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The Other Chris

@theotherchris.bsky.social
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Defence, Science, Tech and History. Opinions and Red Teaming. I reserve the right to change my opinion based on new information. @totherchris on 𝕏.

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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Video on how to restructure the Army for large improvements by 2030 without writing a blank cheque. A lot of deep work has gone into the numbers and structure behind the presentation overview.
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Polaris MRZR tackling the wheels vs tracks debate.
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Video on how to restructure the Army for large improvements by 2030 without writing a blank cheque. A lot of deep work has gone into the numbers and structure behind the presentation overview.
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
GDAMS 120mm Mortar 🟠 Manufactured in the UK by Babcock 🟠 Designed by STE 🟠 Very low Displacement* time 🟠 Gun-Barrel supports higher charges 🟠 Long Range, Precise 🟠 2-crew can operate 🟠 Jackal, Coyote, Pickup or MRZR Alpha 6x6 chassis *fast into and out of action #army #defence #artillery #fires
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Dingo 3 Patrol Variant 🟠 Extremely impressive off-road 🟠 14.45 tonne chassis 🟠 9 tonne version coming 🟠 Unimog family of chassis 🟠 Very high protection 🟠 Large amount of UK content / manufacture #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
MSI 30mm Air Defence platform 🟠 30mm Bushmaster 🟠 Palletised 🟠 Concept to reduce size of Paladin 🟠 Pallet shown on HMT 600 6x6 #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
BlueBear / Saab Drone 🟠 Multirole / Modular 🟠 Impressively low cost 🟠 Delta wing, no tail 🟠 Saab purchased BlueBear recently 🟠 Steadily growing Saab footprint in UK #raf #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Patria 6x6 🟠 24 tonnes 🟠 CAVS multinational development program 🟠 8.5 tonne payload 🟠 Amphibious 6-8kph 🟠 This config: 2 Crew + 8 Dismounts #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Volvo Troop Transporter 🟠 King Cab 🟠 4x4 🟠 8 troops in rear with rollover bars #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Armoured Closed Cab (ACC) HMT 🟠 12 tonnes GVW 🟠 3.5 tonnes payload 🟠 6x6 🟠 4 person cab #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
GDAMS 120mm Mortar 🟠 Manufactured in the UK by Babcock 🟠 Designed by STE 🟠 Very low Displacement* time 🟠 Gun-Barrel supports higher charges 🟠 Long Range, Precise 🟠 2-crew can operate 🟠 Jackal, Coyote, Pickup or MRZR-6x6 chassis *fast into and out of action #army #defence #artillery #fires
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
MRZR Alpha 6x6 🟠 2 tonnes 🟠 1.6 tonnes payload (!) 🟠 30cm longer than 4-seat 4x4 MRAZR Alpha #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Jackal 3 🟠 4x4 configuration of Supacat Extenda platform 🟠 7.5 tonnes 🟠 C1 / C1C drivers license 🟠 3rd axle module converts into a 6x6 🟠 6x6 is 12 tonnes 🟠 6x6 known as Coyote in Army service 🟠 6x6 requires C1C drivers license 🟠 Additional protection over Jackal 2 #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Jackal 3 🟠 4x4 configuration of Supacat Extenda platform 🟠 7.5 tonnes 🟠 C1 / C1C drivers license 🟠 3rd axle module converts into a 6x6 🟠 6x6 is 12 tonnes 🟠 6x6 known as Coyote in Army service 🟠 6x6 requires C1C drivers license 🟠 Additional protection over Jackal 2 #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
MRZR Alpha 6x6 🟠 2 tonnes 🟠 1.6 tonnes payload (!) 🟠 30cm longer than 4-seat 4x4 MRAZR Alpha #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
GDAMS 120mm Mortar 🟠 Manufactured in the UK by Babcock 🟠 Designed by STE 🟠 Very low Displacement* time 🟠 Gun-Barrel supports higher charges 🟠 Long Range, Precise 🟠 2-crew can operate 🟠 Jackal, Coyote, Pickup or MRZR-6x6 chassis *fast into and out of action #army #defence #artillery #fires
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Armoured Closed Cab (ACC) HMT 🟠 12 tonnes GVW 🟠 3.5 tonnes payload 🟠 6x6 🟠 4 person cab #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Volvo Troop Transporter 🟠 King Cab 🟠 4x4 🟠 8 troops in rear with rollover bars #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Patria 6x6 🟠 24 tonnes 🟠 CAVS multinational development program 🟠 8.5 tonne payload 🟠 Amphibious 6-8kph 🟠 This config: 2 Crew + 8 Dismounts #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
BlueBear / Saab Drone 🟠 Multirole / Modular 🟠 Impressively low cost 🟠 Delta wing, no tail 🟠 Saab purchased BlueBear recently 🟠 Steadily growing Saab footprint in UK #raf #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
MSI 30mm Air Defence platform 🟠 30mm Bushmaster 🟠 Palletised 🟠 Concept to reduce size of Paladin 🟠 Pallet shown on HMT 600 6x6 #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Dingo 3 Patrol Variant 🟠 Extremely impressive off-road 🟠 14.45 tonne chassis 🟠 9 tonne version coming 🟠 Unimog family of chassis 🟠 Very high protection 🟠 Large amount of UK content / manufacture #army #defence
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 03/01/2024
Bother.
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The Other Chris @theotherchris.bsky.social · 03/01/2024
Bother.
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