Thanks for the article Jonathan!
via Defense-Aerospace.com
Sidenote: Can anyone translate what "waves up to two points" equals in sea states?
via Defense-Aerospace.com
The floating BMP-3F, also known the “naval option”, is designed for marine units, as well as border and coastal defense troops, that would use the vehicle for fighting in the coastal zone, on the coast, and in amphibious assaults. Its arsenal has a unique set of weapons, including a 100-mm gun, 30 mm gun, guided missiles, and a machine gun.Read the entire story by following the link at the top of the blurb. Notice that another nation is fielding a credible Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
The combat vehicle has a three-person crew and can transport seven people.
The vehicle’s design allows it to act like a boat in waves at least three points at a speed of ten kilometers per hour for seven hours while firing in waves of up to two points. It can begin driving again in waves of less than three points, climbing out of the water onto land on its own.
In addition, the BMP-3F can tow supplies for use in a sea raid.
Sidenote: Can anyone translate what "waves up to two points" equals in sea states?
Sounds like Sea State 2? not bad for what it brings to the table.
ReplyDeleteSea State 2 would be mild, sea state four would turn Marines Green, Nine? Think Andrea Gail.
ReplyDeleteAs long as the engine is running and the bilge pumps work the BMP F would float.
I rode a Mike Boat in the PCZ in sea state six. Vomit city but at least the waves washed the puke away.
http://www.kurganmash.ru/en/machines/bmp3/bmp3f/
ReplyDeleteAdvanced manoeuvrability afloat, capability to move afloat at Sea State 3. Firing with the required accuracy at Sea State 2
Realistically, the pressing issues for the Indonesians would be the West Papuan insurgency and the rising Islamic extremist problem. Interior security vehicles would be more useful as well as more counter-terror units like the detachment 88.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what this would be really used for other than parades.