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ex Strathcona
10-26-2006, 07:02 PM
they dont look so green any more!
Crazed Aussie
10-26-2006, 07:13 PM
Yup i think they've moved into combat mode camo, and are up-gunned.
Can't wait to hear/see deployment stories. Bet the Aussie leo crews will be avid watchers.
Kingswat
10-26-2006, 07:25 PM
nice pics.
Bzzliteyr
10-26-2006, 07:25 PM
Nope, not upgunned.. that's the 105 on there...
Sato
10-26-2006, 07:30 PM
Up-armored anyway...
guest
10-26-2006, 08:01 PM
Nice pics.

High Res?
ex Strathcona
10-26-2006, 08:04 PM
there may be some high res on the Strathcona website. there is an update on the deployment if your interested.
guest
10-26-2006, 08:04 PM
Yup i think they've moved into combat mode camo, and are up-gunned.
Can't wait to hear/see deployment stories. Bet the Aussie leo crews will be avid watchers.

When will your Leos retire?

I'm assuming the workup on M1s is in full swing by now?
guest
10-26-2006, 08:05 PM
there may be some high res on the Strathcona website. there is an update on the deployment if your interested.

Thanks.

Looks to me like 2 pintle mounts..

Am I wrong?
chrisp1j
10-26-2006, 09:09 PM
Wow. That was quick.
ex Strathcona
10-26-2006, 09:11 PM
Thanks.

Looks to me like 2 pintle mounts..

Am I wrong?

i think you are right, i noticed it as well.
ex Strathcona
10-26-2006, 09:18 PM
i just enlarged the photo on the right, and it actually looks like it might be a .50 on the loaders hatch! That is based only on what looks to be the twin hand grips either side of the butterfly trigger that is visible.
guest
10-26-2006, 09:20 PM
i just enlarged the photo on the right, and it actually looks like it might be a .50 on the loaders hatch! That is based only on what looks to be the twin hand grips either side of the butterfly trigger that is visible.


I guess tankers wanna snipe, too. ;)

Hmm.. so we got 2 7.62mm, a .50 and 105mm boom stick.

Not a bad "gun truck", eh? ;)
Canuck Farrier
10-26-2006, 09:56 PM
have they seen action yet?or conducted any patrols.?
Mithras
10-26-2006, 10:08 PM
She does look meaner when she is dirty :). I am pleased that the guys get to use their toys as they were intended.
ex Strathcona
10-26-2006, 10:17 PM
have they seen action yet?or conducted any patrols.?

so far just a drive out side the wire and down to the range to bore sight and zero the main gun. man do they ever kick up a lot of dust!
Crazed Aussie
10-26-2006, 10:59 PM
When will your Leos retire?

I'm assuming the workup on M1s is in full swing by now?

The news is that the leo's are for sale?? And yup the transition to the m1s is in full swing up in the north. Interestingly the civil/military authorities have had to strengthen bridges in various locations to handle the Tank transporters and assoc equipment. Be interesting to see how the tankers like they're new toys. Cheers.
Johnny_H02
10-27-2006, 02:06 AM
^^ source on that info?
XIE
10-27-2006, 02:49 AM
Crazed Aussie...stop talking please....
Canuck Farrier
10-27-2006, 07:56 AM
so far just a drive out side the wire and down to the range to bore sight and zero the main gun. man do they ever kick up a lot of dust!

Ya those leos look hungry,its good to see them in a combat role before their time is up.There must have been alot of leo crews go through those who tanks who were waiting for their chance for some real action.
Cosmonaut
10-27-2006, 09:37 AM
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15667&d=1161902418

We mean business written all over it...
Bzzliteyr
10-27-2006, 03:12 PM
Loader's AA is 7.62mm C6 with butterfly grips. As per the Coyote. Nothing to see here, move along.. haha
Big Lebowski
10-27-2006, 03:25 PM
i wonder how the leo's are gonna handle the dust
ex Strathcona
10-27-2006, 04:15 PM
Loader's AA is 7.62mm C6 with butterfly grips. As per the Coyote. Nothing to see here, move along.. haha

ah boo! i knew it was too good to be true.