It doesn't belong in TLAV. It it should belong in MTVC, but we killed that to save money. And we didn't plan for a replacement under ACSV because that was just designed to replace platforms and variants that we had in service.
Most would keep that in their A2.
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Upgun or repurpose?
Upgun or repurpose?
I've we want to make a recce/surveillance vehicle out of them with better armament - then bad idea.
OTOH, if we want to turn them into something like armoured anti-air systems of various types - then why not. We have almost 500 armoured vehicles with lots of service life left on them. If you can turn them into something useful that we don't have now and need then it's a win.
Apparently some TLAV’s still around, or so my kid tells me…which are essentially upgraded 113’s.
Looks like upgun - autocannons and ATGM lol. Probably so CARBs have "armour" for the armour squadron.Upgun or repurpose?
I've we want to make a recce/surveillance vehicle out of them with better armament - then bad idea.
OTOH, if we want to turn them into something like armoured anti-air systems of various types - then why not. We have almost 500 armoured vehicles with lots of service life left on them. If you can turn them into something useful that we don't have now and need then it's a win.
Theyre way too clapped out. Time to let them die.
Upgraded back in 2004 ish time frames.
Deliveries of TAPVs ran from 2016 to 2018. They are babies in the armies inventory compared to just about every other vehicle. "Clapped out" is very subjective and VOR is also very dependent on the maintenance cycles they go through. I don't think any of these vehicles are beyond use. If they would be repurposed, part of the upgrade program should include an overhaul element.
I read something recently - can't recall where - that TLAVs are down to being counted by the handful. I doubt that there are enough useable hulls left worth keeping in service. Which I regret. They've been used for almost sixty years now and have done yeoman service.
I was talking about the TLAV.
Still some ambs and MTVRs running aroundlatvia.I read something recently - can't recall where - that TLAVs are down to being counted by the handful. I doubt that there are enough useable hulls left worth keeping in service. Which I regret. They've been used for almost sixty years now and have done yeoman service.
Agreed - they were in shit order in early 2000’s. IIRC, kid said they’re essentially for teaching basic track stuff.
When my dad was in 2RCHA in Germany in the 60’s, they were just coming on line there. He had one that broke with only 13 miles on the odometer - engine block cracked…he said the name plate inside stated it was made by “ The Continental Can Company” from somewhere in Michigan…I read something recently - can't recall where - that TLAVs are down to being counted by the handful. I doubt that there are enough useable hulls left worth keeping in service. Which I regret. They've been used for almost sixty years now and have done yeoman service.
Why do you hate the RCAF so much?
Honestly, I don’t think it’s that bad if used appropriately. It isn’t an awful road bound setup , now reconnaissance vehicle or anything like that it sucks. As an airfield security sort of response vehicle it’s a decent tool.
Practice?
Sorry. Mea culpa.
I think they would make great AD vehicles. They are mine protected, have a level of armour and enough internal space that they could support the crew, equipment and ammunition storage for either a gun or cheap missile/rocket air defence system that could accompany LAV-based units and subunits. Slap on an appropriate MOOG lightweight RIwP and Bob's your uncle. To me that's a simple and cheaper solution than building a whole new fleet of ACSVs for the role. One benefit - when the TLAV eventually craps out then the RIwP can be repurposed on a newer vehicle.
If memory serves me correctly about two years ago we had about 60 or so left with another 60 or so being used for parts - that's probably changed since then.
