tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post4004405178533964764..comments2023-11-03T04:00:20.994-05:00Comments on SNAFU!: US Army's Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Solicitation.Solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980277484445749796noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-52943606058885167582014-01-30T20:57:11.670-06:002014-01-30T20:57:11.670-06:00adaptus primus,
That was a good chuckle. Now pul...adaptus primus,<br /><br />That was a good chuckle. Now pull out your copy of "Operational Terms and Graphics" and point to the "medium machine gun" http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545-c5b.htm<br /><br />This ain't WWII any more, although if you want to go by the historical definition you drug up, then a Mk19 would suffice as a "medium caliber weapon" as it launches 40mm projectiles, except if you refer back to your copy of "Operational Terms and Graphics" you'll see that the Mk19 is considered a "heavy."<br /><br />Although it would be cool to put something like an M39 on a vehicle, then you would need a sighting system, and some sort of control mechanism (CROWS for example) and it would just get heavy.<br /><br />Seriously, we don't even bother to put small cannons on Strykers, it's M2/Mk19 only until you get to 105's and TOWs. Why in the world would we put a 20mm Cannon on something designed to support a squad?<br /><br />But give us your expert opinion, what have you got to lose?SordidPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657526230826604643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-65397222158665107242014-01-30T10:13:58.981-06:002014-01-30T10:13:58.981-06:00Please check out this site before you open up your...Please check out this site before you open up your lousy mouth<br /><br />http://www.pica.army.mil/PicatinnyPublic/products_services/products09.aspJoe123https://www.blogger.com/profile/10128982137368716954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-4454233133268022572014-01-30T03:18:41.200-06:002014-01-30T03:18:41.200-06:00Looks like a Kraka on steroids:
http://www.panzerb...Looks like a Kraka on steroids:<br />http://www.panzerbaer.de/helper/bw_lkw_00-75t_gl_kraka-a.htm<br />http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraka<br />folded: http://up.picr.de/3902044.jpg<br />I prefer tracks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Carrier<br /><br />MHalblaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14234020711635190127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-45191041429110407832014-01-29T23:04:02.846-06:002014-01-29T23:04:02.846-06:00adaptus primus,
Go ahead and back up your "m...adaptus primus,<br /><br />Go ahead and back up your "medium caliber is 20mm" statement, I need a good laugh.<br /><br />Seriously, even wikipedia says you are full of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_machine_gun SordidPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657526230826604643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-18714011024693399082014-01-29T21:56:52.261-06:002014-01-29T21:56:52.261-06:00The most likely candidate is the Supacat HMT licen...The most likely candidate is the Supacat HMT licensed to Lockheed Martin as the 'Common Vehicle Next Generation' (CVNG) http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/commonvehicle.html<br />LM recently had the vehicle partake in the the US Army's 'Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment' (AEWE) Spiral I; Spiral I technology quad charts can be viewed here: http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/cdid/aewe/content/pdf/SpiralTech.pdf<br />The LM CVNGs description matches several of the characteristics described in the FBO solicitation:<br />11 pers capacity<br />CH47 internal transportability<br />310 mile operational range on internal fuelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069096111360962605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-43816573286314596132014-01-29T16:48:09.610-06:002014-01-29T16:48:09.610-06:00US definition for medium cal. weapon is at least 2...US definition for medium cal. weapon is at least 20mm. Joe123https://www.blogger.com/profile/10128982137368716954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-11245399117131354822014-01-29T08:58:12.690-06:002014-01-29T08:58:12.690-06:00Think "dune buggy" meets "Ford Econ...Think "dune buggy" meets "Ford Econoline Van" for rapid deployment in support of Light Infantry forces. What is interesting is that the HMMWV already meets the requirements in M998 Troop Carrier configuration with one man to spare. Driver, VC, 8 guys in the back is ten men. Simply adding a gun ring for an M2 or M240 and a gun position between the Driver and VC that extends back into the cargo area. With the upgrades to the 6.5 turbo diesel engine it is a very good off road platform. And in case you are wondering, thin skinned HMMWVs are what Soldiers and Marines did most of their patrolling with in Iraq between 2003 and 2005 before the IED became a widespread terrorist TTP.<br /><br />Fit inside a Chinook? Check<br />Slung under a Blackhawk? Check<br />Capable of transporting a 9 man squad? Check<br />The only thing missing is a rollover cage.SordidPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657526230826604643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-79480972594828097182014-01-29T03:08:06.928-06:002014-01-29T03:08:06.928-06:00The Mungo is a POS and a rolling death trap. Far t...The Mungo is a POS and a rolling death trap. Far to small wheels therefore off road performance laughable.<br /><br />According to size and weight I could imagine an unarmored Wiesel 3 with roll cage. <br />Here some design studies:<br />http://www.vw-bulli.de/uploads/pics/panzer_1.JPG<br />http://www.vw-bulli.de/uploads/pics/panzer2.JPG<br />http://www.vwclub-rheinneckar.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130206-205753.jpg<br />MHalblaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14234020711635190127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-3630213646690254242014-01-29T00:48:26.483-06:002014-01-29T00:48:26.483-06:00Toyota Hilux? Already used by many rebel groups in...Toyota Hilux? Already used by many rebel groups in Africa so it's combat proven....<br /><br />http://i.imgur.com/4k3Tj.jpg<br />From Finland With Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585254248150402500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-865606584328532292014-01-28T20:16:41.961-06:002014-01-28T20:16:41.961-06:00Crack. It's what Big Army is smoking. It's...Crack. It's what Big Army is smoking. It's the only way I could explain it.Paralushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237133841423658945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-71722461793779533462014-01-28T17:43:54.415-06:002014-01-28T17:43:54.415-06:00The BV206? It shows to be internally transportable...The BV206? It shows to be internally transportable, but having really 2 platforms I wonder if it could be sling loaded or for that matter air drop able.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550360767055796084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098674444128189886.post-78743119332348753022014-01-28T16:02:35.959-06:002014-01-28T16:02:35.959-06:00Closest you can get to this specs is with the Mung...Closest you can get to this specs is with the Mungo from KMW ,but i think its off road preformance is quite limited. Maybe they improved that in Mungo 2 and 3<br /><br />http://www.kmweg.com/home/wheeled-vehicles/mungo/mungo-group-vehicle/product-information.html<br />http://www.army-technology.com/projects/mungo-armoured-multirole-transport-vehicles/Mr.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194974920094902669noreply@blogger.com