Thread: on the replacement for the perenties

The reason I asked is because that is a big advantage as they can be dropped out in the boondocks quickly as aposed to driving them. Pat

maybe I should have said ADF as opposed to AUS....

they units are air droppable from both the 130 or the c17.

While it maybe within the slingable weight of the chook it hasnt yet been through the load development for doing so... Personally Since the poms have already done it for their gear I cant see why we dont just go like this do that.... and then hook the thing up.

But beurocrats have to justify their existance somehow.

I do wonder what combat situation these vehicles can be used when these sorts of weapons are in use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFh2yqe8NQg

that things a recon and assult vehicle.. It shouldnt be being driven where you would expect IED's

IT does make an effort tho as it does have (compared to the vehicles it is replacing) significant underbelly armour and a token v shape to the hull.


when I first saw one I just gave it... hey look a strip top FC101 with a v hull bolted up, cool.

Narys need a sh** load of racks to carry enough supplies for a decent patrol duration. Plus for the additional protection. Needs a bullbar for legends to tie themselves to (Serious Respects!)!
The operators will be snaky about the size of the hole required to sufficiently lower the profile when laying up.
as for buying an LRPV, I would be very surprised if they weren't
A: maintained in the SASR orbat for LR patrols in env with low IED threat
B: handed over to Central SQN/ Pilbara/ Delta 51 for domestic use.
C: Sold OS to def clients as they are lusted after by many SF units.
In the extreme un-likelihood that they are auctioned, you had better have a few mates to chip in / or know someone to 'pre-bid' ; )).
More feasable, not to mention70% cheaper, to get a 6X6 GS Trayback/ cab- chassis and make the rear body work.
Don't believe the hype though, they are not the unstoppable beast they are made out to be. A 110 will eat them in broken/ close terrain. They are great load carriers and med weapons platforms.


Would I if the numbers came up?

Hell yeah!!!! For the history. For a usable vehicle though, I'm with the Knight:
1: RFSV (with F/R ARB lockers), what other country gives their soldiers a patrol vehicle with boat racks and power outlets for a fridge?!? Oh, and I would continue the rollcage to the chassis, NOT terminate on the tub, only to punch through in a rollover! (\rant)
2: SRV (with F/R ARB lockers), a rollcage with intergrated gun-ring is the epitome of walking quietly with a big stick ; ) and its a 4 seater
3. see 1
Cheers, Dave.

maybe land rover will tender to the military again in the future. I'm wondering whether we will ever see a re-badged TATA as a land rover, I hope not.
it scares me to think maybe rover will go all luxury and we'll get the tata flogged off as the real 4wd. time will tell. how much cheaper is labour in India compared to the U.K.
Does anyone know what the Indian military currently use?

Originally Posted by Olive Drab

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Does anyone know what the Indian military currently use?

I thought I read somewhere that Tata was tendering with Land Rover for a new contract ?

I think TATA is the defenders guardian angel.I think they will get Indian army contracts that will lead to huge numbers.What it does need is modernizing with airbags,modern assembly(not hand built) and an auto option. Pat