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I like the "V" shape of this IFV with its small profile at the bottom end for better mine protection. The South Africans were on to something when they came up with that design.
It should be OK. The South Africans designed it and they have been building this type of vehicle for more than 40 years. Aside from the hull, the other components are all generally off the shelf, commercial stuff (drive line, suspension, etc.).
@@ivanivanov7558 ну тут все детали ходовой открыты, а из-за особенностей v-образного корпуса лодочкой ещё и крепления ходовой к корпусу очень близко все, одним подрывом на мине можно практически гарантированно вывести из строя ходовую, но экипаж скорее всего выживет после подрыва, да. Но судя по массогабаритам и тяговооружённости - защищённость этой машины ну такая себе, видимо у саудитов были свои, довольно специфические тех требования, грузоподъёмности ходовой не хватит чтобы навесить на неё мощную навесную броню, не хватит и места для расположения скажем более мощной 57мм пушки. В целом образец выглядит дешёвым и не очень-то оригинальным, но может оказаться довольно практичным для эксплуатации в армии - ничего сверхвыдающегося и необычного, не бросается в глаза сильных минусов и плюсов - посредственный середнячок. Как правило именно посредственные машины и ставятся массово на вооружение и пользуются стабильным спросом.
@@go2daddy33 ну строго говоря там только проект украинский, а сделано всё в СА. Саудиты всем известно сильно сильно загорелись идеей стать производителем оружия номер одын на Ближнем Востоке. Оружие они покупали и раньше какое хотели и сколько хотели, а теперь они хотят иметь собственные производства и только так и никак иначе. Года три уже такой политики придерживаются, у них даже ряд проблем назревает по этому поводу.
Esse sim é um verdadeiro carro de transporte de tropas, não aquela porcaria do gurany brasileiro, projetado por algum engenheiro amador sem capacidade nenhuma.
I like this vehicle but it's ride height exposes the front steering rod and suspension to direct fire making it easy to cripple. I don't think this IFV is meant to operate outside of the gulf region or any region that has varied climatic conditions ( High humidity, ice, heavy rain....etc).
Based on the spec this 8x8 is probably in the running for best in the word! Weight 32.1 tons Power 724 hp Protection: Level 4 Stanag ballistic Level 4a and 4b blast protection 50kg IED @5m and 155 artillery. Mobility: Top speed 130 km/h Slope climb 70% Side slope 40% Step climb 0.8 m 2m trench crossing Range 700 Km or 750 depending where you read Ground clearance: normal 450mm high 650mm Can equip a BMP3 turret Fully amphibious @ 34 tons. Has a pilot windscreen that is protected to level 4 - never seen this type of protection on glass.
I always thought that a good IFV would be one with a low profile. Now I see this box on wheels, tall as a two storey house. It looks like a practice target to the enemy...
A low profile vehicle has it's own advantages and disadvantages like reduced space for the crew and dismounts, but frankly most good IFV's were not actually that low profile at all so I don't see the problem.
@@courseair1363It was only my personal opinion, based, perhaps, on "obsolete" principles. Maybe you're right, in your way. Anyway, I am pleased to notice that you don't see a problem. This means it is not necessary to solve it. Regards.
@@giorgosexanthian7335 The protection of the armored cell against mines is given first of all by the form factor. However, the height is also important, but the general design should find a ballance between the necessity to improve mine survivability and the necessity to provide survivability against "above ground" threats. If we have a tall IFV well protected against mines, but vulnerable against RPGs, rockets, anti-tank missiles, and small caliber artilery rounds, then it isn't an asset, but a trap.
@@1zanglang Rockets and anti-tank missiles mostly fly on target from above except closer range encounters (which this IFV is not really meant for). Low profile vehicle is TIMES more vulnerable than a high profile one with more clearance to disperse the explosion power vector. In this case we have a tall IFV better protected from mine explosion than a low-profile one with on par durability against RPGs, etc. As for being a trap, the lower profile IFC, in fact, may prove worse since taller IFV ensures better personnel dismount time in emergency.
How is it to fancy. Everything on it is off the shelf and proven. South africa all so makes and sell things far cheaper than Europe and USA since they don't go fancy where not needed
Makes one think why Australia, Lithuania and Slovenia choose the Boxer over the Patria AMV... Slovenia is even retiring an already existing fleet of Patria AMV for the Boxer.
@@t.t6 Reduction of the order from 135 to 30 Patria AMV was because economic and legal questions, but i'm talking about the replacement of the leftover 30 Patria AMV with the Boxer, which is another independent program. For everything else, look at the LAND 400 Phase 2 test trial results. Nothing to argue about here.
@@ВикторОтрепьев-э9и, и?) БТР то арабский а ты про Украину пишешь. Напишешь что боевой модуль украинский, но ведь он оснащён копией тульской 2А72, копией пулемёта ПКТ Калашникова и копией АГС Корнякова. А вот ты похоже даже русским не владеешь))) Сделана а не зделана))) Есть монгольский язык и монголоидная раса к которой относятся все азиаты, а вот "монголоидного" языка не существует ;)
@@GeneralZadrot ,тролль БТР зделан на Киевском бронетанковом заводе ,совместно с арабами.Арабы просто финансировали,вот и все.И БТР сделан для арабов перемешение по пескам,барханам и водные преграды.
@@GeneralZadrot сделана и зделаноа не пиздим как в россии.Уже что то тульское,Калашников советское оружие а не российское.А Антонов 124это интелектуальная собственность КБ,,Антонов,,монголоидный ты.
Apparently they've settled on one now. I was shocked as well :) BAE is the manufacturer (strange that, figured it'd have to be a wholly domestic company). It sorta looks like a Stryker actually.
I hear you man, there's something here I don't understand. I remember them being really interested in a vehicle that was fast in the water, so they could deploy further off the coastline and protect their bigger ships. The BAE vehicle seems like a terrible compromise that doesn't do anything particularly well. I suppose all those years of IEDs and urban conflict must've been a part of the decision.