It began life as a Jeep (M-38 or M-151) replacement.
Now it is aiming for Armored Car or Light Tank. This thing sounds like an LAV-25 wannabe.
What is the weight of 500 rds of .50 cal vs 500 of 30mm?
And yes, I understand that the 30mm has immensely more impact power than the .50 cal.
I question whether this change is necessary, or if it’s just an opportunity for some cronies to make a lot of money.
It began life as a Jeep (M-38 or M-151) replacement.
That's all it ever was and still is. When the AQI and their Shi'ite cohorts stepped up their IED game in Iraq, the Army had no response whatsoever, so they just crammed a ton of armor onto Humvees and suped up the suspension to compensate. It was never, ever meant for that kind of mission, and the results show.