LordOsborne said:I'm going to miss the Leos greatly.
Franko said:Please clarify this statement.
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a_majoor said:As for heavy vehicles, I believe that current and near term technology will allow a "convergence" of roles. When Armoured and Infantry platforms can now fire rounds to engage targets from 8-13km away (ground launched "Hellfire" or LAHAT through tube missiles), and improved sensors, communications and command and control systems can give relevant target information to the shooters in real time, then composite units may well emerge. These would use the vehicle mounted systems to engage "hard" targets from direct fire to "light artillery" range, while carrying infantry soldiers to deal with "close" threats. An Achzarit with a remote weapons mount on the deck is a mental starting point, or you could think of the Merkava's ability to carry a section in the back (the Italian Centurio tank destroyer can also be configured to carry a "close support section" of four troops). This will be a nightmare for many traditionalists (Is the team Infantry or Armoured? If there are no dedicated "guns" what happens to the Artillery?), but many new options have to be explored.
Getting back to first principles, why would we want to convert a Leopard to a heavy APC? What role would it play? Do we want to do that role? If you can answer those questions and come up with what role do we need to do that requires such kit, and why it is so important we are able to do that role, then the case for a heavy APC and supporting arms is made.
Significantly more advanced than a Kangaroo. Have a look at the ACHZARIT or BTR-T.Zipper said:So is someone suggesting we take the turret off and make them into modern day kangaroos?
MCG said:Significantly more advanced than a Kangaroo. Have a look at the ACHZARIT or BTR-T.
Ex-Dragoon said:I wonder if they would consider donating the leopard C2s to the ANA?
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We would still have leopard hulls in the engineers (AEV & AVLB). There might be utility in converting some Leo C2 into Cbt Engr Veh along the lines of what the US used to have with the short barrel very large caliber demolition gun. Transfer the mine pough & rollers with these to the CERs.jimmy742 said:So that would mean all the C2s go to the scrap heap if the A6 is acquired ?