Bison - Revision history

LenAubin at 14:22, 24 July 2006

2006-07-24T14:22:26Z

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	[[Image:Bison_ARV.jpg]] Bison ARV		[[Image:Bison_ARV.jpg]] Bison ARV


	~~[[Image:Bison1.jpg‎ ]] Bison~~

LenAubin at 14:22, 24 July 2006

2006-07-24T14:22:07Z

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	[[Image:Bison_ARV.jpg]] Bison ARV		[[Image:Bison_ARV.jpg]] Bison ARV

	[[Image:Bison1.jpg‎ ]] Bison
			[[Image:Bison1.jpg‎ ]] Bison

LenAubin at 14:21, 24 July 2006

2006-07-24T14:21:13Z

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	[[Image:{{Bison_ARV.jpg}}]]		[[Image:Bison_ARV.jpg]] Bison ARV

			[[Image:Bison1.jpg‎ ]] Bison

LenAubin at 14:19, 24 July 2006

2006-07-24T14:19:29Z

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Oscar590: corrected spelling of the word available

2006-07-24T01:16:33Z

corrected spelling of the word available

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	Source DND: [http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_48_1.asp?uSubSection=48&uSection=1]		Source DND: [http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_48_1.asp?uSubSection=48&uSection=1]

	Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice ~~availible~~ at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]		Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice available at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

	[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]		[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]

	{{photo}}		{{photo}}

Walford: add photo notice

2006-06-26T16:56:11Z

add photo notice

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Thom786 at 00:57, 22 June 2006

2006-06-22T00:57:00Z

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	The new variants are equipped with an upgrade in engine power, new torsion bars, fittings for add-on armour, air conditioning, and the VRS respirator system for NBC defence. Delivery of the upgraded vehicles will take place in stages from 2002-2008.		The new variants are equipped with an upgrade in engine power, new torsion bars, fittings for add-on armour, air conditioning, and the VRS respirator system for NBC defence. Delivery of the upgraded vehicles will take place in stages from 2002-2008.

	The Bison represents a second generation of Mowag LAVs. In the early 1990s, the CF purchased 199 Bison as APCs for training the Reserves. As an 8x8 vehicle, Bison offered both improved tractability and a slightly enlarged rear compartment than the earlier 6x6 grizzly APCs. Almost as soon as the new Bison were issued to Reserve units, they were transferred to the Regular Force for use on peacekeeping duties. The first overseas mission was to Somalia where a Royal Canadian Dragoon squadron assisted the Airborne Regiment.		The Bison represents a second generation of [[The LAV Family of Vehicles\|Mowag LAVs]]. In the early 1990s, the CF purchased 199 Bison as APCs for training the Reserves. As an 8x8 vehicle, Bison offered both improved tractability and a slightly enlarged rear compartment than the earlier 6x6 grizzly APCs. Almost as soon as the new Bison were issued to Reserve units, they were transferred to the Regular Force for use on peacekeeping duties. The first overseas mission was to Somalia where a Royal Canadian Dragoon squadron assisted the Airborne Regiment.

	The Bison was considered a great success and were retained by the Regular Force (Bison were shipped directly from Somalia to Bosnia). As an infantry carrier, the Bison had many advantages over the 6x6 Grizzly beyond the new 8x8’s extra space (eg: a hydraulic rear ramp to speed troop loading and egress, the raised commander’s position, etc.). As always, there is a cost for a benefit. The Bison’s boxy rear hull has nearly-vertical sides which are far more vulnerable to hostile fire than the well-sloped armour of the frontal arc (side stowage bins help compensate by absorbing what cannot be deflected). And, that raised commander’s position with its single machinegun is only possible because, unlike a Grizzly, Bison have no turret of any kind.		The Bison was considered a great success and were retained by the Regular Force (Bison were shipped directly from Somalia to Bosnia). As an infantry carrier, the Bison had many advantages over the 6x6 Grizzly beyond the new 8x8’s extra space (eg: a hydraulic rear ramp to speed troop loading and egress, the raised commander’s position, etc.). As always, there is a cost for a benefit. The Bison’s boxy rear hull has nearly-vertical sides which are far more vulnerable to hostile fire than the well-sloped armour of the frontal arc (side stowage bins help compensate by absorbing what cannot be deflected). And, that raised commander’s position with its single machinegun is only possible because, unlike a Grizzly, Bison have no turret of any kind.

Lilangels at 22:38, 30 May 2006

2006-05-30T22:38:27Z

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	Drive: full-time 4-wheel, selective 8-wheel		Drive: full-time 4-wheel, selective 8-wheel
	Entered service: 1990		Entered service: 1990

			Source DND: [http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_48_1.asp?uSubSection=48&uSection=1]

			Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

			[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]

Lilangels at 22:37, 30 May 2006

2006-05-30T22:37:15Z

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	Bison Armoured Vehicle		Bison Armoured Vehicle

	The Bison is an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle originally designed as an infantry section carrier. The Bisons are now being converted into support variants for the new Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III). These variants will include Ambulance, Electronic Warfare, Mobile Repair Team, Maintenance and Recovery, and NBC Reconnaissance.		The Bison is an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle originally designed as an infantry section carrier. The Bisons are now being converted into support variants for the new Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III). These variants will include Ambulance, Electronic Warfare, Mobile Repair Team, Maintenance and Recovery, and NBC Reconnaissance.
	The new variants ~~will come~~ equipped with an upgrade in engine power, new torsion bars, fittings for add-on armour, air conditioning, and the VRS respirator system for NBC defence. Delivery of the upgraded vehicles will take place in stages from 2002-2008.		The new variants are equipped with an upgrade in engine power, new torsion bars, fittings for add-on armour, air conditioning, and the VRS respirator system for NBC defence. Delivery of the upgraded vehicles will take place in stages from 2002-2008.

			The Bison represents a second generation of Mowag LAVs. In the early 1990s, the CF purchased 199 Bison as APCs for training the Reserves. As an 8x8 vehicle, Bison offered both improved tractability and a slightly enlarged rear compartment than the earlier 6x6 grizzly APCs. Almost as soon as the new Bison were issued to Reserve units, they were transferred to the Regular Force for use on peacekeeping duties. The first overseas mission was to Somalia where a Royal Canadian Dragoon squadron assisted the Airborne Regiment.

			The Bison was considered a great success and were retained by the Regular Force (Bison were shipped directly from Somalia to Bosnia). As an infantry carrier, the Bison had many advantages over the 6x6 Grizzly beyond the new 8x8’s extra space (eg: a hydraulic rear ramp to speed troop loading and egress, the raised commander’s position, etc.). As always, there is a cost for a benefit. The Bison’s boxy rear hull has nearly-vertical sides which are far more vulnerable to hostile fire than the well-sloped armour of the frontal arc (side stowage bins help compensate by absorbing what cannot be deflected). And, that raised commander’s position with its single machinegun is only possible because, unlike a Grizzly, Bison have no turret of any kind.


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Lilangels at 22:31, 30 May 2006

2006-05-30T22:31:14Z

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Bison Armoured Vehicle
The Bison is an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle originally designed as an infantry section carrier. The Bisons are now being converted into support variants for the new Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III). These variants will include Ambulance, Electronic Warfare, Mobile Repair Team, Maintenance and Recovery, and NBC Reconnaissance.
The new variants will come equipped with an upgrade in engine power, new torsion bars, fittings for add-on armour, air conditioning, and the VRS respirator system for NBC defence. Delivery of the upgraded vehicles will take place in stages from 2002-2008.

Variants:
32 Bison Ambulances
32 Bison Mobile Repair Team vehicles
32 Bison Recovery vehicles
25 Bison Electronic Warfare vehicles
4 Bison NBC Reconnaissance vehicles
Armament: 7.62mm C6 machine gun (C6)
Command Post: C9A1 machine gun
Ambulance: Nil
Other variants: 2006-05-30 All except ambulance: 76-mm grenade launcher (2 clusters of 4 launchers)

Specifications:
Crew: 2 (driver and commander)
Length: 6.5 m
Width: 2.6 m
Height: 2.6 m
Weight: 13 tonnes
Maximum speed: Land: 100 km/h, Water: 10 km/h
Range: 650 km
Engine: 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T two-cycle turbo-charged diesel
Transmission: Allison 5 speed MT653
Maximum grade: 60%
Drive: full-time 4-wheel, selective 8-wheel
Entered service: 1990