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I'm sure the direct fire guys will be the last to know.
Talked to someone in the LdSH and funny they have not heard a thing about this cancellation. Watch and shoot me says.
Quagmire said:Ah but Teddy have you riden in the back of one. ;D
what's with the use of "nebulous" lately.
ArmyRick said:Another thing I kind of wonder of wonder about the whole MGS concept. The US Army is totally using it as an infantry direct fire support vehicle designed for shooting fortifications, bunkers, blowing halls in walls using HEP, etc. Why not go with a 90mm gun instead? Its a little smaller but I am sure the effects on target will be similar? Also 90mm guns have been used on wheeled vehicles before.
I know I am going to get shot with a ball of **** because I am not suggesting just getting a new MBT but I am looking at the MGS as what the US meant it for. The 100 KM/H speed will be usefull for getting it around a larger AOR...
The DFS regt with 4 squadrons. Each Squadron has (if no new equipment is availible)
-Squadron HQ
-2 x Troops of Abrams
-2 x Troops of Bradleys with 4 dismounts only.
What about the Leo 2A6 and the ASCOD?Why do I like the Bradley and Abrams option as our heavy direct fire maneuver option?
AIC_2K5 said:What about the Leo 2A6 and the ASCOD?
Both are new (and better) than the M1 and M2 and both are available right now.
Leopard 2A6: http://www.army-technology.com/projects/leopard/
ASCOD: http://www.army-technology.com/projects/ascod/
Euro style!
Ah! A man after my own heart. You're not too bad for an Airforce guy!
Leopard C2 till 2015.
...is backing away from" buying the MGS and will instead keep the Leo I until 2010. One reason Granatstein gives for killing the MGS is that both the CDS and VCDS "black hats" in other words armoured corps types who want to keep the Leo I.