Re: hybrid IFV

"Wylie Wilde" <wylywylde.lucashasgone2darkside@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Why not have a hybrid IFV- one that has multiple machine gun turrets
> which are operated via computers and periscopes? Its safer than
> sticking a machine gun through a gun port or slit.

More things that can be broken in the wrong moment. The Marder HAD a
remote-controlled turret, but it was removed because it turned out to be
useless.

> Then if the infantry want to get out of the vehicle and into harm's
> way- that's possible too. However it exposes the flesh and blood to
> small arms fire and sharpnel that otherwise do insignificant damage to
> tanks.

They'll HAVE to move out, unless you design a vehicle that can search
buildings and clean out trenches and bunkers.

> So the infantry stay inside, engage their targets via hydralic turrets
> and expose no part of their body to enemy small arms fire. They can
> move outside but it'd be safer to stay inside buttoned up.

And the enemy will cooperate and come out of his fixed, safe positions
at the sight of your IFV? Doubtfull - instead he'll send out AT teams
through a safe route and have them blow up your IFV.


Juergen Nieveler
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