South African National Defence Force

[wilhelm]

I am not sure how many were done, it was a basic Casspir with the extended nose. The nose was taken off later as it didn't work out as planned. the idea was to ride in front of the convoy and detonate the mines. Then the front axle could be retracted by a winch. What would happen was the 3rd or 4th vehicle in the covoy would hit the mine. The Sesspir was also heavy on engines and would get stuck in the mud more often. The front differetial also suffered later. But this was a mean machine. I think if the front axle was replaced with a differetial, then it may have worked.

Thanks for that.

Below is a link that you may find interesting. It is about various SADF prototype and specialist vehicles.
You will have to register to see the pictures, but it is free, easy and well worth it. Probably the best such discussion on the net.
There are a couple of Sesspir pictures in the thread, so it would be good if you commented on there due to you actually having seen or been in the vehicle.


http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/foru...ic,9088.0.html

[Dinges]

I took this pic this morning.

[Cpl Kat]

I took this pic this morning.

What are we looking at Dinges? A Ratel based mobile workshop?

[Dinges]

What are we looking at Dinges? A Ratel based mobile workshop?

That is the 8x8 Ratel Log of myth.

[Boertjie01]

My-my, are there plans in order to maybe resurrect this vehicle?

[Dinges]

My-my, are there plans in order to maybe resurrect this vehicle?

I highly doubt it. It never left experimental testing IIRC. I understand it is to be restored cosmetically , but that info is severely watered down.

[Reno]

So a few weeks back I went to the middle of nowhere to watch the Air Force blow things up. Here are some pictures of said weapons-display!




Hawk Strafing Run (target was 1km out)


Rooivalk 70mm rocket attack

[Maktab]

Epic photos Reno! That shot of three Oryx helicopters firing flares simultaneously is especially awesome, as far as I know it may be the first time they've done that for a demo.

I still love the sound of the Hawk's cannon, it's very distinct and quite different to what I expected it would sound like.

[Reno]

Thanks

You can't see, but there's actually another Oryx and Rooivalk behind that one dumping flares as well. Definitely quite a show!

[Maktab]

So that's what they mean by 'active camouflage'?

[Dinges]

SAAF Rhino



Vlakvark

[Slaaibak]

My-my, are there plans in order to maybe resurrect this vehicle?

It is going to the Armour Museum in Bloemfontein

[joash]

Does anyone know where I can get a pair of Bush War era SADF combat trousers sent to the US? I live in the US and would like to order a pair from a reliable source at a reasonable price. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Dinges]

Does anyone know where I can get a pair of Bush War era SADF combat trousers sent to the US? I live in the US and would like to order a pair from a reliable source at a reasonable price. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/search/sadf_uniform?pageNo=2

[joash]

Do you have any way of contacting the seller to find out if they ship overseas ? I tried sending a message thru the site but it was blocked bc they are afraid you will make deals outside Bid or Buy.

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/search/sadf_uniform?pageNo=2