Topic: U.S. to sell General Dynamics tanks to Australia 2

bulldogg · November 19th, 2005

Politics may have played a part but also the recent "field tests" in Iraq have proven their worth for all those who had doubts before and I am sure it played a part as well. Missileer also brings up a very important and often overlooked point of supply, repair and maintainence among allies in joint operations.

Shadowalker · November 21st, 2005

http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/...x_materiel.htm
http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/...x_materiel.htm
http://www.armyrecognition.com/Ameri...x_materiel.htm

Just looked at that site phoenix and the links to Japan, South Korea and Brazils sites are above and the M1 is not on any of them.

sandy · November 21st, 2005

Japan tried to import the Ｍ1A1 or leo2 for a certain period of time.
but,new type tanks(type-90)was under developping&They are too heavy to use in Japan.
Anymore ,Import price was too expensive.

AussieNick · November 23rd, 2005

3 Main reasons why we got them.

1: We got a deal that couldn't be beaten by Leopard 2. We got all the infrastructure related to the tanks, massive spares backlog, plant equipment and recovery and transport vehicles at way below cost.

2: We can train our crews to use the Abrams class tank, they can then operate US Tanks overseas, allowing us to deploy crews, but not have to deploy the tanks.

3: In terms of repairs etc, etc, etc, they are able to be serviced by US mechanics, and they can supply parts to us in a combat zone... and vice versa. Our RAEME mechs can work on US tanks, and we can supply parts to them if need be.

November 19th, 2005	Post 11
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Politics may have played a part but also the recent "field tests" in Iraq have proven their worth for all those who had doubts before and I am sure it played a part as well. Missileer also brings up a very important and often overlooked point of supply, repair and maintainence among allies in joint operations. __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

November 23rd, 2005	Post 14
AussieNick Forum Digger Gear	3 Main reasons why we got them. 1: We got a deal that couldn't be beaten by Leopard 2. We got all the infrastructure related to the tanks, massive spares backlog, plant equipment and recovery and transport vehicles at way below cost. 2: We can train our crews to use the Abrams class tank, they can then operate US Tanks overseas, allowing us to deploy crews, but not have to deploy the tanks. 3: In terms of repairs etc, etc, etc, they are able to be serviced by US mechanics, and they can supply parts to us in a combat zone... and vice versa. Our RAEME mechs can work on US tanks, and we can supply parts to them if need be. __________________ Platoon Commander, 4 Platoon, B Company 10/27th Battalion RSAR - RAinf PRO PATRIA

November 21st, 2005	Post 12
Shadowalker Primus Pilus	http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/...x_materiel.htm http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/...x_materiel.htm http://www.armyrecognition.com/Ameri...x_materiel.htm Just looked at that site phoenix and the links to Japan, South Korea and Brazils sites are above and the M1 is not on any of them.

November 21st, 2005	Post 13
sandy Primus Pilus Gear	Japan tried to import the Ｍ1A1 or leo2 for a certain period of time. but,new type tanks(type-90)was under developping&They are too heavy to use in Japan. Anymore ,Import price was too expensive.