- Kurt_LaughlinDo the turrets have the same P/N cast into them?
KL
- panamadanWas the XM6000T planned to be a scout vehicle?
Dan
- panamadanDoug,
How/Why did this lose out to the Bradley/M3?
Dan
- Doug_Kibbey- panamadanDoug,
How/Why did this lose out to the Bradley/M3?
Dan
Basically, it preceded that design and was deemed too dedicated a vehicle (limited role) to divert resources (funding) that could better be applied to a more flexible multi-role vehicle. In essence, a choice had to be made and the more important vehicle designed and produced.
There was considerable sensitivity at the time regarding appropriations for armored vehicles given the legacy of the MBT-70 and, to an extent, the M60A2. Armored vehicle proposals came under more critical scrutiny than had been the case prior to the '70's.
- Doug_Kibbey- Dontos
The XM800 T:
Don
As there are separate driver's and fighting compartment hatches, I wonder what the primary purpose was in having the side access door...might it have been something intended as useful during test phase only and not to be included on production vehicles? Most other vehicles do their ammo loading through the top hatches, and this was just what, 20mm?
- Dontos
Needless to say, this vehicle is cramped. It truely is a 'Mini-Bradley', with little or no spare room to speak of.
Regards
Don
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