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Dontos
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 Post subject: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:02 pm |
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I was at the display area this morning, set-up has begun. I got a few photos of some 'new' Bradley based vehicles that were awaiting off loading from the haulers. I'll post them a little later.
Since I will be manning the Museums exhibit, I will have the chance to photograph the exhibit vehicles, so stay tuned.
If anyone else plans to check out this years exhibits, stop by and say 'hi'.
Regards
Don
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:32 pm |
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Neil_Baumgardner
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:35 pm |
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First one appears to be some sort of artillery re-supply vehicle.
Last one appears to be a Bradley APC - akin to the British "Armoured Battlefield Support Vehicle" - take off the turret, and walla, a simple APC. Probably being pitched as an M113 replacement, albeit likely an expensive one...
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:49 pm |
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I think first is more like the C2V command vehicle.
The last is definitely a mortar track.
I'll find out Monday, when the exhibit area opens, although I will be stopping in on Saturday &/or Sunday. I'll make sure to have camera with me.
Don
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TrevorLarkum
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 1:45 pm |
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Is it just me?!
I love the idea of an armoured vehicle protected with bubblewrap to stop it getting damaged..!
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3R22R
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:58 pm |
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Hi. The first series looks to me like a replacement for the M-577 (?)
The US Army must have a lot of spare M-2 hulls lying around for
convertion.
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MarkHolloway
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 7:56 am |
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TrevorLarkum wrote:
Is it just me?!
I love the idea of an armoured vehicle protected with bubblewrap to stop it getting damaged..!
The bubble wrap is stand-off for RPG's or else it aids floatation 
A big question jumps out at me? If they are developing this stuff then what happened to the Future Combat Systems vehicles?
Don, Wish I was there to see this. Get lots of photos! 
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:51 am |
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Just noticed external fuel tanks. 
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 10:27 am |
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THE BRONTOS
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:33 pm |
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Was able to get some photos today, should be able to get better in the following days. Really cool stuff
First,
The Bradley Command Track (a M1068 / M577 replacement) built out of OIF Bradley chassis.
More to follow
Enjoy
Don
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:36 pm |
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The Bradley Mortar Track
More to follow
Don
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:38 pm |
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Another Command style track with some wicked antenna clusters
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:39 pm |
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A 'new' Stryker variant
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Neil_Baumgardner
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:40 pm |
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The one before the Stryker I've seen before. Its a Paladin-based "Operation Command Vehicle."
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Dontos
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Post subject: Re: 2009 Armor Conference Displays
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:41 pm |
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Oh,..... The Bradley Medic Track rear interior
All the bubble wrap was removed for the public safety... 
Don
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