No, I’m really not reading your reply’s after the first sentence because it’s ridiculous. We don’t know what the armor ‘s like because it’s classified but until we know- the weight & size are the only comparison to hypothesize armor thickness. The Bradley- 30 tons- and the booker-42 tons- are relative in size.So yes there is a solid chance that the booker doesn’t weigh 12 tons more just because of magic.
I compared the t90 and booker because of their size & speed & weight are similar. It’s just an observation though, that’s it. The weight has to come from SOMEWHERE, that’s all I’m trying to say. You’re not understanding my replies.
It doesn’t matter if it’s classified or not. It doesn’t take a person with 2 brain cells to figure that it will not have the armor thickness nor packages that an Abrams has.
The M10 Booker is fulfilling the gaps that were left when the US Army was forced to remove the planned XM8 tanks to be serviced. For cost deduction reasons. That was not directly related to the project. The US Military is simply restructuring since its incredibly rigid rather than flexible. However, knowing you. You’re not gonna read this.
It’s not a light tank though, it’s speed is similar an Abrams already, it’s just smaller but gains no speed advantage, 42tons for a “light tank” as some of you have claimed it outrageous. This is literally a “baby Abrams” so they can fit 2 of these bad boys in a c17. I believe it to be better armored with the 42ton weight to HP ratio. That’s my opinion. I hope one day they come out with more info on it.
T80’s are for me the easiest to deal with once you understand Russian tanks(in WT) while using Abrams) But the Abrams is by far the easiest to defeat while playing all other nations.
The chassis is based on the ASCOD, which in its base form can only protect against 14.5 AP rounds from HMGs, US of course up armoured it to a degree by mounting additional steel plates, but don’t expect it to be better armoured than most IFVs.
At 38.1 metric tons of weight, it will actually be less armoured than the Puma (that is currently massiely underperforming as well).
The side armour on the M10 is basically non-existent, don’t count on it. The only place that has somewhat proper armour is the turret front, but again don’t expect it to stop any MBT level firepower, it will already be a miracle if it stops 57mm APFSDS from the 2S38.
Here we go again, people claiming something isn’t or doesn’t fulfill the specific roles that a light tank performed cause “it’s too heavy” therefore it has the same armor as the Papa’s and the Mama’s.
Well, imo you’re just being petulant and I’m not going to let you goad me into an argument so you can flag me, then get on your alt acct and flag me again leading to a forum ban…sorry.
I think the point is its not a light tank in the way light tanks are viewed or used in the game. Its no faster than a full MBT and has similar power to weight if the current stats are to be believed.
Its never been designed to face off against other tanks without infantry support like it will in the game either so we have a fundamental problem before the thing is even in the game.
“The vehicle incorporates components and systems from the ASCOD armored tracked vehicle platform fully designed and developed by GDELS (General Dynamics European Land Systems). The M10 Booker vehicle is fitted with additional armor panels and under-vehicle protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs).”
Which portion of this statement specifically states armor values? “Additional armor panels”basically means- they added more armor but they can’t disclose the exact protection values. You assuming it’s total armor protection is nonsense.
What war is the M10 Booker struggling in? Exactly none. The Puma IFV is struggling due to poor logistics. Germany has been dealing with this for years and has stated numerous times that they are not prepared for a proper war as of right now. Their underequipped, and poorly trained for an offensive engagement as much of their equipment was modified or designed for a defensive one.
All of Germany’s vehicles suffer from poor logistics yet they have one of the best high tier tanks in the game. You don’t know how good the PUMA is until it sees combat. You’re just making assumptions to fit your narrative. I’m making assumptions based on its weight and size. That’s it. It could be a giant weak POS…… but I highly doubt its armor resembles a light tank.