The Thunderbolt

Praxus · 10-07-2003, 18:24 PM

This is a new vehicle demonstator made by United Defense. It has a 120mm gun and an autoloader.

http://www.uniteddefense.com/pr/pr_20031006c.htm

So it has as good firepower as the Abrams, I am just wondering about sustainability of that firepower. I don't think they could fit anymore then 20 rounds in there max.

This thing can go 600 miles.

It looks like the FCS chasis so the LOS variant of the FCS will probley look pretty similair.

They also tested IAAPS which is capable of knocking down RPG and HEAT rounds. They claim it can knock down these types of munitions within 115 degrees. They say it is made up of a launcer and sensors so I think it will be like the Arena system(only better:D ). They plan on putting on the FCS.

Anon · 10-08-2003, 03:27 AM

Well it's got tracks and a pintle mount for a TC's weapon.

That's a good start at least, lol.

**TopHatter** · 10-08-2003, 11:41 AM

This appears to be an outgrowth of the cancelled M8 AGS. Click here for more information
Note how that website calls the M8 "Buford". As far as I know, it was never intended to be called Buford but in Clancy's Armored Cav, he presents a future scenario involving the M8 and calls it a Buford. Alot of people (including Global Security.org apparently) thought that Clancy's inside track to the military gave him the new name.
Buford of course refers to Major General John Buford US Cavalry, of Gettyburg fame. I think until the movie Gettysburg only Civil War buffs knew of Buford and so he never got proper credit for his holding action on the first day of the battle, which quite possibly decided the outcome. I think Clancy was trying to draw attention to General Buford because I would certainly say he deserves credit where credit is due.

Praxus · 10-08-2003, 19:18 PM

It is not an outgrowth of the M8, it is a demonstrator to find out the feasibility of having a big gun on such a small platform, before they go ahead with LOS FCS.

**TopHatter** · 10-09-2003, 09:46 AM

Hm...that's so odd. It looks just like the M8, though obviously that means nothing about anything:blush
I thought they had perhaps revived the concept at the very least.

10-07-2003, 18:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Praxus *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-26-03 Posts: 3,237	The Thunderbolt This is a new vehicle demonstator made by United Defense. It has a 120mm gun and an autoloader. http://www.uniteddefense.com/pr/pr_20031006c.htm So it has as good firepower as the Abrams, I am just wondering about sustainability of that firepower. I don't think they could fit anymore then 20 rounds in there max. This thing can go 600 miles. It looks like the FCS chasis so the LOS variant of the FCS will probley look pretty similair. They also tested IAAPS which is capable of knocking down RPG and HEAT rounds. They claim it can knock down these types of munitions within 115 degrees. They say it is made up of a launcer and sensors so I think it will be like the Arena system(only better:D ). They plan on putting on the FCS. Last edited by Praxus : 10-07-2003 at 18:38 PM.

10-08-2003, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
TopHatter Administrator Join Date: 09-03-03 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 9,694 Country:	This appears to be an outgrowth of the cancelled M8 AGS. Click here for more information Note how that website calls the M8 "Buford". As far as I know, it was never intended to be called Buford but in Clancy's Armored Cav, he presents a future scenario involving the M8 and calls it a Buford. Alot of people (including Global Security.org apparently) thought that Clancy's inside track to the military gave him the new name. Buford of course refers to Major General John Buford US Cavalry, of Gettyburg fame. I think until the movie Gettysburg only Civil War buffs knew of Buford and so he never got proper credit for his holding action on the first day of the battle, which quite possibly decided the outcome. I think Clancy was trying to draw attention to General Buford because I would certainly say he deserves credit where credit is due. __________________ If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams Last edited by TopHatter : 10-08-2003 at 11:44 AM.

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10-08-2003, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	Well it's got tracks and a pintle mount for a TC's weapon. That's a good start at least, lol.

10-08-2003, 19:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Praxus *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-26-03 Posts: 3,237	It is not an outgrowth of the M8, it is a demonstrator to find out the feasibility of having a big gun on such a small platform, before they go ahead with LOS FCS.

10-09-2003, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
TopHatter Administrator Join Date: 09-03-03 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 9,694 Country:	Hm...that's so odd. It looks just like the M8, though obviously that means nothing about anything:blush I thought they had perhaps revived the concept at the very least.

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