Singapore to Acquire Refurbished Leopard Tanks

last SG · 2006-12-11T19:06:02+00:00

And my point is : Nowadays, an uneducated desert insurgent can blow up a tank using IEDs......even the famed indestructible Israeli Makarva or M1 Abrams,,,,...

LazerLordz SG

LCAC + LPDs + Seahawks = naval rapid deployable battalion. Twisted Evil

gary1910 SG

I dunno, but what officially stated does not mean the whole truth, and to upgrade to the latest vehtronics is not impossible.

Secondly, our BX II seem to be more advanced in term of vehtronics than Leo2A4( A4 has no thermal sight and BMS)!!!! Laughing

Is that possible????

There is a rumour that we are already sending armour personnel to train in MBT, perhaps also looking at upgrades for our Leo2?!? Cool

tankee1981 SG

Now i know what the MBT talk which CJ is talking about liao! And why he close the registration either yesterday or this morning nia! Very Happy

LazerLordz SG

Precisely.They can just merely say we bought 2A4 bodies. It doesn't say what they will become. Laughing

Read in between the lines, and the part about collaboration is such a bright beacon for "R&D and upgrading"

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/leo2.htm

Another website with more information on the Leo.

Pitot SG

Laughing

I think they are bought to fight a 2 wars.

1) Pyscological.

2) Conventional.

tankee1981 SG

The Centurions will most probably be sent into storage. But what about the other MBT which we have? Whats going to happen to them?

saline SG

http://www.edu.lahti.fi/~aroinila/leo/loader.wmv
A Finnish Leopard 2A4 firing, videoed from inside the turret...
nice...

LazerLordz SG

U mean the SM1.. I think they should donate them for educational purposes. It will help to create a Department of Military Systems somewhere.

saline SG

we don't have other MBTs Wink
shh....
Laughing

anyway, check this out... http://www.43tankbataljon.nl/43-Tank-Binnenzijde/43-tank-binnenzijde.html
it shows the insides of the leo2 A4s

tripwire SG

i think he means... THE OTHER MBT... not AMX-13. Mr. Green

tankee1981 SG

No LL i don't mean the SM1.

Education wise....hmmm...hard to say....

But they will make nice gate guardians and muesum exhibits though! Very Happy

LazerLordz SG

We should have a place like in the UK, where people can take rides in old tanks for a fee, and experience driving them with a guide over muddy fields. Mr. Green

Pitot SG

we cant even own one small gun.

U think gov will let us own one big gun? Laughing

equlus84 SG

i doubt the Leo2 was purchase not bcos it is cheapo second hand stuff. The M1 is heavier and the Leo2 have greater room for development as the Germans maybe willing to share technology with us unlike the yankees. The Leo2 has better protection. It has a separate compartment to store the ammos thus preventing explosion when hit by rds, they also have in built automated fire-fighting devices as it helps to put out fire when there is internal fire. Not like those Russian tanks with rds surrounding the crew in the turret.

LazerLordz SG

It can be part of a theme park. The firing mechanism can be disabled what. Laughing

It's not a bad idea.

Pitot SG

but ultimately oso price....

tankee1981 SG

Thats a great idea but we don't have much empty fields to drive these vehicles around unless of course we have this event during armour open house times. Very Happy

Pitot SG

Can I own

MP5
AK47
M16
M4 carbine
Glock 17 to 39.

All with the firing mechanism disabled. Laughing

zenden9 SG

Russian one is more compact,lighter. Mening cheaper to maintain and able to acquire in larger number.They try to have a powerful gun to ensure a first hit probabilites.... The mobilities of Russian tank is also better.

LazerLordz SG

It can be the size of a few hectares. Maybe use current reclaimed land, and have it as a part of a military theme park with old M113s and other assorted vehicles.

A paintball range can be included as well, with real trees and wildgrass.

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