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The Reference Desk => Organizations, Vehicles, Equipment => Topic started by: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 06:47:11 AM

Title: Wheels and..........no wheels
Post by: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 06:47:11 AM

The Saracen was one of a number of vehicles built by Alvis using a common chassis. They were very successful and used by several armies around the world.

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Post by: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 06:49:15 AM

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Post by: judgedredd on February 12, 2020, 08:15:14 AM

Quote from: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 06:47:11 AM

The Saracen was one of a number of vehicles built by Alvis using a common chassis. They were very successful and used by several armies around the world.

Also the Saracen was affectionately named "The Pig" because it was a pig to drive.

Including this beast which to my eternal regret did not get to drive

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Post by: judgedredd on February 12, 2020, 08:28:23 AM

Quote from: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 06:49:15 AM

I always wondered what the point of the hovercraft was - for passenger travel. From what I recall, it wasn't that much faster cross channel (seems it could get up to 70 knots!) and it cost a fair whack. More comfortable?

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Post by: bob48 on February 12, 2020, 08:39:04 AM

I like this one :-)

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Post by: bob48 on February 15, 2020, 07:28:30 AM

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Post by: Staggerwing on June 12, 2020, 09:33:43 PM

Not sure if this fits here but...

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Post by: bob48 on August 26, 2020, 11:07:20 AM

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Post by: Sir Slash on August 26, 2020, 11:38:21 AM

Damn! I need one of those for the pool.  :D

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Post by: bayonetbrant on August 26, 2020, 11:41:48 AM

Given that thing's size, wouldn't your pool probably fit in the cargo bay?

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Post by: Martok on August 26, 2020, 03:00:23 PM

I suddenly want to go play Command & Conquer now... 

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Post by: Sir Slash on August 26, 2020, 11:17:43 PM

I think my whole house would fit in that thing's cargo bay.

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Post by: bayonetbrant on August 12, 2021, 11:13:49 AM

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-11/army-boxer-light-armoured-vehicle-delays-turret/100343228

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Post by: Martok on August 12, 2021, 02:40:20 PM

Oof.  :face: 

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Post by: mcguire on August 12, 2021, 02:49:12 PM

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Other concerns about the Australian Army's largest project to date include the CRV fleet only being able to fire German-made ammunition and requiring bespoke European-produced tyres.

Snicker.

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Australia's remaining 186 Boxers will be constructed at Rheinmetall's Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Queensland.

Speaking as someone who works at a Competency Center, never trust anything made at a Center of (Competency|Excellence).