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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:27am On Aug 19, 2017 |
tdayof: It is a beauty to behold. Definitely one of the most beautiful MRAPs i have seen. You have the luxury of getting concerned with detractors. I could not care less. The army will decide what it wants after state trials are done with. 4 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ActivateKruger: 9:32am On Aug 19, 2017 |
jakeporeshenko: Big time, the SAAF gave contractors $2 billion to develop them a fighter... Not even an ejection seat was produced after receiving that much money. It all went to some inflated God-knows-what. Weapons manufacturers are like egg producers, they're crooks ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ViceAdmirlAgain: 9:57am On Aug 19, 2017 |
Henry240:Neccesity is the mother of invention ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ActivateKruger: 10:18am On Aug 19, 2017 |
kikuyu1: 25cm ground clearance on a 3,5m wheelbase? 19 tonn on a 4x4 configuration? This vehicle ain't going to war. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 10:56am On Aug 19, 2017 |
ViceAdmirlAgain: I completely agree. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 11:04am On Aug 19, 2017 |
I just can't get enough of this vehicle. ![]() ![]() ![]() Repost. Let's see how it tears through the bush in the NE. 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 11:10am On Aug 19, 2017 |
Vikkie14: Asthestically, it is quite a beautiful vehicle. Actually one of the more beautiful MRAPs i have seen. However performance in the field is more critical. I hope it performs flawlessly! The Big-foot in terms of performance is the best MRAP we currently have. That vehicle can take a beating. For the Ara, slat armour is in for customer requirements. I'm sure it is going to have it's paces tested at the Special Vehicle Plant, after that , field deployment. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by patches689: 11:17am On Aug 19, 2017 |
tdayof: Diplomatic immunity does not extend to the family of foreign state leaders. It may be granted specifically, but it is not extended automatically. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 11:21am On Aug 19, 2017 |
tdayof: I also think it is time we make our D-30 howitzers self-propelled, just like Algeria and Sudan have done. However in our own case, an Armoured Innoson truck should be used as the tow. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kikuyu1(m): 11:41am On Aug 19, 2017 |
ActivateKruger: Hmmm....I've checked air portability via a Charles. It seems it can fit. http://www.theaviationzone.com/factsheets/c130_specs.asp Length: 52 feet (15.8m); Width: 10 feet, 3 inches (3.1m); Height: 9 feet (2.7m) Both the RGL 33,Cougar and Caiman will fit in a 130 cargo hold. If Pro Force adds a foot to the Ara to allow for higher wheel arches Idk.
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kikuyu1(m): 11:54am On Aug 19, 2017 |
ActivateKruger: You sir,know of what you speak! Consider also the weight implications of a future RPG cage. You'll add minimum a 1.5 tons ,maybe 2 tons depending on the steel alloy used. You all do know these days everyone has the latest RPG including the 29 series;the RPG 7 shown here is considered obsolete even by the ragged mofos on our continent. 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 12:37pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
tdayof: If you don't enter the missile systems market within the next 5 years, I would say don't bother. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by tdayof(m): 1:18pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
ssaengine: Your opinion. It doesn't matter. If you don't own a submarine withing blablabla, I'll say don't bother. Now the navy is interested. We don't need to develop to gain a market share. We can for our military alone. Eg DRDO projects only few other countries use DRDO products. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 1:42pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
tdayof: Owning/buying are separate from making. Its the exact same reason why every mechanic in the deepest bush knows what a bearing is, but only a tiny handful of countries actually produce bearings. New entries will always be behind the market in such a specialized technical field. Missile designers are currently working on 5th generation technology. Your first attempt won't be technically close to that, I think you know that. Neither will your 2nd attempt. So your military will agree to use them why exactly? Unless you run a separate intense research programme & approach your military in 15-20 years time with a solid product. 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeCZA: 2:39pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
ActivateKruger:Not really. It was the change to a double engine fighter that delayed things. But yes the industry overcharged the SADF. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 6:44pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ActivateKruger: 11:00pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
MikeCZA: We all know the "former Buccaneer pilot commander" theory that destroyed the SAAF fighter dream at the last minute. Nevertheless, there should have been at least a 1:1 wind tunnel model of either plane... The later model should have been on a prototype phase considering the engineering skills and money that was involved. Unless again they decided to take as much money as they could, so deliberately slowed down the production time because the money was coming and the airforce had the Atlas Cheetah in full force upgrade which was theoretically even better than the latest Angolan MiGs and their airframes were going to hold until the first decade of the new Millennium... So why the rush? Always remember this, the contractors always sleep with the politicians when it comes to weapons acquisition or development. The tax payer and the Treasurer are the i.diots who don't even know how much a single aircraft component costs, so when a product is not delivered after so much money has been spent the "Buccaneer pilot theory" is invented. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ActivateKruger: 11:02pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
A civilian aircraft fitted with a missile protection system by Avitronics.
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ocelot2006(m): 12:21am On Aug 20, 2017 |
Henry240: Mmmmh....bros I don't know o. I'm hoping that Ara vehicle is a prototype that will undergo further refinement. I thought MRAPs had v-shaped hulls to deflect explosive blasts away from the bottom, not the flat base of this ARA. The ground clearance equally looks really low. Finally, it's fabrication looks....well..kinda crude. Well I hope the design will be refined further, just like the PF LAV series. That said kudos to PROFORCE. Good job. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 12:38am On Aug 20, 2017 |
ocelot2006:Look at the V 4 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ocelot2006(m): 1:38am On Aug 20, 2017 |
jakeporeshenko: K. I stand corrected on the v-shaped hull. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nok234: 2:07am On Aug 20, 2017 |
jakeporeshenko:Yes this is the picture I was talking about the v-hull and the ground clearence are good ! This are the most important for mobility infantry vehicles, hope ther will be some vids of the test |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by patches689: 6:49am On Aug 20, 2017 |
Maybe we could learn a thing or two from the Russians KGB Reportedly Gave Arab Terrorists a Taste of Brutality to Free Diplomats
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by tdayof(m): 7:22am On Aug 20, 2017 |
patches689: Damn. I watched the video. It was so crazy but good for those terrorist. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 7:55am On Aug 20, 2017 |
My thoughts on the vehicle. I kinda understand about ground clearance especially if you encounter or manoeuvre boulder like terrain or any inclined ramp. From the pictures,the creation of the step ladders and possibly a storage port on the lower end of the chassis is what contributes to the low profile of the vehicle. It may be however be possible to install independent suspension upgrades, to improve their off-road performance. As for our hilux in the NE, we can go on to build on a smaller 4 X 4 SUV chassis similar to the M ATV Oshkosh. However, Just remember after all the addition of this mraps, the fuel bill for running this minimal 7 litre engines alone... Then you'll understand why the hierarchy still favours the nimble but dangerous Toyotas. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:39am On Aug 20, 2017 |
On the ARA MRAP, i expect an Army Recognition article soon. A senior editor liked the ARA on social media. ![]() ![]() 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by newafricaken254: 8:44am On Aug 20, 2017 |
kenya defence forces 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:44am On Aug 20, 2017 |
BlackBaron: The Hilux will not be taken out of service. That's frankly impossible. Richer countries such as Mexico and Brazil deploy them in their own COIN/CTCOIN ops. Even Russia deploy Pick-ups in Syria. However, with the new additions of MRAPs to the AOR, we expect to see a more acceptable ratio of MRAPs to Pick-ups. 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by tdayof(m): 9:30am On Aug 20, 2017 |
Henry240: Even US. i saw a video of trucks transporting US equipments to Fareja few days ago. Pickup were among. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:42am On Aug 20, 2017 |
La Galite Combattante III missile boats Class ,P501, Tunisian Navy 3 in service , Exocet MM40 missiles , 56 m long 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:46am On Aug 20, 2017 |
Mig 29 S with R-27 missiles , Algerian AF 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ActivateKruger: 10:00am On Aug 20, 2017 |
Algerian1: Looks mean.. 1 Like |
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