game countermeasure proven
to defeat enemy missile attacks.


The ALE-50 program, a joint development
venture by a U.S. Air Force/Navy/Raytheon
integrated product team, demonstrates a
highly successful multi-service approach to
ECM system commonality. The ALE-50 towed
decoy acts as a preferential target that lures
enemy missiles away by providing a much
larger radar cross section than the aircraft.
The protection it provides to aircraft and
aircrews makes the ALE-50 one of the most
important end-game electronic
countermeasures available today. More than
25,000 decoys have been delivered.
The ALE-50 towed decoy has provided
combat-proven aircraft protection against RF
missile threats in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and
Iraq. Featuring low acquisition and life-cycle
cost, the system adaptability enables
installation and operation on virtually any
airborne platform. The ALE-50 towed decoy is
currently operational on the F-16, F/A-18E/F,
and B-1B aircraft.
Raytheon can also provide fiber-optic towed
decoys, including high-power variants, to
protect both tactical and large aircraft. A reel-
out reel-in magazine enabling decoy reuse is
also in development.
http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/
products/apg79aesa/

chinese8107:

offensive against optical parts in planes or missles or drones,even satellites. that's what I mean dazzling.

Let's see what you got on the J-10. The Namibians are going for the J-10. So info, photos and videos would be welcome.

nemesis2u:
@henry24o
on the jf17 front,
i think nigeria will initially focus on

1.infrastructure development in support of jf17 in airbases
2.logistic and inventory management, including building supply chain build up
3.tactis and SOP framing up ,initial framework tuned to Nigerian scenario.
4.maintenance and servicing training and sop.

rest of the things after jf17 lands in Nigeria

On the JF-17, i've always been a staunch supporter of Nigeria's quest to get the JF-17. It's a modern, very potent aircraft that comes in at a price which is 1/3 the amount of it's competitors. It was never designed to compete with likes of the Super-Hornet or the F-16V , it's an aircraft that delivers on the money.


We would take in our initial deliveries of the JF-17 this year, and work our way up to the Block III variant.


- We are currently doing your point 1&2. Infrastructure is being built and expanded. We also maintain a strong relationship with the Pakistani military, especially the Air Force and SSG.


The Nigerian Air Force currently has 500 pilots carrying varying degrees of trainings as we speak.


I can't wait to see a full spectrum JF-17 in NAF service.

nemesis2u:


it is undeniable that
1.Russians are masters of aerodynamics and aircraft design
2.Americans are masters of aircraft electronics

if u combine the two u will have a world beater in your hand.

again i am impressed with Algeria ,
they r street smart.
they r buying chinese ships at low cost and installing western radars into them.
win win scenario, big bang at low cöst.

i posted article on Chinese type 56 corvette before , included the Nigerian variant too.

You gotta give it to the Americans though, they sure have mastered aircraft avionics. The Indians try to combine western and Eastern tech. The SU-30MKI is a perfect example a Russian SU-30 with French and Israeli systems. For long periods of time, the SU-30MKI was the world's most advanced SU-30 anywhere, until the SU-30SM.


Yeah, exactly, the Algerians have been pretty smart, win-win for them.


I saw that also, we do not have the resources at the disposal of the Algerians, so we can only channel our energy into building a capable patrol and littoral warfare fleet.

More

F/A-18 Advanced Super Hornet.

Following

Nigerian Air Force research center plans to convert it's soon to be de-commissioned basic trainer (Air Bettle) into an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV).


http://badehac.com/publications.html



*The site is still under-construction, however the message is very clear

nemesis2u:


add a lightweight RCWS with 7.62mm machine gun or maybe a AGL.
and u will have a killer platform with good organic surveillance capability at ur hands.

looks intimidating

A light weight RCWS carrying a 7.62mm, a surveillance system and we got a very potent vehicle, even an manned turret would still do fine.


It's a very beautiful build for it's class.

nemesis2u:


add a lightweight RCWS with 7.62mm machine gun or maybe a AGL.
and u will have a killer platform with good organic surveillance capability at ur hands.

looks intimidating

You know what i'm talking about, isn't this a better alternative than what the Nigerian Air Force spent on Honkers?

Nigerian built Light Armoured Patrol Vehicles

nemesis2u:



henry240 i expected better knowledge from you,
you being a defense enthusiast should know to base ur info on verifiable facts and data , i am disappointed at your mis-information.

a easier time with the readers/posters.

My response to the article and the O.P was simply to destroy a poorly thought out argument which is intended to portray Nigeria from the word, go, in a bad-light and not to compare with India.



No matter the challenges we have in Nigeria, we still have made tremendous progress since independence. When the British left Nigeria in 1960, only 5% of the entire population of Nigeria at that time was educated, today the figure shows over 68% of Nigerians receiving at-least a secondary school education. If this isn't progress, then i simply do not know what progress is.


The author intends to destroy the image of Nigeria while looking good in his folly.

The Article's headline claims Nigeria only exports religion while India exports cars, from the sources and photos i've provided, the Authors claim has been proven to be a life. We don't only export Cars, we also export Vessels and parts thereof.