[archy]

M8 drawings and info *here.* It likely would not have done all things well, but would have been very successful in a couple of roles.

[Arthalion]

I personally believe that it would have done well. The photo you posted of of an older variant of the M8 (the original armored gun configuration) with the heavy turrett loaded. The UD proposal that lost to the Stryker took that design, removed the turrett, and lowered the vehicles profile (the raised stowage area at the rear was removed). They also improved the mileage, range, and top speed with a better engine.

All in all, it was a good platform that deserved a closer look by the Pentagon, and both Iraq and Afghanistan are daily reminders that we CANNOT take roads for granted on a battlefield. Too late to do much about it now though :\