i know the buffel is old and out of date, but there is something about seeing a column on these things moving along the open road they look like they mean business.
Having spent may hours in the "Buffel" as an "Assault Pioneer" in the SADF in the early 80's I can assure you that you do not have the facts...
The sides of the vehicle are merely 'flaps' that are dropped in the event of contact with the enemy. i.e. Certainly not a tin can. The back and front give cover whilst disembarking, and the roll bar allows for easy movement out of the Buffel if it lands upsidedown.
@trustytim I concur with you, my father was in one when it was hit with a RPG-7, while on a mine clearing op. Thanks to the Buffel i am alive today......
@keepaalo lol. Did you even see and listen to the video? He says it protects against mines, the purpose of mines have never been to sit around waiting to ambush the victim -.-
Actaully, keepaalo has a valid point, as mines used in concert with ambushes would basically pin-down the whole unit. The people in the crippled vehicle are trapped inside, and the other vehicles are forced to drop whatever they were doing and protect their comrades.
In fact, the US Army's doctrine dictates that minefields at vital chokepoints should be protected by fire --- the mines prevent the enemy from advancing, and interlocking fire prevents them from removing the mines.
No, the Mamba APC is a contemporary armoured vehicle. The Buffel dates back from the 70's. Do a search for Land Systems OMC - they manufacture the Mamba.
Awesome! Rather this then the Hummer-crap! Go Buffel!
phoenixrising427 1 month ago
My first "R" license love the Buffel
sadflandnav 11 months ago
i know the buffel is old and out of date, but there is something about seeing a column on these things moving along the open road they look like they mean business.
toemas8 1 year ago
Having spent may hours in the "Buffel" as an "Assault Pioneer" in the SADF in the early 80's I can assure you that you do not have the facts...
The sides of the vehicle are merely 'flaps' that are dropped in the event of contact with the enemy. i.e. Certainly not a tin can. The back and front give cover whilst disembarking, and the roll bar allows for easy movement out of the Buffel if it lands upsidedown.
trustytim 1 year ago
@trustytim I concur with you, my father was in one when it was hit with a RPG-7, while on a mine clearing op. Thanks to the Buffel i am alive today......
TheZombieMuncher 1 year ago
and what if it get crippled you have troops stuck in a tincan surrounded by enemy thats nice
keepaalo 1 year ago
@keepaalo lol. Did you even see and listen to the video? He says it protects against mines, the purpose of mines have never been to sit around waiting to ambush the victim -.-
RHawkeyed 1 year ago
@RHawkeyed
Actaully, keepaalo has a valid point, as mines used in concert with ambushes would basically pin-down the whole unit. The people in the crippled vehicle are trapped inside, and the other vehicles are forced to drop whatever they were doing and protect their comrades.
In fact, the US Army's doctrine dictates that minefields at vital chokepoints should be protected by fire --- the mines prevent the enemy from advancing, and interlocking fire prevents them from removing the mines.
BlacktailDefense 1 year ago
@keepaalo Its better than having dead troops in a crippled vehicle.
drevil5001 1 year ago
The buffel proved its worth in the Sri Lankan Terrorist war..
KurtWagnr 2 years ago
The Buffel is older than the Mamba and both use a Unimog chassis, suspension and drive train.
foxbat212 3 years ago
Is this vehicle similar to the Mamba APC's being used by contractors in Iraq?
CFOofEVIL 3 years ago
No, the Mamba APC is a contemporary armoured vehicle. The Buffel dates back from the 70's. Do a search for Land Systems OMC - they manufacture the Mamba.
h1017412 2 years ago