I keep on forgetting how few subscribers you have, because the quality and effort that goes into these videos is on par or better than much larger channels. C'mon people, pump those numbers up lol.
I remember as a kid i had a Dinky Shadow 2 toy from the Show UFO, which had a flip over roof that presented a spring loaded missile launcher, thinking the FV4010 might have been where they got their inspiration from
I've been digging into the FV4010 and appreciate the work you've put in to this. The wooden models were the goal for my next visit. There was room for the two loaders at the front of the fighting compartment to keep them safe from the turning mechanism. Thank You for your efforts I'm looking forward to the rest.
I worked at GAF (Government Aircraft Factories) in the late 70s til the late 80s, so was aware of Malkara, but this video shows that I was not aware of the full story. Looking forward to the next video.
i had a chance to do a commission on several of th vehicles in this line back when I first started doing commission 3d models. the number of possible systems and some of th mechanical details were ...impressive maybe not practical but ambitious, and impressive. at times I was stuck mid process... trying to figure out how the bits fitted together.
I have to say how very much I enjoy this channel. It is one of a couple of channels I follow where, like this one, they cover the sort of thing which never quite made it to the front line. In some cases you can see why, the Italian Caproni Ca.60 which looks like something flown by Dastardly and Muttley while trying to stop that Yankee Doodle Pigeon springs to mind. But others I end up thinking I really would like to have seen that one in production, such as one of those turretless tanks we sometimes get with this channel. Anyway, keep up the great work.
This is my favorite channel for tank related content, your presentation style and voice are perfect for this subject. I'm really looking forward to this series of videos.
Interesting as always, I look forward to the topic of Orange William later.And I want to ask,will we have a chance to learn about the material of FV206/207 in the future?
I love the concept of a heavy missile vehicle that sits behind a ridge and peppers the enemy as they advance. Obviously with drones, vastly improved artillery and other modern weapons such a concept is a bit redundant.
[Swingfire has entered the chat] That's pretty much what swingfire was designed to do haha, it's why the firing mechanism was detachable and could fire separate from the vehicle which could be dug in behind a ridge somewhere. Brilliant concept for its time, arguably still very capable and viable today. Although things like stugna are probably more viable money to capability wise.
Very impressive, almost a decade before the Sagger and the TOW. However, it doesn't look like the loaders could really be in there without being turned into sausage ?
Love the content, please keep it coming . The centurion tank with the large concrete building behind is a mark 5/1 outside the New Zealand army museum.
I,ve read somewhere that the prototype Merkava was a Cent chassis reversed,with the drivers position next to the engine.Its a shame the same wasn't done with this vehicle,or fitted with the 120 mm available at the time,in a casement
merk was, and this is alsoa reversed cent, but the gun was not needed, they didnt think the 120 would be enough at the time, and/or have the range that the missile did
one of the Prodigal project designs was very close to what you described I had a chance to do a 3 d model of it for a fellow a while back so had a chance to sneak a peek at th design notes as references.
I'd like to add a little more to the story: one of the trailers remained in Woomera, and was still parked in town until very recently. The sad thing it was scrapped before it's value and rarity were realised...like a lot of artifacts here
@@armouredarchives8867 have 9 photos I took of the prototype as it was left in town. Many of the older residents remember it a an item in the school playground to climb on! I can also sent locations on google maps as to where it last was, and the locations in the videos where it was tested. Just need your contact details. Also in the background of one particular shot is a Grant tank used as an armoured observation post...I can give you the details of where that now resides.
hehs can work out of a SB and has been done, its just not 'quite' as effective and the people who made hesh also made rifled guns, so had a vested interest in not havign sb guns
@@armouredarchives8867 Its was a fv400 series... side-mounted launchers with sliding panels for reloading I have one worked up around here but it's a commissioned piece.
I do very much enjoy your superb channel and it's content but now and again I feel you make some assertions that don't stand up to historical scrutiny. I do not think the USSR was poised to invade Western Germany just after the end of WWII. If you make the claim can you show me a source? Anyhow, great channel!
I think it's the other way around - you are supposed to do your historical research before writing an argument like that. What were the soviets amassing forces for at the nato border in East Germany? A picnic? Unbelievable ignorance.
Wait... if there are only 2 crewmen, loading and firing constantly would present a challenge. Hopefully the gunner/ loader has good hand-eye-INcoordination to lead the missile through the sight, while also picking up and slotting fins on the next!
nono 4 crew, comander and gunner/driver. and the 2 loaders/fixers in the back - they fix up the missile, and the gunner under the cupola steers it to the target
I keep on forgetting how few subscribers you have, because the quality and effort that goes into these videos is on par or better than much larger channels. C'mon people, pump those numbers up lol.
Just shop this out to history hit or nebula
Yer there would be a market there. We would loose out on TH-cam. But the man needs to be seen by a wider audience.
my knowledge of missile launchers is hazy, to say the least - thanks again for bringing me up to the 21st century, ed! 😊
I remember as a kid i had a Dinky Shadow 2 toy from the Show UFO, which had a flip over roof that presented a spring loaded missile launcher, thinking the FV4010 might have been where they got their inspiration from
Great video mate, really enjoy this. Malkara and early ATGM absolutely fascinate me.
The quality of your presentations is getting better and better and it shows! Love it!
Glad you like them!
I've been digging into the FV4010 and appreciate the work you've put in to this. The wooden models were the goal for my next visit. There was room for the two loaders at the front of the fighting compartment to keep them safe from the turning mechanism. Thank You for your efforts I'm looking forward to the rest.
I am subscribed to many, many TH-cam channels. This channel is never missed. Love your work.
Guys share and spread the word, this channel really needs more subs. Fantastic work Ed
Interesting glad you found a video of it in flight as well.
I worked at GAF (Government Aircraft Factories) in the late 70s til the late 80s, so was aware of Malkara, but this video shows that I was not aware of the full story. Looking forward to the next video.
i had a chance to do a commission on several of th vehicles in this line back when I first started doing commission 3d models. the number of possible systems and some of th mechanical details were ...impressive maybe not practical but ambitious, and impressive. at times I was stuck mid process... trying to figure out how the bits fitted together.
I have to say how very much I enjoy this channel. It is one of a couple of channels I follow where, like this one, they cover the sort of thing which never quite made it to the front line. In some cases you can see why, the Italian Caproni Ca.60 which looks like something flown by Dastardly and Muttley while trying to stop that Yankee Doodle Pigeon springs to mind. But others I end up thinking I really would like to have seen that one in production, such as one of those turretless tanks we sometimes get with this channel.
Anyway, keep up the great work.
This is my favorite channel for tank related content, your presentation style and voice are perfect for this subject. I'm really looking forward to this series of videos.
Glad you enjoy it!
Made a happy Aussie, thanks for the video
Excellent coverage as usual and a great topic to cover, thanks for this.
Excellent video
This was an excellent Video.
The back of that vehicle seems to have been enourmous, if the "fixer" could stand up in it.
As ever an excellent presentation. It's a delight to watch your channel and learn new things. Carry on!
As always a top notch video
Thank you , great presentation. Never heard much about this missile.😃
awesome, thank you
That reload system was very cool
I REALLY, like it!
A powerful missile, mounted in a massively-armored vehicle.
BTW, if you made the animation?
Nice job, imo!
Thank you for this.
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Interesting as always, I look forward to the topic of Orange William later.And I want to ask,will we have a chance to learn about the material of FV206/207 in the future?
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That was a Vigilant attempt to describe someone "Back stabbing"..
lol..i see what u did there :P
I love the concept of a heavy missile vehicle that sits behind a ridge and peppers the enemy as they advance. Obviously with drones, vastly improved artillery and other modern weapons such a concept is a bit redundant.
[Swingfire has entered the chat]
That's pretty much what swingfire was designed to do haha, it's why the firing mechanism was detachable and could fire separate from the vehicle which could be dug in behind a ridge somewhere.
Brilliant concept for its time, arguably still very capable and viable today. Although things like stugna are probably more viable money to capability wise.
@@pluemas very good point, I do like the Swingfire system alot. Though I think hiding behind ridges and the like is no longer a viable way to survive.
Very impressive, almost a decade before the Sagger and the TOW.
However, it doesn't look like the loaders could really be in there without being turned into sausage ?
H&S wasnt such a thing back then, but yes they would simply avoid it, although it would not flip without them pressing gubbins to do so
Love the content, please keep it coming . The centurion tank with the large concrete building behind is a mark 5/1 outside the New Zealand army museum.
Glenn, you beat me to it.
Comments for the algorithm Gods.
"Super heavy Tank Destroyers" = ❤
Love the toodle pip!!¡!!!!
I,ve read somewhere that the prototype Merkava was a Cent chassis reversed,with the drivers position next to the engine.Its a shame the same wasn't done with this vehicle,or fitted with the 120 mm available at the time,in a casement
merk was, and this is alsoa reversed cent, but the gun was not needed, they didnt think the 120 would be enough at the time, and/or have the range that the missile did
one of the Prodigal project designs was very close to what you described I had a chance to do a 3 d model of it for a fellow a while back so had a chance to sneak a peek at th design notes as references.
I'd like to add a little more to the story: one of the trailers remained in Woomera, and was still parked in town until very recently. The sad thing it was scrapped before it's value and rarity were realised...like a lot of artifacts here
are there any photos of that one, post this time frame? old goolge maps, anythign at all
@@armouredarchives8867 have 9 photos I took of the prototype as it was left in town. Many of the older residents remember it a an item in the school playground to climb on! I can also sent locations on google maps as to where it last was, and the locations in the videos where it was tested. Just need your contact details. Also in the background of one particular shot is a Grant tank used as an armoured observation post...I can give you the details of where that now resides.
"It's raining tanks! Bit's of them. "
the reloading process reminds me of The Green Hornet
...where do the loaders stand when the roof is rotating through the compartment?
one assumes out of the way, although afaik it wont auto flip it has a series of gubbins on the ceiulign to activate the turn
Out of the way..lol
Why would a long range missile-launching support vehicle need so much armor? Surely being lighter and quicker would be more advantageous?
dont know if this is the right place to ask but anyway, was there any fin spun hesh rounds? so the could be shot ot of smoothbore?
hehs can work out of a SB and has been done, its just not 'quite' as effective and the people who made hesh also made rifled guns, so had a vested interest in not havign sb guns
So that's where Dinky toys got the idea from for the missile launcher on it's shado mobile ! Lol 😉
I have my grand mother and fathers ration books somewhere.
The trick with missiles that drive their users insane, is to make them "Beutewaffen".
Now I realise my Dinky SHADO 2 mobile's rocket launching system was a realistic loading system. OK, it only took 45 years to learn that.
the shado 2 launcher is a very close fit for a proposed orange William proposal.
you thinking 426? i found it :) - will be done soonish
@@armouredarchives8867 Its was a fv400 series... side-mounted launchers with sliding panels for reloading I have one worked up around here but it's a commissioned piece.
yes i was very happy to have foudn the plans and the model photos off it, one launcher mount on the left side. - also comet OW, and several others
@@armouredarchives8867 So many gems!
Why does the awesome equipment never work?
I do very much enjoy your superb channel and it's content but now and again I feel you make some assertions that don't stand up to historical scrutiny. I do not think the USSR was poised to invade Western Germany just after the end of WWII. If you make the claim can you show me a source? Anyhow, great channel!
I think it's the other way around - you are supposed to do your historical research before writing an argument like that. What were the soviets amassing forces for at the nato border in East Germany? A picnic?
Unbelievable ignorance.
Wait... if there are only 2 crewmen, loading and firing constantly would present a challenge. Hopefully the gunner/ loader has good hand-eye-INcoordination to lead the missile through the sight, while also picking up and slotting fins on the next!
nono 4 crew, comander and gunner/driver. and the 2 loaders/fixers in the back - they fix up the missile, and the gunner under the cupola steers it to the target
Four crew mate ......