Many thanks to "Clan" for sending the link...
All photos are via PlanoBrasil.
I highly recommend you follow the link, turn on Google translate and enjoy a nice overview of where the Brazilians are with this vehicle.
If you look around the world, you'll find that Brazil is one of the few countries on the planet that is putting new vehicles into service right now. The Marine Corps and the US Army would be well served to follow their example.
Sidenote 1. The bottom photo is of the Elbit 30mm RWS turret. Notice how they've cleaned it up, put all ammo feeds and optics under armor? Its much more compact and much lower in profile. I like it. Whenever the Marine Corps decides on a new armored vehicle that is one thing that I would like chewed on a bit more. Is it necessary to have manned weapon stations or does tech provide us with a better solution going the RWS route.
Sidenote 2. Does anyone know which way the Brazilians are going with their weapon mount? I'm seeing a manned 50 cal mount, a 50 cal RWS and then a 30mm RWS. They aren't going with all three are they?
All photos are via PlanoBrasil.
I highly recommend you follow the link, turn on Google translate and enjoy a nice overview of where the Brazilians are with this vehicle.
If you look around the world, you'll find that Brazil is one of the few countries on the planet that is putting new vehicles into service right now. The Marine Corps and the US Army would be well served to follow their example.
Sidenote 1. The bottom photo is of the Elbit 30mm RWS turret. Notice how they've cleaned it up, put all ammo feeds and optics under armor? Its much more compact and much lower in profile. I like it. Whenever the Marine Corps decides on a new armored vehicle that is one thing that I would like chewed on a bit more. Is it necessary to have manned weapon stations or does tech provide us with a better solution going the RWS route.
Sidenote 2. Does anyone know which way the Brazilians are going with their weapon mount? I'm seeing a manned 50 cal mount, a 50 cal RWS and then a 30mm RWS. They aren't going with all three are they?
