Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:43:32 AM

The evolution of conflicts and threats after Cold War made necessary a change in weapons priorities and design. One of the most interesting IMHO was the Air Dropable Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank -I have always, loved light tanks- that lead to M8 Buford http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,1463...Buford,,00.html

I know, this is not a Buford

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:45:14 AM

General Motors entry consists in a kit to quickly upgrade M551 Sheridan in OPFOR service.

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:46:34 AM

This kit includes:
- New more powerful engine
- Raised hull's roof to make room for the new engine more tankage and ammo storage
- Low luminosity visor for whole crew
- Laser range finder
- British Low Recoil Force 105 mm gun
- New bustle in turret to allow easy access ammo stowage

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:48:19 AM

As you can see, I continue with my Armor Fever

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:49:18 AM

More pics

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:50:23 AM

Did I mention I love MERDC camo?

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 11:51:49 AM

Just to show how it is done.

Rafael · December 18, 2006, 12:24:28 PM

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Should I say more?

Rafa

ysi_maniac · December 18, 2006, 12:25:50 PM

Gracias, Rafa!

Sisko · December 18, 2006, 01:56:22 PM

Very Cool!!!!!!

John Howling Mouse · December 18, 2006, 05:27:56 PM

You sure can paint!

anthonyp · December 18, 2006, 08:41:37 PM

That's awesome!!

Now, where's Dexter? He'd love this! Put Chilean markings on it, and he'd be done. B)

You ever see the XM8? It was a BAE Systems (then United Defense LP) project to build a 105mm armored gun system that could be chucked out the back of a C-130. It had a similar profile to your tank.

XM8 entry on Global Security dot Org.

Jeffry Fontaine · December 19, 2006, 02:50:10 AM

What did you use for the muzzle brake on your main gun? The actual device would be a challenge to create in such a small scale but your representation looks very convincing.

Personally I like the idea of an upgraded M551 Sheridan with the original 152mm main gun since it had an HE round as well as a HEAT round that would be very handy for destruction of buildings and making holes in walls for urban combat. Perhaps a combination of both on the same hull would be the best way to go. A pair of 152mm and a pair of 105mm armed vehicles in each platoon to support the infantry and take on other armor.

Brian da Basher · December 19, 2006, 05:18:16 AM

Stunning, ysi!!! Your paintwork is absolutely first rate!

Brian da Basher

ysi_maniac · December 19, 2006, 05:58:32 AM

QuoteWhat did you use for the muzzle brake on your main gun? The actual device would be a challenge to create in such a small scale but your representation looks very convincing.

Just a styrene cylinder carefully scribbed

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Personally I like the idea of an upgraded M551 Sheridan with the original 152mm main gun since it had an HE round as well as a HEAT round that would be very handy for destruction of buildings and making holes in walls for urban combat. Perhaps a combination of both on the same hull would be the best way to go. A pair of 152mm and a pair of 105mm armed vehicles in each platoon to support the infantry and take on other armor.

But you know that the recoil of 152 gun was TOO HARD!