That’s very interesting. I’d say next they should make a smaller version that holds somwhere around the neighborhood of one passenger max. THen make the turret remote controlled by the driver so that the whole vehicle and weapons can be operated by one person in a pinch.
Maybe something about the size of a british “ferret” armored car.
Also, replace the dual 50 cal guns with a modern gatling gun.
The standard MP crew is a 3 soldier team. I think anything less than that seriously degrades the ability for continuous ops...even if nothing is happening, you're looking at 12 hour shifts just for radio watch...add in vehicle maintenance and mission, and three is about the minimum crew you'd want to start out with.
"Also, replace the dual 50 cal guns with a modern gatling gun."
Actually the ASV's turret has one .50 and one 40mm MK19 automatic grenade launcher. IMHO a better tactical mix than just a vulcan that eats ammo faster than logistics trains can supply it.
“I’d say next they should make a smaller version that holds somwhere around the neighborhood of one passenger max. THen make the turret remote controlled by the driver so that...”
What about getting rid of those big props & replacing them with A-10 engines? Maybe add some of the armor and that gun too. Sort of an A-10/Osprey hybrid. Imagine seeing that hovering between 2 buildings in Baghdad.