Name This Photo!!! - The AFV Recognition Thread

[Emenince Grise]

OK, an apparently easy one: take a look at this unusual combination, and tell me which country uses it:

Argentina. It's a TAM light tank.

http://www.enemyforces.com/tanks/tam.htm

 

[vonGarvin]

NOTE: The "odd combination" is that of a Marder chassis and a Leopard turret.  From the A3 or A4 turret, I believe.

 

[Pallas Athena]

NOTE: The "odd combination" is that of a Marder chassis and a Leopard turret.  From the A3 or A4 turret, I believe.

The TAM VC didn't use a Leopard turret. The TAM turret was designed specifically for the vehicle by Thyssen Henschel. Some equipment was common to the Leopard 1.

 

[George Wallace]

Some other photos from different angles:  http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/48893/post-442509.html#msg442509   

 

[Emenince Grise]

Since things are quiet, this one should be easy... name the vehicle and the weapon...

 

[Command-Sense-Act 105]

M113A1 with a DsHK 12.7mm MG, normally mounted on T-series tanks and other WP vehs as a Commander's AAMG.  Looking at the surroundings, likely either a capture or "donation" model to an African country.

Track is too loose and will probably throw if turned hard - needs some maint, either new track, pull out a shoe, or someone to get a grease gun and sort out the rear idler.  Drive sprocket may need changing as well but I am sure there are more light track maint SMEs on here who can steer me right if I'm wrong.

 

[Mortar guy]

This might be an easy one:

 

[Emenince Grise]

M113A1 with a DsHK 12.7mm MG, normally mounted on T-series tanks and other WP vehs as a Commander's AAMG.  Looking at the surroundings, likely either a capture or "donation" model to an African country.

Track is too loose and will probably throw if turned hard - needs some maint, either new track, pull out a shoe, or someone to get a grease gun and sort out the rear idler.  Drive sprocket may need changing as well but I am sure there are more light track maint SMEs on here who can steer me right if I'm wrong.

You got it. Somalia.

http://membres.lycos.fr/France40/techphot.html

 

[Emenince Grise]

This might be an easy one:

US M-75 APC.

http://www.olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m75apc.php

 

[Mortar guy]

OK, too easy.  :blotto:

MG

 

[ironduke57]

What have we here:

Large: - http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/43/2141243/6231623630633764.jpg

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Emenince Grise]

Those are 2 x M-40 (US) recoilless rifles on top on what appears to be a well-engineered but home-brewed mount. The vehicle looks vaguely Russian or Eastern European. The track looks German or Eastern European.  It's definately not the USMC's Ontos, as there aren't enough weapons. 

 

[ironduke57]

Those are 2 x M-40 (US) recoilless rifles Probably based on it. on top on what appears to be a well-engineered but home-brewed mount. The vehicle looks vaguely Russian No. or Eastern European No.. The track looks German No. or Eastern European No..  It's definately not the USMC's Ontos Right., as there aren't enough weapons. 

RED.

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ironduke57

 

[exspy]

Mr Duke,

Is it a Japanese made Type 60 self propelled anti-tank vehicle?

I believe the photo must be dated as I recall these units are obsolete and have been replaced, unless they have been sold to another country's armed forces.

Dan.

 

[ironduke57]

Mr Duke,

Is it a Japanese made Type 60 self propelled anti-tank vehicle?

I believe the photo must be dated as I recall these units are obsolete and have been replaced, unless they have been sold to another country's armed forces.

Dan.

No. Not Japanese, but it goes geographical in the right direct.

Another pic:

Large: http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/43/2141243/3233346265326664.jpg

(Regarding the Type 60 AFAIK in 2001 were still 150 in active service.)

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[exspy]

Okay, the above photo shows what appear to be Sagger or Sagger-type missiles fitted above the rifles.

As the M-40 was also licensed to be made in India and the Indian Army was undergoing a Soviet supply phase years ago, could this marriage of Western and Soviet anti-tank technology indicate an Indian produced vehicle?

Don't know what the designation would be.  I'm just guessing now.

Dan.

 

[aesop081]

Vietnamese ?

Using leftover american M40s

(i see what look like red stars to me on the front of the turret)

 

[ironduke57]

Indian, Vietnamese? No and no.

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Emenince Grise]

Chinese. Sino-Russian border war, 1960's.

 

[ironduke57]

Chinese. Sino-Russian border war, 1960's.

It is chinese, but AFAIK it was build around 75-78.

Regards,
ironduke57