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Terran
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With the Sep v3 crossing the 66.8 metric tons based on the US Army’s own official data listed in U.S. tons converted for those metrically inclined. That may or may not include the Trophy system which on Abrams adds another 5,000 lbs due to the bolt on nature and counterweights.
which is why I said M1E3 will probably have a new turret.
66.8 M tons is still quite heavy (I believe Challanger II is still the heavyweight of NATO in weight) especially when you are an Army that spends more of its time in conflicts Thousands of miles from your borders. Which is why the weight is an issue.
which is why I said M1E3 will probably have a new turret.
66.8 M tons is still quite heavy (I believe Challanger II is still the heavyweight of NATO in weight) especially when you are an Army that spends more of its time in conflicts Thousands of miles from your borders. Which is why the weight is an issue.
That's because the Yanks rebelled against their lawful sovereign.
Terran
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::The Ghosts of Charles the First and James the Second, and Louis16th and Louis17 have entered the Chat… only to be driven away by the Ghost of Oliver Chromwell backed by two armies of Parliament, the French Revolution and The American founding Fathers::
MARKMILES77
Active Member
US Army has begun prepositioning vehicles and equipment in Bandiana Victoria.
I knew a US Army equipment store had been announced for Queensland but was not aware there was also going to be prepositioned equipment in Victoria.
330 Vehicles and 130 Containers to be stored there.
I knew a US Army equipment store had been announced for Queensland but was not aware there was also going to be prepositioned equipment in Victoria.
330 Vehicles and 130 Containers to be stored there.
Cromwell was a traitor and committed regicide. They dug him up after Charles II took the throne and treated him (belatedly) to a traitors death. The French??? They're excitable at the best of times.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
A new 155 mm shell from BAE. The range may be up to 60 miles with the 39 cal M109. An earlier test with a 58 cal claimed 68 miles. The big question is cost albeit likely a few of these are less expensive than a missile.
www.defenseone.com
New 155mm round exceeds range of some rockets, can be fired by standard Army artillery
“We have now exceeded any range ever acquired” by the Paladin howitzer, BAE says.
www.defenseone.com
FormerDirtDart
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I have to wonder on how reduced effects on target are. Obviously depending on the level of precision can make up for reductions in actual blast effects.A new 155 mm shell from BAE. The range may be up to 60 miles with the 39 cal M109. An earlier test with a 58 cal claimed 68 miles. The big question is cost albeit likely a few of these are less expensive than a missile.
New 155mm round exceeds range of some rockets, can be fired by standard Army artillery
“We have now exceeded any range ever acquired” by the Paladin howitzer, BAE says.
Ahhh ... and as I suspected the round is part of the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) development program
XM1155-SC
XM1155-SC is the latest precision guided munition in the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) family of munitions.
FormerDirtDart
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Additional "Googling" has produced an image of the XM-1155-SC round, at the recent AUSA 2023 defense conference & published with some info by JanesI have to wonder on how reduced effects on target are. Obviously depending on the level of precision can make up for reductions in actual blast effects.
Ahhh ... and as I suspected the round is part of the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) development program
XM1155-SC
XM1155-SC is the latest precision guided munition in the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) family of munitions.www.baesystems.com
AUSA 2023: BAE Systems, Boeing face off for US Army extended-range advanced projectiles
BAE Systems and a Boeing-Nammo team have both claimed to break records for the US Army's XM1155 programme, the companies announced on 9 October.
www.janes.com
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Interesting, BAE claims a longer range without a ramjet. I would assume this might be less expensive.Additional "Googling" has produced an image of the XM-1155-SC round, at the recent AUSA 2023 defense conference & published with some info by Janes
AUSA 2023: BAE Systems, Boeing face off for US Army extended-range advanced projectiles
BAE Systems and a Boeing-Nammo team have both claimed to break records for the US Army's XM1155 programme, the companies announced on 9 October.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Just some more confusion wrt ERCA. Boeing and BAE are both hyping their respective approaches. This posts mentions some issues with testing the 58 calibre prototype canon, a BAE collaboration with Rheinmetal on a 52 cal. Current tests were with a 39 cal canon. Add in ramjet and guided munitions for more confusion. Regardless it seems something will emerge that is superior, hopefully at a reasonable cost per shell.
breakingdefense.com
Shooting for the moon: Army’s 2025 budget to reflect artillery revamp - Breaking Defense
“If the… 58-cal cannon solution can't deliver on a timeline we want, what are the other options? That can be munitions…new munitions with old cannons and it can be different cannons,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.
breakingdefense.com
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
A short article on a concept vehicle to replace the Bradley. GD or American Rheinmetal are the potential suppliers.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Apparently M777 production is to resume. Towed artillery might still have a minor role but mobile wheeled and tracked SPG seem to be the most useful platforms based on the current Ukrainian-Russian war. The light weight M777 integrated into a wheeled platform could be a useful solution for a mobile gun.
breakingdefense.com
BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line - Breaking Defense
The restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.
breakingdefense.com
There was article from the Ukrainian side that says the opposite.Apparently M777 production is to resume. Towed artillery might still have a minor role but mobile wheeled and tracked SPG seem to be the most useful platforms based on the current Ukrainian-Russian war. The light weight M777 integrated into a wheeled platform could be a useful solution for a mobile gun.
BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line - Breaking Defense
The restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.
Dans le Donbass, les soldats ukrainiens en panne de munitions
L’armée de Kiev résiste tant bien que mal à une nouvelle poussée russe, sur fond d’asymétrie croissante de moyens. Les militaires sont contraints d’installer leurs propres ateliers de production à proximité du front.
www.lemonde.fr
its in french so use Google translate. I meant to post this in the Russia-Ukr thread but forgot. Essentially the Ukr love the M-777 as its easy to conceal and can be dug in. Russian counter battery is lancets and FPVs, and a dug in position offers protection( anti drone nets etc). But the Ceaser in particular is too cumbersome cannot be hidden, and can only fire a few rounds before having to be moved as they are priority targets. The Ukr manage to get more use out of old fashioned towed arty.
i have absolutely no idea what this post is about nor do i understand the language. Respectfully suggest as per the rules of the forum and as new member to the forum that you add a few lines of your own idea's as to why you posted it.
Redlands18
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You also need to post this in the correct thread, this thread is for anything related to the US Army, and at this stage there is no indication that the US Army is interested in what is quite a large UAV @7000lb+. Maybe the Military aviation thread would be better.
Pasting a link and not commenting upon it or explaining it is against the rules. Secondly an English translation should be supplied as well because not everyone understands the Turkish language.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
FARA is cancelled according to this link. Reason, lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the need to fund higher priorities.
breakingdefense.com
Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup - Breaking Defense
In addition to halting the FARA competition, service leaders want to end UH-60 V Blackhawk production, postpone moving the Improved Turbine Engine Program into production, and phase out legacy drones.
breakingdefense.com
Sandhi Yudha
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The US Army has already twice canceled potential replacement efforts for the armed scout. In 2004, it terminated the Comanche program after spending $9 billion to produce two prototypes.FARA is cancelled according to this link. Reason, lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the need to fund higher priorities.
Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup - Breaking Defense
In addition to halting the FARA competition, service leaders want to end UH-60 V Blackhawk production, postpone moving the Improved Turbine Engine Program into production, and phase out legacy drones.
Four years later, it canceled the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter. And now the Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft helicopter.
Times and the way of warfare change, but every time totally cancel programs is such a waste of time, money and resources. Its better to put it on hold and adapt the design, to continue later.