Favorite T2K-era APC/IFV

[StainlessSteelCynic]

Originally Posted by Fallenkezef

Just realised that the Spartan isn't on the list. Poor thing always gets forgotten about

Nor was the FV432

[Raellus]

Although it hasn't received a single vote, I think a strong case could be made for the OT-64/SKOT in a Poland (or Czechoslovakia) based campaign.

Pros:

• Amphibious
• Diesel engine (more fuel efficient, and less combustible than gasoline)
• Large capacity (2+ 10-18 passengers, depending on model)
• Spare parts not uncommon
• Decent armament (KPV and PKT coax, or DShK)
• Thicker armor than BTR series

Like most wheeled APCs, the big cons are relatively thin armor, and less cross-country mobility than a tracked APC. Being mistaken for a PACT vehicle could be a pro or a con depending on where the vehicle is operating.

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[Raellus]

Would anyone change their vote to or away from the M2 Bradley, based on its recent combat performance in Ukrainian service?

IIRC, the Bradley received a lot of criticism from the moment it was selected by the US Army. "They" said, "its armor was inadequate, it was too tall, carried too few infantry", etc. Its reputation improved a bit during the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Obviously, it's received a number of upgrades since the 1990s, although some of those garnered additional criticism at the time (e.g. more armor makes it heavier/less mobile). The Ukrainians have praised its crew/passenger survivability, optics, and firepower.

If you ever want to change your poll answer, let me know and I will change it for you manually. I just changed mine from LAV-25 to OT-64/SKOT 2.

Also, I'm adding the Swedish CV90, as Sweden has become a WWIII combatant in 4e T2k (and a NATO member IRL). Incidentally, the Ukrainians are also fans, IRL.

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