Friday, June 20, 2014

Two interesting vehicles at Eurosatory. Pics via Military Tech.

I never thought I would ever say this about a BMP, but this modded BMP-M2 from the Czech Republic is downright sexy.  I'm going to get some info on that Rafael turret.  Looks like a 30mm which is pretty much standard but with retractable anti-tank missiles....under turret armor which is definitely innovative.

When I first saw this mockup (or is it the actual vehicle) of the CV90, I cheered.  But then I took a better look at it and I wonder what they were thinking.  Why would you put such a high profile RWS on the vehicle when its low profile in every other respect?  I know you want your optics high but there had to be a better way....additionally, and I am hardly an expert but why would you have the optics below the gun???  If you're trying to extend view range and you're going with a tall RWS to get it then you want your optics at the highest point don't you?

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  1. Mordechai Y. ScherFriday, June 20, 2014 10:08:00 AM

    Here's Rafael's English page on their RWS products. Doesn't say a whole lot. http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/280-994-en/Marketing.aspx?searchText=turret

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  2. UnknownSaturday, June 21, 2014 2:53:00 AM

    My guess is that the turret better accomodates positions for observation and/or fire behind defilade.

    As for the peculiar position of the optic, perhaps improved stability and protection from damage. Just an educated duo of guesses.

    I love the CV90. That is one sexy vehicle. If this is indeed a real CV90, it appears as if it is equipped with the rubber band tracks like Ive seen other newer improvements equipped with. Im curious if this is fitted with the hybrid-electric powerplant like what they're supposed to be upgraded with?

    Anyways, I appreciate your blog. I always am curious about new military procurements going on.

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    1. SolomonSaturday, June 21, 2014 2:59:00 AM

      its competing in a dutch comp against some pretty tuff company. they're going tracks in defiance of the wheeled trend.

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