The Army needs to get lighter, faster and get off the damn roads (said with emphasis). Nobody will say it if they realize it, that major ground war for us is a thing of the past.
Are you saying the Army needs to go airborne or off road? Todays tanks have the same problems as tanks from decades ago, you get them off road then they sink up to their turrets in muddy fields.
Off road. But all of the armored vehicles have a real sinking problem. I am not sure on the Stryker. I competed for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle but I lost the builder two days before the proposal was due. I could have traversed any terrain, including water. But what they bought will sink up to its axles on anything other than hard terrain. I was anticipating mountains and rice paddies. And mine made the helicopter weight limit.
Don't forget about the Army too!
The Army needs to get lighter, faster and get off the damn roads (said with emphasis). Nobody will say it if they realize it, that major ground war for us is a thing of the past.
Agreed!
Should we drone on with you ?
Are you saying the Army needs to go airborne or off road? Todays tanks have the same problems as tanks from decades ago, you get them off road then they sink up to their turrets in muddy fields.
Tje army needs to adapt to drone warfare. It should include a system to control airspace against drones.
Off road. But all of the armored vehicles have a real sinking problem. I am not sure on the Stryker. I competed for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle but I lost the builder two days before the proposal was due. I could have traversed any terrain, including water. But what they bought will sink up to its axles on anything other than hard terrain. I was anticipating mountains and rice paddies. And mine made the helicopter weight limit.
Don't worry AL, he won't!