COTS High Mobility Load Carriers
In the previous post on what could replace the FV432, I concluded that if it were replaced, given the relatively narrow range of roles it now performs, it would probably…
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Replacing the FV432
Venerable is an often overused word but quite apt for the FV432. It has been in service so long, no one sensible believes it will ever be replaced! We all…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 12 (Discussion)
To end this long series of posts, some discussion points on helicopter transportable vehicles and equipment. Can the British Army and Royal Marines Align? Who would use these types of…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 11 (Comparisons)
Comparing one vehicle to another is complicated. The Problems with Comparisons One vehicle manufacturer may use different terminology to describe kerb weight, others may not list towing capacity. Payload is…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 10 (Weapons and Systems)
One of the defining features of a force that uses helicopters is that they have long legs, and with all the various vehicles to choose from in previous posts, they…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 9 (Engineering Plant and Watercraft)
If carrying helicopters inside helicopters is a niche capability, carrying engineering plant inside them is a niche within a niche. It is difficult to think of an abundance of military…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 8 (Tractors and Trailers)
Trailers are an uncomplicated way to provide additional payloads for any of the vehicles in the previous sections, crewed or uncrewed, wheeled or tracked. This post will look at conventional…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 7 (Uncrewed)
The number of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGV) that can fit inside a helicopter is significant. Most are small, designed for EOD and other specialist roles, but in the last several…