Which regiments will get Ajax?
Ajax is intended to support the British Army’s new Strike Brigades, Armoured Cavalry Regiments, Armoured and Armoured Infantry battlegroups and Combat Support elements.
What is Army Ajax?
Built by General Dynamics, the Ajax armoured vehicles are supposed to provide the Army with the latest cutting edge digital battlefield technology. As of December 2021, more than 300 personnel may have been harmed by vibration and noise during testing, which has led to the significant delays.
How many troops can Ajax carry?
General Dynamics Ajax
| Ajax | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 3+7 passengers for PMRS variant |
| Main armament | CTA International CT40 40 mm (1.6 in) cannon |
| Secondary armament | L94A1 coaxial 7.62 mm chain gun Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station (UK testing with Javelin ATGM) |
| Engine | MTU Friedrichshafen 600 kW (800 bhp) V8 engine |
Is the Ajax any good?
But it suffers from significant design flaws that allegedly cause troops riding in them to become ill, according to a report. The Ajax is prone to “excessive vibration and noise,” which caused the Army to suspend testing for several months, says the BBC. The British Army knows it has a big problem on its hands.
How many Ajax does the UK have?
589 AJAX vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK is delivering 589 AJAX vehicles across six variants to the British Army. The first platforms were delivered in February 2019, with deliveries continuing until 2025.
Who ordered the Ajax tank?
The Ministry of Defence has ordered 589 Ajax fighting vehicles – but has received just 26 and does not know when the rest will be delivered, according to the National Audit Office.
How many Ajax tanks does the UK have?
In the meantime, 324 hulls for Ajax family vehicles have been built, along with 79 turrets, and 26 vehicles have been handed over to the Army, in return for total spending on the programme so far of more than £3 billion.
How many tanks does Ajax have?
How many Ajax tanks does UK have?