GR66
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Question to the armoured folks on the forum. Would it be possible to convert a Leopard 2 hull into a heavy APC? I know that in the past some countries have "reversed" the hulls of tanks with engines in the rear to convert them to HAPCs with the troops housed in what was formerly the front of the tank. Would there be enough room in the hull to create a crew compartment? How many troops do you think such a vehicle would be able to transport? I searched the interwebs for any mention of a Leopard APC conversion but couldn't find anything.
I can't see Canada finding the money to purchase a tracked AFV when we already have the domestically produced LAVs, but maybe a conversion of existing hulls (presumably performed by a Canadian company) might be something that could be supported? Is there much difference between the mechanical systems of the 2A4's and the 2A6's, or would we be dealing with basically different chassis to support between the tanks and a theoretical HAPC?
Thanks
I can't see Canada finding the money to purchase a tracked AFV when we already have the domestically produced LAVs, but maybe a conversion of existing hulls (presumably performed by a Canadian company) might be something that could be supported? Is there much difference between the mechanical systems of the 2A4's and the 2A6's, or would we be dealing with basically different chassis to support between the tanks and a theoretical HAPC?
Thanks