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Originally Posted by Rockwolf66
Pros:
It's relatively fast.
It's easier to maintain than a tracked vehicle.
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Parts commonality with 5ton and 7ton diesels.
The 6V-53T is a common 5.2 liter diesel found in 1ton pickups and some heavy equipment. If in the U.S. parts would be fairly common as would mechanics with experience working on them. This also means that much better filters are available courtesy of the commercial market.
Hit a mine.... lose one wheel, one suspension unit, keep moving.
18tons dry weight means nearly all bridges and roads will support the V.
Amphibious seals and motive systems are a bonus in ETO with significant rivers and canals.
All munitions are NATO common.
Dismounts exit the rear under cover.... can exit while V is in motion.
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Originally Posted by Rockwolf66
Cons:
Cramped interior.
Light armor
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Six dismounts isn't a full squad.
Dangerous roll over hazard on curves.
Two man turret..... Gunner/Commander
720 rounds of main gun ammunition goes fast.
Main gun cannot penetrate modern MBTs.
No ATGM. Crew must dismount a separate launcher.
HUGE side profile is an inviting ATGM target.
Hot muffler high on the body is very visible to thermal imagers.
Wrecker support to change a flat tire.
Packs, duffles, etc must be stowed externally..... a fire hazard.