Janxy 10 Posted September 5, 2011 Sweden has developed a tank that is allegedly invisible in the infrared range. Will this render FLIR obsolete? Link to full article below http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/05/invisible_tank_sweden/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker 0 Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Hi all Same from UK BAE rolled out a tank with adaptive armour that allows it to appear to be a car or cow or just look like its background. All fully modable in ArmA so expect to see this in game. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14788009 Kind regards walker Edited September 5, 2011 by walker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonci87 163 Posted September 5, 2011 Awesome technology. Imagine this. "Hey man, I think something is moving over there, check it on the FLIR" "Chill out, its just a cow.....Damn that cow is fast" :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joogrr 10 Posted September 5, 2011 awesome technology. Imagine this. "hey man, i think something is moving over there, check it on the flir" "chill out, its just a cow.....damn that cow is fast" :p epic :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b101_uk 10 Posted September 5, 2011 Yes I bet it works well until there’s an electrical short, then you will glow so much your imposable to miss. Still I suppose when the technology and resolution advances as well as the thermal image library’s it could lead to some out of place amusing object for the surroundings. Though if they couple this thermal technology with very low intensity LCD etc panels capable of only showing limited base colours to cover tanks then you could have a thermal signature and a visual representation or at the very least be able to have reactive camouflage rather than a fixed colour/s paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*LK1* 10 Posted September 5, 2011 the problem with this cow is when it's spits you get a sabot up on your ass. not funny trust me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b101_uk 10 Posted September 5, 2011 Awesome technology. Imagine this. "Hey man, I think something is moving over there, check it on the FLIR" "Chill out, its just a cow.....Damn that cow is fast" :p Spotter: HQ we have contact 10oclock 750m, one table, two chairs, a cow, a table lamp, three desks and a giant chicken. HQ: Negative, that’s the French who are interior household and office furniture and farm animals, we are looking for exterior furniture and pets, I repeat, exterior furniture and pets only. :rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janxy 10 Posted September 5, 2011 Spotter:HQ we have contact 10oclock 750m, one table, two chairs, a cow, a table lamp, three desks and a giant chicken. HQ: Negative, that’s the French who are interior household and office furniture and farm animals, we are looking for exterior furniture and pets, I repeat, exterior furniture and pets only. :rolleyes: I almost spat my coffee out all over my keyboard. PMSL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonci87 163 Posted September 5, 2011 spotter:Hq we have contact 10oclock 750m, one table, two chairs, a cow, a table lamp, three desks and a giant chicken. Hq: Negative, that’s the french who are interior household and office furniture and farm animals, we are looking for exterior furniture and pets, i repeat, exterior furniture and pets only. :rolleyes: lol :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoRailgunner 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Just have a look at this concept: ogqAQrvS6To Sure one can still see something + dust/dirt etc - making stuff invisible does need more than just a single click on "stealth"/"cloak"/"magic mumbojambo". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myshaak 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2... Mirage tank, anyone? :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 684 Posted September 5, 2011 btw: usually Infantry and tankers don't rely that much on FLIR as some might think. For target recognition you need Mk. II Eyeballs or you will produce Friendly Fire in a row...A lesson learned the hard way in '90 during Operation "Desert Storm". FLIR is used by aircrew more often. And the "cool tanks live longer" slogan is old by now...it's was technologically introduced back in the 90's as pure IR signature reduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted September 5, 2011 you need Mk. II Eyeballs Mk 2!?!?! Has there been some upgrade I havent heard about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 684 Posted September 5, 2011 Mk 2!?!?! Has there been some upgrade I havent heard about?Mk II is with two eyes, old Mk I is one eyed pirate canoneer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerpl 13 Posted September 6, 2011 all, target that chair, at 12 o'clock engaging chair is history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash Thunder 10 Posted September 6, 2011 bomb bomb bomb bomb sweden bomb bomb bomb bomb sweden ..... inb4 someone takes me seriously FPDR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 684 Posted September 6, 2011 Remember...russian units in ArmA 2 have no TI....so nothing would change at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
