We had this discussion last Feb. the background for it actually dealt with the updated armor (ERA) pkg. JANE'S reported on for the CM-11 "
BRAVE TIGER" from Taiwan on
Page 33 of the MBT Thread. This discussion continued on concerning the French AMX-30 B2 on
Page 34 Post #331 also in the MBT Thread it covers part of what is being discussed here and made up the "decision tree" for the later models. You will note that the reference used is a French affiliated military source (And there are great pictures of the tanks shown in active storage/maintenance.), which I've re-posted below. There just was a lot of anecdotal evidence to support the 2010 date as noted in my post and beyond to support that date was due to LECLERC issues and the tanks being in active service with
Force d' Action Rapide (FAR). This is well worth while to read or refresh memories. The tables cover armor thickness, ERA armor equivalent (400mm), weapons, ammo types and loads etc. etc.
http://www.flanderstechsupply.com/im...esentation.pdf
As CINCLANTHOME has said many times "I have a large data storage unit inside my head." Another reason I needed break besides all the life issues.
I had other sources but as my work never developed this year as posted already, they didn't transition to my new computer as I had hoped-a learning curve thing for me and there where casualties allow the way. Anyway...
Hopefully this will help some.
Regards,
Pat
