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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 8:52am On Sep 21, 2018 |
kikuyu1: I too favour the Marauder, the customers are doing a great job with modifications. 3 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 8:54am On Sep 21, 2018 |
A closer look at the Umkhonto IR, I'm actually surprised by it's size (if this is the actual scale). 4 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 10:57am On Sep 21, 2018 |
Algerian navy will get 4 new OPV , Project 22160 The first one should be delivred this year according to reports . 1700 tons , 94 m equipped with the Club-N missile system and with the Palma anti-aircraft system, including the Sosna guided missiles. 5 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 11:07am On Sep 21, 2018 |
GreenandGold: You forgot the mods done for the Singaporeans. 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 12:47pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
frumentius:of course, the Singaporeans. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 12:48pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
All the Denel missiles on show. First time seeing some of these; - Ingwe ATGM - Mokopa ASM - A-Darter SRAAM - Umkhonto-IR & Umkhonto-EIR SAMs - Impi ASM (drone missile) - Cheetah & Mongoose-3 C-RAM SAMs - Marlin BVR AAM / LRSAM Look at the size of the Impi missile, Shaka Zulu would be happy Pics: Darren Olivier 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 1:02pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
There aren't too many pics of the Impi missile publicly available, and it was developed virtually in secrecy compared to the other missile programs. Mix & match of other Denel missile components. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 1:24pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
One partially unrelated news... ROSOBORONEXPORT, the main export arm for Russian hardware is under US sanction for propping up Assad. What are the possible implications if Nigeria goes to Russia for weapons while we're still awaiting Tucano jets? |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ViceAdmirlAgain: 1:32pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
GreenandGold: ![]() 3 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 1:49pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
ssaengine: I read the Saudis are using it in Yemen for "high value" targets. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 2:10pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
Kilo 636 M , algerian navy Yesterday 20.september 2018 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 2:27pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
ViceAdmirlAgain: Thanks bro |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 2:34pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
Then there's the Denel Badger IFV Mortar Variat, I don't think we've seen this in public before. That's about 6km of mortar fire range.
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by GreenandGold: 2:48pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
Another mortar carrier in a form of the Hornet RDV for the SASFB. For the uninitiated, this is mostly a behind the enemy lines SF RD-ATV (hence the small size). So one can use it to sneak into concealed positions and launch mortar shells on an enemy target. Eg fuel stations, enemy aircrafts as soon as they leave hangers, communication centers, etc. Also, you can use it to cover retreating oparators or simply playing routine disruption on the enemy then vanish into some thicket. 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by 61mech: 3:30pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
They sacrificed range for warhead size. It's about twice the weight of its competitors. You need lots of HE to kill some of the giant Russian anti-ship missiles out there. That's why they wanted to modify it for surface-to-surface targets like small boats etc. I'm not aware of any naval missile that can also take on surface targets. The Raytheon SM-6 can ,but its the size of a exocet. GreenandGold: 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by 61mech: 3:40pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
Problem with using the Ingwe motor from the parts bin is that you wont be able to hang 2 missiles next to each other. The rocket burn will damage the one next to it. I guess they'll use it on smaller UCAVS and market the one based on the Mokopa on bigger ones. ssaengine: 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 5:53pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
61mech: Yes. On the Seeker 400 they sit on opposite hard points away from each other. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 6:12pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
SAAF instructors 3 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ssaengine: 6:14pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
A Darter displaying its intended design agility 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:50pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
ssaengine:Yep. The Seeker Snyper carries 2 on opposite hard points. Fun fact: what's the name of the "Saudi armed UAV" that's suspiciously very similar to the Seeker and has been using Impis to take out HVTs in Yemen ![]() Brings to mind this story, which I think is the most note-worthy to come out of AAD2018 (apparently AAD as one of the top 15 military shows on the planet is comparable to some shows held on the continent ![]() ![]() ![]() http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53184:saudi-arabia-turns-to-south-africa-to-bolster-its-defence-industry&catid=7:Industry&Itemid=116 |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:52pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
ssaengine: Was about to attach this: Successful A-Darter Guided Qualification Flight Test http://www.saairforce.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9930#p120277
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 7:24pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
ssaengine: I actually approve of our peace-time practice of sending 2 Squadron Gripen pilots down to the various schools to work as instructors, leaving 9-12 pilots at 2 Sq. The top command element of the air component currently here in the DRC, for example, are all 2 Sq Grip pilots. Where I do quibble however, is that the 6 months they're supposed to go back to 2 Sq to maintain currency, is now 9 months ![]() |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 7:54pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
GreenandGold:yeah that's the approach angle mate......the low bumper decreases the approach angle. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:00pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
GreenandGold: The mortar system on Hornets is currently being upgraded to the Scorpion system which was acquired in 2017. Details: The Scorpion mobile mortar system is now ready for production and can be delivered to the South African armed forces. The mortar system and the onboard fire control system was fully developed by Thales South Africa. 61mech doesn't like the automatic loader and neither do the Recces. They're only opting for the automatic laying and aiming, which is why the project isn't yet complete as Thales SA now has to rejig the fire control system.
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:05pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
jln115: All of this is academic, as I suspect Milkor will only be selling grenade launchers and armour sights for the conceivable future. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:16pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
frumentius:imo i don't think they ever intended to enter the mrap market.....think this was more of a vanity project to see if they actually posses the technical know how to produce a mrap if they wanted to. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:29pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
jln115: It's not just APCs. UAVs, boats, EW, and battle management systems are all products they've recently launched. Ever since the Turks -accused of embezzling $500m by Erdogan - bought a sizeable stake in the company. 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by 61mech: 8:34pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
I'd agree with you if it wasn't for the new owners. I think they dumped a lot of money into the company to turn it into Paramount "light" jln115: 3 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by QuietMynd: 8:42pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
Nigeria 6 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 10:15pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
61mech: Yep. What I still can't puzzle out is why they're sinking so much wonga into prototypes with no prospects of orders. Unless they've inflated their R & D costs in some sophisticated scam to launder the $500m that the dictator Erdogan accused them of embezzling out of Turkey. They're seemingly exactly the sort of investors our defence industry doesn't need! PICS: SANDF unrelated 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by barineh(m): 11:00pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
BlackBaron: Our military would be sanctioned by the US. They did same to China recently. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by NNAMDIII(m): 11:42pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
If you know you know 1 Like
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