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You would cancel the program because the vehicle is too heavy for the C-130?

What would you do with the Stryker Brigades already equipped?

With what would you replace the Stryker? How long would that take?

You would cancel the program because the vehicle is too heavy for the C-130?

Unfortunately I'd have to say yes, no more to be built. And BECUASE that was one of the major design criteria. And C5A's can't land in a hot LZ with a dirt runway, C-130's can and that's THE delivery system the 'NEW" vehicle must comply with.

What would you do with the Stryker Brigades already equipped?

Well sine we have them - we're stuck with them. Natch we have to keep enough spare parts to keep them operational for at least 10-15 years.

With what would you replace the Stryker? How long would that take?

That's the $64 dollar question. I'd say we start from scratch and BUILD a vehicle NOT designed 'by committee' like the Stryker was and it sticks to the spec's or payments to the contractor are cut off - period. And as to the time, easily 10 years, like most weapons 'systems'. That's why we need the spare parts for the existing ones.

But to keep the Stryker, and to build MORE, just because 'they're there' is not prudent IMO. And it's not like other 'failed' military projects have been canceled after a sort time. The B-36 Peacemaker comes to mind. It didn't last too long - all things considered.