SCORPION: The Fastest Mobile Mortar System in the World

[@g-mc4507]

Toyota just keeps raising the bar on their dealer installed accessories.

[@obinnaukoha1380]

😂

[@commandro]

Nah thats more like the aftermarket.

[@mho...]

@@commandro google r/whooosh

[@montwestblack3678]

@@mho... Cringe reddior

[@thomasgonzales.5304]

😂

[@brandontep1011]

The defense industry is finally realizing the superiority of the Toyota Hilux Technical

[@timh6845]

Coming to the next Toyotathon!

[@donaldmatthews7226]

It’s a landcruiser

[@mayhemcry]

It’s an LC79

[@danielk.english6004]

these vehicles are good platforms unless the equipment is really heavy or if you're getting shot at. compact packages or modules seem like a trend these days.

[@gilbertnail7266]

Land Cruiser, not a Hilux.

[@oompalumpus699]

I love how companies that produce military equipment have their YT channels. I am blessed to have discovered this niche community.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Wal mart

[@ElectronicHouseFlash]

Because peace, love and unity brings no profit. Peace doesnt pay off your 5 Star Hotels, Laborghini and Yacht. So monsters like Putin, Erdogan, Obama, Von der Leyen, Merkel, Bush, Reagan, Macron, Holande are created and bred in private schools / universities to shed War and Hate to mankind. Politicians always hide themself away, they only let the poor go to War.

[@TrangleC]

I doubt this channel belongs to the company that produces this system and if it does that would be shocking, because it is just a typical shitty military tech channel that uses a shitty text to voice software to read badly written texts. This one sounds as if it is saying "motor" instead of "mortar" and when it says "capable of delivering 8 mortars in under 2 minutes." that makes no sense. It doesn't deliver "mortars", it delivers "mortar shells", so whoever wrote that text doesn't speak English properly.

[@nakata123]

capitalism, baby!

[@ilikelampshades6]

Advertising it as if I'm going to go and buy one. 'Give your team'. Imagine buying this for your local rugby team? Jaha

[@vuho7832]

Ideal system for my office. Ordering it from Amazon right now.

[@mho...]

delivering memos with devastating accuracy xD

[@JWQweqOPDH]

​@@mho...The memo: Your subscription to life has expired.

[@kaasmeester5903]

This is not what "tube mail" means!

[@MrX21B]

i am always amazed at how civilized our species is

[@pratika2551]

Under rated comment!

[@bruv1039]

What a splendid drive through the hills, shall we light some fireworks? Jolly good show chaps, time for tea.

[@VulpineCortex]

we sure are, inventing new ways to kill eachother while millions are starving... don't get me wrong, I like the tech too, just wouldn't call it civilized.

[@Youtubecensormydick]

that's why were on top cry baby

[@mho...]

AAH Yes!, the Toyota Pickup Truck, truly the most versatile Warmachine Humanity has ever build!

[@AMRAMRS]

The weapin to surpiss metal gear

[@lamdelmundo8492]

Now this. This is what I imagine relatively low-cost high mobility mortar systems are like.

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

I picture a system you can just throw in the back of a Toyota hilux and fire while on the move from the drivers seat, preferably all analog and with a targeting system that lets you accurately target areas while on the move. Bonus points if you have different types of ammo you can use seamlessly.

[@TemplarX2]

Exactly what Ukraine needs. Quantity and speed over quality.

[@hurrdurrimaburr]

Google AMOS.

[@amazin7006]

​@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus The problem is recoil on the suspension and frame of the vehicle is bad. Also it can jostle the targeting system. Its best to have it on the ground to make targeting much better.

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

@@amazin7006 they have stuff that mitigates recoil like gyro jet style for example, that being said this system doesn’t need to work for extended periods of time although that would be nice, the recoil of even a basic mortar isn’t THAT bad and there’s no shortage of trucks and stuff to throw it on. Worst comes to worst just package it with a recoil kit for the truck. The computer could also calibrate for the variables you mentioned pretty easy too.

[@FarmerDrew]

This is the cutest and most devastating little truck I've ever seen

[@AfroMan187]

It's crazy to see the technological evolution of what s... essentially... just an angry metal tube

[@AMRAMRS]

Freedom raining T O O B

[@bikashnayak9311]

It's so cool - simple effective & I like the way that it doesn't has to close completely

[@bigj3508]

Global Ordinance is a real one for not getting rid of the dude who puts the mortar in by hand. One more soldier employed. Thanks G.O.

[@GuardDog42]

Hey Global Ordnance, word to the wise this should have been an automatic mortar system with a next generation way to reload it. Run a tube alongside your mortar or a 2B9 loader. Basically anything you can do to get this system to level an area before dudes go to ground. Alternatively you can size up your system a fair bit, modify the support A LOT, and run a snub 155 that's meant to only fire PGK rounds. I see what you did here but even a traditional mortar is pretty mobile, and I feel like the speeds you're working with aren't actually preventing direct return fire at closer proximity; which is basically the only thing justifying it's existence because farther away you have time to set up a mortar just fine. And on the offensive everybody just rather have artillery support. So you're in this weird niche right now where the only people who need this system are basically doing very rapid attacks on previously scouted positions, and because those attacks only last like three or four minutes before retreating this system can't justify it's existence versus like a conventional mortar without putting fire down faster and harder. I rather have a 2B9 on my side; why don't you guys try making a super affordable ADIM??? I'm not trying to detract from the value of infantry when I tell you that not enough people care about the possibility of counter battery on a mortar system, it just isn't happening. Make the weapon itself more dangerous and figure out if you can mesh the fire control system with a modern data link as a proof of concept to potential customers. I get your trying to get this thing to mesh with ammunition stockpiles at a fair price point, but this middle of the road shit isn't even bang for buck. TLDR: Make it either faster or more accurate then prove it can function with new age datalinks. Keep in mind whoever tests your shit is going to run it into the ground before they buy any meaningful amount too. Good luck to you guys at Global.

[@SunDuck2000]

Глас разума!

[@kraagaard]

Check th Patria Amos and Nemo!

[@morro190]

Your criticism is really helpful for helping me understand the realities of the battlefield. Thank you for this.

[@CHYAC]

Not a sacred chassis, eh? Maybe a magos is what global needs to get their concepts off the ground.

[@1armeddrummerinaprisonrock244]

Yeah, a pickup with a towed mortar and ammo on the pick-up would do the job too.... An automatic loading mortar would be another lovel and useful, bzt this concept is outdated and way overpriced.

[@KamikazeCommie501]

Very cool machine. Automatic targeting just by selecting a point on the map is incredible.

[@devildawgpryde4764]

Nice, and a lot better than the 81mm mortar I had to hump to the range back in the 90s when I served in the Marine Corps. Would have loved to have this in the 1st gulf war. We had to ride 1 ton of mortar rounds stuffed in the back of an Amtrac. We were supposed to get Humvees but ended up in Amtracs. 23 Marines, 300 mortar rounds.

[@remistiegler5302]

The French company Arquus also developed a light mobile mortar, named Sherpa A2M. The same Spanish system deploys a French 120mm mortar controlled by a ballistic calculator from Thales and is installed on an Arquus sherpa light armored vehicle

[@sudfac]

Ukraine: Destroyed easily by single hit from Lancet, High-explosive incendiary, or ATGM.

[@remistiegler5302]

@@sudfac stupid statement, as loitering munition like the Lancet can destroy the heaviest tanks. A Swichblade can knock out a T90M, even FPV drones with AT rpg head attached on it can destroy russian tanks. But systems like the A2M have an edge over most of its threats thanks to its high mobility. Leaving the firing range in 20 seconds allow you to escape any counter-battery fire, give you more time to hide from loitering munitions and ATGMs doesn't have the range to reach those heavy mortars (13 km range)

[@sudfac]

@@remistiegler5302 Internet already has first video of NTGS Alakran destruction using ATGM in Kherson region. High mobility did not help him. :) oryxs 1 120mm Alacan mortar carrier: (1, destroyed).

[@remistiegler5302]

@@sudfac ok then ? I said this system has an edge over the other side, not that it is invincible nor invisible. Did they stay too long on their firing range, did they go close to the front line to reach a target further ? I don't know, everything can happen in war

[@2adamast]

There is AMOS that can have 10 rounds that hit the target simultaneously

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

1:17 those ghostshells hit different, gotta tell you that

[@Youtubecensormydick]

considering hes not wearing eye or hearing protection or even a helmet. I'm assuming hes practicing the motions or maybe an instructor

[@bloodyblase3074]

Why do defense companies advertise on youtube like we’re just gonna casually buy one and have it laying there in our patio😂

[@John_Smith_86]

Not sure about the pricing though. I need to see if it fits within my budget. You guys do delivery too?

[@harveysmith100]

An Uber Eats driver will deliver it.

[@Alan.livingston]

@@harveysmith100 UberFires

[@mhh7544]

Nice. AMOS can shoot in 8 sec, and NEMO can shoot while moving.

[@ssneg]

They also cost 20x of this system and require a much larger crew to operate and maintain

[@SO-Negative]

@@ssneg That is true Scorpion takes 1+1 crew while Amos and Nemo takes 1+3. However the subject was on rate of fire and not crew size or cost. Also Nemo system itself don't need APC to work as there's different variants, so if you take the price of APC away the price of Nemo drops drastically.

[@TommiHonkanen]

Just ran into this video and immediately thought that wow, this scorpion thing is not even close to being the fastest compared to AMOS/NEMO.

[@jamesharding3459]

From the perspective of the end-user, this innovative system seems to miss the niche of the lightweight man-portable mortar at the company and battalion levels but fall short of the regimental/Brigade field guns.

[@farandapriza1524]

Is this the premium version of toyota hilux mortar carrier ?

[@fjb4932]

" Drive into range, shut your engine off, fire your rounds, and see if your engine starts." Murphy

[@tom.walder]

Might as well keep your engine running if you only plan to hang a small amount of rounds. The mortar firing sounds will be louder than the drone of the engines.

[@harveysmith100]

It's a Land Cruiser, of course the engine will start.

[@error41100]

to aim at a target, you need special software with special calculation algorithms linked to GPS, which calculates the degree of rotation of the gun on hydraulics or servos, taking into account the type and weight and power of the projectile, and a spy drone is required to monitor the situation on the battlefield online, which is from the tablet transmits data directly to the CPU of the mortar, so the mortar will automatically aim at the target after you have selected the type of projectile and target, so you can do an almost exact hit on the target, yes, almost, because this is all without taking into account weather conditions and wind, and even one the barrel is not enough, it would be possible to install several different barrels for different calibers, because there are often captured weapons for a mortar on the battlefield. The idea is certainly very deadly, and most likely underestimated.

[@moshoodbakare1210]

This sort of platform will be good for counterinsurgency operations. Quick, super-mobile, and not heavy.

[@AliSidTex]

It has the features needed for a hit and run, not force projection. An insurgency operation would probably find it more useful than a counterinsurgency.

[@engmed4400]

@@AliSidTex Yep. We saw a lot of this sort of thing in Iraq. I was stationed near one of the cities, and insurgents would pull up in a Toyota pickup, mount the mortar, sight it in, lob five or six mortars at us, and take off. Our people never could get there before they were gone. The only chance one has to catch something like this if they happen to have air assets on station.

[@shrike30]

Loving the coffee cup in the console.

[@krasavchik8714]

I like the way this system works. It looks relatively simple, and not too difficult to service or procure replacement parts for it. At least at the first glance. Iam really wondering how much does this system cost per unit in ready to use configuration like in the demo? It looks like a great “self propelled pocket artillery” for any company or perhaps a platoon level commander. Having this kind of firepower at any moment at your disposal is always a great thing and can really boost firepower of a smaller units. With current drone prevalence on the battlefield it can really become super effective weapon to stall an enemy advance.

[@mikevega8712]

Glad to see toyota in the war business again. Will never see dodge out there how they breakdown so often right at 80,000 miles like clock work lol

[@Alan.livingston]

Good for global sales too. You find 70's everywhere.

[@LabiaLicker]

Landcruiser will easily do a million km (621371 miles) between rebuilds, driving in the harsh Australian outback. For people unfamiliar we have long stretches of corrugations on our roads and they will destroy your car, bolts come off, aluminium beer cans will burst. The vehicle is rattled apart.

[@Alan.livingston]

@@LabiaLickerTotally. I’d interested in learning what their department of defence considers the mean lifespan is for this kind of kit near the front line. Surely it’d be in the days or weeks.

[@LabiaLicker]

@@Alan.livingston While I'm not to sure what your question is. I feel very confident in saying that landcruisers are the toughest in the world for their vehicle class (light truck). As I own one myself, I can say they are not perfect, but nothing comes even remotely close. And thats reflected in where they can be found. From the Australia outback, to the jungles of PNG and sub Sahara africa. ie hostile environments that breaks machinery.

[@Alan.livingston]

@@LabiaLickernah, no question. Just agreeing that they are indeed the best choice for their robustness and global parts supply. I was also musing the fact that in a war zone different equipment has an expected lifespan before it’s destroyed by enemy action, accidents, wear and tear, etc. I was wondering out loud what that might be for this class of artillery. Given the range you might expect mortars to operate at they would have to be pretty close to the noisey end of things.

[@10000years]

asking for a friend, do you deliver to Sudan? Just the truck

[@franciscojaviergarcia4238]

España es una potencia en este tipo de armamento, los morteros que tienen son muy fiables y tienen un gran rango medio en las distancias cortas

[@minx6787]

Лучшие минометы,это в России,дурачок.

[@ChrisContin]

I like how they said, "hang it." Seems like a job after the military for mortars after all!

[@MasterBlaster220]

This is so great and epic. I feel like i would be happy and honored to die by one of these mortar rounds.

[@pm4306]

nice

[@nathanski9268]

Lotta tech. I hope all that tech is powered by the engine

[@contentmatch]

I was about to say the samething

[@Bundy714]

How tall do you need to be to operate this system? Looks like they had to reach really high to load the rounds. Maybe a step would help.

[@Aphichat.]

This is a good useful system for infantry to move and attack quick. What is the maximum range.

[@andyjohnson3790]

How much?

[@Incorruptus1]

Great going Japan. You come, you do the job, you get out. Sounds good to go, affordable, efficient, quick to produce. :) Good luck!

[@payfyker1958]

Сразу же первое нарекание Отсутвие противоосколочной защиты, особенно меня позабавила это пластмасовая крышека от тубуса, в котором лежит снаряд. Они кстати все на показ и готовы рвануть в любой момент, как только рядом что-либо прилетит. А прилетит обязательно, т.к. это миномет. И ладно, бог с ним, если его можно было бы обнести чем либо, но это цельная система вместе с авто и оборудованием, которое тоже не защищено ничем.

[@DragnEYE]

It as an artillery system, not a freaken direct fire gun or vehicle. No country has fragmentation protection for a mortar so I have no idea what crack you are smoking. If someone can shoot your mortars with direct fire, its position was untenable regardless of fragmentation protection, and that bodes true for any kind of artillery. You seem very nitpicky, I think you just want to hate on this thing rather than acknowledge the utility of a mortar system that doesn't have to be lugged out of and back into a truck by hand (that also has easy ammo access as well as AIMING IT FOR YOU)

[@davidbeattie4294]

The Toyota dealer is going to crap when you bring that bad boy in for service. Wonder if they honor that new fighting vehicle warranty? Battle damage excluded of course.

[@L0K0M0T1V]

"The Fastest Mobile Mortar System in the World"..... How is this not just straight up false advertisement. In what world is 8 rounds in 2 minutes fast for a supposed "Automated" mortar. For example the CV90 Mjölner can shoot 16 rounds a minute, twice as fast with twice as many. How can you even call this an automated system if a human is still required to load the shells? I guess this whole system is for those who want quantity over quality. Not really for those who want the fastest or the most protected mortar system.

[@whlawson5812]

This would be some sort of man loading semi-automatic mortar system? I think this unit is at least 3 times cheaper than a mortar firing CV90 system?. No?.

[@Destroyer_21]

Do you make a smaller version for the hilux asking for a friend

[@OneManRevolution223]

Honestly a system like this is legetmitly game changing. its combat flexibility and eas of use makes it super simple to train on and udalise for combatsuport. I'm amazed... and ww3 will suck

[@realitycheck9762]

For light infantry units this looks good..

[@ottohumpmachine8958]

That is an irresistible target for aircraft.

[@JoseLopez-mc7kw]

Great desert and defense mortars are back

[@JRR945]

El fabricante de este mortero es NTGS de España, este modelo en concreto, montado sobre Toyota, se lo han vendido a Ucrania y Arabia Saudí, aunque estos sistemas se suelen montar sobre Vantac. En España existen otros fabricantes de modelos parecidos, recientemente el Ejercito de Tierra Español, ha adquirido varios cientos, montados en Vantac.

[@eloymarquez4783]

Gracias tio

[@mooboo6603]

Is this on amazon?

[@copisetic1104]

Where do I get mine!

[@Dweeb212]

Imagine not needing a striker anymore to do an even faster job with such variable and devastating power. This is absolutely slick. No more pole running.

[@chump3947]

The Military Industrial Complex growing everyday!

[@sandysand3097]

How is that fully automated

[@williamchu4595]

China also has a similar system that is 120mm on the wheel platform, but they're using automatic firing mortar with plate magazine. I guess the short term rapid fire rate in exchange for long term reloading speed and shell capacity

[@wildeninja2836]

Where do I sign lol!? Come with cup holders?

[@faustopacheco120]

what's the rush?

[@geshaun1]

I can’t wait for this to be on TEMU! I’m gonna get me one.

[@scapekiwi]

exposed rounds like that is a good way to turn yourself into a fireworks display

[@derekhawkins9066]

Is there a MOS for this yet??

[@emilianoc.6641]

Nowadays AnyThing is a 'Game-Changer' HaHaHa

[@darlenewaldron3621]

Is this from Spain??

[@jasongraham8250]

I don’t understand why it needs a quick change barrel system. Can’t you just mount both barrels parallel to each other?

[@gavinphoon2738]

Why not make optional detachable from vehicle? Priority on mission

[@nabihlakkis562]

Interesting, fourth ad I have seen so far with this mechanism.

[@AntiZionisLaknatullah]

Fire And Forget Or Hit And Run?

[@אלעדאלעד-פ1ב]

okay. but where i can buy it?

[@mohamadhafizinoormohd6169]

Hit and run..nice weapon.

[@dzensonbaton2239]

Where can i get one?

[@alexmaccity]

This just screems technical. Some oil baron king who can finance a private army, and these are on the back of golden G wagons

[@vetonmaloku5707]

How much

[@Domericano223]

How can I buy?

[@leventzero]

So the shells are rather exposed on the side of the truck? Isn’t that a safety hazard?

[@ravener96]

it looks a bit tall, as in the guy hanging the round either has to be quite tall to get the round up there, or has to stretch out in a pretty tiring way, how about adding a small footrest/platform to step up on?

[@kiwiblue2519]

that's really cool but it's just incredibly impractical

[@cryingkat68]

Toyota! Hell yeah!

[@randomdude4136]

1000 targets pre mission??? this thing an ammo factory as well?

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Considering the limited range of mortars, having something that can pack up and go this quickly would be _incredibly_ useful for infantry on the front lines. All artillery needs some way to pack up and go relatively quickly, but when it comes to mortars in particular, it's _existential_ for it to be both extremely fast and inexpensive. You should send a few prototypes to Ukraine! It would be a great way to demo the unit in a hotly contested environment. Great way to advertise the platform to other governments.

[@mollysmoshingtankcrew9441]

are these for sale for the civilian market in the US?

[@catlaw1000]

So did it hit the target?

[@roseforeuropa]

Would like to see this mounted on a modified MRZR.

[@GM4ThePeople]

GJ. Only thing better would be a breech-loaded, autoloading direct/indirect firing gunmortar like that of the 2S9 Nona... on a truck.

[@tucola6669]

and the average mortar mounted on a pickup used by rebel militias?

[@valdemarovi4704]

Молодцы! Нашли применение Тойоты! а то до этого это была любимая машина Бармалеев из банановых республик.)))

[@charliemarkovic4301]

As a former mortarman I have to ask the most important question. Is there room for a car fridge and a waffle iron??

[@Michael-uc2pn]

Knowing mortarmen, they'll find room.

[@goelnuma6527]

Why do they need people to load?

[@furrywaffle]

Perfect system for my delivery company, just mark in them coordinates and away my packages go. Thanks Global Ordnance!

[@Arnold-l1k]

Take one of those systems to Fort Moore have it fully evaluated., I mean to the point of failure. And if it's still works the Army should have it adopted

[@pniuotwtos6252]

who is "we" if you speak of the teams? like private militaries?

[@calebgriffin6154]

Very rad system.

[@hudayfibrahim37]

Amazing mortar

[@vitaliik5596]

Old Toyota LC again do the job :D

[@ElONTUSKS3XY]

Scorpion: indestructible modern weapon Taliban: hold my krink, grabs RPG 💨

[@QWERDQ_]

Why does two people has to manually load the mortars?

[@Pain_is_temperory.]

Is this an ad. If yeas i want to buy it. Where can i order.😂

[@arthurp-er1yz]

Daang! Pretty devastating. "Packs up n goes, before the last round hits".

[@virgilio6349]

Japanese "Knee" Mortar: "You sure about that?"

[@leneal2315]

Can I buy one?

[@jamesmunyaneza2494]

From where?

[@Bling_The_Visual_Creator]

South Africa of course

[@DLSanma]

@@Bling_The_Visual_Creator You can literally see the logo of the spanish company, NTGS, at 0:39, dunno why you seem like lying

[@Bling_The_Visual_Creator]

@@DLSanma - Google "Scorpion Mortar System"... It will show you it's made by Thales South Africa.

[@alexisbierquedebirkadefauv1744]

I kinda have abit of a bad feeling on that tube's length, seems abit too long, like the guy that loads kinda needs to bring the mortar round that high up, could make the loader get tired faster, and in high stress situation where they'll speed up, kinda feel like the chances of shoulder injury increases, especially with fatigue

[@petera4985]

Would it not be simpler to have 8 to 16 preloaded mortars that just rotate and fire??

[@jordansprad]

I don't think that's more simple, adding more parts to possibly fail, also adding even more weight as well

[@petera4985]

I was thinking of the Metal Storm mortar system on the back but agree with you its range would be limited too.@@jordansprad

[@mauricioquintero2420]

Just what humanity needs... Would pay top dollar to see this used on whoever designed it.

[@Zacharoni4085]

Si vis pacem, para bellum.

[@rod2662]

Hi, I would like to request one for home defense

[@Slavicplayer251]

god bless the landcruiser