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Slater
08-21-20, 15:02
I'm digging the offbeat camo scheme on this vehicle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8Sa_q-Lz6g
WickedWillis
08-21-20, 15:50
That was pretty damn cool
gaijin
08-21-20, 16:18
Impressive.

Need one on our block.
1986s4
08-21-20, 16:42
Yeah, I want one but pretty sure that's an NFA item..
Averageman
08-21-20, 17:04
I used to work on the fire control on Abrams quite a bit, so I would really like to look at compare/contrast the mounting system and resolver.
Wildcat
08-21-20, 21:54
I used to work on the fire control on Abrams quite a bit, so I would really like to look at compare/contrast the mounting system and resolver.

Wonder how difficult it would be to upgrade the 120mm to the 130mm.....Rheinmetall designed both, it could be a consideration.
Apparently they don't think the MBT is done just yet.
Averageman
08-21-20, 22:09
That's a heck of a lot of weight and it has to remain balanced, controlled and remain in a constant electronic and hydraulic feedback loop.
At some point you have to ask is more gun necessary?
vicious_cb
08-21-20, 22:13
Wonder how difficult it would be to upgrade the 120mm to the 130mm.....Rheinmetall designed both, it could be a consideration.
Apparently they don't think the MBT is done just yet.

Not happening, they wont even put the 120mm L/55 in the Abrams much less a 130mm. I doubt the new ammo would even fit in the turret bustle, you would have to redesign the whole turret. At that point you might as well develop a new tank.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-21-20, 23:34
That's a heck of a lot of weight and it has to remain balanced, controlled and remain in a constant electronic and hydraulic feedback loop.
At some point you have to ask is more gun necessary?

Turn in your crap and get out, just get out... ;)


Not happening, they wont even put the 120mm L/55 in the Abrams much less a 130mm. I doubt the new ammo would even fit in the turret bustle, you would have to redesign the whole turret. At that point you might as well develop a new tank.

Oh, no. Make me develop a whole new tank. Darn. ;)

Someone hold the German Beerstien.....

10MM More,

10MM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/10MM_AUTO_-_FMJ_-_1.jpg



10MM

https://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/10000595/prod_2345917812?hei=546&wid=546&op_sharpen=1

10mm, it's a sign....
jpmuscle
08-22-20, 08:21
That damn socket....


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Averageman
08-22-20, 09:13
That damn socket....

When I saw them available at Sears individually I would buy them all. Damn things.
Also 1/4 inch drive extensions. Work on a gun trunnion resolver without three feet of 1/4 inch drive extensions.
Slater
08-22-20, 09:32
Germany and France are in a joint partnership to produce a new tank (with a 130mm gun) to replace their current Leopard II and LeClerc tanks. Whether this will hold together long enough to actually produce usable hardware is open to question.
Averageman
08-22-20, 09:46
The Germans will insure the French transmissions only work in reverse.
Clint
08-22-20, 13:04
That is quite the range setup they have...