Brett Robson wrote:
> The new light armour buss thingy the US army is starting to introduce got IS
> total shit. The "armour" could be penetrated by a 50 cal or 12.7mm, a 7.62 mm MG
> would probably cause it at least come grief and RPG would turn it into a
> fireball. It is armed with a robot 7.62mm gun. Being robotic it probably has
> good range, but it's not exactly scary. It has wheels so it has a massive
> turning circle. All so it can be lifted by a C-130.

Yes - but somewhere along the line a choice is required. It isn't an 
APC, and won't be used as such, but is just a vehicle that will perform 
a similar utility role to that of a Humvee or other GP light skinned 
vehicle. If the choice (and the cash) is available, what country would 
prefer their troops to be sitting in a Humvee when taking small arms 
fire instead of a light armour buss thingy?




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