Puma IFV finally ready for action

Skybird · 03-18-21, 11:33 AM

Well.
I have no argument, but I don't trust that thing. Too much electronics. To me, electroncis have "vulnerability" written in bold letters all over them.

I also have only reduced trust in gun barrels mounted on crooks. That contruction was added later after they found out that the original construction had a terribly high stray firing rate and lacked any precision - the rounds landed all over the place.

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Rockstar · 03-18-21, 12:06 PM

I've watched a video about the Puma on Youtube. Pretty awesome piece of armor to have on the field. In one section the narrator stated the Puma had an automatic transmission with six gears forward and six gears in reverse. That made me think about the movie 'Kelly's Heroes' when the character Oddball said: "These engines are the fastest in any tanks in the European Theater of Operations, forwards or backwards. You see, man, we like to feel we can get out of trouble, quicker than we got into it"

Skybird · 03-18-21, 02:33 PM

The main weapon is a 30mm, but the seconardy coax is just a 5.56 - the desiogners overlooked that thwe turret woukld need more place to install a real medium callibre machine gun. The 5.56 lacks punch and penetration, and range and precision.

Its heavy, heavier than projcted, so that now one third more of air transports are needed to airlift three Pumas in A400Ms ij battle grade protection C.

If the A400Ms will ever be available in sufficient numbers, that is.

The hull around the barrel of the main gun indeed is for

stabilising the gun, nobody should be mistaken there. The German term is "Rohrabstützung". My term is "gun barrel on crooks".

Only 6-man squads for loading.

At least they had the brains to add missiles as an option to it. Spike-LR against armour and helicopters.

Too expensive. And for the time being: necessarily unproven and untested.

Severla other natiosn that were hoped to become customers of the Puma, decided agaunst it and instead went for models of the swedish CV-90 lineage, which would have been my choice, too. I do not think the Puma will become an economic success story. It is too damn expensive, and it will stay that due to low production numbers.

Jimbuna · 03-18-21, 03:02 PM

The namesake of my favourite armoured car in WWII

Jeff-Groves · 03-18-21, 03:08 PM

What is the fascination with Germans naming tanks after Big Cats?
Seeing as this one is lacking in ways?
Shall we see a Hello Kitty Tank at some point?

Skybird · 03-19-21, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

What is the fascination with Germans naming tanks after Big Cats?
Seeing as this one is lacking in ways?
Shall we see a Hello Kitty Tank at some point?

Should we call them Apache, Kiowa, and Cherokee? Or Frisian, Bavarian, Saxon?

Onkel Neal · 03-22-21, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

What is the fascination with Germans naming tanks after Big Cats?
Seeing as this one is lacking in ways?
Shall we see a Hello Kitty Tank at some point?

Oh man, can you imagine filing a battle report:

BRIEF: SURVEYED SMALL TOWN, FEW TROOPS, SMALL ARMS. PROCEEDED TO OCCUPY, HAD FORCE WIPED OUT BY HIDDEN KITTY. IN RETREAT.

Rockstar · 03-18-21, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

The main weapon is a 30mm, but the seconardy coax is just a 5.56 - the desiogners overlooked that thwe turret woukld need more place to install a real medium callibre machine gun. The 5.56 lacks punch and penetration, and range and precision.

Its heavy, heavier than projcted, so that now one third more of air transports are needed to airlift three Pumas in A400Ms ij battle grade protection C.

If the A400Ms will ever be available in sufficient numbers, that is.

The hull around the barrel of the main gun indeed is for

stabilising the gun, nobody should be mistaken there. The German term is "Rohrabstützung". My term is "gun barrel on crooks".

Only 6-man squads for loading.

At least they had the brains to add missiles as an option to it. Spike-LR against armour and helicopters.

Too expensive. And for the time being: necessarily unproven and untested.

Severla other natiosn that were hoped to become customers of the Puma, decided agaunst it and instead went for models of the swedish CV-90 lineage, which would have been my choice, too. I do not think the Puma will become an economic success story. It is too damn expensive, and it will stay that due to low production numbers.

Well looking on the bright side, I've read the 5.56 will upgraded to the 7.62 Heckler & Koch MG5. That's definitely a step in the right direction.

What is a squad size in the German Army? I know in the U.S. Army it can vary greatly, six men is about in the middle of possibilities. As for passengers that's going to be determined by its intended role in the grand scheme of things, if there is a grand scheme.

Also the fat lady hasn't started singing yet. I've read the U.S. has been kicking around the idea of replacing Bradley and had been looking at the Puma for some ideas.

Skybird · 03-18-21, 05:32 PM

German squads were 7 with the very first Marder IFVs, later versions had only room for 6, and so squad sizes got reduced.

But I think 6 is very small and does not allow much room for losses. Its the kind of surgical super-precise clean tabletop ground warfare fighting - that I do not expect happening in a close quarter combat against equal enemies.

There is always the inherent expectation (that I do not share) that own losses will not be suffered. And when you are low on numbers from start on and then suffer losses, you are - well, no longer in your plan's comfort zone.

I want reserves. 6 man squads have none.

The way the Combat Mission Shock Force game depicts US Marine Corps units with much larger infantry groups, depict somehow how it should be. You also get much greater tactical flexibility.

Skybird · 03-19-21, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Well looking on the bright side, I've read the 5.56 will upgraded to the 7.62 Heckler & Koch MG5. That's definitely a step in the right direction.

I believe it when I see it. The current turret is too small, it needs to be completely replaced then. And that costs. The 7.62mm was planned form beginning on, but at a late stage of their project they found out that they had made a mistake and that the turret has not the space to mount a 7.62. Thats why the Puma has just the light MG - its smaller and fits in. A 7.62 does not.

With the incoming next government - national elections in autumn - I cannot see a great enthzusiasm for boosting defence spendings. Clkaism and promises that remain unfulfilled so far will be extended by new claims and promises that also will stay unfulfilled. I expect a massive slide to the left. Merkel has completely consumed the CDU and there is not even a minimum reserve of personnel left. This erosion now costs them dearly. German people are sick and tired of it. Even Merkel is no longer everybody's darling since the Corona failure - and that fall equals an earthslide.

P.S. I just googled it up. Indeed it is planned that only completely new build Pumas get the 7.62 - IF an according deciison is beign made, and that deciison weas - before Coriona - not expected before the end of 2022. So it is not certain at all, since the new Pumas will cost more money, and they already are very expensive. They will have new turrets. The new Pumas may be ordered due to Germany wanting to take the lead of NATO's VJTF task force without needing to cannibalise other BW units to equip that task force as currently is common practice.

Skybird · 03-19-21, 09:56 AM

BTW, there is another German contender, the Lynx IFV. And different to the Puma, there is international interest and demand. Even from the US.

The looks of it. Wowh.

03-18-21, 11:33 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Puma IFV finally ready for action Well. I have no argument, but I don't trust that thing. Too much electronics. To me, electroncis have "vulnerability" written in bold letters all over them. I also have only reduced trust in gun barrels mounted on crooks. That contruction was added later after they found out that the original construction had a terribly high stray firing rate and lacked any precision - the rounds landed all over the place. https://translate.google.com/transla...%23pageIndex_3 __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-18-21, 02:33 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The main weapon is a 30mm, but the seconardy coax is just a 5.56 - the desiogners overlooked that thwe turret woukld need more place to install a real medium callibre machine gun. The 5.56 lacks punch and penetration, and range and precision. Its heavy, heavier than projcted, so that now one third more of air transports are needed to airlift three Pumas in A400Ms ij battle grade protection C. If the A400Ms will ever be available in sufficient numbers, that is. The hull around the barrel of the main gun indeed is for stabilising the gun, nobody should be mistaken there. The German term is "Rohrabstützung". My term is "gun barrel on crooks". Only 6-man squads for loading. At least they had the brains to add missiles as an option to it. Spike-LR against armour and helicopters. Too expensive. And for the time being: necessarily unproven and untested. Severla other natiosn that were hoped to become customers of the Puma, decided agaunst it and instead went for models of the swedish CV-90 lineage, which would have been my choice, too. I do not think the Puma will become an economic success story. It is too damn expensive, and it will stay that due to low production numbers. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-18-21, 03:02 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The namesake of my favourite armoured car in WWII __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-18-21, 05:32 PM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	German squads were 7 with the very first Marder IFVs, later versions had only room for 6, and so squad sizes got reduced. But I think 6 is very small and does not allow much room for losses. Its the kind of surgical super-precise clean tabletop ground warfare fighting - that I do not expect happening in a close quarter combat against equal enemies. There is always the inherent expectation (that I do not share) that own losses will not be suffered. And when you are low on numbers from start on and then suffer losses, you are - well, no longer in your plan's comfort zone. I want reserves. 6 man squads have none. The way the Combat Mission Shock Force game depicts US Marine Corps units with much larger infantry groups, depict somehow how it should be. You also get much greater tactical flexibility. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-19-21, 09:56 AM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	BTW, there is another German contender, the Lynx IFV. And different to the Puma, there is international interest and demand. Even from the US. The looks of it. Wowh. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-18-21, 12:06 PM	#2
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I've watched a video about the Puma on Youtube. Pretty awesome piece of armor to have on the field. In one section the narrator stated the Puma had an automatic transmission with six gears forward and six gears in reverse. That made me think about the movie 'Kelly's Heroes' when the character Oddball said: "These engines are the fastest in any tanks in the European Theater of Operations, forwards or backwards. You see, man, we like to feel we can get out of trouble, quicker than we got into it"

03-18-21, 03:08 PM	#5
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	What is the fascination with Germans naming tanks after Big Cats? Seeing as this one is lacking in ways? Shall we see a Hello Kitty Tank at some point?