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Iltis Jeep
The Iltis is a 4 x 4 light utility vehicle designed to meet the Army's all-terain requirements. The vehicle is used primarily for command, liaison, reconnaissance and communication functions. It can be equipped to lay cable, mount weapons and carry casualties. The vehicle is air transportable in a CC 130 Hercules aircraft. The Army acquired 2, 500 Iltis vehicles between 1984 and 1986. The vehicle is ending its serviceable life and the ‘Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled’ project will provide replacements in the near future.
Specifications:
Length: 3.982 m
Width: 1.520 m
Height: 1.937 m
Weight: 1,550 kg
Maximum speed: 100 km/hr
Engine: 74 hp, 4 cylinder, 1.7 l, gasoline
Transmission: 5 speed manual with integrated differential
Entered service: 1984-1986
Number acquired: 2,500
The Iltis is now under replacement by the LUVW or more accuratly, the German Mercedes G-Wagen/
The C9A1 Light machine-gun
The C9A1 is a C9 Light machine-gun with an optical sight attached. The Minimi (a contraction of Mini-Mitrailleuse (french word), or mini machine-gun) is fully automatic, gas operated and belt or magazine fed. It has an effective range of 600 metres. Within the rifle section, the C9A1 is used to provide covering fire for the manoeuvre of assault troops in the offence and to cover enemy approaches in the defence.
The C9A1 fires 700 rounds per minute and up to 1000 rounds per minute with the adverse setting. The calibre is 5.56 x 45 mm NATO. The C9A1 can be fitted with an optical sight and the Image Intensification Night Sight (Kite sight). The Army has used the C9A1 at home and abroad since 1986.
Armament:
Cartridge: 5.56 x 45mm
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700-1,000 rds/min
Specifications:
Operation: gas operated
Mode of fire: automatic only
Feed: belt or magazine
Weight: 7.12 kg
Length: 1.04 m
Barrel: 0.53 m
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700-1,000 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 600 m
Entered service: 1986
Long Range Sniper Weapon (LRSW)
The Long-Range Sniper Weapon provides snipers with a rifle that can deliver highly accurate fire against hard targets at ranges of up to 1800 meters. It is rugged and performs well under extreme climactic conditions. The rifle is a heavy-barrel, bolt action detachable box magazine-fed weapon with a five-shot capacity. The weapon was introduced in the fall of 2000.
Armament:
Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
Calibre: .50 cal
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Specifications:
Weight: 11.8 kg
Length: 144.8 cm
Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
Scope Magnification: 16 power
Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
Entered Service: 2000
AERIES
The Advanced Electronic Reconnaissance Intelligence Evaluation System is used to intercept, identify, locate and report on VHF/UHF radio signals in support of electronic warfare operations.
The system is mounted inside a custom modified Bison vehicle, and is divided into 4 functional groups: direction finding equipment, computer equipment, communications equipment, and a power supply. The computer workstation is a TEMPEST rugged SUN SPARC 2E by SOLARIS with 32 MB Parity DRAM & three 5.25 bays for removable media. The system software was developed using UNIX, C, Xwindows / Motif, Codebase RDBMS, Fulcrum and SUN OS 4.1e.
Specifications:
Length: 6.5 m
Width: 2.6 m
Height: 13 m (mast extended)
Engine: 275-hp turbocharged Detroit diesel
Speed: 100 km/h
Range of vehicle: 650 km
Frequency Range: 20 to 500 MHz
Nomenclature: AN/MRD-505 (V)
Range of Operations: 25 km along front line
Crew: 3 (normally used with 6 detachments)
Entered Service: 1995
Number in Service: 6
Light Assault Radio
The Light Assault Radio, or AN/PRC-521, is a modern, lightweight, tactical assault VHF Radio. It is soldier friendly, easily maintained and highly portable.
The radio supports both voice and data encryption and can communicate with the Combat Net Radio (Primary) in a fixed frequency mode. This is the smallest, hand-held, front-line radio available to the Army.
The AN/PRC-521 can be used in a variety of hand-held or manpack roles, meeting the needs of dismounted platoons and sections, security personnel, sentries, military police, and emergency forces.
Specifications:
Voice and data 30 - 88 MHz
25 kHz BW, 12.5 kHz channel steps
Two switchable power levels
Two tactical antenna types available
Secure and non-secure modes
Nomenclatures:
AN/PRC-521 Manpack radio set
Physical Characteristics:
Transceiver Length: 170 mm
Transceiver Length (Battery attached): 230 mm
Width: 75 mm
Depth: 45 mm
Transceiver Weight: 700 g
Transceiver Weight (Battery attached): 1.3 kg
Electrical:
Frequency Range: 30 - 88 MHz
Bandwidth: 25 kHz
Modulation: FM (F3E)
Channels: 14 preset, each separately programmable by fill device, PC, or radio-to-radio cloning
Frequency spacing/channel steps: 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz
Power Supply:
Supply voltage: 10V nominal
Battery life: (1:1:8 duty cycle)
Secondary (Lithium) battery life (low power Tx): 24 hours minimum
Secondary (Lithium) battery life (high power at 25ºC): 20 hours
Primary (rechargeable) battery life (low power Tx): 12 hours minimum
Primary (rechargeable) battery life (high power at 25ºC): 10 hours
Transmitter:
Power output: 0.5 and 2 watts, min. (switchable)
Receiver:
RX sensitivity: -116dBm (0.35µV) for 12 dB SINAD
Audio output power: 400 mW into 8 ohms
Audio output power: 10 mW into 300 ohms
Volume control: Six stepped volume levels
Spurious response and image rejection: Greater than 65 dB
External Controls:
Channel switch
On/off switch
Clear
Crypto switch
Zeroize
Push-to-talk
Squelch override
Communications Range:
Short flexible antenna: 500 metres nominal (plain text mode, low power)
Lightweight blade antenna: 10 kilometres nominal (plain text mode, high power)
Environmental Characteristics (to MIL-STD-810):
Temperature: -30ºC to +70ºC operating
Humidity: 90%, non-condensing
Immersion: 2 metres
Salt fog: 5% atmosphere
Shock: 1 metre drop
Accessories:
Short flexible antenna
Long blade antenna
Primary and secondary batteries
Battery chargers
Carrying harness
Frequency fill device
PC programmable (with software adapter)
Iltis Jeep
The Iltis is a 4 x 4 light utility vehicle designed to meet the Army's all-terain requirements. The vehicle is used primarily for command, liaison, reconnaissance and communication functions. It can be equipped to lay cable, mount weapons and carry casualties. The vehicle is air transportable in a CC 130 Hercules aircraft. The Army acquired 2, 500 Iltis vehicles between 1984 and 1986. The vehicle is ending its serviceable life and the ‘Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled’ project will provide replacements in the near future.
Specifications:
Length: 3.982 m
Width: 1.520 m
Height: 1.937 m
Weight: 1,550 kg
Maximum speed: 100 km/hr
Engine: 74 hp, 4 cylinder, 1.7 l, gasoline
Transmission: 5 speed manual with integrated differential
Entered service: 1984-1986
Number acquired: 2,500
The Iltis is now under replacement by the LUVW or more accuratly, the German Mercedes G-Wagen/
The C9A1 Light machine-gun
The C9A1 is a C9 Light machine-gun with an optical sight attached. The Minimi (a contraction of Mini-Mitrailleuse (french word), or mini machine-gun) is fully automatic, gas operated and belt or magazine fed. It has an effective range of 600 metres. Within the rifle section, the C9A1 is used to provide covering fire for the manoeuvre of assault troops in the offence and to cover enemy approaches in the defence.
The C9A1 fires 700 rounds per minute and up to 1000 rounds per minute with the adverse setting. The calibre is 5.56 x 45 mm NATO. The C9A1 can be fitted with an optical sight and the Image Intensification Night Sight (Kite sight). The Army has used the C9A1 at home and abroad since 1986.
Armament:
Cartridge: 5.56 x 45mm
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700-1,000 rds/min
Specifications:
Operation: gas operated
Mode of fire: automatic only
Feed: belt or magazine
Weight: 7.12 kg
Length: 1.04 m
Barrel: 0.53 m
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700-1,000 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 600 m
Entered service: 1986
Long Range Sniper Weapon (LRSW)
The Long-Range Sniper Weapon provides snipers with a rifle that can deliver highly accurate fire against hard targets at ranges of up to 1800 meters. It is rugged and performs well under extreme climactic conditions. The rifle is a heavy-barrel, bolt action detachable box magazine-fed weapon with a five-shot capacity. The weapon was introduced in the fall of 2000.
Armament:
Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
Calibre: .50 cal
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Specifications:
Weight: 11.8 kg
Length: 144.8 cm
Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
Scope Magnification: 16 power
Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
Entered Service: 2000
AERIES
The Advanced Electronic Reconnaissance Intelligence Evaluation System is used to intercept, identify, locate and report on VHF/UHF radio signals in support of electronic warfare operations.
The system is mounted inside a custom modified Bison vehicle, and is divided into 4 functional groups: direction finding equipment, computer equipment, communications equipment, and a power supply. The computer workstation is a TEMPEST rugged SUN SPARC 2E by SOLARIS with 32 MB Parity DRAM & three 5.25 bays for removable media. The system software was developed using UNIX, C, Xwindows / Motif, Codebase RDBMS, Fulcrum and SUN OS 4.1e.
Specifications:
Length: 6.5 m
Width: 2.6 m
Height: 13 m (mast extended)
Engine: 275-hp turbocharged Detroit diesel
Speed: 100 km/h
Range of vehicle: 650 km
Frequency Range: 20 to 500 MHz
Nomenclature: AN/MRD-505 (V)
Range of Operations: 25 km along front line
Crew: 3 (normally used with 6 detachments)
Entered Service: 1995
Number in Service: 6
Light Assault Radio
The Light Assault Radio, or AN/PRC-521, is a modern, lightweight, tactical assault VHF Radio. It is soldier friendly, easily maintained and highly portable.
The radio supports both voice and data encryption and can communicate with the Combat Net Radio (Primary) in a fixed frequency mode. This is the smallest, hand-held, front-line radio available to the Army.
The AN/PRC-521 can be used in a variety of hand-held or manpack roles, meeting the needs of dismounted platoons and sections, security personnel, sentries, military police, and emergency forces.
Specifications:
Voice and data 30 - 88 MHz
25 kHz BW, 12.5 kHz channel steps
Two switchable power levels
Two tactical antenna types available
Secure and non-secure modes
Nomenclatures:
AN/PRC-521 Manpack radio set
Physical Characteristics:
Transceiver Length: 170 mm
Transceiver Length (Battery attached): 230 mm
Width: 75 mm
Depth: 45 mm
Transceiver Weight: 700 g
Transceiver Weight (Battery attached): 1.3 kg
Electrical:
Frequency Range: 30 - 88 MHz
Bandwidth: 25 kHz
Modulation: FM (F3E)
Channels: 14 preset, each separately programmable by fill device, PC, or radio-to-radio cloning
Frequency spacing/channel steps: 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz
Power Supply:
Supply voltage: 10V nominal
Battery life: (1:1:8 duty cycle)
Secondary (Lithium) battery life (low power Tx): 24 hours minimum
Secondary (Lithium) battery life (high power at 25ºC): 20 hours
Primary (rechargeable) battery life (low power Tx): 12 hours minimum
Primary (rechargeable) battery life (high power at 25ºC): 10 hours
Transmitter:
Power output: 0.5 and 2 watts, min. (switchable)
Receiver:
RX sensitivity: -116dBm (0.35µV) for 12 dB SINAD
Audio output power: 400 mW into 8 ohms
Audio output power: 10 mW into 300 ohms
Volume control: Six stepped volume levels
Spurious response and image rejection: Greater than 65 dB
External Controls:
Channel switch
On/off switch
Clear
Crypto switch
Zeroize
Push-to-talk
Squelch override
Communications Range:
Short flexible antenna: 500 metres nominal (plain text mode, low power)
Lightweight blade antenna: 10 kilometres nominal (plain text mode, high power)
Environmental Characteristics (to MIL-STD-810):
Temperature: -30ºC to +70ºC operating
Humidity: 90%, non-condensing
Immersion: 2 metres
Salt fog: 5% atmosphere
Shock: 1 metre drop
Accessories:
Short flexible antenna
Long blade antenna
Primary and secondary batteries
Battery chargers
Carrying harness
Frequency fill device
PC programmable (with software adapter)
BrotherofSnake
Junior Member
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
I heard the U.S. military is going to start using LAWs in Iraq due to their cost effectiveness.
I heard the U.S. military is going to start using LAWs in Iraq due to their cost effectiveness.
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
US military started to use LAW since the Viet-Nam. In this time, it was the M72, now, it's the AT-4 Viper. AT-4 and M72 are all disposable AT weapon, very low cost, easy to use, and can knock out lot's of vehicule. For exemple, a AT-4 can knock out a T-72, a TOW can either, but the TOW cost 180,000 $ while a AT-4 only cost 1,480$, yes the AT-4 don't have a homing system and have more shorter range than the TOW, but in urban warfare, infantry can carry the AT-4 and use it lot more efficiently than the TOW
TOW
The Tube launched Optically tracked Wire guided (TOW) missile system is the primary long range anti-tank weapon for the army. Although normally vehicle mounted it can be carried short distances by the weapon crew. When mounted in a vehicle, the system consists of the launcher, sight unit, missile guidance set and the TOW encased missiles. The addition of the tripod and traverse and elevation units allows the system to be removed from the vehicle and operated from a remote location by the weapon crew. Three vehicles can currently mount the TOW missile system: the Iltis, the BV 206 (TOW variant – BV2063) and the M113A2 TWO Under Armour (TUA). The TUA allows the TOW to be fired while the operator is protected by the armour of the turret. The TUA turrets will be transferred to the LAV III by 2005. A total of 71 LAV TUA are being procured.
The TOW has a Thermal Image capability that allows the gunner to see through total darkness, rain, fog and smoke.
The TOW system is fairly simple to operate and only requires that the gunner place keep the crosshairs of his sight on the target to ensure a hit. This is a great improvement over the earlier missile systems that required the gunner to fly the missile using a joystick.
The Canadian Army has two different missiles in its inventory. The TOW 2A features a tandem high explosive charge warheads that can penetrate almost a full metre of steel in addition to any explosive reactive armour protection on the target. The TOW 2B missile flies over the target and fires two explosively formed penetrators down through the thinly protected top. This allows the 2B missiles to be used against targets hiding in depressions in the ground or behind walls.
Armament:
Missiles: TOW 2A and 2B
Propulsion: 2 stage, solid propellant rocket motor
Penetration: TOW 2A ERA + 1 metre of armour
Rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 1.32m (missile in case)
Maximum Range: 3750 metres
Crew: 4, gunner, loader, commander, driver
Entered Service: 1976
The Armoured Vehicle General Purpose (AVGP) fleet is comprised of three variants: the Cougar, the Grizzly, and the Husky. The AVGP fleet entered service in 1976. A total of 195 Cougars were originally procured to equip Regular and Reserve armoured units. Following the acquisition of the Coyote as a part of the 1999 Army Equipment Rationalisation Plan, the Cougar fleet was reduced to 100 vehicles – to be exclusively employed by Reserve armoured units. The Cougar fleet is currently undergoing a service life-extension program to increase its reliability, supportability and commonality with the Bison and Coyote fleets. The program also includes the replacement of the obsolete RADNIS image intensification sight by the M36E4+ sight, which is an improved version of the Grizzly image intensification sight.
Armament:
Cougar: 76-mm L23A1 gun, [fires HESH, Smoke BE (base ejected), and Canister rounds]
7.62 mm machine gun (C6), and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Grizzly: .50 cal heavy machine gun or a 7.62-mm machine-gun (C6) and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Husky: 7.62-mm machine gun (C6) and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Specifications:
Length: 5.97 m
Width: 2.50 m
Weight: 10.7 t
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Engine: 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T two-cycle turbo-charged diesel
Crews: Cougar — 3 (Commander, gunner and driver, 2 soldiers in rear of vehicle)
Husky — 2 (Driver and technician)
Grizzly — Maximum of 5, depending on role
Entered service: 1976
Number in service: Cougar - 100, Grizzly - 274, Husky - 27
DF 005 Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns
Twin 35mm Air Defence GunsThe Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns are used to protect Canadian troops from high-speed low flying aircraft, helicopters and aerial vehicles. The system works either in conjunction with the Skyguard fire control unit or autonomously to provide low level air defence for airfield protection. The guns are also highly lethal against ground targets.
A normal 35-mm Air Defence Detachment consists of five soldiers. Once set up, the guns can be operated by one person. Automatic re-loaders make it possible to feed and fire all the ammunition available on the gun without manual intervention. The system includes a computer controlled Gun-King sighting system for 3-Dimensional target tracking in conjunction with the laser range finder.
Armament:
Gun Caliber: 35-mm
Rate of Fire: 1100 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 1175 m/s
Barrel Length (90 cal) - 3150 mm
Ammunition: 35-mm high explosive incinerary and AHEAD (Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction)
Number of rounds available: 280 per gun before reloading
Rate of fire: 1,100 rounds per minute
Maximum reloading time: 7.5 s
Specifications:
Weight: 8,000 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km/hr
Fire control: Gun King Sight laser
Towing vehicle: 10-tonne HLVW
Crew: 5
Number in service: 20
Entered service: 1988
BrotherofSnake said:
US military started to use LAW since the Viet-Nam. In this time, it was the M72, now, it's the AT-4 Viper. AT-4 and M72 are all disposable AT weapon, very low cost, easy to use, and can knock out lot's of vehicule. For exemple, a AT-4 can knock out a T-72, a TOW can either, but the TOW cost 180,000 $ while a AT-4 only cost 1,480$, yes the AT-4 don't have a homing system and have more shorter range than the TOW, but in urban warfare, infantry can carry the AT-4 and use it lot more efficiently than the TOW
TOW
The Tube launched Optically tracked Wire guided (TOW) missile system is the primary long range anti-tank weapon for the army. Although normally vehicle mounted it can be carried short distances by the weapon crew. When mounted in a vehicle, the system consists of the launcher, sight unit, missile guidance set and the TOW encased missiles. The addition of the tripod and traverse and elevation units allows the system to be removed from the vehicle and operated from a remote location by the weapon crew. Three vehicles can currently mount the TOW missile system: the Iltis, the BV 206 (TOW variant – BV2063) and the M113A2 TWO Under Armour (TUA). The TUA allows the TOW to be fired while the operator is protected by the armour of the turret. The TUA turrets will be transferred to the LAV III by 2005. A total of 71 LAV TUA are being procured.
The TOW has a Thermal Image capability that allows the gunner to see through total darkness, rain, fog and smoke.
The TOW system is fairly simple to operate and only requires that the gunner place keep the crosshairs of his sight on the target to ensure a hit. This is a great improvement over the earlier missile systems that required the gunner to fly the missile using a joystick.
The Canadian Army has two different missiles in its inventory. The TOW 2A features a tandem high explosive charge warheads that can penetrate almost a full metre of steel in addition to any explosive reactive armour protection on the target. The TOW 2B missile flies over the target and fires two explosively formed penetrators down through the thinly protected top. This allows the 2B missiles to be used against targets hiding in depressions in the ground or behind walls.
Armament:
Missiles: TOW 2A and 2B
Propulsion: 2 stage, solid propellant rocket motor
Penetration: TOW 2A ERA + 1 metre of armour
Rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 1.32m (missile in case)
Maximum Range: 3750 metres
Crew: 4, gunner, loader, commander, driver
Entered Service: 1976
The Armoured Vehicle General Purpose (AVGP) fleet is comprised of three variants: the Cougar, the Grizzly, and the Husky. The AVGP fleet entered service in 1976. A total of 195 Cougars were originally procured to equip Regular and Reserve armoured units. Following the acquisition of the Coyote as a part of the 1999 Army Equipment Rationalisation Plan, the Cougar fleet was reduced to 100 vehicles – to be exclusively employed by Reserve armoured units. The Cougar fleet is currently undergoing a service life-extension program to increase its reliability, supportability and commonality with the Bison and Coyote fleets. The program also includes the replacement of the obsolete RADNIS image intensification sight by the M36E4+ sight, which is an improved version of the Grizzly image intensification sight.
Armament:
Cougar: 76-mm L23A1 gun, [fires HESH, Smoke BE (base ejected), and Canister rounds]
7.62 mm machine gun (C6), and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Grizzly: .50 cal heavy machine gun or a 7.62-mm machine-gun (C6) and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Husky: 7.62-mm machine gun (C6) and 66-mm smoke grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Specifications:
Length: 5.97 m
Width: 2.50 m
Weight: 10.7 t
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Engine: 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T two-cycle turbo-charged diesel
Crews: Cougar — 3 (Commander, gunner and driver, 2 soldiers in rear of vehicle)
Husky — 2 (Driver and technician)
Grizzly — Maximum of 5, depending on role
Entered service: 1976
Number in service: Cougar - 100, Grizzly - 274, Husky - 27
DF 005 Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns
Twin 35mm Air Defence GunsThe Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns are used to protect Canadian troops from high-speed low flying aircraft, helicopters and aerial vehicles. The system works either in conjunction with the Skyguard fire control unit or autonomously to provide low level air defence for airfield protection. The guns are also highly lethal against ground targets.
A normal 35-mm Air Defence Detachment consists of five soldiers. Once set up, the guns can be operated by one person. Automatic re-loaders make it possible to feed and fire all the ammunition available on the gun without manual intervention. The system includes a computer controlled Gun-King sighting system for 3-Dimensional target tracking in conjunction with the laser range finder.
Armament:
Gun Caliber: 35-mm
Rate of Fire: 1100 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 1175 m/s
Barrel Length (90 cal) - 3150 mm
Ammunition: 35-mm high explosive incinerary and AHEAD (Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction)
Number of rounds available: 280 per gun before reloading
Rate of fire: 1,100 rounds per minute
Maximum reloading time: 7.5 s
Specifications:
Weight: 8,000 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km/hr
Fire control: Gun King Sight laser
Towing vehicle: 10-tonne HLVW
Crew: 5
Number in service: 20
Entered service: 1988
BrotherofSnake
Junior Member
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
I meant that the U.S. was going to start using M72's again. The LAW is lighter than an AT4 and the backblast is a lot smaller. It is also cheaper.
I meant that the U.S. was going to start using M72's again. The LAW is lighter than an AT4 and the backblast is a lot smaller. It is also cheaper.
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
really, I didn't know that, anyway, I prefered the M72 LAW than our Carl Gustav, the M72 is a great light AT weapon, and you're right, the M72 is so cheap, it cost less than my C7A1...
BrotherofSnake said:I meant that the U.S. was going to start using M72's again. The LAW is lighter than an AT4 and the backblast is a lot smaller. It is also cheaper.
really, I didn't know that, anyway, I prefered the M72 LAW than our Carl Gustav, the M72 is a great light AT weapon, and you're right, the M72 is so cheap, it cost less than my C7A1...
BrotherofSnake
Junior Member
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
I heard that Canadian M16s are quite expensive.
I heard that Canadian M16s are quite expensive.
Re: Canadian Armed Force - Land
They cost more than the US M16 because of 3 reasons.
1-C7 are ambidextrous (M16 are right-handed and need an adaptor for left-handed)
2-The C7 are fully automatic, while M16 only has 3-round burst
3-The Elcan C79 3.4x sight (standart for any canadian C7 and C9) is an option that is not on the US standart M16.
Badger Armoured Engineering Vehicle (AEV)
The Badger armoured engineering vehicle is designed to provide engineer support to mechanized combat forces. It is capable of performing a wide range of tasks under battlefield conditions including dozing, ripping, excavating, craning, grappling, welding, cutting, winching, and towing.
The Badger AEV is capable of dozing 270 cubic meters per hour with a maximum dozing speed of 8 km/h. The dozer blade is equipped with two ripper teeth that are used when backing up. The vehicle is also capable of excavating up to 140 cubic meters per hour when fitted with a 1.5 meter wide bucket. It can also be fitted with a smaller 0.8 meter-wide bucket with a capacity of 0.6 cubic meters.
The AEV is capable of operating in a crane mode with a maximum lifting capacity of 7.8 tonnes. The excavator arm can be fitted with two grappling teeth for picking up large objects. The Badger is also equipped with an electric welding and cutting unit and a CAPSTAN winch. The winch as a pulling capacity of 35 tonnes and a cable length of 90 meters.
The Badger is capable of carrying and deploying the class 60 Track Way (portable road sections) as well as fascine (a large bundle of tubes used to fill in anti-tank ditches, creating a crossing site). The class 60 Track Way is carried on the dozer blade and is deployed by the winch. The fascine is carried on the back deck and is placed using the excavator arm with the grappling teeth.
The AEV is powered by a V-10, twin super charged, 830 horsepower, multi-fuelled engine. It is equipped with an NBCD system that provides protection against nuclear, biological, and chemical agents. It is also equipped with eight smoke / HE grenade dischargers.
Armament:
C6 – 7.62-mm machine gun (coax)
C6 – 7.62-mm machine gun (external mount)
76-mm grenade launcher (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Specifications:
Length: 8.8 m
Width: 3.25 m
Height: 2.57 m
Weight: 41, 750 kg
Dozing Capacity: 270 m3/h
Excavating Capacity: 140 m3/h
Crew: 2-4
Engine: Multi-fuel engine, 10 cylinders, 830 hp
Max Speed: 62 km/h
Number in service: 9
C3 105-mm Howitzer
The C3 105-mm Howitzer is the replacement for the C1 105-mm Howitzer. It is towed by a truck that carries both the crew and ammunition. It has the capability to fire extended range ammunitions that can deliver rounds up to 18 km down range.
This howitzer is a mobile, general purpose, towed field artillery weapon. The C3 is manually operated, single loaded, air cooled, and uses semi-fixed ammunition. It can be employed for direct or indirect fire and, in the latter case, is very effective against most types of ground targets.
The C3 is structurally similar to the C1 Howitzer, but is distinguished by its longer 33-caliber barrel. Other improvements allow the gun to fire all natures of NATO 105mm Howitzer ammunition. The C3 was manufactured by RDM Manufacturing of Rotterdam Netherlands and delivered to Canada's Army Reserve in late 1998.
Armament:
High explosive
High explosive anti-tank
Illumination
Smoke
Extended Range Giat 2 (ERG 2)
Normal rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 7.53 m
Width: 3.80 m
Minimum Height: 1.6 m (-89 mils, minimum elevation)
Maximum Height: 4.56 m (1,245 mils, maximum elevation)
Weight: 2,380 kg
Range: 18 km
Elevation: -89 mils to 1,245 mills (vertical movement)
Traverse: 409 mils left and right (horizontal movement)
Detachment: 7 soldiers
Entered service: 1997-1998
Number in service: 96
C8 Assault Carbine
The C8 assault carbine is a compact version of the standard C7 rifle. The C8 features a telescoping butt-stock and a shortened barrel, while retaining all normal placement of common parts to the C7. This weapon is standard issue to armoured crews and can be issued to troops on special missions that require compact weapons.
Armament:
Cartridge: 5.56mm x 45mm
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700 to 950 rds/min
Specifications:
Weight: empty, 2.7kg., full 3.2kg.
Length: butt closed, 760mm, butt extended, 840mm
Barrel length: 400
Operation: direct gas, selective fire
Feed: 30-round detachable magazine
Carl Gustav
The Carl Gustav is a section level anti-tank recoilless rifle and is one of the most widely fielded systems in the army. There are two versions of the Carl Gustav, the older M2 is on issue to almost every regular and reserve army unit and the newer lightweight M3 is held by the light infantry.
Despite its age, the Carl Gustav remains an effective system. The variety of ammunition available for this system and recent improvements in ammunition performance ensure that it will have a place on the battlefield for many more years. The Canadian army has several types of ammunition for the Carl Gustav. The FFV 551 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) round has an effective range of 700m. The FFV 502 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) round, with a range of 500m, was specifically designed to destroy bunkers and fortified positions.
The Carl Gustav is normally fired by a two-man crew. One fires the weapon while the other carries and loads the ammunition. The weapon is fitted with iron sights but is normally fired using the 3x telescopic sight. The Carl Gustav can be fired from the standing, kneeling or prone position. When fired in the prone position a small bipod is normally used to assist in stabilizing the weapon.
Ammunition:
FFV 551 HEAT - weight 3.2kg, range 700m
FFV 502 HEDP - weight 3.3kg, range 500m
TP 552 weight 3.2kg, range 700m (this is a non explosive round used for training)
Specifications:
Length: M2 113cm, M3 107cm
Weight: M2 14kg, M3 8.5kg
Crew: 2, gunner, loader
Sight: 3x Telescopic, 12 degree field of view
Entered Service: M2 1969, M3 1988
BrotherofSnake said:
They cost more than the US M16 because of 3 reasons.
1-C7 are ambidextrous (M16 are right-handed and need an adaptor for left-handed)
2-The C7 are fully automatic, while M16 only has 3-round burst
3-The Elcan C79 3.4x sight (standart for any canadian C7 and C9) is an option that is not on the US standart M16.
Badger Armoured Engineering Vehicle (AEV)
The Badger armoured engineering vehicle is designed to provide engineer support to mechanized combat forces. It is capable of performing a wide range of tasks under battlefield conditions including dozing, ripping, excavating, craning, grappling, welding, cutting, winching, and towing.
The Badger AEV is capable of dozing 270 cubic meters per hour with a maximum dozing speed of 8 km/h. The dozer blade is equipped with two ripper teeth that are used when backing up. The vehicle is also capable of excavating up to 140 cubic meters per hour when fitted with a 1.5 meter wide bucket. It can also be fitted with a smaller 0.8 meter-wide bucket with a capacity of 0.6 cubic meters.
The AEV is capable of operating in a crane mode with a maximum lifting capacity of 7.8 tonnes. The excavator arm can be fitted with two grappling teeth for picking up large objects. The Badger is also equipped with an electric welding and cutting unit and a CAPSTAN winch. The winch as a pulling capacity of 35 tonnes and a cable length of 90 meters.
The Badger is capable of carrying and deploying the class 60 Track Way (portable road sections) as well as fascine (a large bundle of tubes used to fill in anti-tank ditches, creating a crossing site). The class 60 Track Way is carried on the dozer blade and is deployed by the winch. The fascine is carried on the back deck and is placed using the excavator arm with the grappling teeth.
The AEV is powered by a V-10, twin super charged, 830 horsepower, multi-fuelled engine. It is equipped with an NBCD system that provides protection against nuclear, biological, and chemical agents. It is also equipped with eight smoke / HE grenade dischargers.
Armament:
C6 – 7.62-mm machine gun (coax)
C6 – 7.62-mm machine gun (external mount)
76-mm grenade launcher (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
Specifications:
Length: 8.8 m
Width: 3.25 m
Height: 2.57 m
Weight: 41, 750 kg
Dozing Capacity: 270 m3/h
Excavating Capacity: 140 m3/h
Crew: 2-4
Engine: Multi-fuel engine, 10 cylinders, 830 hp
Max Speed: 62 km/h
Number in service: 9
C3 105-mm Howitzer
The C3 105-mm Howitzer is the replacement for the C1 105-mm Howitzer. It is towed by a truck that carries both the crew and ammunition. It has the capability to fire extended range ammunitions that can deliver rounds up to 18 km down range.
This howitzer is a mobile, general purpose, towed field artillery weapon. The C3 is manually operated, single loaded, air cooled, and uses semi-fixed ammunition. It can be employed for direct or indirect fire and, in the latter case, is very effective against most types of ground targets.
The C3 is structurally similar to the C1 Howitzer, but is distinguished by its longer 33-caliber barrel. Other improvements allow the gun to fire all natures of NATO 105mm Howitzer ammunition. The C3 was manufactured by RDM Manufacturing of Rotterdam Netherlands and delivered to Canada's Army Reserve in late 1998.
Armament:
High explosive
High explosive anti-tank
Illumination
Smoke
Extended Range Giat 2 (ERG 2)
Normal rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 7.53 m
Width: 3.80 m
Minimum Height: 1.6 m (-89 mils, minimum elevation)
Maximum Height: 4.56 m (1,245 mils, maximum elevation)
Weight: 2,380 kg
Range: 18 km
Elevation: -89 mils to 1,245 mills (vertical movement)
Traverse: 409 mils left and right (horizontal movement)
Detachment: 7 soldiers
Entered service: 1997-1998
Number in service: 96
C8 Assault Carbine
The C8 assault carbine is a compact version of the standard C7 rifle. The C8 features a telescoping butt-stock and a shortened barrel, while retaining all normal placement of common parts to the C7. This weapon is standard issue to armoured crews and can be issued to troops on special missions that require compact weapons.
Armament:
Cartridge: 5.56mm x 45mm
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700 to 950 rds/min
Specifications:
Weight: empty, 2.7kg., full 3.2kg.
Length: butt closed, 760mm, butt extended, 840mm
Barrel length: 400
Operation: direct gas, selective fire
Feed: 30-round detachable magazine
Carl Gustav
The Carl Gustav is a section level anti-tank recoilless rifle and is one of the most widely fielded systems in the army. There are two versions of the Carl Gustav, the older M2 is on issue to almost every regular and reserve army unit and the newer lightweight M3 is held by the light infantry.
Despite its age, the Carl Gustav remains an effective system. The variety of ammunition available for this system and recent improvements in ammunition performance ensure that it will have a place on the battlefield for many more years. The Canadian army has several types of ammunition for the Carl Gustav. The FFV 551 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) round has an effective range of 700m. The FFV 502 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) round, with a range of 500m, was specifically designed to destroy bunkers and fortified positions.
The Carl Gustav is normally fired by a two-man crew. One fires the weapon while the other carries and loads the ammunition. The weapon is fitted with iron sights but is normally fired using the 3x telescopic sight. The Carl Gustav can be fired from the standing, kneeling or prone position. When fired in the prone position a small bipod is normally used to assist in stabilizing the weapon.
Ammunition:
FFV 551 HEAT - weight 3.2kg, range 700m
FFV 502 HEDP - weight 3.3kg, range 500m
TP 552 weight 3.2kg, range 700m (this is a non explosive round used for training)
Specifications:
Length: M2 113cm, M3 107cm
Weight: M2 14kg, M3 8.5kg
Crew: 2, gunner, loader
Sight: 3x Telescopic, 12 degree field of view
Entered Service: M2 1969, M3 1988
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The Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW) replaced the old army fleet of 5/4 ton trucks procured in 1976 and commercial utility cargo vehicles bought in the early 1980s. The fleet consists of a wide variety of configurations and carries four different types of shelters that contain a wide variety of special equipment. The LSVW is used throughout the battlefield in such roles as command and control, troop transport, line laying, medical evacuation, maintenance, administration and light cargo. The vehicle is air transportable in a CC 130 Hercules aircraft. It is employed in all land force missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies and peacekeeping.
Specifications:
Length: 5.7 m
Width: 2.0 m
Weight: 3,349 kg
Payload: 1,500 kg
Engine: 115.6 hp, 4 cylinders, 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Entered service: 1993-1997
Number acquired: 2,879
The C6 is a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) and is issued in substantial numbers to combat arms units. The C6 is a fully automatic, air cooled, belt fed gas operated weapon that can be adjusted to fire between 650 and 1000 rounds per minute.
The army uses this weapon in a number of roles. In the infantry, the C6 GPMG can be carried by dismounted soldiers and is used to provide either fire support or sustained fire. The C6 GPMG is mounted in a variety of vehicles, including the LAV III, the Coyote, and the Leopard C2. In these vehicles the C6 GPMGs are mounted co-axial to the main armament and used to provide fire support to the infantry or for local defence of the vehicle itself.
In the sustained fire role, the C6 GPMG is mounted on a tripod. The C2 sight is used in conjunction with an aiming post to allow the crew to engage targets that they cannot see, due to fog, smoke or darkness.
The C6 GPMG is light enough to be carried and used by soldiers on a variety of operations including patrolling, the advance, hasty defence, and delay and withdrawal operations. The C6 GPMG is normally carried by its sling, which can be looped over either shoulder, and fired from its bipod. In this manner it can be brought into action quickly and effectively.
Armament:
Ammunition: 7.62 x 51mm NATO
Rate of fire: 650 to 1000 rounds per minute (adjustable)
Specifications:
Weight: 11kg
Length: 1255mm
Operation: gas operated, air cooled, belt fed
Range: Bipod 800 m
Tripod 1800m
Crew: 2 (gunner and loader)
Entered Service: 1978
The 60mm-mortar is an indirect fire support weapon used primarily by the infantry. The weapon is fielded in two configurations, the handheld version using the M1 base plate and the more accurate version with the M5 mount consisting of a base plate, bipod and C2A1 sight. A two person mortar crew can carry the weapon and several rounds of ammunition over long distances. Additional ammunition is normally carried in a vehicle or by the remainder of the infantry platoon. A tactical advantage of the mortar is its high trajectory, which allows the mortar to be fired from behind high cover, the suppression of targets behind high cover and the firing of the mortar over the heads of friendly troops without endangering them.
The weapon can fire 30 rounds per minute for short periods and 8 rounds per minute for sustained periods. In the handheld configuration it can be used against targets between 100 and 1500 metres away, the M5 mount extends this range to 2800 metres. The mortar can fire a variety of ammunition including high explosive (HE) rounds that produce a large number of lethal fragments, white and red phosphorus smoke rounds for making smoke screens and illumination rounds to light up the battlefield at night.
In the handheld configuration the mortar consists of a barrel, a base cap and a firing mechanism. These three parts are normally assembled into single unit. The mortar is loaded by dropping a round into the muzzle. The firing mechanism can be set to fire the round as soon as it reaches the bottom of the barrel or set to fire when operated by the soldier similar to a rifle trigger.
Armament:
Calibre: 60mm
Ammunition: High Explosive (HE), White or Red Phosphorus (WP/RP), Illumination
Rate of Fire: Normal – 8 per minute, Maximum – 30 rounds per minute
Specifications
Weight: Handheld configuration 7.7kg, M5 base plate configuration 23.4kg
Length: 726mm in handheld configuration
Range: Handheld configuration 100 to 1500m, M5 base plate configuration 100 to 2800m
The 81-mm mortar is an indirect fire support weapon used primarily by the infantry. A mortar crew can carry the weapon and some ammunition by backpack over short distances. A tactical advantage of the mortar is its high trajectory, which allows it to be sited behind high cover, to engage targets behind high cover, and to provide overhead support to friendly troops. The weapon can fire 20 rounds per minute for short periods and 15 rounds a minute for sustained periods. It can be used against targets between 200 and 4500 metres away. The mortar can fire high explosive rounds with a high degree of fragmentation in both ground and air bursts. It can also use red phosphorus rounds that produce a smoke screen and can also be used for signalling. Troops can also use illuminating rounds to light up the battlefield or for signalling.
Armament:
Ammunition: High Explosive, Illumination, and Smoke
Caliber: 81.4 mm
Rate of fire: 20 rounds per minute for short periods
15 rounds per minute for a sustained period
Specifications:
Weight: 36.3 kg
Range: From 200 m to 4,500 m (depending on type of ammunition used)
Mortar sight unit: C2A1
The Skyguard fire control unit is designed to provide a surveillance and control system against low level air threats to military airfields or other installations. The system is used in conjunction with two in conjunction with two GDF 005 Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns. The Skyguard radar is highly accurate, and can be employed in all weather conditions. The system is operated by a crew of six soldiers and is towed by a 10-tonne HLVW.
Specifications:
Length: 7m
Width: 2.3m
Height: 2.4m
Weight: 6,800 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km/hr
Sensors: one search radar and one tracking radar
Radar range: approximately 25 km
Towing vehicle: 10-tonne HLVW
Crew: 6
Number in service: 10
Entered service: 1989
The Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW) replaced the old army fleet of 5/4 ton trucks procured in 1976 and commercial utility cargo vehicles bought in the early 1980s. The fleet consists of a wide variety of configurations and carries four different types of shelters that contain a wide variety of special equipment. The LSVW is used throughout the battlefield in such roles as command and control, troop transport, line laying, medical evacuation, maintenance, administration and light cargo. The vehicle is air transportable in a CC 130 Hercules aircraft. It is employed in all land force missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies and peacekeeping.
Specifications:
Length: 5.7 m
Width: 2.0 m
Weight: 3,349 kg
Payload: 1,500 kg
Engine: 115.6 hp, 4 cylinders, 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Entered service: 1993-1997
Number acquired: 2,879
The C6 is a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) and is issued in substantial numbers to combat arms units. The C6 is a fully automatic, air cooled, belt fed gas operated weapon that can be adjusted to fire between 650 and 1000 rounds per minute.
The army uses this weapon in a number of roles. In the infantry, the C6 GPMG can be carried by dismounted soldiers and is used to provide either fire support or sustained fire. The C6 GPMG is mounted in a variety of vehicles, including the LAV III, the Coyote, and the Leopard C2. In these vehicles the C6 GPMGs are mounted co-axial to the main armament and used to provide fire support to the infantry or for local defence of the vehicle itself.
In the sustained fire role, the C6 GPMG is mounted on a tripod. The C2 sight is used in conjunction with an aiming post to allow the crew to engage targets that they cannot see, due to fog, smoke or darkness.
The C6 GPMG is light enough to be carried and used by soldiers on a variety of operations including patrolling, the advance, hasty defence, and delay and withdrawal operations. The C6 GPMG is normally carried by its sling, which can be looped over either shoulder, and fired from its bipod. In this manner it can be brought into action quickly and effectively.
Armament:
Ammunition: 7.62 x 51mm NATO
Rate of fire: 650 to 1000 rounds per minute (adjustable)
Specifications:
Weight: 11kg
Length: 1255mm
Operation: gas operated, air cooled, belt fed
Range: Bipod 800 m
Tripod 1800m
Crew: 2 (gunner and loader)
Entered Service: 1978
The 60mm-mortar is an indirect fire support weapon used primarily by the infantry. The weapon is fielded in two configurations, the handheld version using the M1 base plate and the more accurate version with the M5 mount consisting of a base plate, bipod and C2A1 sight. A two person mortar crew can carry the weapon and several rounds of ammunition over long distances. Additional ammunition is normally carried in a vehicle or by the remainder of the infantry platoon. A tactical advantage of the mortar is its high trajectory, which allows the mortar to be fired from behind high cover, the suppression of targets behind high cover and the firing of the mortar over the heads of friendly troops without endangering them.
The weapon can fire 30 rounds per minute for short periods and 8 rounds per minute for sustained periods. In the handheld configuration it can be used against targets between 100 and 1500 metres away, the M5 mount extends this range to 2800 metres. The mortar can fire a variety of ammunition including high explosive (HE) rounds that produce a large number of lethal fragments, white and red phosphorus smoke rounds for making smoke screens and illumination rounds to light up the battlefield at night.
In the handheld configuration the mortar consists of a barrel, a base cap and a firing mechanism. These three parts are normally assembled into single unit. The mortar is loaded by dropping a round into the muzzle. The firing mechanism can be set to fire the round as soon as it reaches the bottom of the barrel or set to fire when operated by the soldier similar to a rifle trigger.
Armament:
Calibre: 60mm
Ammunition: High Explosive (HE), White or Red Phosphorus (WP/RP), Illumination
Rate of Fire: Normal – 8 per minute, Maximum – 30 rounds per minute
Specifications
Weight: Handheld configuration 7.7kg, M5 base plate configuration 23.4kg
Length: 726mm in handheld configuration
Range: Handheld configuration 100 to 1500m, M5 base plate configuration 100 to 2800m
The 81-mm mortar is an indirect fire support weapon used primarily by the infantry. A mortar crew can carry the weapon and some ammunition by backpack over short distances. A tactical advantage of the mortar is its high trajectory, which allows it to be sited behind high cover, to engage targets behind high cover, and to provide overhead support to friendly troops. The weapon can fire 20 rounds per minute for short periods and 15 rounds a minute for sustained periods. It can be used against targets between 200 and 4500 metres away. The mortar can fire high explosive rounds with a high degree of fragmentation in both ground and air bursts. It can also use red phosphorus rounds that produce a smoke screen and can also be used for signalling. Troops can also use illuminating rounds to light up the battlefield or for signalling.
Armament:
Ammunition: High Explosive, Illumination, and Smoke
Caliber: 81.4 mm
Rate of fire: 20 rounds per minute for short periods
15 rounds per minute for a sustained period
Specifications:
Weight: 36.3 kg
Range: From 200 m to 4,500 m (depending on type of ammunition used)
Mortar sight unit: C2A1
The Skyguard fire control unit is designed to provide a surveillance and control system against low level air threats to military airfields or other installations. The system is used in conjunction with two in conjunction with two GDF 005 Twin 35mm Air Defence Guns. The Skyguard radar is highly accurate, and can be employed in all weather conditions. The system is operated by a crew of six soldiers and is towed by a 10-tonne HLVW.
Specifications:
Length: 7m
Width: 2.3m
Height: 2.4m
Weight: 6,800 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km/hr
Sensors: one search radar and one tracking radar
Radar range: approximately 25 km
Towing vehicle: 10-tonne HLVW
Crew: 6
Number in service: 10
Entered service: 1989
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The C13 is the standard issue grenade of the Canadian Army. It is a small spherical grenade that is time fused and can only be thrown by hand. It is used primarily by the infantry to clear trenches and enclosed areas such as bunkers and buildings.
Armament:
Filling: 185g Comp B Explosive (Rdx / TNT)
Specifications:
Length: max, 89.6 mm
Diameter: 63.5 mm
Weight: 395g
Body: pre-fragmented steel
Lethal Radius: 15 m
Casualty Radius: 15 m
Delay Time: 4-5 sec
The M113 is being refurbished and upgraded into nine new variants of mechanized support vehicles. The role of the new M113 variants is to provide the Army with combat support and combat service support vehicles to augment the new LAV III fleet. A total of 289 vehicles are being upgraded. The remaining M113s will be declared surplus.
This vehicle was originally used as a mechanized infantry section carrier. The first versions were purchased in the mid-1960’s; the last were delivered in 1991. A total of 1,143 vehicles were ordered during this period.
The scope of the upgrade includes new engines, transmissions and drive trains; the provision of add-on armour; and the stretching of 147 vehicles to increase their capacity and mobility. The M113’s original power pack provided a maximum of 210 horsepower, which limited the mobility and carrying capacity of the vehicle. A new power pack will be installed in all the refurbished vehicles, which will provide a maximum of 400 horsepower. In addition to increasing mobility and cargo capacity, this upgrade in power will also allow an upgraded armour package to be installed on the vehicle. This will greatly enhance the protection afforded to Army soldiers deployed on overseas missions.
Delivery of the upgraded M113s started in 2001, and will continue in stages. Final delivery will be complete by 2006. It is anticipated that the upgraded M113s will be in service until 2020.
The following nine variants will be fielded:
M113A3 Personnel carrier with Remote Weapon System (RWS)
M113A3 Personnel carrier with One Metre Turret
M113A3 Mobile Repair Team
M577A3 Command Post
MTVL Basic Personnel Carrier / Light Re-supply
MTVC Heavy Re-supply
MTVE Engineer Vehicle
MTVF Fitter (Repair) Vehicle
MTVR Recovery Vehicle
This howitzer is a mobile, general purpose, towed field artillery weapon. The C2 is manually operated, single loaded, air cooled, and uses semi-fixed ammunition. It can be employed for direct or indirect fire and, in the latter case, is very effective against most types of ground targets. The C2 is towed by a truck that carries both the crew and ammunition.
Armament:
High explosive
High explosive anti-tank
Illumination
Smoke
Normal Rate of Fire: 3 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 5.99 m
Width: 2.13 m
Minimum Height: 1.57 m
Weight: 2,264 kg
Range: 11 km
Elevation: -89 mils to 1,180 mills (vertical movement)
Traverse: 409 mils left and right (horizontal movement)
Detachment: 7 soldiers
The Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW) provides the Army with a heavy lift transport capability. Eleven different variants of this vehicle are currently serving in the Canadian Forces. The Army uses the HLVW to help support a wide variety of missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies, combat support and peacekeeping.
Certain Canadian modifications were installed on the vehicle, including camouflage net storage for two nets behind the cab, cold weather starting equipment to allow starting at -40 degrees Celsius, brush guards for the cab front, a cargo bay walkway, and a radio installation kit based on a 24 volt system. The HLVW has a payload of 10 to 16 tonnes, depending on the variant. It can also operate in either four or six-wheel drive, making it suitable for both highway and field use.
Variants:
Cargo
Cargo (with material handling crane)
Recovery (wrecker)
Tractor (for semi-trailer)
Flat rack/bridge transporter
Heavy mobile repair team
Refueller 10,000 litre
Air refueller 10,000 litre
Forward Area Refueller 7,000 litre
Pallet loading system 16 t
Water tanker 8,500 litre
Specifications:
Speed: 90 km/hr
Range: 700 km without load, 550 km with load
Payload: 10 to 16 t (depending on variant)
Towed load:15 t
Engine: 310 hp, 6-cylinders turbo-charged, inter-cooled diesel
Transmission: 8-speed manual
Fuel capacity: 400 liters
Entered service: 1992
Number acquired: 1,212
Medium Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (MLVW) is the backbone of the Army’s logistic support fleet. These vehicles are used throughout the battlefield in such roles as command and control, troop and cargo transport, maintenance and administrative functions. This vehicle can be employed in all types of Army missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies and overseas operations.
Specifications:
Weight: 6.3 – 7.8 tonnes (depending on variant)
Payload: Off-road – 2.27 tonnes / Highway – 5 tonnes
Engine: Detroit Diesel, 8.2 litre, V-6
Maximum speed: 90 km/h
Entered service: 1982
Number acquired: 2,769
The C13 is the standard issue grenade of the Canadian Army. It is a small spherical grenade that is time fused and can only be thrown by hand. It is used primarily by the infantry to clear trenches and enclosed areas such as bunkers and buildings.
Armament:
Filling: 185g Comp B Explosive (Rdx / TNT)
Specifications:
Length: max, 89.6 mm
Diameter: 63.5 mm
Weight: 395g
Body: pre-fragmented steel
Lethal Radius: 15 m
Casualty Radius: 15 m
Delay Time: 4-5 sec
The M113 is being refurbished and upgraded into nine new variants of mechanized support vehicles. The role of the new M113 variants is to provide the Army with combat support and combat service support vehicles to augment the new LAV III fleet. A total of 289 vehicles are being upgraded. The remaining M113s will be declared surplus.
This vehicle was originally used as a mechanized infantry section carrier. The first versions were purchased in the mid-1960’s; the last were delivered in 1991. A total of 1,143 vehicles were ordered during this period.
The scope of the upgrade includes new engines, transmissions and drive trains; the provision of add-on armour; and the stretching of 147 vehicles to increase their capacity and mobility. The M113’s original power pack provided a maximum of 210 horsepower, which limited the mobility and carrying capacity of the vehicle. A new power pack will be installed in all the refurbished vehicles, which will provide a maximum of 400 horsepower. In addition to increasing mobility and cargo capacity, this upgrade in power will also allow an upgraded armour package to be installed on the vehicle. This will greatly enhance the protection afforded to Army soldiers deployed on overseas missions.
Delivery of the upgraded M113s started in 2001, and will continue in stages. Final delivery will be complete by 2006. It is anticipated that the upgraded M113s will be in service until 2020.
The following nine variants will be fielded:
M113A3 Personnel carrier with Remote Weapon System (RWS)
M113A3 Personnel carrier with One Metre Turret
M113A3 Mobile Repair Team
M577A3 Command Post
MTVL Basic Personnel Carrier / Light Re-supply
MTVC Heavy Re-supply
MTVE Engineer Vehicle
MTVF Fitter (Repair) Vehicle
MTVR Recovery Vehicle
This howitzer is a mobile, general purpose, towed field artillery weapon. The C2 is manually operated, single loaded, air cooled, and uses semi-fixed ammunition. It can be employed for direct or indirect fire and, in the latter case, is very effective against most types of ground targets. The C2 is towed by a truck that carries both the crew and ammunition.
Armament:
High explosive
High explosive anti-tank
Illumination
Smoke
Normal Rate of Fire: 3 rounds per minute
Specifications:
Length: 5.99 m
Width: 2.13 m
Minimum Height: 1.57 m
Weight: 2,264 kg
Range: 11 km
Elevation: -89 mils to 1,180 mills (vertical movement)
Traverse: 409 mils left and right (horizontal movement)
Detachment: 7 soldiers
The Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW) provides the Army with a heavy lift transport capability. Eleven different variants of this vehicle are currently serving in the Canadian Forces. The Army uses the HLVW to help support a wide variety of missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies, combat support and peacekeeping.
Certain Canadian modifications were installed on the vehicle, including camouflage net storage for two nets behind the cab, cold weather starting equipment to allow starting at -40 degrees Celsius, brush guards for the cab front, a cargo bay walkway, and a radio installation kit based on a 24 volt system. The HLVW has a payload of 10 to 16 tonnes, depending on the variant. It can also operate in either four or six-wheel drive, making it suitable for both highway and field use.
Variants:
Cargo
Cargo (with material handling crane)
Recovery (wrecker)
Tractor (for semi-trailer)
Flat rack/bridge transporter
Heavy mobile repair team
Refueller 10,000 litre
Air refueller 10,000 litre
Forward Area Refueller 7,000 litre
Pallet loading system 16 t
Water tanker 8,500 litre
Specifications:
Speed: 90 km/hr
Range: 700 km without load, 550 km with load
Payload: 10 to 16 t (depending on variant)
Towed load:15 t
Engine: 310 hp, 6-cylinders turbo-charged, inter-cooled diesel
Transmission: 8-speed manual
Fuel capacity: 400 liters
Entered service: 1992
Number acquired: 1,212
Medium Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (MLVW) is the backbone of the Army’s logistic support fleet. These vehicles are used throughout the battlefield in such roles as command and control, troop and cargo transport, maintenance and administrative functions. This vehicle can be employed in all types of Army missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies and overseas operations.
Specifications:
Weight: 6.3 – 7.8 tonnes (depending on variant)
Payload: Off-road – 2.27 tonnes / Highway – 5 tonnes
Engine: Detroit Diesel, 8.2 litre, V-6
Maximum speed: 90 km/h
Entered service: 1982
Number acquired: 2,769