Recent content by Mackie

About protection.^^ http://www.ibd-deisenroth-engineering.de/amap-sc.html

Leopard2A4 Location: Altmark training area (GüZ). A new caserne in service since 2000.

I am German and it's interesting to see that you are interested about the Puma. Perhaps you should know that the German military is extremely focused on the ground forces. Panzers are know everybody. ^^ In my opinion the Puma is only developed to care technology capabilities in tracked...

It's correct that the Puma/Igel based on the Panther. But the Panther design was very different. More firepower, less armor. That's my intention. IEDs and RPGs changed the thinking about armor. Respectfully, Mackie

Don't compare the PUMA with CV90 series. The CV90 is a classic IFV design and a excellent plattform. 30mm, 40mm, 120mm. In 2002 Germany canceled the Panther Project. The Panther was also an classic IFV design like the Marder. Iraq and A'stan showed new requirements on troop transport and we...

In fact, I hope so because it is the best way to show the German Gov. and public the reality. Canadians/Dutch must stay on the condition that NATO partners, especially Germany, support them with infantry an logistics.

But it is one step. In Germany it is a huge step because the anti-war movement is still powerful and the left wing party increase influence. Our history is another problem. 15 years ago, 1200 Leopard2 tanks aimed at the eastern border. If you ask Germans 10 years ago if they believe in German...

Canadian menace to reduce engagement in southern Afghanistan seems to be successful. German Gov. under pressure and speculations say that they talk about 1000 soldier more for A'stan. So hold up pressure, guys! Boxer MRAV: We use the A400M in future. So the Boxer use the full loading...

The AMOS System from Sweden? AMOS = Advanced Mortar System.

The Panther Project was cancelled in 2002. The Panther was a classical IFV based on a old design. The war in Afghanistan showed the need for an modular IFV, armoured against IEDs and RPGs. The result is the Puma IFV. In the "light" Level A Protection in weights about 30 tons. Air...

Ok, again.  ;D The kinetic energy of an 105mm or 76mm cannon on the 8ton lighter MGS looks strange. You can save weights, but 8 tons?

Those platforms are designed to carry a 105mm gun. Rooikat and Centrauro.  Weights: Centauro: 28 tons (105mm cannon) Stryker MGS: 20 tons (105mm cannon) Rooikat: 28 tons (76mm cannon) 8 tons more and the same or less kinetic Energy shows the problem of the MGS.

I know. I read out. My question: The much higher peak pressure of M1s with the same gun? Reduce service life?

Upps. I notices.  :P About Ke Amunition: http://www.defense-update.com/products/digits/120ke.htm

In some years you will see how press writing about a high incidence of cancer in former battle zones. Example from Germany: A study says that we have a higher incidence of cancer around nuclear power plants. Radiation reports over the years were normal. No critical incident in the documents...