The LRV 400/600 is a great capability but it has limitations just like everything else.Tempest414 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2023, 16:21 I think if 16AA and 9 of your ARU's had LRV 400 & 600 they would be in a great place
How would the LRV perform against a peer force? How much appliqué armour can the suspension take?
How would it perform in the Artic and Sub Artic?
Everything has its place but what is the optimal mix?
HMT 400 with heavy appliqué armour and remote 30mm and javelin would be a big asset against a peer force. Flatbed configuration with rear weapons module could be transported individually by underslung Merlin or fully assembled by underslung Chinook.
HMT 600 again as a flatbed configuration with rear weapons modules for GMLRS, 105mm, 120mm mortar, Brimstone, CAMM, Starstreak plus 30mm or 40mm with Javelin etc.
Is it really beyond the Army to form 3 Divisions?So we could end up with 3rd division based around Ajax and Boxer and 1st division based around HMT 400 & 600 and LRV 400 & 600
-Rapid Expeditionary Division
16AAB, 3 Cdo Bde, Rangers and form Gurkha Brigade
Based around LRV 400/600 and HMT 400/600
- 1st Divison
Fully wheeled mainly around Boxer and 155mm Archer.
-3rd Divison
Fully tracked around CH3, Ajax, tracked Boxer or CV90, M270 and a tracked AS90 replacement.
Commonality will save big bucks in the end.
Perhaps it’s time to put the RLC in charge of procurement?
Surely £12-£15bn for the Army per annum should enable a 3 Division structure.