This We'll Defend. Russell Phillips. Shilka Publishing U. S. A R M Y

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "This We'll Defend. Russell Phillips. Shilka Publishing U. S. A R M Y"

Transcription

1 This We'll Defend T H E W E A P O N S A N D E Q U I P M E N T O F T H E U. S. A R M Y Russell Phillips Shilka Publishing w w w. s h i l k a. c o. u k

2 Copyright 2013 by Russell Phillips. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the address below. Shilka Publishing Apt 2049 Chynoweth House Trevissome Park Truro TR4 8UN Book Layout 2013 BookDesignTemplates.com Ordering Information: Quantity sales. Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others. For details, contact the Special Sales Department at the address above. This We'll Defend/ Russell Phillips. 1st ed.

3 Contents Tracked Vehicles...1 Individual and Crew-Served Weapons...13 Helicopters...31 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Systems...45 Anti-Armour Weapons...51 Indirect Fire Systems...57 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Defence Equipment...77 Wheeled Vehicles...93 About Russell Phillips...113

4

5 The general of the sea has need of only one science, that of navigation. The one on land has need of all, or of a talent which is the equivalent of all, that will enable him to profit by all experience, and all knowledge. A general of the sea has nothing to divine. He knows where his enemy is, he knows his strength. A general on land never knows anything with certainty, never sees his enemy well, and never knows positively where he is. Napoléon Bonaparte

6

7 Tracked Vehicles Each war proves anew to those who may have had their doubts, the primacy of the main battle tank. Between wars, the tank is always a target for cuts. But in wartime, everyone remembers why we need it, in its most advanced, upgraded versions and in militarily significant numbers. IDF Brigadier General Yahuda Admon (retired) Since their first appearance in the latter part of World War I, tanks have increasingly dominated military thinking. Armies became progressively more mechanised during World War II, with many infantry being carried in armoured carriers by the end of the war. The armoured personnel carrier (APC) evolved into the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which is able to support the infantry as well as simply transport them. Modern IFVs have a similar level of battlefield mobility to the tanks, allowing tanks and infantry to operate together and provide mutual support.

8 2 This We'll Defend Abrams Mission Provide heavy armour superiority on the battlefield. Entered Army Service 1980 Description and Specifications The Abrams tank closes with and destroys enemy forces on the integrated battlefield using mobility, fire power, and shock effect. There are three variants in service: M1A1, M1A2, and M1A2 SEP. The 120mm main gun, combined with the powerful 1,500 HP turbine engine and special armour, make the Abrams tank particularly suitable for attacking or defending against large concentrations of heavy armour forces on a highly lethal battlefield. Features of the M1A1 modernisation program include increased armour protection; suspension improvements; and an improved nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection system that increases survivability in a contaminated environment. The M1A1D modification

9 This We'll Defend 3 consists of an M1A1 with integrated computer and a far-target-designation capability. The M1A2 modernisation program includes a commander's independent thermal viewer, an improved commander's weapon station, position navigation equipment, a distributed data and power architecture, an embedded diagnostic system and improved fire-control systems. The M1A2 System Enhancement Program (SEP) adds second-generation thermal sensors and a thermal management system. The SEP includes upgrades to processors/memory that enable the M1A2 to use the Army's common command and control software, enabling the rapid transfer of digital situational data and overlays. M1A1 Length: ft Width: 12 ft Height: 8 ft Top Speed: 41.5 mph Weight: 67.6 tons Main Armament: 120mm Crew: 4

10 4 This We'll Defend M1A2 Length: ft Width: 12 ft Height: 8 ft Top Speed: 41.5 mph Weight: 68.4 tons Main Armament: 120mm Crew: 4 M1A2 SEP Length: ft Width: 12 ft Height: 8 ft Top Speed: 42 mph Weight: 69.5 tons Main Armament: 120mm Crew: 4 Manufacturer General Dynamics (Sterling Heights, MI; Warren, MI; Muskegon, MI; Scranton, PA; Lima, OH; Tallahassee, FL)

11 Bradley Mission This We'll Defend 5 Provides protected transport of an infantry squad on the battlefield, and supporting fire when the squad is dismounted. Also employed to suppress and defeat enemy tanks, reconnaissance vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, bunkers, dismounted infantry, and attack helicopters. Performs cavalry scout and other essential missions in the 21st century (fire support and Stinger teams are carried in Bradleys). The infantry version (M2) is used most often to close with the enemy by means of fire and manoeuvre. The primary tasks performed by the cavalry version (M3) as part of a troop and/or squadron are reconnaissance, security, and flank-guard missions. Entered Army Service 1981

12 6 This We'll Defend Description and Specifications The Bradley M2A3 Infantry / M3A3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is configured as follows: Length: 21 ft 2 in Width: ft with armour tiles ft without armour tiles Height: 11.8 ft Weight: 50,000 lbs unloaded 67,000 lbs combat loaded Power Train: 600 HP Cummins VTA-903T diesel engine with GM-Allison HMPT-500-3SEC hydro-mechanical automatic transmission Cruising Range: 250 miles Crew: M2A3: 9 (3 crew; 6 dismounts) M3A3: 5 (3 crew; 2 dismounts) Armament: 25-mm M242 Bushmaster cannon, TOW II missile system, 7.62 mm M240C machine gun Vehicle features Two second-generation forward looking infra-red (FLIR) sensors in the Improved Bradley Acquisition System (IBAS) and Commander's Independent Viewer (CIV) provide "Hunter-Killer target hand-off" capability with a ballistic fire-control system. Embedded diagnostics

13 This We'll Defend 7 Integrated combat command and control (IC3) digital communications suite hosting Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below package with digital maps, messages, and friend/foe situational awareness. Position navigation system with GPS and inertial navigation system. Enhanced squad situational awareness with squad leader display integrated into vehicle digital images and IC3. Manufacturer United Defense, L.P. (San Jose, CA; Fayette, PA; York, PA; Arlington, VA)

COMPANY COMMANDER SUPPORT WEAPONS TACTICAL BRIEFING ON SUPPORT WEAPONS

COMPANY COMMANDER SUPPORT WEAPONS TACTICAL BRIEFING ON SUPPORT WEAPONS COMPANY COMMANDER SUPPORT WEAPONS TACTICAL BRIEFING ON SUPPORT WEAPONS Although towed artillery weapons are by nature cumbersome and hard to handle, their destructive power is substantial. The quantity

More information

Mega Engineering vehicles. the next generation of advanced apc

Mega Engineering vehicles. the next generation of advanced apc Mega Engineering vehicles the next generation of advanced apc Raptor Mega armored military vehicles is division of Mega Engineering Vehicles INC. Raptor the latest design by MEGA, the most advanced American

More information

1st Armoured Regiment

1st Armoured Regiment 1st Armoured Regiment The 1st Armoured Regiment was raised on 7 July 1949, as part of the new Australian Regular Army. The regiment s nucleus consisted of personnel from the 1st Australian Armoured Car

More information

LAND 400 Phase 2. Defending Australia and its National Interests

LAND 400 Phase 2. Defending Australia and its National Interests LAND 400 Phase 2 Defending Australia and its National Interests www.defence.gov.au BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PATRIA AMV35 RHEINMETALL BOXER CRV LAND 400 With an estimated program cost of between $14 and $20

More information

UT30MK2 & MT30 Unmanned and Manned Turrets

UT30MK2 & MT30 Unmanned and Manned Turrets ELBIT SYSTEMS - LAND AND C 4 I ARMORED VEHICLES SOLUTIONS UT30MK2 & MT30 Unmanned and Manned Turrets Combat-proven firepower for armored personnel carriers, fully overhead without compromising troop safety

More information

US Weapons of the. Persian Gulf War

US Weapons of the. Persian Gulf War US Weapons of the Persian Gulf War Objectives: Identify the difference between Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Describe weapons used by the United States in the air war against Iraq. Describe weapons used

More information

How Does Aging Manifest Itself?

How Does Aging Manifest Itself? How Does Aging Manifest Itself? O & S Cost Burden Readiness Rates -- Decreased FMC -- Increased NMC Reduced Reliability Increasing Maintenance Cost Overhaul - Diminished Return on Investment Bottomline:

More information

First Gulf War US vs Iraq

First Gulf War US vs Iraq First Gulf War vs Iraq by Jimbo 6000pts attacking strategic town v 3000pts dug in Iraqis I'm on defence and think I ve got the tactics to defeat the invading imperialists!! Here s my army (Iraq) 1 CO (CV8)

More information

Top 9 Attack Helicopters

Top 9 Attack Helicopters Often we receive many questions which is the best attack helicopter in the world. Which is the greatest modern gunship and why. Our Top 9 analysis is based on the combined score of performance, firepower,

More information

BUSHMASTER FAMILY OF VEHICLES.

BUSHMASTER FAMILY OF VEHICLES. > BUSHMASTER FAMILY OF VEHICLES www.thalesgroup.com.au The Thales Group is a world leader in mission critical systems and solutions for aerospace, defence and security markets. Thales operates in 50 countries,

More information

The Puma. Protection I Survivability I Effectiveness

The Puma. Protection I Survivability I Effectiveness The Puma Protection I Survivability I Effectiveness Puma the ultimate Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle The new and very actual challenges of the global political situation have considerable impacts on

More information

Hungarian TO&Es v1.2

Hungarian TO&Es v1.2 Hungarian TO&Es 1980-1989 v1.2 BATTLEGROUP CWHU-01 Tank Division 1980s (a) BATTLEGROUPS BG CWHU-04 x3 Tank Regiment (i) BG CWHU-06 x1 Motor Rifle Regiment (Wheeled) (b) BG CWHU-07 x1 Reconnaissance Battalion

More information

MULTI-MISSION FAMILY OF VEHICLES M-ATV INNOVATION DRIVES FORWARD

MULTI-MISSION FAMILY OF VEHICLES M-ATV INNOVATION DRIVES FORWARD MULTI-MISSION FAMILY OF VEHICLES M-ATV INNOVATION DRIVES FORWARD 2 This is Oshkosh Defense. 3 At Oshkosh Defense, we stand behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Every day we strive

More information

Czechoslovakian TO&Es v1.5

Czechoslovakian TO&Es v1.5 Czechoslovakian TO&Es 1980-1989 v1.5 BATTLEGROUP CWCZ-01 Tank Division 1980s (a) BATTLEGROUPS BG CWCZ-03 x3 Tank Regiment x1 Helicopter Squadron (f) x2 Mi-2 Hoplite Observation Helicopter x2 Mi-4 Hound

More information

US BG-01->BG-03. Command X1 M4 75mm Sherman Tank US-02. MANEUVER ELEMENTS ME-01 X1 Light Tank Company

US BG-01->BG-03. Command X1 M4 75mm Sherman Tank US-02. MANEUVER ELEMENTS ME-01 X1 Light Tank Company Battle Group-01 Combat (2 or 3 per 1944-45 Light Armored Div.) US BG-01->BG-03 X1 er US-19 X1 Jeep US-13 Alternative x1 er US-19 x1 M5 Stuart Tank US-01 BATTLE GROUPS BG-02 x1 Armor Heavy Task Force (Armor

More information

MARAUDER LAND SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AEROSPACE LEADERS IN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INNOVATION

MARAUDER LAND SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AEROSPACE LEADERS IN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INNOVATION MARAUDER LAND SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AEROSPACE LEADERS IN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INNOVATION LEADERS IN DEFENCE & SECURITY INNOVATION MARAUDER MULTI-ROLE, HIGHLY AGILE MINE-PROTECTED ARMOURED VEHICLE.

More information

ATGM5. land combat weapon. ATGM5: Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM)

ATGM5. land combat weapon. ATGM5: Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) www.lntmbda.com ATGM5 Fifth-generation, multi-target land combat weapon ATGM5: Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) In land combat and urban warfare, one of the main weapons contributing

More information

PRESS KIT IDEB 2018 May 16th May 18th 2018

PRESS KIT IDEB 2018 May 16th May 18th 2018 PRESS KIT IDEB 2018 May 16 th May 18 th 2018 RENAULT TRUCKS Defense presents its Sherpa Range at IDEB 2018 in Bratislava Volvo Group Governmental Sales (VGGS), Volvo AB Group's defense and security division,

More information

Jun 2016 LYNX INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE

Jun 2016 LYNX INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE Jun 2016 S P E C I A L S U P P L E M E N T Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle Battlefield superiority for full spectrum operations. AT ITS CORE, the Rheinmetall Lynx concept comprises a highlyprotected tracked

More information

ARMY RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (R-2 Exhibit)

ARMY RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (R-2 Exhibit) COST (In Thousands) FY 1998 Actual FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 to Advanced Tank Armament System 8485 8867 1937 8870 8860 8856 8843 8830 Continuing Continuing A. Mission Description and Budget Item

More information

ARCHIVED REPORT. Commando Scout - Archived 8/98

ARCHIVED REPORT. Commando Scout - Archived 8/98 Military Vehicles Forecast ARCHIVED REPORT For data and forecasts on current programs please visit www.forecastinternational.com or call +1 203.426.0800 Commando Scout - Archived 8/98 Outlook Production

More information

British Motor Company

British Motor Company British Motor Company The first Motor Battalions formed part of the experimental pre-war Mobile Division, which would go on to become the British Army s first Armoured Division. Unlike its Infantry Battalion

More information

strong agile progressive

strong agile progressive strong agile progressive CV90 CV90: THE vehicle THat adapts to THE future Strong armoured for crew survivability agile performs across all terrain progressive designed for scalable upgrades 2 BAE Systems

More information

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Power Requirements

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Power Requirements Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Power Requirements DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited Ms. Jennifer Hitchcock Associate Director of Ground Vehicle Power and 1

More information

Imperial Guard Recon Forces

Imperial Guard Recon Forces Imperial Guard Recon Forces General Overview: While most people who face the Imperial Guard will see a relatively similar force, the guard is a massive juggernaut of forces made up from millions of planets

More information

VILLERS BOCAGE CAMPAIGN

VILLERS BOCAGE CAMPAIGN VILLERS BOCAGE CAMPAIGN HISTORY The Battle of Villers Bocage took place during the Second World War on 13 June 1944, one week after the Normandy Landings by the Western Allies to begin the conquest of

More information

A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN COOPERATION POWERFUL & COMPACT 40 CTAS CASED TELESCOPED ARMAMENT SYSTEM

A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN COOPERATION POWERFUL & COMPACT 40 CTAS CASED TELESCOPED ARMAMENT SYSTEM A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN COOPERATION POWERFUL & COMPACT 40 CTAS CASED TELESCOPED ARMAMENT SYSTEM A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN COOPERATION COMPANY CTA International is a 50/50 Joint Venture Company founded in 1994

More information

Image 1. Wirbelwind based on Pz IV chassis.

Image 1. Wirbelwind based on Pz IV chassis. During the later years of World War II, the German air force had lost control of the air. This was particularly true on the western front. British and American planes roamed almost at will seeking ground

More information

Introduction Organisation Military Districts

Introduction Organisation Military Districts The Russian Army Introduction This is a short text about the forces of the Russian empire, its organisation, unit types and equipment. Russia have after the fall of communism and the reign of the false

More information

Greek TO&Es v1.2

Greek TO&Es v1.2 Greek TO&Es 1980-1989 v1.2 BATTLEGROUP CWGR-01 Greek Armoured Division 1980s (ae) BG CWGR-05 x2 or x3 Armoured Regiment (b) (a) The Greek Army had only x1 Armoured Division: 20th Armoured Division. There

More information

Internal Organization of American Armored Formations

Internal Organization of American Armored Formations Internal Organization of American Armored Formations 1942-1945 Armored Division (15 September 1943) Divisional Headquarters 42 Officers 8 Warrants 114 Enlisted 134.30 cal carbines 18.45 cal Pistols Headquarters

More information

AGM-114 Hellfire. Version: Basic Interim HF II Longbow Diameter: 7 in 7 in 7 in 7 in Weight: 100 lb 107 lb 100 lb 108 lb

AGM-114 Hellfire. Version: Basic Interim HF II Longbow Diameter: 7 in 7 in 7 in 7 in Weight: 100 lb 107 lb 100 lb 108 lb AGM-114 Hellfire The Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missile System (AGMS) provides heavy anti-armor capability for attack helicopters. The first three generations of HELLFIRE missiles use a laser seeker. The fourth

More information

The HIPPO All Terrain Support Vehicle (ATSV)

The HIPPO All Terrain Support Vehicle (ATSV) The HIPPO All Terrain Support Vehicle (ATSV) Light Forces Light forces by their very nature have a high degree of strategic and operational mobility as they are capable of being deployed rapidly into and

More information

Precise Indirect Fires. Mr. Bart Barcellos. Raytheon

Precise Indirect Fires. Mr. Bart Barcellos. Raytheon Precise Indirect Fires Mr. Bart Barcellos Raytheon DOD Operational Goals for Transformation Protecting Critical Bases of Operations Assuring Information Systems in the Face of Attack and Conducting Effective

More information

Part C: World War I Trench Warfare

Part C: World War I Trench Warfare Part C: World War I Trench Warfare Trench Warfare is a type of fighting where both sides build deep trenches as a defense against the enemy. These trenches can stretch for many miles and make it nearly

More information

The Toron Dominion. The troopers in the foreground are members of the 82nd Nordonian Strikers, equipped with full armor and medium automatic rifles.

The Toron Dominion. The troopers in the foreground are members of the 82nd Nordonian Strikers, equipped with full armor and medium automatic rifles. The Toron Dominion PRONGHORN T-48 medium hover tank The Pronghorn is a conventional hover tank designed to combine speed and firepower. Its reliable armament package is mounted in a fully-rotating turret

More information

IV IL-2

IV IL-2 The Western Front... 3 The Eastern Front... 5 Who Are the Americans?...10 US Special Rules... 14 US Force Diagram...15 M4 Sherman Tank Company...16 M4 Sherman Tank Company HQ... 17 M4 Sherman (late) Tank

More information

Battlefront: First Echelon Tables v1.1 PLAYER TURN SEQUENCE

Battlefront: First Echelon Tables v1.1 PLAYER TURN SEQUENCE Battlefront: First Echelon Tables v1.1 PLAYER TURN SEQUENCE Phase 1: Chemical Agent Dispersion Check Friendly player rolls on the NonPersistent Chemical Agent Dispersion Table for ALL areas contaminated

More information

Septembre Presentation of the "VAB" Armoured Vehicle

Septembre Presentation of the VAB Armoured Vehicle Septembre 2013 Presentation of the "VAB" Armoured Vehicle PAGE 1 VAB Front Line Armoured Vehicle VAB = Véhicule de l Avant Blindé = Front Line Armoured Vehicle Developped for the French Army from 1976

More information

USA 1980s TO&Es v2.5 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon

USA 1980s TO&Es v2.5 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon USA 1980s TO&Es v2.5 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon By R Mark Davies, with contributions from and thanks to Greg Lyle, Mark Hayes, Allen Curtis and Max Wünderlich US Army in Europe (USAREUR)

More information

IMPERIAL JAPAN. Armies of. Frontispiece artwork: Peter Dennis. Artwork courtesy of Osprey Publishing. Production and Photography: Mark Owen

IMPERIAL JAPAN. Armies of. Frontispiece artwork: Peter Dennis. Artwork courtesy of Osprey Publishing. Production and Photography: Mark Owen Armies of IMPERIAL JAPAN Frontispiece artwork: Peter Dennis Artwork courtesy of Osprey Publishing Production and Photography: Mark Owen Miniatures painted by: Bruce Murray & Andrés Amián Fernández ospreypublishing.com

More information

France: Page 1 Copyright 2000, ArmourSoft. Permission granted to duplicate and distribute freely.

France: Page 1 Copyright 2000, ArmourSoft. Permission granted to duplicate and distribute freely. Schneider France 1916 Gun: short 75mm Weight: 14 tons MG: 2 x 8mm Speed: 5 mph Crew: 6 UpHullFr: 12/60º LowHullFr: 12/50º HullSide: 12/0º LowHull: 12/0º HullRoof: 10/80º Notes: First French tank design

More information

Crew integration & Automation Testbed and Robotic Follower Programs

Crew integration & Automation Testbed and Robotic Follower Programs Crew integration & Automation Testbed and Robotic Follower Programs Bruce Brendle Team Leader, Crew Aiding & Robotics Technology Email: brendleb@tacom.army.mil (810) 574-5798 / DSN 786-5798 Fax (810) 574-8684

More information

World War II US Technical Manual

World War II US Technical Manual World War II US Technical Manual Author, Editing, Miniature Painting, Layout and Photos Agis Neugebauer Creative Consulting, additional Editing and Proofreading Reuben Molloy Playtesting Thomas and Hagen

More information

AMARA-CLASS MAIN HULL

AMARA-CLASS MAIN HULL AMARA-CLASS MAIN HULL TL15 TONS COST (MCR) Hull 59,400 tons, Standard - 2,700 Reinforced - 1,350 Radiation Shielding - 1,350 Armour Bonded Superdense, Armour: 8 3,456 2,592 M-Drive Thrust 6 (assumes 75,000

More information

and excellence Effectiviness XA-series Armoured Wheeled Vehicle Family

and excellence Effectiviness XA-series Armoured Wheeled Vehicle Family XA-series Armoured Wheeled Vehicle Family Patria Vehicles Oy P.O. Box 186 FIN-13101 Hämeenlinna Finland Tel. +358 3 6451 Fax +358 3 619 6710 vehicles@patria.fi www.patria.fi From 1st January 2003: Tel.

More information

PART II. Designed to play Company to Brigade sized WWII wargames. Simultaneous turns ensuring the players are always involved.

PART II. Designed to play Company to Brigade sized WWII wargames. Simultaneous turns ensuring the players are always involved. PART II SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR BLAZE AWAY WWII Designed to play Company to Brigade sized WWII wargames. Game time 1-4 hours. Simultaneous turns ensuring the players are always involved. Basic unit is a stand

More information

INTEGRATED COMBAT SOLUTION

INTEGRATED COMBAT SOLUTION INTEGRATED COMBAT SOLUTION Digital Vehicle Solution kongsberg.com Worldwide Operations KONGSBERG is an international corporation with strong Norwegian roots. Collaboration with our global customers, partners

More information

Norwegian Orders of Battle & TO&Es v2.5

Norwegian Orders of Battle & TO&Es v2.5 Norwegian Orders of Battle & TO&Es 1980-1989 v2.5 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon Brigade North (Type 90 Mechanised Brigade) Brigade South (Type 90 Mechanised Brigade) 1st Brigade (Type

More information

MEGA Armored military Vehicles

MEGA Armored military Vehicles Mega Engineering vehicles MEGA Armored military Vehicles Mega armored military vehicles is division of Mega Engineering Vehicles INC. INDEX References...2 Ballistic Charts...3 Armoring Specifications 4-5

More information

NATO COMMUNICATION Urgent Transmission

NATO COMMUNICATION Urgent Transmission NATO COMMUNICATION Urgent Transmission To: NATO CinC NORTHAG Date: 0530hrs - Sunday 4 th August 1985 Warsaw Pact forces have crossed the East German border checkpoint at Helmstedt Marienborn (Checkpoint

More information

PM AAA NDIA Conference 25 October 2011

PM AAA NDIA Conference 25 October 2011 PM AAA NDIA Conference 25 October 2011 1 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE WAY AHEAD Overarching Facts Joint Operational Access capability is required across the range of military operations 2 Marine Expeditionary Brigade

More information

MODALITY OF COMBAT VEHICLES DESIGN USING MULTI-FUNCTION COMBAT PLATFORM AS AN EXAMPLE

MODALITY OF COMBAT VEHICLES DESIGN USING MULTI-FUNCTION COMBAT PLATFORM AS AN EXAMPLE Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, Vol. 16, No. 1 2009 MODALITY OF COMBAT VEHICLES DESIGN USING MULTI-FUNCTION COMBAT PLATFORM AS AN EXAMPLE Krzysztof Markiewicz O rodek Badawczo Rozwojowy Urz

More information

Churchills in the Italian Campaign

Churchills in the Italian Campaign Churchills in the Italian Campaign Through mud and blood to the green fields beyond. 1 January 1944 31 October 1944 As a result of the relative success of the six Churchill IIIs that saw action during

More information

USA 1980s TO&Es v2.4 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon

USA 1980s TO&Es v2.4 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon USA 1980s TO&Es v2.4 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon With contributions from and thanks to Greg Lyle, Mark Hayes, Allen Curtis and Max Wünderlich US Army in Europe (USAREUR) 1980-1989 The

More information

ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY. Col. (Rtd.) Saa Anthony Sinah

ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY. Col. (Rtd.) Saa Anthony Sinah GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2016 National Point of Contact

More information

Gunships, Dreadnoughts, Airships, Bombers and other machines of war.

Gunships, Dreadnoughts, Airships, Bombers and other machines of war. Each Armoured Battle Group box is the building block from which you can assemble your Dystopian Wars land forces. Massive Land Ships, devastating Artillery, deadly Medium Tanks and Small Tank Tokens come

More information

TANK UNIT AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL 10 /25CM 16 /40CM 24 /60CM 32 /80CM 3+ M120 Mörser mortar 64 /160CM ARTILLERY 3 3+ TERRAIN DASH TACTICAL WEAPON RANGE

TANK UNIT AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL 10 /25CM 16 /40CM 24 /60CM 32 /80CM 3+ M120 Mörser mortar 64 /160CM ARTILLERY 3 3+ TERRAIN DASH TACTICAL WEAPON RANGE LEOPARD PANZER ZUG PANZER DIVISION UNIT CHOBHAM ARMOUR THERMAL IMAGING Armour: 48cm RHA equivalent, 7cm RHA against HEAT 8 7 Speed: 7 km/h (45 mph), Engine: MB 87 V- diesel engine,,5 hp (, kw), Range:

More information

ARCHIVED REPORT. For data and forecasts on current programs please visit or call

ARCHIVED REPORT. For data and forecasts on current programs please visit   or call ARCHIVED REPORT For data and forecasts on current programs please visit www.forecastinternational.com or call +1 203.426.0800 TM 170 - Archived 8/2004 Outlook Production rate of the TM 170 is expected

More information

Additions,and Updates to Wargame Rules. T. Sheil and A. Sheil All Rights Reserved

Additions,and Updates to Wargame Rules. T. Sheil and A. Sheil All Rights Reserved Additions,and Updates to Wargame Rules. T. Sheil and A. Sheil All Rights Reserved Additions, Updates and Improvement s to Hans Und Panzer, Hans und Panzer Afrika Korps, Krunch a Commie and Grant s Battle

More information

BOXER for the Danish Armed Forces short briefing

BOXER for the Danish Armed Forces short briefing Forsvarsudvalget 2012-13 FOU Alm.del Bilag 77 Offentligt BOXER for the Danish Armed Forces short briefing ARTEC GmbH Munich, December 2012 1 Executive Summary To replace its aged vehicles, Germany and

More information

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS. Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) manages the development,

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS. Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) manages the development, PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) manages the development, systems integration, acquisition, testing, fielding, modernization, and

More information

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited A.C.N. 092 708 364 Suite 2, Level 12, 75 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel +61 2 9233 3915 Fax +61 2 9232 3411 http://www.eos-aus.com EOS NEW WEAPON SYSTEMS SET

More information

CTAS Maturity Briefing 9 th April David Leslie, Chairman CTAI

CTAS Maturity Briefing 9 th April David Leslie, Chairman CTAI CTAS Maturity Briefing 9 th April 2009 David Leslie, Chairman CTAI 1 BAE Systems medium calibre capabilities Designs and manufactures medium calibre weapons and ammunition Both buys and sells medium calibre

More information

WHY TWO SPOOLS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: EQUIPPING OUR MILITARY WITH THE BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR EXISTING AND EMERGING THREATS

WHY TWO SPOOLS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: EQUIPPING OUR MILITARY WITH THE BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR EXISTING AND EMERGING THREATS WHY TWO SPOOLS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: EQUIPPING OUR MILITARY WITH THE BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR EXISTING AND EMERGING THREATS SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY: ATEC s HPW3000 is the superior option to serve as the new engine

More information

Intelligence Handbook for the Mid-War French Army (July-December 1943)

Intelligence Handbook for the Mid-War French Army (July-December 1943) Intelligence Handbook for the Mid-War French Army (July-December 1943) French Army Company Choices You can choose to base your French Army force on: A French Army Infantry Company, A French Army Mechanised

More information

A SUPPLEMENT FOR BOLT ACTION CANADIANS. Second World War

A SUPPLEMENT FOR BOLT ACTION CANADIANS. Second World War Second World War 1939 1945 A SUPPLEMENT FOR BOLT ACTION ARMY SPECIAL RULES The following special rule can be seen as an additional National Characteristic for the ones already mentioned in the Armies of

More information

ZESZYTY NAUKOWE RUCHU STUDENCKIEGO Nr 2 (2012) ISSN

ZESZYTY NAUKOWE RUCHU STUDENCKIEGO Nr 2 (2012) ISSN ZESZYTY NAUKOWE RUCHU STUDENCKIEGO Nr 2 (2012) ISSN 2084-2279 Alexandru DUMITRACHE 1 UNDER MENTORING OF Col. Assistance Professor Eng. Tomas SMAL, PhD. RECOVERY VEHICLES Abstract: Armored Recovery Vehicles

More information

The Cauldron / Gazala, 1942 A Flames of War Mega-Game Scenario

The Cauldron / Gazala, 1942 A Flames of War Mega-Game Scenario The Cauldron / Gazala, 1942 A Flames of War Mega-Game Scenario After the British success in Operation Crusader at the end of 1941, Rommel had been pushed all the way back to Cyrenaica and the key fortress

More information

THE ARMS TRADE TREATY PROVISIONAL TEMPLATE

THE ARMS TRADE TREATY PROVISIONAL TEMPLATE 15 June 2018 Submitted by: Facilitator on Reporting, Ireland Original: English Arms Trade Treaty First Conference of States Parties Cancun, Mexico, 24-27 August, 2015 THE ARMS TRADE TREATY PROVISIONAL

More information

Swedish Orders of Battle & TO&Es v0.0 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon

Swedish Orders of Battle & TO&Es v0.0 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon Swedish Orders of Battle & TO&Es 1980-1989 v0.0 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: First Echelon BATTLEGROUP CWSW-02 Swedish Armoured Brigade 1980s (a) x1 er x1 Stripbv 3021 Vehicle use CWSW-12 x3 Infantry

More information

Defense Green Technology of KOREA

Defense Green Technology of KOREA Defense Green Technology of KOREA March 18th 2010 Dr. In Woo Kim Agency for Defense Development 1 Contents Introduction of ADD Mission To Research, Develop, Test and Evaluate Weapon systems, Equipments,

More information

Statement of Jim Schoppenhorst, Director, DD(X) BAE Systems / Armament Systems Division. Before the

Statement of Jim Schoppenhorst, Director, DD(X) BAE Systems / Armament Systems Division. Before the Statement of Jim Schoppenhorst, Director, DD(X) BAE Systems / Armament Systems Division Before the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Projection Forces July 20, 2005 1 House Armed Services

More information

CRV SOLUTION PROFILE Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle

CRV SOLUTION PROFILE Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Oct 2015 CRV SOLUTION PROFILE Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle S P E C I A L S U P P L E M E N T CONTENTS OCT 2015 A future solution available today Rheinmetall Land 400 Bid Boxer CRV Profile From the

More information

Guns and ammo: Tanks seek to become more lethal

Guns and ammo: Tanks seek to become more lethal Guns and ammo: Tanks seek to become more lethal [Content preview Subscribe to Jane s International Defence Review for full article] Recent lethality improvements for armoured fighting vehicles have for

More information

Energy Storage Commonality Military vs. Commercial Trucks

Energy Storage Commonality Military vs. Commercial Trucks DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Energy Storage Commonality Military vs. Commercial Trucks Joseph K Heuvers, PE Energy Storage Team Ground Vehicle Power

More information

AW149 MULTI-MISSION PERFORMANCE

AW149 MULTI-MISSION PERFORMANCE AW149 MULTI-MISSION PERFORMANCE DELIVERING MULTIROLE VERSATILITY A superior military, multi-role capable platform designed to meet the challenges of 21st Century operations, the AW149 sets new standards

More information

Precision and reliability for air, land and sea

Precision and reliability for air, land and sea Precision and reliability for air, land and sea When performance is critical, count on Kaydon From the stifling deserts of the middle east to the emptiness of outer space, KAYDON bearings are proven choices

More information

CMI Defence, The authority for weapon systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles

CMI Defence, The authority for weapon systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles CMI Defence, The authority for weapon systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles CMI INDUSTRY CMI DEFENCE CMI SERVICES CMI ENERGY CMI, an international growing group CMI Solutions for every

More information

Battlefront: First Echelon Enhanced Armour Protection Rules v1.2

Battlefront: First Echelon Enhanced Armour Protection Rules v1.2 Battlefront: First Echelon Enhanced Armour Protection Rules v1.2 Composite Sandwich Armour During the 1960s and 1970s, the Soviets experimented with various types of armour made from sandwiches of various

More information

Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles Expeditionary Warfare Conference 12 October 2016

Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles Expeditionary Warfare Conference 12 October 2016 Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles Expeditionary Warfare Conference 12 October 2016 1 MARCORSYSCOM PEO Land Systems Staff Staff Deputy Commander Resource Management Deputy Commander SIAT Assistant

More information

The Central Pacific: Tarawa (Gilbert Isles) and Kwajalein (Marshall Islands)

The Central Pacific: Tarawa (Gilbert Isles) and Kwajalein (Marshall Islands) The Central Pacific: Tarawa (Gilbert Isles) and Kwajalein (Marshall Islands) 1 2 Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands) 3 4 Kwajalein Atoll 5 6 Admiral Nimitz made Kwajalein the prime goal, but he wanted to

More information

CMI Defence, the authority for weapons systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles

CMI Defence, the authority for weapons systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles CMI Defence, the authority for weapons systems integrated on high-mobility armoured vehicles CMI, an international growing group CMI, solutions for every market CMI designs, installs, upgrades and services

More information

Panzer Grenadiers 255 MP (45) Munitions Halftrack 200 MP 15 Fuel. Vampire Halftrack 220 MP. Mortar Halftrack 240 MP 40 Fuel

Panzer Grenadiers 255 MP (45) Munitions Halftrack 200 MP 15 Fuel. Vampire Halftrack 220 MP. Mortar Halftrack 240 MP 40 Fuel Headquarters Kettenrad 165 MP Panzer Grenadiers 255 MP (45) 2 Panthers 1000 MP Panther Battle Group 120 MP 20 Fuel Panzer Elite Tech Tree Relic Patch v 2.300 Logistik 220 MP 20 Fuel Scout Car 220 MP Munitions

More information

RUles summary. The TURN TURN SEQUENCE ORDERS MOVEMENT FUBAR CHART. Appendix II TROOP QUALITY AND MORALE OFFICER MORALE MODIFERS

RUles summary. The TURN TURN SEQUENCE ORDERS MOVEMENT FUBAR CHART. Appendix II TROOP QUALITY AND MORALE OFFICER MORALE MODIFERS RUles summary The TURN TURN SEQUENCE 1. Orders phase 1. Draw an order die from the dice cup and hand it to the appropriate player. 2. The player chooses one of his units and gives it an order. Place the

More information

BEST IN CLASS: 440HP SECOND-GENERATION 6.7L POWER STROKE

BEST IN CLASS: 440HP SECOND-GENERATION 6.7L POWER STROKE BEST IN CLASS: 440HP SECOND-GENERATION 6.7L POWER STROKE THE WORLD S LARGEST DIESEL MAGAZINE BUILD IT RIGHT ULTIMATE POWER PLAN FOR YOUR DURAMAX 600HP 13-SECOND 05 SUPER DUTY BULLETPROOF 6.0L OIL COOLER

More information

RO BG-01->BG-03. Battle Group-03 Motorized Infantry Regiment. HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT Command. Transport x1 Light Truck GE-35 BATTLE GROUPS

RO BG-01->BG-03. Battle Group-03 Motorized Infantry Regiment. HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT Command. Transport x1 Light Truck GE-35 BATTLE GROUPS Battle Group-01 Armored Regiment RO BG-01->BG-03 Battle Group-03 Motorized Infantry Regiment x1 3.7cm Medium Tank RO-02 x1 3.7cm Medium Tank RO-02 x2 Medium Tank Battalion BG-02 FIRE SUPPORT ELEMENT HQ

More information

Austrian TO&Es v1.1 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: Modern

Austrian TO&Es v1.1 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: Modern Austrian TO&Es 1980-1989 v1.1 By R Mark Davies for Battlefront: Modern Austrian Army (a) I Army Corps II Army Corps Wien Military BATTLEGROUP CWAS-08 Guard Battalion (d) ARMY TROOPS BATTLEGROUP CWAS-11

More information

KAMPFGRUPPE KERSCHER

KAMPFGRUPPE KERSCHER By Casey Davies Updated on 2 June 201 1 KAMPFGRUPPE KERSCHER Battlegroup Kerscher Tank Company HEADQUARTERS HEADQUARTERS Kampfgruppe Kerscher HQ 3 You must field one platoon from each box shaded black

More information

What you will find inside Nachtjäger

What you will find inside Nachtjäger Nachtjäger means Night Hunter. What you will find inside Nachtjäger THE BRITISH With the war almost over and the Germans on the run, the British are rated Confident Veteran. Armoured Squadron Comet: The

More information

Thales on the Land Defence market

Thales on the Land Defence market thalesgroup.com Innovation - Civil aerospace - Defence aerospace - Transportation - Defence - Security Thales on the Land Defence market Hawkei Australian Dept of Defence Military operations on the ground

More information

Analysis 5. STRUCTURE OF THE ANALYSIS

Analysis 5. STRUCTURE OF THE ANALYSIS . STRUCTURE OF THE ANALYSIS This chapter describes the structure of an analysis that demonstrates the HIMAX process by applying it to a real, complex policy problem. The chapter begins by describing the

More information

French armour programmes move ahead

French armour programmes move ahead French armour programmes move ahead [Content preview Subscribe to Jane s International Defence Review for full article] The French armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) industry comprises two key players, Nexter

More information

The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle

The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle Ed Storey As a military vehicle enthusiast I was quite excited to see the article by Frank Maas in Canadian Military History dealing with the Canadian Light Armoured

More information

Mission Ready. Leading the Way in Military Ground Vehicle & Equipment Filtration. Military Ground Vehicles & Equipment AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Mission Ready. Leading the Way in Military Ground Vehicle & Equipment Filtration. Military Ground Vehicles & Equipment AEROSPACE & DEFENSE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Leading the Way in Military Ground Vehicle & Equipment Filtration Military Ground Vehicles & Equipment Mission Ready. Donaldson World Leader in Military Filtration Solutions Nearly

More information

NDIA GUNS, AMMUNITION, ROCKETS & MISSILES DAVID COUGHTRIE 1

NDIA GUNS, AMMUNITION, ROCKETS & MISSILES DAVID COUGHTRIE 1 NDIA - 18360 GUNS, AMMUNITION, ROCKETS & MISSILES DAVID COUGHTRIE 1 OVERVIEW CTA International Joint venture company 50/50 BAE Systems and Nexter Systems Dedicated Anglo-French team, focused on 40mm CTAS

More information

Version History and Release Notes

Version History and Release Notes Version History and Release Notes Note: You need an existing Pro PE license to try this. The beta will not run without it. The installer will install this beta in a separate directory so that the current

More information

ARMORED VEHICLE RECOGNITION

ARMORED VEHICLE RECOGNITION Appendix E ARMORED VEHICLE RECOGNITION Because the majority of Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger units, at times, are providing ADA protection to forward maneuver units, their proximity to enemy ground troops

More information

ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY

ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY GOVERNMENT OF ROMANIA ANNUAL REPORT ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13(3) OF THE ARMS TRADE TREATY REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2017 National Point of Contact for

More information

THE FIRE SUPPORT DILEMMA

THE FIRE SUPPORT DILEMMA Chapter One THE FIRE SUPPORT DILEMMA EVOLUTION OF SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS Cannon-based artillery has long been the primary means for ground combat maneuver forces, including armor, infantry, cavalry,

More information