Of course, the machine gun on the roof is 7.62mm caliber, and for wealthy buyers, a remote weapon station is standard across the entire range.
The air conditioning system has also been changed from the original air-cooled system to a liquid-cooled system, which provides even better cooling performance.
Xia Yu turned it on to test it, and the temperature really did drop very quickly, even though this was an old car!
Next, he test drove another Leclerc ARV.
Unlike the armored recovery vehicles equipped by the Hefei military, which have seven pairs of road wheels, the Al-Alianza version, like the tank, has six pairs.
However, their power systems are the same. The Chinese equipped the auxiliary vehicles with domestically made products, while the combat vehicles were their last vestige of dignity.
"Buzz"
Xia Yu raised the bulldozer blade at the front of the vehicle. Apart from the relatively poor visibility, this function was no different from that of a bulldozer on a construction site. It was generally used to clear obstacles, build fortifications, and repair roads.
In addition, the full-width mine-clearing plow that was not removed from the truck can be used to advance through the minefield.
To blast a passage, the ARV can also be equipped with a KD-2 modular mine-clearing kit to launch explosive cords.
The BTR-80 modified multi-purpose mine-clearing vehicle used by Jihuo Defense is a wheeled vehicle, so it is usually equipped by medium combined arms brigades. There is also a tracked version adapted for heavy brigades, which opens up wider passages.
However, in Afica, where minefields are typically set up by rebels, wheeled mine-clearing vehicles are sufficient.
After clearing the minefields in the border rainforest, Lao Zeng had already sent the vehicle back to Kongluga. However, since there were quite a few vehicles to take this time, Xia Yu left the GBZ-80 at home.
Even when you need to clear mines, the Leclerc ARV can still fill in.
"Boss, the control panel for the lifting gear and winch is here."
The speaker was 06. How to pilot the Leclerc UAE in combat only accounted for 30% of his training this time. This was to be able to step in at critical moments. The other 70% was to learn how to pilot the Leclerc ARV to save the company's important assets.
The telescopic hydraulic boom with a 270° swing range can easily lift objects weighing up to 35 tons for replacing broken power packs, tracks, or even turret assemblies.
"The main winch has a 180-meter-long cable, which can easily pull out any vehicle weighing less than 60 tons, and even heavier vehicles only require a little effort."
"Wait a minute, why do the winch's readings look so much like a water buffalo's?"
Xia Yu frowned, realizing something was amiss.
His understanding of Leclerc was far less detailed than that of the Leopard 2 family.
"Well, the instructors from Germany didn't mention it, but Alianqiu's instructor did, saying that apart from the chassis being made in Germany, the power pack and all the engineering equipment are domestically produced."
After hearing 06 reveal the inside story, Xia Yu realized that's how it was.
Okay, so it's made by Rheinmetall. It seems that as long as he has a Leopard 2 chassis, he can assemble a Buffalo using an ARV.
However, the company now has two Leclercs, and with a little more effort, the goal of collecting the entire Leclerc family seems not so far away.
Yes, add another EPG armored engineering vehicle and a PTG armored bridge-laying vehicle. Forget about the T-4 prototype with a 140mm main gun; that's not practical.
"The remote-controlled weapon is positioned here for operation, and it still has a certain degree of self-defense capability should an attack occur on the road."
Without loading ammunition, this 7.62mm caliber T2B remote weapon station, produced by FN, performs reasonably well. I'll just rip it off and install it on the Marder K1 later.
Before he knew it, Xia Yu had amassed quite a collection of remote-controlled weapon stations from various countries, which could be considered a unique kind of collection.
His next targets are the Protector of the Chihuahua, the FLW100, and the heavy-duty FLW200.
As for the German Bumblebee, that's still just a concept, only recently initiated. Let's stick with our little brother's FNT2B!
After becoming familiar with the operation of the two Leclerc models, Xia Yu pondered how to combine them in a real battle to see how to create a combat force.
However, the armed factions in the Auga region have quieted down considerably, and some have even abandoned their original territories and disappeared without a trace.
They were scared away.
More accurately, it was a tactical retreat.
In the past, when Golden Oak fought them, it was a back-and-forth battle with casualties on both sides.
Now that concentrated firepower has arrived, it's like putting a turtle shell on something; they can't bite through it at all.
The changes in the neighborhood also spread to the city, and the Tuareg people quieted down considerably.
Xia Yu got some information from the Blue Helmet troops and said that there had been fewer conflicts recently, making people exclaim that this was not Oga.
"This is when we need to be even more vigilant. We must not be fooled by those extremists and armed factions. They are not only good at fighting and killing, but sometimes they also use tricks."
He addressed all employees at an internal meeting.
"Of course, if we hide behind the Germans, they will be in more danger."
This is an advantage of being small-scale; the focus will be more on the client.
As for the principle of "the grievance must be attributed to the perpetrator and the debtor to the creditor," going to attack the headquarters of the National Defense Force would be too costly. Even with a clear strategy, they couldn't withstand the presence of Chinese people right in front of them.
Similarly, once the Malaysians have withdrawn, the government forces become the perfect target.
Someone has to take the hit in the open, as long as it's not a concentrated attack on defense.
"Tomorrow's city patrol will still be the Weasel squadron. Several of their VBCI infantry fighting vehicles have broken down, so they can't cover the southern part of the city. We'll have to take over."
Xia Yu opened her notebook and began assigning tasks for tomorrow.
The patrols in the urban area are more frequent, basically once every two days, but they are mostly carried out by motorcades. Helicopters are only dispatched when there is a problem.
They only earn a basic income, nothing more.
"Mole, you say a few words."
Xia Yu called out Kuhn's name.
Company meetings are not his personal forum; everyone who is supposed to speak must speak.
"Well, as I said, it's fine if the tracks aren't coated with rubber, but once you leave the camp gate, the IED must remain on."
Given the road conditions in Oga, there's really no need for rubber coating, but roadside bomb jammers are extremely important. Both the blue helmets and the Germans have learned from bombings and paid a bloody lesson, which is why they keep using them.
"Then there are drones. In order to avoid getting stuck on the road, we must use drones to scout out the road conditions in advance."
Oga rarely experiences traffic jams, but there are often crowds, especially at several major roadside markets.
This is where drones can be of great help. Not to mention technical staff, more than half of the combat staff have been trained in drone operation. They can also play a role in the troop transport compartment, so that the crew members don't have to be distracted.
"clear!"
After the operational meeting, everyone went about their business. Although the tracked infantry fighting vehicles were more complex to maintain, the Marder convoy for concentrated fire defense did not use them as frequently as the Fat Army.
In summary, one is high intensity and low strength, while the other is low intensity and high strength. This is why the VBCI, as a later-developed wheeled racing team, has accumulated more motorcycle hours than the Weasel, which has upgraded its power pack.
At the shared parking lot, Xia Yu spoke with their logistics team and learned that several old, broken VBCI vehicles needed power pack replacements. The vehicles had already been shipped from the mainland to Afica and would last at most another month.
"They said they'd replace the VBCI-2's engine with a Volvo D13, which is more powerful than the copied D12. Renault is really going downhill."
That's what the sergeant said.
He was responsible for writing the operational report of the VBCI, which reported many shortcomings in the operation in the Mari region, and thus led to the power upgrade of the VBCI-2.
Unfortunately, the predecessors planted the trees so that the successors could enjoy the shade. Although we really wanted to use the 600-horsepower D13, the reality was that we only had the 500-horsepower copy of the D12.
"It's alright, our weasel only has 720 horsepower after the upgrade, it won't be able to reach 100km/h in its next life."
Xia Yu is good at comforting people. The VBCI's 100km/h speed was achieved on paved roads, and its off-road speed isn't much better than the Weasel's.
And so, both sides finished setting up their vehicles, and after having breakfast at dawn, they drove out of the camp in order of their patrol zones.
"Calling the leader, they've set off, just like before, eight wheels paired with four, heading towards the city."
The camera footage from the bungalow opposite the campsite is being broadcast to another house a few dozen meters away.
Mumchi, who was in front of the screen, was reporting to Hamadun.
"Wait, three tracked armored vehicles, and one of them is painted with a red cross. Isn't this the convoy that wiped out Sheflü and his men in Kinabalu?"
He looked at the weasel caravan in surprise; they had retreated.
They withdrew long ago, and the Masina Liberation Front was eliminated. Security on the Masina border improved by 80%, while Oga is trapped in a false peace, and who knows when a big news story will break.
Perhaps, it will be today.
“Mumchi, I understand how you feel, but at this point, the goal cannot be changed.”
"The arrow is on the string, and it must be released," Hamadun said solemnly to his subordinates.
Yes, both groups are in place. Several of his confidants have already gone to Niger. Changing the target is too risky, and he doesn't want to take that risk.
Hamadun was right to seek stability and avoid risks. He has provoked the defense and now wants to seek refuge in Niger. You'd better leave everything behind.
"I know, leader. We'll take care of these guys next time and avenge Xie Fu and the others."
Mumchi made a harsh statement.
Those who do propaganda love to exaggerate. They suffered such a terrible fate last time, they won't fare any better next time.
"That's settled then, proceed according to the original plan."
"Yes, Chief!"
The convoy of the concentrated fire defense forces headed towards the south city, while the VAB personnel of the Golden Oak Leaf garrison and the VBCI personnel of the Hair Army were mixed together and went to the east and west cities respectively.
The northern part of the city is under the control of the Blue Helmets. The UN peacekeeping mission deployed in the Sahel region has more than 10,000 men, which is twice the size of the Chinese population.
However, aside from self-defense and the elimination of some anti-human jihadists, they generally do not intervene militarily.
Providing medical assistance and infrastructure maintenance to ensure that the most populous northern city remains peaceful is already quite an achievement.
The largest market in the city is in the north, while the smallest is in the south, which is under Xia Yu's jurisdiction.
"Boss, this market actually sells pork!"
As the Inspire 2 drove over the open-air market, Leonardo, who was replacing Nicola, looked at the screen hanging down from the roof of the car and said...
The footage transmitted back by the drone was displayed not only by the pilot but also by the vehicle commander and the mechanized infantry squad behind him.
Large-scale operations involving massive armored forces do not require this level of detail, but for concentrated fire defense, the more acute each combat unit is with battlefield situational awareness, the better.
“There are several thousand people in the South City who don’t believe in pearls, so they can naturally buy pork. But these people raise pigs without castrating them, just like the people of Northern Europe. It’s better to eat wild boar meat.”
Xia Yu looked away from the driver's panoramic mirror; they were still quite a distance from the market!
"So that's how it is. No wonder the pork at my grandfather's house had a gamey smell, and I never wanted to eat it when I went there."
Kohler complained over the radio.
Zhuowei does not castrate pigs because it is inhumane; this is extremely radical.
If it were Chinese people, all they would ask is to anesthetize piglets during castration, and even that would be resisted by farmers!
The defense team is discussing pork, while the men from the South City are talking about last night's football game.
Bali Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-0 at home. Many people were so excited that they didn't sleep all night, but they still had to patrol the war zone and could only rely on coffee to keep warm.
Even without Ibrahimovic, they still have Lucas.
Compared to the national team, their clubs are not as corrupt; you can count the number of black players on one hand, unlike the national team, where you can't even count them on two hands.
Of course, the number of Black soldiers in the army was also very high. In addition to those who obtained citizenship through the Foreign Legion, native-born Blacks also liked to join the army. It's just a pity that Leclerc used an autoloader.
“I like Monaco, that young man named Mbappe, Saint-Germain needs him.”
Leaning against the VBCI vehicle, the Black soldier Augustine promoted it to Thomas beside him.
Even if you can't carry artillery shells, you can still be a machine gunner; what he has in his hand is an FN Minimi light machine gun.
Because the VBCI already had a 7.62mm FNMAG, the mechanized infantry squad was not equipped with a general-purpose machine gun.
In contrast, the 5.56mm light machine gun was insufficient for concentrated fire defense in most situations, so Leonardo in the instructor group was equipped with a captured FN Minimi, to be used depending on the nature of the mission and the MG3.
“I don’t know Mbappe, but I think Neymar will join Paris Saint-Germain.”
Thomas changed the position of the Famasfelin in his hand. Although it was an improved version of Famas, he was more envious of the squad leader's HK416F-C.
Who wouldn't want to use new guns? The stingy congressmen didn't approve the full replacement plan, so even the junior officers in their battalion were given short-barreled HK416s, while the ordinary soldiers were still using the old guns.
"It's time, it's our turn to go up."
After finishing their cigarettes, the two men who had gotten out of the car earlier went to a checkpoint a dozen meters away.
Augustine took over the machine gunner's position in the other vehicle, while Thomas took the parking sign from Lance.
They don't check people, but they must check the safety of passing vehicles.
Strictly according to regulations, sniffer dogs must be involved in the investigation, but since there isn't enough funding, they'll do whatever it takes to save money.
Fortunately, this is Marie, the poorest part of Marie, so there aren't many motor vehicles, or rather, most of them are in the hands of certain individuals, so the task isn't too arduous.
The first assembled van carrying goods is safe and can pass.
Below is a Toyota pickup truck that's been used for eighteen years. It belongs to a local auto repair shop and is safe to drive on.
"Buzz"
Just as Thomas raised the sign towards an SUV a hundred meters away, the other vehicle accelerated.
"Da da da"
The other party attempted to break through the checkpoint; danger loomed. Augustine, remaining vigilant, pulled the trigger without hesitation.
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