Behold … the newly-minted tank Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV),now known as AJAX. The turreted AJAX prototype was unveiled by General Dynamics at this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibit at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre. Ajax was a formidable warrior characterized by his colossal size, strength and honor, or served in the Trojan War according to Greek mythology. A warrior in Homer’s ‘Iliad,’ one of Ajax’s hallmarks was a powerful shield. Related: Shopping for a commando boat? The AJAX tank is the replacement for the Alvis Scimitar recce vehicle that dates back to the early 1970s. It is designed specifically for reconnaissance missions. This tank brings a stabilized 40mm Case Telescoped Cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gu
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