[tbpiper]

There are always teething problems with new vehicles. I've heard the Bradley was a POS to start with. As far a speed goes, I think the Marines used to have an armored go-cart with 6 recoiless rifles that would hit 60+. I would just hate to see the Stryker get over there and do the Star Wars II jump to light speed.

[Tin-Legions]

If you care to know, your speaking of the M-56 Scorpion. The original version mounted one 90mm gun, but the USMC version fielded 4 recoiless rifles. It was the US version of the German WWII STUG III series of "assault guns". Very handy, we could use one over there for immediate fire support and suppression of ambushers. 4 90mm flechette rounds would end an ambush real quick.

take care

[archy]

There are always teething problems with new vehicles. I've heard the Bradley was a POS to start with. As far a speed goes, I think the Marines used to have an armored go-cart with 6 recoiless rifles that would hit 60+.

Marine Ontos:

M56 Scorpion/ SPAT:

[Tin-Legions]

Sorry for the incorrect info on the M-56 and USMC Ontos-see poster "archy" revisions. I had a picture of the M-56 in a book with a modified version with 4 recoiless rifles right next to the normal 90mm tank, I thought that was the Ontos.
sorry again