from dyanmicpara:
You go ahead and keep on making rationalizations for wheels, keep on getting blown up. Maybe someday you'll wake up to the laws of physics on planet earth, maybe not. Its highly likely you'll stick to your prejudices regardless of the facts, that's what weak ego arrogant types which populate volunteer, western militaries do.
In the meantime, we'll call our light M113 tracks Gavins, and keep on deleting your relativistic, defeatist comments.
We are SOLDIERS and we call M113 Gavins.
That's more than one, moron.
So don't even dare say not one Soldier you fu*ktard.
Your comments have been deleted and you are blocked.
BY A SOLDIER.
Did I call you a fu*ktard?
Yes I did.
As opposed to speculating on appearance, we've already had a picture of a LAV-H posted in the thread: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/28681/post-659097.html#msg659097Thucydides said:... the LAV-H from GDLS will look similar so far as the hull is concerned ...
MCG said:As opposed to speculating on appearance, we've already had a picture of a LAV-H posted in the thread: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/28681/post-659097.html#msg659097
Actually, you can get more space inside the hull by doing this. There are remote weapon stations with 30 mm cannon, 7.62 mm coax, 2 x SPIKE (or similar sized AT missile), and MBGDs. All of this sits on-top of the hull and the requirement for a turret basket no longer exists.Colin P said:Wouldn't a RWS with a similar size gun just push more equipment stuff down into the hull using up more volume?
Doucet3 said:Personally i think Canada still needs tanks, I think it would help out our cause if the LAV III and the Leopard went out on Patrols together, The LAV's could flank and be fast movers while helping the Infantry clear the Villages, and the tanks would stop any escaping talib's or even have to destroy those grape drying huts that the talibs use as good cover
Doucet3 said:Personally i think Canada still needs tanks, I think it would help out our cause if the LAV III and the Leopard went out on Patrols together, The LAV's could flank and be fast movers while helping the Infantry clear the Villages, and the tanks would stop any escaping talib's or even have to destroy those grape drying huts that the talibs use as good cover
-Skeletor- said:Also, your signiture line is BS
Der Panzerkommandant.... said:Please don't tell us that your experience is MW2 or Bad Company 2.
The recent experiences of the Canadian Forces and our allies in Afghanistan and other operational theatres continue to demonstrate the ongoing requirement for a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light-Armoured Vehicle. The use of mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and anti-armour weapons has become more prevalent, posing a greater risk to personnel.
The LAV III Upgrade project will capitalize on existing and evolving technology to improve the protection, mobility and lethality of the LAV III fleet. The project will modernize a portion of the existing LAV III fleet to ensure it remains a highly protected, operationally mobile and tactically agile combat vehicle that will remain the backbone of domestic and expeditionary task forces, extending the life span of the LAV III to 2035.
The following upgrades will be performed on the LAV III:
The LAV III Upgrade project will upgrade 550 vehicles with an option for an additional 80. Initial operational capability is scheduled for 2013.
- Upgrade of mobility systems such as powertrain, suspension, running gear and brakes;
- Upgrade of the weapon system; and
- Installation of additional armour, heightening its protection against increased threats.
In October 2011, the Government of Canada announced a $1.064 billion contract, awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS–C) of London, Ontario, for the implementation phase of the LAV III UP project. This phase consists of upgrades to the mobility systems, the weapon system, and installing additional armour and improved seating, strengthening its protection against increased threats.
milnews.ca said: