Argentina Armed Forces thread

[vajt39]

JT

The standard rifle is the FN FAL others are in service in limited numbers.

There are between 10000 and 20000 FN FAL in reserve in addition to those in the armories of the different units and this is the reason why we will continue to use this gun for a while more.

Saudos

Thanks Facundo. I guess you can't go wrong with cheap and reliable weapons that are already in stock, but I would believe these weapons should be coming close to their useful life...how old are the Argentine FALs? I also don't think the soldiers would complain on having a lighter and more manageable assault rifle. I just saw that FNH is submitting the FNAC for the US AIC requirement.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...anced-carbine/

Wouldn't be a bad choice....

-----JT-----

[facundo]

JT

The subject is the situation of the Argentine armed forces is very bad in the budget issue. And the little money available to spend looking for it.

With a lot of FN FAL stored on other things like priority on the issue of mobility.

There are many Opcions but no money

Saludos

[Panzerknacker]

I think Argentina should standardize with one assault rifle, I see Steyrs, M-16's, FALs...time for a new 7.62mm or 6.8/6.5mm weapon. Maybe they can stick with FNH and get the SCAR.

-----JT-----

The FAL works fine no need to replace it, all the spare parts are available trought the FM factory since they manufacture under license the rifle, the only branch in wich is standarized the 5.56mm is the Marines, but they still need 7.62mm ammo for the GMPG FN-mag so...

[facundo]

Panzerknacker

The Marines used M-16 A-2 in their front line units, although there are some who still use the FN FAL.

Here are hints photos of Marine Corps Battalion 2 in exercises last year, look Bofors AT-4






http://batallonbim2im.blogspot.com/2...1_archive.html

Saludos

[Panzerknacker]

Very nice, too bad that the forum configuration makes the pictures so small.

[facundo]

Panzerknacker

Watch this exercise is Marines with FN FAL even

About 80 men exercise in basic combat skills and leadership








http://www.gacetamarinera.com.ar/not...a=3829&idSec=7

Saludos

[Panzerknacker]

And talking about Marines:
shooting the Bofors RBS-70 laser guided missile:

[Panzerknacker]

Torpedo testing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eqECTcWpKI&feature=channel_video_title

[facundo]

Panzerknacker

The link is wrong, I think it's this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eqEC...el_video_title

I just will subscribe to your youtube channel

Saludos

[armored_diplomacy]

^^ Awesome, Panzer and Facundo, thanks !

[armored_diplomacy]

Rocketing again !

Gradicom II

[D-Mitch]

What vehicle is this one? Is it a VCTP as the hull seems of a TAM?

[Elbs]

Yes, VCTP with the funky remote control machine gun fitted in the rear.

[O_O]

Just wanted to say the TAM is cool. If we never get heavy tanks I'd settle for some of those.

[D-Mitch]

Yes, VCTP with the funky remote control machine gun fitted in the rear.

Thanks mate!