Title: New PNP armored vehicle
fatbat_mca - March 10, 2009 11:23 AM (GMT)
voila...the MX9 Barako hehehehe
Goodbye Army, Hello PNP :ssalute:
http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=16555.0 posted by sir jepot
Goodbye Army, Hello PNP :ssalute:
http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=16555.0 posted by sir jepot
flipzi - March 10, 2009 02:26 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE |
| Wow! The MX8 looks great in the picture! The PNP really needs this vehicle since they are now getting involved more in the COIN ops. This is a good timing for the PNP, in parnership with Steelcraft, they can refine the Barako to its requirements. Early enough before the AFP finally relinquish COIN ops. Then eventually, when the PNP will take over the bulk of the COIN ops from the AFP, they'd be really ready and ....... equipped enough. Suggestions for the PNP Barako; 1) Night Vision (vital) 2) GPS 3) Grenade Launchers 4) Flare dispensers (vital) 5) Satcom or "better than usual" communications systems (vital) 6) a longer Barako, (6 wheeler type) must also be built as an APC for inserting commando troops 7) a 50 caliber gun must also be used for areas confronted with heavily armed rebels. they need this to destroy enemy fortifications and in even enemy vehicles. (vital) 8) 30 cal guns are suitable in the urban terrain like Davao, Gensan, Zambo and Cotabato, Iligan. The lesser caliber ensures much less collateral damage |
saver111 - March 10, 2009 02:58 PM (GMT)
fatbat_mca - March 10, 2009 11:58 PM (GMT)
armored vehicle escorting thin skin police patrol car :thumb:
seWer Rat - March 11, 2009 02:27 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Mar 10 2009, 10:58 PM) |
| Just don't know if it could withstand this Ambush |
We will only know in the event of an actual ambush (God forbid) in the absence of realistic mine resistance testing.
Looks just right though for police duty. :thumb:
Hope the PNP acquires several to really find out the operational effectiveness of the Barako.
saver111 - March 11, 2009 02:31 AM (GMT)
If that was a testing for the MX-8, they should have also tested the MX-1 and go in tandem
Rather than that Hi-lux pick-up :specool:
Rather than that Hi-lux pick-up :specool:
seWer Rat - March 11, 2009 02:50 AM (GMT)
the long-forgotten Kalakian, the PNP should revive it too.
valiant - March 11, 2009 07:19 AM (GMT)
why is the turret weapon shrouded, would it not interfere with the weapon's operation in case the patrol ran into an ambush?
flipzi - March 11, 2009 02:25 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Mar 11 2009, 10:31 AM) |
| If that was a testing for the MX-8, they should have also tested the MX-1 and go in tandem Rather than that Hi-lux pick-up :specool: |
That's right.
Just put the MX1 back online and make the necessary fix in its design.
This will serve as the SAF's APC/FSV.
zundino - March 12, 2009 11:49 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (valiant @ Mar 11 2009, 03:19 PM) |
| why is the turret weapon shrouded, would it not interfere with the weapon's operation in case the patrol ran into an ambush? |
no worry, the machine gun round can easily penetrate the canvas cover.
flipzi - March 12, 2009 05:05 PM (GMT)
The turret of the PNP MX8 is different form the original. It's higher/taller, giving it a better view of the surrounding and a better angle for training the gun.
My only concern here is that the shape (semi V-shape) might not deflect a blast effectively when a projectile hits the lower part of the turret. The blast is somewhat trapped there and not deflected.
It may only be negligible though since an RPG today will really damage the turret no matter how angled it is.
The better design would be a wider circumference at the base and then sloped to top part. This somehow can deflect the blast (M203, rifle grenades) and provide a degree of survivability.
I believe the original turret has a good base. Just make it a little higher and sloped to the top part.
digoy - April 16, 2009 01:26 AM (GMT)
ive seen a lot of pnp apc here in SLEX last year being test by PNP-SAF im happy to see those APC's .
more power to our police ranks
more power to our police ranks
flipzi - April 16, 2009 03:12 PM (GMT)
kingkong - April 29, 2009 07:23 AM (GMT)
The MX-9 Barako is best suited to
be used by the PNP-SAF in Sulu and the PNP RMG in Basilan,
to support the AFP.
What's the use of the SAF armored vehicles in
Camp Crame if not used in Mindanao?
:banana:
be used by the PNP-SAF in Sulu and the PNP RMG in Basilan,
to support the AFP.
What's the use of the SAF armored vehicles in
Camp Crame if not used in Mindanao?
:banana: