Commando Scout....... Why so little love?

[kato13]

400 x 20mm rounds (wikipedia says the scout carries 400) would take up 5.2 cubic feet if they were in 4 M548 containers. The feeding mechanisms would give you a little bit more.

It helps but it is still a very small vehicle.

Edit. Revised calculations for linked ammo. (originally had done unlinked/bulk)

Sources
http://olive-drab.com/od_firearms_am..._m548_40mm.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadilla...Commando_Scout

[ArmySGT.]

The Command version with the raised roof pod and a turret ring for a GPMG is doable for some scenarios.

Make this a center piece vehicle such as a highly mobile electronic warfare / radio relay / and radio direction finding vehicle.

One of the hallmarks of a TMP module is the vehicle the Team gets seldom aligns with the needs of the adventure. I think that is part of the overall plan, this way the Team actually gets out of the vehicle.

The Scout is an effective overwatch and support by fire vehicle. The two man crew is not a detriment to the machines effectiveness. A team in a V-150 APC or XR-311 can make contact and know that help with an effective direct fire weapon (20mm or MK3 laser) can cover them.

Maintenance needs are low, without an internal combustion engine this is relegated to transmission lubricants and greasing suspension components twice a year.

[stormlion1]

If a team has time before they go into cryo I could see welding containers onto the side as extra stowage for gear and possibly used as ad-hoc armor in a pinch. Those slab sides can be used for more than just keeping the wind out.

[ArmySGT.]

Commando Scout w Mk3 laser.pdfHit table....... Commando Scout with Mk3 laser and coaxial FN Mag

[bobcat]

so mounting the laser and with 4 rucksacks of gear mounted outside of the vehicle (that seats two people) that should be sufficient stowage for long term mounted operations. equip a team with 2 of these and an XR-311 with a trailer as logistical support and you can easily carry everything the team needs (packed right you could bring everything they own at the module start)