Comments by "The Immortal" (@theimmortal4718) on "What's the point of new unarmored vehicles?" video.
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The most obvious use would be for recon and hunter/killer teams armed with a Javelin launcher, a couple of MGs, and drones.
Drones are used to scout ahead and avoid chance contacts, while weapons can be dismounted as the vehicle is hidden and camouflaged for a quick exfil.
2 IISVs can carry a 9 man section, supplies for 72 hours, 40 gallons of extra fuel cans, 4 M240s with 1000 rds each, and 2 Javelins with 4 missiles each. 4 spotter drones on each vehicle can scout positions and direct artillery fire. A heavy armored vehicle would be more difficult to conceal, lower situational awareness, attack fire, and lower off-road mobility.
I predict a move towards smaller and lighter armed vehicles for the foreseeable future. The tracked and 8 wheeled IFVs, and large supply and fuelers will be phased out in militaries with smaller 6x6 vehicles capable of add on armor packages depending on mission requirements. The Pandur is a prime example.
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