I apologize for my mistake
No, you misunderstand.
This picture is actually fake.
This is real! You were right originally
Okay, I get it, I’ll delete it now so as not to misinform users
Even with the autoloader changes its still not 5.7 material, the armor is just completely worthless at that point
It’s always been worthless, flat 75mm of armor is bad even at 3.7.
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If Chi-Ri is to move to 5.7, they should have just kept the reload at 3.3s for the full 1st order of ammunition. The upcoming reload time nerf is based on nothing, as was the old reload time. There is no known record of the reload time. It was probably around 3~4s, based on other Japanese mechanical loading devices.
If it’s going to be 5.7, a ridiculous reload with a decent gun would at least be its only standout point at that BR. It’s definitely not necessary to slow down the reload “for balance” with such a BR raise.
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Size does matter in military procurement just how you think it is. Bigger faster stronger sometimes does not fit. And, if you cannot fit to get where you need to go you cannot fight.
Poor Leopard it met its match infrastructure which runs in the family 😢
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Probably so.
Can be equipped with airburst ammunition
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The Royal Thai Army Ordnance Department’s page posted a photo of a Chaiseri vehicle fitted with a remote weapon station made by EOS, which looks similar to the 30mm EOS R400. It also features a mount that appears to be for radar installation, suggesting that the vehicle might be designed for drone detection and destruction. In the company’s promotional video, this turret can also be equipped with Javelin missiles — which Thailand has already procured, though it’s unclear whether they have been delivered yet.
Source
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Z4TdYE5c/
R400 info
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As we already know, Japan has selected (or is about to select) the Kongsberg RS6. However, I thought it’d be interesting to see what other options are available for the M230LF.
R400 | Firepower Systems | Electro Optic Systems
Northrop Grumman’s Dual Feed version:
Moog’s RIWP (probably my favorite)
And of course the Kongsberg RS6
(Side note, there’s also a turret that looks exactly the same called the XM914 RWS, which uses the XM914 gun, which fires the same 30 x 113 ammunition as the M230LF. The only big difference is that the XM914 is heavier for some reason, by about 300 lbs.)
Correction: The recoil weight is heavier, not the mass
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(FYI that’s the recoil force not the weight, XM914 is the higher pressure version iirc, but both weigh just less 80kg)
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Ah okay. So I’m guessing the M230LF is better suited for lighter vehicles like the JTLV
The image quality isn’t great,
but I found an interesting camouflage net for the Type 10.
1:57
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Another SPAA for the Japanese Ground TT & Thai answer to the Terrangbil LEMUR lets go
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Thailand Defense & Security 2025 sneak peek
Please, something with 105mm cannon.
Chaiseri Ready to Unveil 5 New Armored Vehicle at Defense & Security 2025
At the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition showcasing innovations and technologies for national defense, which opens on November 10th, Chaiseri Metal & Rubber company , a Thai military vehicle manufacturer, is preparing to publicly unveil five new wheeled armored vehicles for the first time at the event.
All new vehicles are designed, developed, and manufactured in Thailand to meet and showcase new technologies for diverse missions in today’s combat environment, both for the Royal Thai Armed Forces and international customers.
Join Chaiseri’s unveiling of new innovations at booth D17, located in the Thai companies and organizations’ exhibition area, in the Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani, from November 10th to 13th.
People say it’s likely Elbit Sabrah 105mm turret
Source
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JQexq835e/
Gripen E mock-up
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Hmm, so a 105mm armed version of their 8x8 AWAV
Looks like the 105mm version lost the amphibious capability and hull mounted smoke launchers (probably in favor of turret mounted ones) but aside from that it matches perfectly.Seems like it’s a different vehicle
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