APC Development and related topics.

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VBM Freccia 8x8 IFV. Developed by the Iveco-Oto Melara consortium, the Freccia is the first digitised vehicle to enter service with the Italian Army. Based on the Centauro 105mm tank destroyer chassis, the Freccia sports a longer and narrower hull capable of carrying a crew of 3 (1 Driver and 2 in the turret.) along with 8 soldiers. An order of 249 units has been placed with all to be fielded by 2013. Broken down as follows: 172 IFV's with the Oto Melara Hitfist Plus turret with a Oerlikon 25mm KBA cannon, pair of 7.62mm coaxial one main gun fitted the other roof mounted, pointing laser device and a thermal night camera. 36 ATGW units that will in addition carry 2 Rafael Spike long range anti-tank guided missiles. Others to include 21 Mortar variant with a Thales 2R2M, striped 120mm mortar with auto loader, hydraulic recoil cushioning system and auto handling and shooting management system. 20 Command variants to have an Oto Melara Hitrole 12.7mm turret with a full battlefield comms and electronics package. There will also be an Ambulance and Recovery variants. First IFV delivered in Feb. 2009, at Cepolispe in Montelibretti, Rome. All weapon systems testing was successfully completed in June 2009. All have onboard fire suppression systems, NBC protected and front and underside armor to protect against up to 30mm rounds and 6kg TFT blasts with a package to withstand 8kg mine blasts. Will provide stats next time, didn't print out right-sorry! Source for info and photos: army-technology.com.
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Hope everyone is doing well, just some quick updates.
1. VBM Freccia 8x8 additional stats as promised 26 tons powered by an Iveco diesel 6V super charged engine rated at 550hp, Spd. 110km/h and Rng. of 800km. Source army-tecnology.com.
2. At AUSA 2008 held in Wash. DC earlier this year, General Dynamics Armament&Technology Products (GD-ATP)unveiled the STRYKER with it's new hybrid armor kit (Designed by Rafeal.) that will be replacing the current SLAT armor kits being used now. Delivery is to be completed by March 2010 under the 150M contract awarded to GD-ATP. Note GD has been awarded the contract for the next gen STRYKER also will provide info and pictures later. Pictures follow, note second one shows a STRYKER with SLAT and Hybrid armor for wheel protection this is a "quick fix" until units are all retro-fitted. Source defence-update.com.


3. British MOD has decided to update the WARRIOR under the
FRES SV program (See earlier post). Will update later sources are both above.
4. South Korea to field new K21 APC. Source:
army-technology.com. Again will update later.
Thanks! And a Merry Christmas to all!!
Pat

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"CROSS" had already done a thread on this-thanks! Just providing additional info with a related story. British MOD will and has acquired 100 Bronco ATTC vehicles from ST Kinetics of Singapore in a contract worth 150m pounds that will, as reported be designated as WARTHOG by B-MOD. Contract to be completed by mid 2010. The WARTHOG is to replace the VIKINGS currently being used in Afghanistan purchased under an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR). Specs: Crew 2 with 10 troops, 65km/h roads and 5km/h in water, WARTHOG will in addition have a Platt MR50 shielded ring mount and external fuel tanks, powered by Caterpillar C7 generating 350bhp at 2400rpm.


France on the other hand has chosen to purchase from BAE 129
BvS10 MKII VIKINGs a heavier version of the BvS206s VIKING for it's Rapid Intervention Forces (RIV) at a cost of 220m pounds. France chose the VIKING MKII over the Bronco. Deliveries to begin in this year.

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Strange isnt it that it only took 60 years to create lightweight Schuzen as in SLAT armour, think the Ruskies tried springs with limited success

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Don,
These were cross referenced against the game and I don't see them. Not going to be as much as we might've thought except for procurement issues that'll fall within the deadline as discussed in the MRAP thread. Some I had where already in the game that are just now being reported on. Small issue with dates when fielded very minor and plus or minus 1yr. based on current year from my info. NONSTARTERS as far as I'm concerned. Here you go again these are fielded dates:
1. Indonesia/Pindad ANOA/2008/C3 P10/12.7mm/http://www.military-today.com/apc/anoa.htm
2. England/WARTHOG/2009/C2 P10/MR50 Mount 12.7mm/http://www.army-technology.com/proje...og-all-terrain
3. South Korea/K-21 NIFV/2009/C3 P9/40mm, 2 ATGW/Anti Helo Launcher Sim. to IDF SPIKE and 7.62mm coax/http://www.army-technology.com/proje...hting-vehicle/ and http://www.military-today.com/apc/nifv.htm
4. United States/STRYKER/2010/New Armor for all./http://defense-update.com/features/2...ve_270509.html
5. France/BvS10 MKII VIKING/2011/C2 P10/12.7mm or 7.62mm/http://defense-update.com/products/v/viking_231209.html
6. Netherlands/BOXER/2011/C3 P8/12.7mm/http://www.military-today.com/apc/boxer_mrav.htm
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Good Night!
Pat

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Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

Don,
These were cross referenced against the game and I don't see them.

6. Netherlands/BOXER/2011/C3 P8/12.7mm/[b][url]

Unit 106 PWV APC

Don

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Don,
Back with no broken bones and some great cheesecake form NYC. Sorry I missed that unit. Will keep an eye out for any late developments. The HAWKEI has advanced to the next stage and is on track for 2013, but I'd wait until next years patch, as 2010 will be critical for that and other programs to include British MOD FRES.
Hope all is well.
Regards,
Pat

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BAE turns over last of the BvS10 MKII Vikings to British MOD.
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/article/article_1640.html
Regards,
Pat

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WARTHOGs arrive in UK for AFGAN fitout.
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/article/article_1496.html
Regards,
Pat

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This is just one improvement of one of the most widely used and longest lasting APC's in the world.
Australia/M113AS4/2007/C2 P~10/12.7mm 1.2KRDs/
Info:
http://www.military-today.com/apc/m113as4.htm
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Regards,
Pat