Does Turkey have a better equipped Army than the UK? https://t.co/r4w2qswM3E
— Think Defence (@thinkdefence) November 12, 2020
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But back on task.
I did a back of the napkin comparison and much to my surprise I believe the answer is yes. The Turks ARE BETTER EQUIPPED than their British counterparts.
Stunning isn't it?
This is a little off the beaten trail but I thought it might be a fun exercise. Two contenders enter. In one corner we have the Japanese Type 16 MCV and in the other we have the Italian Centauro II.
First up the Japanese Type 16....
What are the specs? Let me line it out to you. 26 tons. 105mm cannon. Top speed 100kmph or 62 mph.
The competitor is the Centauro II. A big favorite around here. It's specs? 120mm cannon...the equal to most main battle tanks. 30 tons. 105kmph.
This thing is shits and giggles. There are so many factors to consider when it comes to making vehicle comparisons that its really a painful exercise at best to determine this kinda thing.
What I'd like (if you fellas don't mind) is your pick and then an example of how you think the vehicle should be employed to get best use out of it.
I heard about this thing during a "Kim Commando" radio minute. PARLER is the fastest growing media site in America today. According to Kim its a warning to the news media. She said that the US is hopelessly divided and that PARLER is serving as an alternative to Twitter and she's wondering if this is an opening for new conservative sites to pop up.
My concern is a bit more broad.
What happens if we become divided not only values wise, but also in our intake of information? What happens when the old barons of media are not only NOT trusted but despised (you could argue we're already there).
How do we operate even basic institutions if everyone has a tailored viewpoint of what's actually happening (again, you could argue we're already there)?
We are truly headed towards having two nations in one. One conservative and the other liberal. How do we square that away? It's almost the low level equivalent of SECTARIAN warfare! Let's use a stark example to explain the vast differences. Instead of labeling it liberal vs conservative, consider if it was Christian vs Muslim!
That's how different the viewpoints are.
Regardless of your affiliation you should be concerned. We're headed toward a real rough piece of ground.
To all my readers that are Vets. No false platitudes. No false praise. You guys raised your right hand (regardless of nation...so called friend or foe) and did what many of your fellow citizens wouldn't.
You swore to defend your nation.
I salute you all.
Thanks for your service.
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| You begin to realize exactly how big this bad boy is when you see it with a standard IFV turret attached. Maybe its perspective but I'm wondering if starting with a dedicated Mobile Gun System and then adapting it to being an IFV might be the way to go. It appears lower profile than the other wheeled IFVs hitting the market...but again it could be an illusion. |
#AJAX is the British Army’s first fully-digital Armoured Fighting Vehicle #AFV #BritishArmy pic.twitter.com/QBmExqhbHs
— General Dynamics UK (@gduknews) November 9, 2020
A main battle tank attached to a combined arms brigade under the #PLA 72nd Group Army engages a mock target downrange during gunnery training on September 6, 2020. https://t.co/2tm5SiIaK7 pic.twitter.com/JjS69yKpBT
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) November 10, 2020
#Australian #Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle unveiled for #Land400 Phase 3 Program https://t.co/fN88kTSVjk#australia #australianarmy #IFV #army pic.twitter.com/nTyg4FRLGz
— Rheinmetall Group (@RheinmetallAG) November 10, 2020
