Sunday, June 12, 2011

Assault Breacher Vehicle. Perfect except for one thing.

Above you see the Assault Breacher Vehicle. Perfect except for one thing. One pretty big thing I would imagine if I were a Combat Engineer. What is it you ask? For the answer lets look at what came before. The M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (CEV) had a 165mm Assault Gun designed to knock out enemy fortifications. The ABV doesn't have that. Perhaps it isn't as important these days due to precision artillery, precision air strikes and guided anti-tank missiles that can be used in the bunker busting role. I'm not sure of the rationale for not including an assault gun on the ABV but it would be nice if it could be explained.
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  1. MarcaseSunday, June 12, 2011 4:52:00 AM

    The 165mm was a unique gun, with unique (=expensive) ammo, and was a temperamental one at that with many gripes.

    When the ABV is deployed, the M-1 won't be far behind, and can use its 120mm HE to deal with fortifications or for shooting "mouseholes" so infantry can move through walls.

    And of course, as an alternative, the MICLIC is one helluva doorknocker.

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  2. SolomonSunday, June 12, 2011 4:54:00 AM

    then doctrine must have changed because when the M728 was deployed, it operated along side first the M60 MBT and then the M1.

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