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supersquirrel@lemmy.ca 1 week agoThe type of vehicle the US military became convinced was optimal for a fight against a near-peer foe.
The type of vehicle that the US realized was essential to fight in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The type of vehicle the US military became convinced was optimal for a fight against a near-peer foe.
The type of vehicle that the Ukraine realized is essential for a fight against a near-peer foe.
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Ah yes, the humvee. I like that line from the humvee commander in the movie Black Hawk Down. “These things are bullet magnets!”
I suppose a possible answer if they’re determined to have heavier armour is compartmentalised and autonomous setups. Having the operator in a separate location to the cannon could reduce the armouring requirements of both and splitting them up could make delivery separately on those c130’s possible. Of course the draw back is a platform far more susceptible to electronic warfare.