tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post1360866954962663218..comments2024-03-27T20:37:08.065+01:00Comments on Defence and Freedom: German light AFV armamentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-39262627946631943982011-12-17T18:17:45.217+01:002011-12-17T18:17:45.217+01:00Well, put one gun on it and keep it for as long as...Well, put one gun on it and keep it for as long as the current version. The South African Denel looks like a pretty good choice for something versatile and lasting. South Africa is a major importer of German arms, so they'll be glad to export something back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-91315280991760061152011-12-17T00:08:43.320+01:002011-12-17T00:08:43.320+01:00German wheeled AFv procurement has been chaotic fo...German wheeled AFv procurement has been chaotic for years, and the GTK program has been slow to deliver.S Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359796414832859686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-5876925015920789602011-12-16T20:08:26.390+01:002011-12-16T20:08:26.390+01:00Why does the German Army use both the GTK Boxer an...Why does the German Army use both the GTK Boxer and the KMW Grizzly? As far as I can determine, the Boxer can do everything the Grizzly can do, and the two vehicles are of similar weight, and have similar logistical footprints.Jason Weinmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-18173209745284921292009-02-10T19:30:00.000+01:002009-02-10T19:30:00.000+01:00RWS can use sensors, stabilization and fire contro...RWS can use sensors, stabilization and fire control computers (like SAFCS II and similar systems) just like manned stations - an even manual manned stations can have everything except the stabilization.<BR/><BR/>My emphasis was really on external and terminal ballistics of the weapons, as that's limiting the usefulness in my opinion.S Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359796414832859686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-42224449947064834222009-02-10T11:45:00.000+01:002009-02-10T11:45:00.000+01:00Remote weapon stations are also a possibility, esp...Remote weapon stations are also a possibility, especially as they can provide firing solutions for engaging enganging moving targets like helicopters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com