German answer to humvee

Ti_GER Niqo · 08-09-2007, 11:58 AM

Dunno weather you guys already know about this baby, but I absolutely love it!

http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/i...id=3728&lang=3

http://www.defense-update.com/products/g/gefas.htm

I'll order one, just for the safety on my way to work

NikovK · 08-09-2007, 01:02 PM

I love Germany, and the vehicle has a distinct WWII half-track look, but something about a completely modular construction screams "this will break, our supply train won't support the demand for parts and our troops will freeze in the Far North" very loudly at me. It just doesn't sound rugged, and "future proofing" is a funny concept. I'm worried this thing will have too many narrowly specialized versions with their own replacement part demands. Hopefully Rheinmetall will address that.

Ti_GER Niqo · 08-09-2007, 02:30 PM

I think this wont go any further than a few prototypes. As you said, the need for replacement parts for the different versions will be huge, this would only pay off if theres a huge number of GEFAS in use. Although there is a need for armored light vehicles in the german army, I think the GEFAS will never see action. The BW will drive thier Wolfs, Dingos, Mungos and Fenneks for another 20 -30 years.

[R-MOD]Bob_Marley · 08-09-2007, 03:35 PM

Its more of an Answer to the MRAP series and stuff like the Nalya and whatnot.

Seems like a lighter version of the British FRES system (what with the modular construction and such.)

Ti_GER Niqo · 08-09-2007, 04:06 PM

I meant "answer" as a matter of size ^^

agentscar · 08-09-2007, 06:30 PM

There's an older version of that,that was made back in the 1980's I think,it's on Battlefield 2 Modern Combat for the MEC team,it's their jeep...The only difference from the old one and the "new one" is that,the front end is bigger/longer.

here's the link,it should show it,go to MEC,and go to .05.

http://www.bf.ea.com/bf2mc/vehicles/?lang=us

tesher07 · 08-11-2007, 01:58 AM

I believe the community could design a way better design of a vehicle then any of the militaries.

Ironcomatose · 08-15-2007, 03:54 AM

Very cool!!! But only time will tell if its a battle trusty war machince.

nicoliani · 08-15-2007, 04:45 PM

Please support the development with a small donate.

Xmaster · 08-15-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicoliani

Please support the development with a small donate.

rofl...well thought.

08-09-2007, 11:58 AM	#1
Ti_GER Niqo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 237	German answer to humvee Dunno weather you guys already know about this baby, but I absolutely love it! http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/i...id=3728&lang=3 http://www.defense-update.com/products/g/gefas.htm I'll order one, just for the safety on my way to work

08-09-2007, 01:02 PM	#2
NikovK Retired PR Developer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,630	I love Germany, and the vehicle has a distinct WWII half-track look, but something about a completely modular construction screams "this will break, our supply train won't support the demand for parts and our troops will freeze in the Far North" very loudly at me. It just doesn't sound rugged, and "future proofing" is a funny concept. I'm worried this thing will have too many narrowly specialized versions with their own replacement part demands. Hopefully Rheinmetall will address that.
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08-09-2007, 02:30 PM	#3
Ti_GER Niqo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 237	I think this wont go any further than a few prototypes. As you said, the need for replacement parts for the different versions will be huge, this would only pay off if theres a huge number of GEFAS in use. Although there is a need for armored light vehicles in the german army, I think the GEFAS will never see action. The BW will drive thier Wolfs, Dingos, Mungos and Fenneks for another 20 -30 years.

	Last edited by Ti_GER Niqo; 08-09-2007 at 02:32 PM.. Reason: typo

08-09-2007, 03:35 PM	#4
[R-MOD]Bob_Marley Forum Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Yugoslavia Location: Essex, UK Posts: 4,775	Its more of an Answer to the MRAP series and stuff like the Nalya and whatnot. Seems like a lighter version of the British FRES system (what with the modular construction and such.)
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08-11-2007, 01:58 AM	#7
tesher07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 653	I believe the community could design a way better design of a vehicle then any of the militaries.
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08-09-2007, 04:06 PM	#5
Ti_GER Niqo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 237	I meant "answer" as a matter of size ^^

08-09-2007, 06:30 PM	#6
agentscar Join Date: Jun 2007 United States of America Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 1,160	There's an older version of that,that was made back in the 1980's I think,it's on Battlefield 2 Modern Combat for the MEC team,it's their jeep...The only difference from the old one and the "new one" is that,the front end is bigger/longer. here's the link,it should show it,go to MEC,and go to .05. http://www.bf.ea.com/bf2mc/vehicles/?lang=us

08-15-2007, 03:54 AM	#8
Ironcomatose Join Date: Feb 2007 United States of America Location: Bronx,NYC Posts: 3,128	Very cool!!! But only time will tell if its a battle trusty war machince.
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	Last edited by Ironcomatose; 08-15-2007 at 06:04 AM..

08-15-2007, 04:45 PM	#9
nicoliani Join Date: Jul 2007 Sweden Location: R. Macedonia (Sweden) Posts: 680	Please support the development with a small donate.

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