It was origionally develpped for the shar of Iran before the revolution but was never delivered.
Its origional purpose was to provide mobile air cover for tanks but was later altered to provide point defence systems for defending military bases, particularly air fields
Yeah the BV was a good bit of kit. I know the guy commanding this particular fire unit, If my eyes don't decieve me of course. I can't remember his name though. When I knew him he was the BSM of 42 Battery 22 AIR defence Regiment and a complete dickhead. And he was WELSH!! No offence meant to all the other valley commandos out there. For all first time operators on firing camp on the island of Benbecula (North Sea), it meant a swim in Stinky Bay, in winter!! MIssile range 7,5 Km. Heating crap
@stalkingalizee yes, a missile system that need to be put down whilst the operator goes to the toilet. Very effective...seems Mr France is riding high on the Libya thing that makes up for the lack of involvement in recent years..c'est la vie...
@PurplePunisher69 I can shit off the back of the truck while steering a Mistral. It is on a pedestal. Ms. UK don't like to accept the fact her SAM systems suck.
It was origionally develpped for the shar of Iran before the revolution but was never delivered.
Its origional purpose was to provide mobile air cover for tanks but was later altered to provide point defence systems for defending military bases, particularly air fields
IPersius 3 months ago
The Rapier has gone through a lot of updating since it first appeared - the current version is very capable.
Twirlyhead 7 months ago
Nice system. British can always impress with their originality.
EminidisMike 8 months ago
By the way I was Tracked and this dickhead was towed.
635099 9 months ago
Yeah the BV was a good bit of kit. I know the guy commanding this particular fire unit, If my eyes don't decieve me of course. I can't remember his name though. When I knew him he was the BSM of 42 Battery 22 AIR defence Regiment and a complete dickhead. And he was WELSH!! No offence meant to all the other valley commandos out there. For all first time operators on firing camp on the island of Benbecula (North Sea), it meant a swim in Stinky Bay, in winter!! MIssile range 7,5 Km. Heating crap
635099 9 months ago
The range is too short to really be effective. Might as well carry a MANPAD... much cheaper.
stalkingalizee 1 year ago
@stalkingalizee yes, a missile system that need to be put down whilst the operator goes to the toilet. Very effective...seems Mr France is riding high on the Libya thing that makes up for the lack of involvement in recent years..c'est la vie...
PurplePunisher69 9 months ago
@PurplePunisher69 I can shit off the back of the truck while steering a Mistral. It is on a pedestal. Ms. UK don't like to accept the fact her SAM systems suck.
stalkingalizee 9 months ago
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paul43073 1 year ago
i like the idea with helmet sight
MCwiencku 2 years ago
The best thing about this kit was its BV (Boiling Vessel)
cloudpuncher 2 years ago
Cooooooolll!
Trenasist 2 years ago
its very succesfull system.l like it thank you..
mfredrock98 3 years ago