Note. Once again a reader of the blog shared pics in the comments section and I didn't get his name. Apologies to whoever it was and let me know so I can credit you!
The FNSS Medium Tank is intriguing to me. The concept is simple enough. Put a tank caliber gun on the hull of an IFV. BAM! Medium Tank!
But I wonder.
Most modern IFVs can shred it with their 30mm or bigger cannons (after seeing a pic one of you guys showed of the penetration power of a 25mm armor piercing round you can probably add that to the list too!) and when it comes to actually providing close fire support can you really beat a full on MBT?
Yeah. I've pushed for the concept for the USMC with the ACV. But that'a a specialized role. I'm thinking we need a surrogate for supporting our guys during the assault phase...a big gun that can swim ashore. The same applies to the Airborne Bubbas with their "Light Tank" concept. They need a big gun that can parachute in till they link up with heavy forces.
But for general purpose work does it make sense?
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