frumentius:

Hence it's called the Hornet Rapid Deployment Reconnaissance Vehicle. Also, you missed the purpose-built trailers.



I don't know about the cousins, but the Brazilian SF have protection on their Agrale Marrua, courtesy of OTT Technologies which manufactures the ballistic cabs in both SA and Brazil. (pic of LPV included; can't find one of the SFV)

Lastly, I'm pretty sure all the north African countries bar Libya, use "Special Forces Vehicles".

Henry240:
While the South-African vehicle provides frontal protection against 7.62mm, it lacks space for a continued and sustained deployment.

The Namibian vehicle provides no protection whatsoever, but it has enough space for additional supplies.

The Proforce leopard on the other hand, accommodates all the features of both vehicles, with added advantage of all round light weight protection.

Henry240:


By definition, they are Rapid Deployment Reconnaissance Vehicles, I agree.

However how many times do things go according to plan, by your very own admission, the RDRVs were used in the CAR as a direct action tool, unlike the recon role they were originally designed for.

SEAL commandos (former) in a documentary I Saw kept on talking about how their Special Forces Vehicles had no protection when they deployed in Somalia and in missions in Iraq. Same with the Australians in Afghanistan.

My point is, although they are purpose built, they would more often than not be engaged in situations they aren't built for.

I checked for the North Africans, I couldn't find any.

Henry240:
PHOTO NEWS: CAS COMMISSIONS NEWLY REFURBISHED
HANGAR AND ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES IN
103 STRIKE GROUP, YOLA TO ENHANCE PERSONNEL
WELFARE

as is a Kenyan tradition US Ambassador, Robert F. "Bob" Godec commemorates the Huey II handover by planting a tree at @kdfinfo Laikipia Air Base

patches689:


Jesus Christ

patches689:


If you want an MRAP use an MRAP

Hornet was born out of 25 years of bush-warfare, both conventional and COIN.

Its designed to do what we want it to do.

Henry240:
While the South-African vehicle provides frontal protection against 7.62mm, it lacks space for a continued and sustained deployment.

The Namibian vehicle provides no protection whatsoever, but it has enough space for additional supplies.

The Proforce leopard on the other hand, accommodates all the features of both vehicles, with added advantage of all round light weight protection.

Henry240:


This is why the M-ATV exists today.

africaken254:
Robert F. "Bob" Godec commemorates the Huey II handover

Fidha254:
It was 5, then it was six and now from mainstream media saying they will be a total of eight by next year..



The Kenyan military has received six of eight Bell Huey helicopters ...............
The other two will be delivered to the Kenya Defence Forces in May 2017.
,.....
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/12/02/kdf-receives-six-bell-huey-helicopters-for-war-on-al-shabaab_c1466687

Military cooperation is an important part of the US/Kenya Partnership. Exciting to handover 6 of 8 Huey II helicopters today

MikeCZA:
Lab rat.

MikeCZA:
Trailers.

Can the Leopard be airlifted by a helicopter using a sling?

Odunayaw:
GH army

considering the vehicles IVM gave the army.. this is a good way to love-vendor that ride

#KickOutHilux

Henry240:


What purpose built trailer? Share photos of the vehicle.

africaken254:
sudan

jln115:
m

Henry240:



The Hilux would remain a significant part of our military mobility, no army in the world apart from the U.S can field soley armoured mobility.


Certainly no army in Africa can field only armour, not even Egypt.


Besides, this Ghanaian army vehicle is a soft-skin like the Hilux, no difference.

Henry240:


Mumu.

Odunayaw:
you didn't get my point bro
why should we import hilux when we have an indigenous car manufacturer that can give us something similar

my point was simply "we stop buying hilux and let the IVM vehicle be our primary utility/mobility vehicle"

the IVM vehicle looks sexy compared to the hilux (disgusted sigh)

tdayof:

Henry240:


What purpose built trailer? Share photos of the vehicle.

Henry240:


Now i get your point. I thought you were advocating for armour solely.

Henry240:


Nothing is does only what they are designed to do.

This is why the M-ATV exists today.