QUOTE: Originally posted by M1abramsRules
They do need to replace those aging leopards though.......... but not with armored cars!!! get some challys or M1s |
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Yeah you need the treads to get into some places. The Stryker is an interesting looking vehicle, but I'm not convinced of the logic behind puting such a large calibre gun on a LAV hull.
As for the Canadian military, its personell are top notch in training and profesionalism, of that there can be no question. Unfortunately the gear doesn't allow them to fully utilize the high quality of their training.
A few months back, one of our Iltis jeeps hit a land mine over in Afghanistan and the two soldiers in it were killed. The Ilitis was an old, much maligned soft top vehicle that offered as much protection as an aluminum beer can.
Shortly after that incident, we quickly bought up some better armoured Mercedes built vehicles. I've heard our soldiers are taking well to them, but I've also heard that vehicles in the vein of the Humvee or Land Rover 110 Defender series are better in many ways.
Well, time will tell what the Stryker is made of.