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Fusion
29th September 2009, 10:08 PM
Just seen this on the news . As most of us know . The Aussie army is going to be replacing the Land Rovers with another vehicle in the next few years . This is the aussie contender a Hawkei . Looks the business if you ask me :D .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/968.jpg

Australian troops offered new ride: the Hawkei (http://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-troops-offered-new-ride-the-hawkei-20090929-gaqv.html)
subasurf
29th September 2009, 10:13 PM
Doesn't look easy to fix in the field.
Benny_IIA
29th September 2009, 10:15 PM
I think the direct replacement for the Land Rover is the G class

The Hawkei seems to more like a rival for the Humvee.



Ben
abaddonxi
29th September 2009, 10:35 PM
Pretty sure if you look closely you'll find that the grille badge says Cayenne.
Shonky
30th September 2009, 07:05 AM
Looks like a Mil spec LRX! :p
Mudsloth
30th September 2009, 08:23 AM
So i guess there will be alot of Landys on the market soon.
Benny_IIA
30th September 2009, 08:30 AM
So i guess there will be alot of Landys on the market soon.


The ADF don't rush into getting rid of things... Think F1-11:angel:
BMKal
1st October 2009, 10:05 AM
The Hawkei seems to more like a rival for the Humvee.

Definitely looks way better than a Humvee.
tomalophicon
1st October 2009, 10:37 AM
'Despite its long and proven service, the Land Rover offers minimal protection against the type of threat certain to be encountered in any future conflict - landmines, improvised explosive devices and gunfire.'

And what do they face now? Arrows and stones?
V8Landy
1st October 2009, 10:48 AM
Looks the goods i reckon:D
Jeff
2nd October 2009, 03:00 PM
Doesn't look easy to fix in the field.

How can you tell from a photo? Ever seen an engine change in an APC or a Bushmaster? Much easier than a Land Rover.

It looks more aerodynamic than a Land Rover.

Jeff

:rocket:
Benny_IIA
2nd October 2009, 03:04 PM
Definitely looks way better than a Humvee.


Sure does.....
d2dave
2nd October 2009, 07:13 PM
I was reading a magazine recently, can't remember where and I'm sure what I was reading was the same vehicle.
I think they are made in Bendigo Vic.

Dave.
HangOver
2nd October 2009, 07:47 PM
It looks more aerodynamic than a Land Rover.

Our hous eis more aerodynamic than a Land Rover :D
Blknight.aus
3rd October 2009, 12:09 AM
How can you tell from a photo? Ever seen an engine change in an APC or a Bushmaster? Much easier than a Land Rover.

It looks more aerodynamic than a Land Rover.

Jeff

:rocket:


nope I can change out a series or perentie donk faster than the 6v53 comes out of a bucket and its a close call for the bush master if you have to do any work on it, Theres not a lot that you can do on the donk without pulling the pack, like say a valve adjustment.
Lotz-A-Landies
3rd October 2009, 06:13 AM
Just seen this on the news . As most of us know . The Aussie army is going to be replacing the Land Rovers with another vehicle in the next few years . This is the aussie contender a Hawkei . Looks the business if you ask me :D .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/968.jpg

...This was Land Rover's contender:

http://blstb.msn.com/i/14/C21C39C7944E4410C13D4142F1ED8.jpg

In AusCam of course! :p