Friday, April 08, 2011
Patria AMV and the USMC.
Ok, a couple of things. That's being tested at Pendleton...Second I didn't know that the vehicle was suppose to be able to operate in surf conditions. Lastly...I like it. Still love the modularity of the now dead SEP but this seems to be doing the job.
Also, its very interesting that the USMC would put out a video featuring ONE vehicle. This might be a nod toward the Patria AMV being single sourced for production. The Commandant said that he wanted this vehicle quickly...a selection now would be about right to have it in production by fiscal year 2013 or just after the next Presidential election.
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And Patria has a 120mm mortar for this vehicle type.
ReplyDeleteIt's modular, so you can even fit a 105mm on it!
ReplyDeleteThe Patria AMV does has a bad rap though, some serious allegations of kickbacks and bribes were uncovered during deals with the Slovenians.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patria_case
But technically speaking, it's a sound vehicle - the Poles have operational (Afghanistan) experience with it, and they are pretty pleased.
The variant that replaces the LAV-25A2 needs a turret with 30mm autocannon, coax MG, and perhaps a Spike LR or extended-range Javelin missile launcher.
ReplyDeleteThe Patria AMV is offered with a version with the LAV 30mm turret.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.army-technology.com/projects/patria/patria7.html
Also Patria AMV version with the Oto Melara HITFIST turret fitted with the TOW.
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/patria/patria5.html
The polish KTO Rosomak "Wolverine" is also worth a look, they use the HITFIST turret.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KTO_Rosomak
My favourite is the Artillery version:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOS
"Using its computer controlled MRSI feature (multiple rounds simultaneous impact) it is possible to set upon a burst of up to 16 rounds that hit the target simultaneously."
"the vehicle can dash to the next position roughly 30 seconds after initiating the 14-round salvo"
"Ammunition for AMOS includes the Strix guided round and a modification of the Spanish Instalaza 120 mm Mortar Cargo Round "MAT-120"
"STRIX is fired like a conventional mortar round. The round contains an infrared sensor that it uses to guide itself onto any tank or armoured fighting vehicle in the vicinity where it lands."
"The MAT-120 cargo bomb is a Spanish produced cluster munition, fired from a 120mm calibre mortar produced by Instalaza SA. The main body of the round holds dual-purpose anti-tank/anti-personnel submunitions."