Comments by "Old Guy Gaming Network" (@CRAZYHORSE19682003) on "Should We Have Tank Destroyers?" video.

  1. The problem is that with the rapid advancement of tank technology in WW2 and post WW2, the Tank Destroyer concept is obsolete. The problem with your description of your fantasy Tank Destroyer is that in a highly mobile world of modern combat the sides and rear of your Tank destroyer is going to be exposed to either other tanks or even worst ATGM's or RPG's. I too have thought about what you are talking about and my concept for a tank destroyer vehicle would be as such. A Stryker vehicle with vertical launch cells with Javelin ATGM's inside. A dedicated anti tank Stryker could have between 18-24 vertical launch cells. For the sight I would have a telescoping sight capable of being raised no less than 12 to 15 feet. The purpose for that is you could than have your lightly armored Stryker behind a building, on the reverse side of a slope, hull down in a fighting position. It would give infantry formations unprecedented anti tank capability. It could also keep up with armored formations. If you wanted a heavier version imagine a M2 Bradley with it's turret removed and VLS cells in place. You could even go smaller with modified Humvee's with a small 8 cell system. The point is ATGM's can engage further than guns, are more accurate and attack the must vulnerable part of the Tank, the top. That is my concept for a modern day Tank Destroyer type vehicle system.
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