Author Topic: Armored Fighting Vehicles version M4 - are we going with that? Sure, man. (Read 199659 times)

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #960 on:** 05 May 2019, 14:59:05 »

Good to know. Does the turret crew have any access to it through the basket (and ammo and autoloader) at all? Little tunnel somewhere, I'd imagine.

kato · « **Reply #961 on:** 05 May 2019, 15:32:26 »

Best crank turret to 180° position (gun facing rear), fold the backrest of the commander's seat forward. That's where the transfer tunnel though the basket is. In the gun forward position there's a crawlspace under the gunner's controls which is a bit harder to get through.

The ammunition for the autoloader is arranged horizontally underneath the turret basket in the T-72 to facilitate this, unlike in previous iterations that had it stacked vertically around it.

marauder648 · « **Reply #962 on:** 06 May 2019, 04:56:15 »

Not an AFV but apparently the US Army is getting a new parade uniform that is very WW2 looks inspired

More info here - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/to-stand-out-the-army-picks-a-new-uniform-with-a-world-war-ii-look/ar-AAAWewJ?ocid=spartanntp

DoctorMonkey · « **Reply #963 on:** 06 May 2019, 05:19:08 »

Quote from: marauder648 on 06 May 2019, 04:56:15

Not an AFV but apparently the US Army is getting a new parade uniform that is very WW2 looks inspired

More info here - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/to-stand-out-the-army-picks-a-new-uniform-with-a-world-war-ii-look/ar-AAAWewJ?ocid=spartanntp

Smart but they are missing a trick to add a little flourish - stable belts a la British Army - or some other sort of distinguishing mark for branch or unit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stable_belt#Cavalry/Armoured_regiments

And I thought I would add some pictures of tanks for completeness

Cache · « **Reply #964 on:** 06 May 2019, 15:34:18 »

Quote from: DoctorMonkey on 06 May 2019, 05:19:08

Smart but they are missing a trick to add a little flourish - stable belts a la British Army - or some other sort of distinguishing mark for branch or unit

Nothing is missing. It is US Army-only so no branch mark required. It appears unit patches are on the shoulder. Leave the "flair" for other countries.

kato · « **Reply #965 on:** 06 May 2019, 16:00:15 »

For some reason the trio reminds me of Starship Troopers. Dunno why.

worktroll · « **Reply #966 on:** 16 May 2019, 16:01:34 »

I. Want.

Yes, I know. Totally impractical. :drool:

DoctorMonkey · « **Reply #967 on:** 16 May 2019, 16:03:02 »

Lyran scout tank?

Matti · « **Reply #968 on:** 16 May 2019, 16:12:06 »

Quote from: DoctorMonkey on 16 May 2019, 16:03:02

Lyran scout tank?

We Lyrans build J. Edgars, Packrat, Warrior H-7, and Commando for scouting.

Fat Guy · « **Reply #969 on:** 16 May 2019, 18:58:59 »

This one looks more BattleTechy:

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #970 on:** 17 May 2019, 00:17:53 »

That looks like a freaking Bolo.

PsihoKekec · « **Reply #971 on:** 17 May 2019, 00:46:26 »

Rattler Mk. III

HobbesHurlbut · « **Reply #972 on:** 17 May 2019, 07:31:17 »

Quote from: DoctorMonkey on 16 May 2019, 16:03:02

Lyran scout tank?

Bolo Mk. 1

glitterboy2098 · « **Reply #973 on:** 20 May 2019, 18:45:01 »

in light of discussion going on in the aviation thread..

Marian Light Armor unit with supporting infantry..

PsihoKekec · « **Reply #974 on:** 21 May 2019, 00:44:53 »

To the tune of The Trooper.

DoctorMonkey · « **Reply #975 on:** 21 May 2019, 01:25:44 »

wrong tank, should those infantry should be led by a Centurion

Smegish · « **Reply #976 on:** 21 May 2019, 01:40:20 »

You also spend time at Ironfest there glitterboy? Must say I enjoyed the medieval/roman re-enactors assaulting the WWII guys mid-fight and 'stealing' some of their vehicles

grimlock1 · « **Reply #977 on:** 21 May 2019, 08:06:30 »

Quote from: Smegish on 21 May 2019, 01:40:20

You also spend time at Ironfest there glitterboy? Must say I enjoyed the medieval/roman re-enactors assaulting the WWII guys mid-fight and 'stealing' some of their vehicles

Wait... What??

There's got to be more backstory here.

Weirdo · « **Reply #978 on:** 21 May 2019, 08:15:45 »

Tell me a story!

glitterboy2098 · « **Reply #979 on:** 21 May 2019, 12:35:15 »

Quote from: Smegish on 21 May 2019, 01:40:20

You also spend time at Ironfest there glitterboy? Must say I enjoyed the medieval/roman re-enactors assaulting the WWII guys mid-fight and 'stealing' some of their vehicles

never been there. just looked online for 'roman legion'+ various modern warfare gear.

Smegish · « **Reply #980 on:** 21 May 2019, 16:43:17 »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironfest_(Lithgow)

That gives a basic rundown of the event itself.

Every year there are a bunch of different reenactment/HEMA groups ranging from Romans to various stages of the medieval era to WWII, and over the weekend they have fights to show off their groups and try to get more people into it.

They generally only fight themselves (so the viking group doesn't fight the Roman's for example) due to safety and possible differences in equipment standards, but during the WWII fight each year the others always charge onto the field to join in. Last year they did it at the end and got massacred by the MGs on the tanks - watching 30 guys in full armor go down in the most over the top ways is hilarious live btw - but this year they split into two, and took the germans and yanks/Aussies from behind halfway through their fight, then climbed into some the trucks and half tracks and did a victory lap of the field.

If l can upload the pics I have somewhere trustworthy I'll share em

Matti · « **Reply #981 on:** 21 May 2019, 23:13:31 »

Quote from: Smegish on 21 May 2019, 16:43:17

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironfest_(Lithgow)

That gives a basic rundown of the event itself.

Quote

Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name.

Sabelkatten · « **Reply #982 on:** 22 May 2019, 02:21:12 »

Last parantheses got cut. Try https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironfest_(Lithgow)

HobbesHurlbut · « **Reply #983 on:** 22 May 2019, 06:42:45 »

Quote from: Sabelkatten on 22 May 2019, 02:21:12

Last parantheses got cut. Try https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironfest_(Lithgow)

This. You just have to look at the url address when you clicked on the link.

grimlock1 · « **Reply #984 on:** 22 May 2019, 12:41:17 »

Quote from: Smegish on 21 May 2019, 16:43:17

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironfest_(Lithgow)

That gives a basic rundown of the event itself.

Every year there are a bunch of different reenactment/HEMA groups ranging from Romans to various stages of the medieval era to WWII, and over the weekend they have fights to show off their groups and try to get more people into it.

They generally only fight themselves (so the viking group doesn't fight the Roman's for example) due to safety and possible differences in equipment standards, but during the WWII fight each year the others always charge onto the field to join in. Last year they did it at the end and got massacred by the MGs on the tanks - watching 30 guys in full armor go down in the most over the top ways is hilarious live btw - but this year they split into two, and took the germans and yanks/Aussies from behind halfway through their fight, then climbed into some the trucks and half tracks and did a victory lap of the field.

If l can upload the pics I have somewhere trustworthy I'll share em

It may not be as good as live but it is on Youtube!

worktroll · « **Reply #985 on:** 24 May 2019, 15:48:56 »

Yes, I do believe this picture belongs in this thread.

Daryk · « **Reply #986 on:** 24 May 2019, 15:54:47 »

Ok, Russians do lots of crazy things, but WTF is that?? ???

worktroll · « **Reply #987 on:** 24 May 2019, 15:55:48 »

Tango class being moved to the breakers.

(Was tempted to call it the Swiss Navy ...)

And yes, only in Russia ...

Daryk · « **Reply #988 on:** 24 May 2019, 16:01:45 »

Ah, ok... still crazy though! :D

truetanker · « **Reply #989 on:** 24 May 2019, 16:49:35 »

What an interesting way to destroy a city, using an overland sub!

What's next, flying Battleships?

TT