re: #119 Dark_Falcon

Better to buy them Russian gear. That’s what they’re used to. Even though the low cost, easy to build, easy to maintain, effective in use M113 did win plaudits from the Red Army for adhering to their design ideals. (Not kidding: The really did see it as a good example of Soviet design philosophies in action.)

Interesting thought. Can you point to a link about the Russians & the 113? I, personally, always hated the damn death traps. The aluminium armor was worse than useless and the lack of real fire power was a serious problem.

Of course only the US could go from bad to worse with the Bradley system. Finally realizing the problems there they go and buy the worst of the bunch in the Stryker.

I am _so_ glad I am not still on active duty.