Unfortunately, light tanks fared poorly when they went up against so-called medium tanks and heavy tanks, as their armament was not powerful enough to penetrate enemy tank armor, and their own armor was inadequate to stop enemy fire. Light tanks were originally designed before World War II as scouting vehicles, meant to probe the battlefield and use their speed and mobility to locate the enemy. The Army is quick to point out that although the M10 looks like a miniature tank, it is not in fact a light tank. The M10 firing its 105-millimeter gun during trials, 2022.

It has a top speed of 40 miles per hour, and uses the same tracks as the M2 Bradley and Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles. It’s a tracked, 42-ton vehicle with an Allison transmission, 800-horsepower MTU diesel engine, and a hydropneumatic suspension system. General Dynamics Land Systems designed and built the M10. Both Bookers were killed in action, and the Army states that the M10 is an “infantry assault vehicle that will provide protection and lethality to destroy threats like the ones that took the lives of these two Soldiers.” The Army is set to buy 504 vehicles by 2035.

Booker, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Booker, who received the Medal of Honor for actions in World War II, and Staff Sgt. The M10 is named after two soldiers named Booker: Pvt. On June 10 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the Army announced the Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle would be officially known as the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle. Grinston unveils the name of the new M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, June 10, 2023.

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