Name This Photo!!! - The AFV Recognition Thread

[Pallas Athena]

The running gear is unmistakably from the Russian T-26. But the gun looks like a howitzer, which makes it an SU-5-3, based on the gun braces. 

Full details here: http://rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/galleries/T-26/SU-5.htm

As the ref notes, the "howitzer" was actually a breech-loading mortar. That mortar was the 152mm M1931or  NM (originally developed for the Soviets by Rheinmetall).

 

[ironduke57]

The running gear is unmistakably from the Russian T-26. But the gun looks like a howitzer, which makes it an SU-5-3, based on the gun braces.  

Full details here: http://rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/galleries/T-26/SU-5.htm

Right Your turn.

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Emenince Grise]

Yes, it's a Land Rover, but what is the purpose of the vehicle and in whose service?

 

[Blackadder1916]

Yes, it's a Land Rover, but what is the purpose of the vehicle and in whose service?

Australian Army.  Ceremonial Landrover in Funeral mode.  Tows a modifed 25 pounder Gun Carriage upon which the casket rests. The box mounted in the rear of the Landrover is for carrying/displaying wreaths.


http://anzacsteel.hobbyvista.com/othervehicles/landroverph_4.htm

Ceremonial

In 1983, it was decided to replace the existing in-service funeral vehicle (either a Dodge AT4-114 or an International C1200 1 ton 4x2 Truck) with a standardised Ceremonial vehicle based on the Series 2A ¾ ton Landrover. The Ceremonial Landrover would be used in two roles – that of a wreath carrier towing a gun carriage for military funerals, and as an inspection vehicle for VIPs during ceremonial occasions. To do this, two separate bolt in units for the rear cargo body were designed.

The selected vehicles had the brushguard, unit sign holders, pioneer tool stowage brackets, spare wheel mount, canopy bows, rear seats, tailgate, rear bumpers and NATO towing plug all removed. The rear interior was then covered with filler panels to present a clean skin. A padded panel fitted in the former seating position and behind the front cabin area. Padded backrests were also fitted.

Brackets were welded to the rear of the vehicle and steps were manufactured. Two inserts, a wreath holder and a ceremonial piece with chromed rails, were manufactured and fitted for the appropriate occasion. The rear towing pintle was relocated, and vacuum brakes, with dash mounted trailer handbrake control were fitted. A pennant holder was fitted to the bonnet.

The vehicles were automotively as perfect as possible, and were repainted in high gloss Bronze Green paint with full gloss black undersides. These vehicles are still in use.

The Ceremonial conversion mounting the body which allows an Inspecting Officer to stand during parades. The rear steps are permanently fitted when in this mode.

 

[Emenince Grise]

Right o. Your turn.

 

[geo]

as we're waiting around.....

 

[midget-boyd91]

as we're waiting around.....

Looks like a 1920 Ford with treads and armour plating attached.

 

[geo]

nope -

 

[Blackadder1916]

as we're waiting around.....

Vickers Wolseley Wheel Track Tank

 

[geo]

ayup!

You're up

 

[Blackadder1916]

Extra points for unit and location.

 

[mtn_biker65]

Hi,

Can someone assist me with some Army history? I'm trying to decipher the AFV/SPG type from some pictures that I've been provided. Can anyone assist with some or all of these pictures?

If you have some info for me you can either leave it here or e-mail me at campbellp@cogeco.ca

Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Paul

Picture A

Picture B

Picture C

Picture D

Picture E

Picture F

Picture G

Picture H

Picture I

Picture J

 

[Franko]

In this order:

Leo C1 A5

TLAV

T80

M109 variant....not too sure.

M48 Patton

Not sure

BMP1

M109

Scimitar

M60A1


Regards

 

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To answer your question:

Picture A is a  Leopard C1
Picture B is a  M 113
Picture C is a  T 80
Picture D is a  M 108
Picture E is a  M 47
Picture F is an AMX 13
Picture G is a  BMP 2
Picture H is a  M 109
Picture I is a  Scimitar
Picture J is a  M 48          

I may suggest you go to the Land Vehicles Forum on this site and look up a topic called "Name this Photo" where you will find these and more vehicles as a challenge to the AVF Recognition skills of various site members.

To summarize. Welcome to Army.ca, start reading.

 

[Franko]

Merged threads.

Forgot about the AMX 13 (been a few years since I seen one)

M108...another variant I forgot.

Another good reason to keep up on AFV.

The Milnet.ca Staff

 

[George Wallace]

To answer your question:

Picture A is a  Leopard C1  (no added A5 designation)    http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Main_Battle_Tank
Picture B is a  M 113 variant/upgrade to TLAV      http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98183
Picture C is a  T 80        http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/t80tank.htm
Picture D is a  M 108      http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m108.htm
Picture E is a  M 47        http://www.pattonhq.com/m47files.html
Picture F is an AMX 13  http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/amx-13.htm
Picture G is a  BMP 1      http://news.webshots.com/album/32728141jwxzoT
Picture H is a  M 109      http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m109.htm
Picture I is a  Scimitar    http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=188 
Picture J is a  M 48        http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m48.htm      and      http://www.michiganhistorymagazine.com/extra/tanks/m48_1.html     

 

[ironduke57]

Pic E is not an M47, but an M41 Walker Bulldog.

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Blackadder1916]

Extra points for unit and location.

A hint: the vehicle was US designed and built though the soldiers in the photo obviously are not.  At least one of this type was used (supposedly) operationally by the US Army prior to their entry in WW1.

 

[exspy]

Blackadder,

It is a Jeffrey armoured car.  The unit is the Eaton Machine Gun Battery of the CEF at Camp Niagara in 1915.

QUOTE:
The Jeffrey was a U.S. built armoured car. Specifications are not really known. 1 x Vickers .303" machine gun in turret. 4x4. maximum speed about 20 miles per hour maximum (a slow speed).  Anything over 12 m.p.h. gave trouble with engine fans and bearings.  The narrow wheels with solid rubber tires would have hampered its cross-country performance.  Petrol consumption = 5 miles per gallon (very poor).  Electric lights and starters.  Car could also be started with a crank from outside.  Twin steering.  "The gunner occupied the central turret, the driver and car commander sitting in front while the co-driver and a spare crew member faced the rear.  Observation from the car was limited.

Dimensions unknown, but estimated to be 18'0" x 6'4" x 8'0"

Some of these cars were apparently used in India.

The US Army called it the Armoured Car No. 1.  At least one was used with Pershing's force on the Mexican border.
UNQUOTE.

Next question please.

Dan.

 

[Blackadder1916]

It is a Jeffrey armoured car.  The unit is the Eaton Machine Gun Battery of the CEF at Camp Niagara in 1915.

You forgot to add that they were standing outside the "Jimmy" mess.