One of the problems the DF could have with larger vehicles that may not be suitable for small rural roads, or urban streets, is that it would probably mean the troops dismounting - wheras the Bundeswehr could send in a more suitable vehicle from the get go - e.g. the Mowag Eagle, LAPV's, or if they want to do Recce, the Fennek.
No-one's arguing against better protected vehicles, but size and weight does come with penalties and if that's the path the DF goes down, then IMO the obvious thing is a lot more LTAV's, or LTAV replacements are going to be needed. Try selling that to the DoD after spending the guts of €400m on 88 Boxers.
No-one's arguing against better protected vehicles, but size and weight does come with penalties and if that's the path the DF goes down, then IMO the obvious thing is a lot more LTAV's, or LTAV replacements are going to be needed. Try selling that to the DoD after spending the guts of €400m on 88 Boxers.
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