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British Army buys Boxer
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:10 AM UTC
https://twitter.com/britisharmy/status/1191734891945381888?s=21

Well, the contract has been signed for over 500 Boxer 8x8 vehicles for the British Army. Hopefully someone other than Revell will have a crack at kitting it.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:18 AM UTC
I agree...boxer shorts are very comfy, and freeing for the boys! ...Oh! This wasn't about boxer SHORTS?? Never mind!!
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:39 AM UTC
What version will it be? APC?
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:49 AM UTC
I believe predominantly APC.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:55 AM UTC
Images from Steve Pearson via Plain Military Facebook page:




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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 05:05 AM UTC
Hi

Saw one in action in the arena at Bovington's Tankfest this year owned by the Dutch Army. Big old beast...that goes fast.

Alan
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 05:13 AM UTC
Is the version pictured the Austrailian version of the Boxer
Cheers
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 06:01 AM UTC
Anyone opening a sweepstakes on exactly how long they are in service before cheeky crews start sticking BMW and Mercedes badges on the front?

(Gotta clear a space on the drive for mine - it'll really improve the daily commute...)
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 06:34 AM UTC
Just as I thought they are for the Strike Brigade concept.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 09:53 AM UTC
Brilliant - after the British Army withdrew from the programme back in 2003 complaining the proposed vehicle was too big and too heavy, despite it becoming too heavy due to British demands and modifications.

According to The Times newspaper yesterday the contract is worth at least £1.5 billion and was meant to be signed last week, however a delay of 6 months is now mooted not least due to what's going on politically in the UK at the moment. Up to 60% of the each vehicle may be made on home soil (ie UK) and will be delivered in 2023.

Cynic that I am, I actually wonder if we'll ever get it.

Brian
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 10:29 AM UTC
Wow, mirrors for all occasions!
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 03:49 PM UTC

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Wow, mirrors for all occasions!

Yup, wouldn't do to crush the cyclist waiting next to you at the lights
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 04:56 PM UTC

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https://twitter.com/britisharmy/status/1191734891945381888?s=21

Well, the contract has been signed for over 500 Boxer 8x8 vehicles for the British Army. Hopefully someone other than Revell will have a crack at kitting it.


Blast Models could make a mission module roof as stop gap measure.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 08:44 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Brilliant - after the British Army withdrew from the programme back in 2003 complaining the proposed vehicle was too big and too heavy, despite it becoming too heavy due to British demands and modifications.

According to The Times newspaper yesterday the contract is worth at least £1.5 billion and was meant to be signed last week, however a delay of 6 months is now mooted not least due to what's going on politically in the UK at the moment. Up to 60% of the each vehicle may be made on home soil (ie UK) and will be delivered in 2023.

Cynic is a that I am, I actually wonder if we'll ever get it.

Brian



Original unit price approx 1.5 million...
Current unit price.. Approx 5 million...

Great value for money
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