Malaysia new 8 x8 Vehicles

tankee1981 SG

Anyone following this? I think the 3 candidates are Finnish Patria Vehicles Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) with Oto Melara two-person turret , 30mm gun,Swiss Mowag Piranha IIIC with Oto Melara two-person turret ,30 mm gun and Turkish FNSS Pars, fitted with a one-person Sharpshooter turret, 25mm gun. Very Happy

ferryman2393 SG

Those three candidates happened to be the latest on trial together. There may be others tested before. Like the Oto Melara's Centauro.

Officially, the MAF is looking for a 6x6 or 8x8 replacement for its Sibmas 6x6 FSV. Its interesting to note that the Sibmas carry a main 90mm gun whilst the three candidates have smaller calibre main guns. Perhaps they're looking at a wheeled IFV/AFV to complement the tracked Turkish ACVs.

p/s what happened to the thread discussing the MAF/SAF camouflage style? Anybody?

Arthas79 SG

I dont think MAF has enough monetary allocation to buy anything in substantial numbers for quite some time. Another item in the extensive `to-buy' list. MAF should try settling the earlier ones first; some of which have virtually vanished from the radar screen. But still, it is a good indication that some peeps in the top brass are thinking about the future needs of the MAF.

I wonder such exercises are attempts to preserve investor interest in the country; especially the defence and air shows.

tankee1981 SG

Originaly posted by ferryman2393
p/s what happened to the thread discussing the MAF/SAF camouflage style? Anybody?

Should be deleted by the mods because of flaming...i never understand why people want to flame in a public forum... even if you win also doesn't prove anything, right? Very Happy

tankee1981 SG

Whats the latest news on this? Very Happy

tripwire SG

wait 10 year for your answer... Razz

Fatum SG

if Mahatir's thinking still pervades in the army, it'll be a no contest, the turkish company would win, no doubts about that .....

but of course, the ironic thing is that they may be indirectly purchasing israeli technology .... Laughing