Epoch Almaty Turret

[Peter Cairns]

Given the discussion about new Russian equipment I wondered what people thought about the idea that One solution for Russian would be to retro fit the "Epoch" turret to existing vehicles.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumerang-BM

it would be a cheaper interim option and they could be removed and put on other vehicles at a later date. Adding it to a BMP 3 might make it a more capable platform as well as saving internal space and even allowing for a proper gunner rather than relying on the squad leader.

In game terms it would probably be much easier to model than the likes of the Armata, because we already know mostly everything about the Cannon, MG and ATGM and could probably be pretty close on the APS system.

Peter.

Edited December 23, 2015 by Peter Cairns
miss typed the word one!

[akd]

It's not cheap if the BMP-3 has to be rebuilt to accomodate the new turret.  A drop-in RWS for the BMP-3 is more practical, which is exactly what was presented at RAE this year:

http://www.armyrecognition.com/rae_2015_news_official_online_show_daily_coverage/new_bmp-3m-100_dragun_fitted_with_rcws_turret_unveiled_at_russia_arms_expo_2015_21109152.html

AFAIK, it has sensor commonality with the Epoch turret.

Edited December 23, 2015 by akd

[BTR]

Well, there is this:

Which is a UGV, but still demonstrates adaptability.