American company BAE Systems, participating in the Mobile Protected Firepower program (MPF) to create a light tank for the US Army, finally demonstrated its prototype.
An image of the new version of the M8 Armored Gun System tank appeared on the Web, which BAE Systems is allegedly tendering to the US Army. As stated, the images were taken at the company's test site in Michigan. Officially, BAE Systems has not made any statements..
The new tank with a new redesigned turret with a modular armor system and the installation of an active protection complex will be equipped with a 105-mm XM35 gun with an automatic loader. active protection – Elbit Systems Iron Fist APS and BAE ‘RAVEN systems’ DIRCM. Engine - diesel MTU, transmission - Allison 3040MX.
According to commenters, it is this prototype that will participate in the competition for a light tank for the US Army along with the Griffin II light tank developed by General Dynamics. Moreover, in February, General Dynamics is significantly ahead of its competitor, putting everything to the test 12 prototyping, while BAE Systems has none so far. At least, there were no posts on this topic.
AT 2018 году BAE Systems и General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) received contracts for the creation of prototypes, which were supposed to start testing in early January 2021 of the year. The winner will be chosen at the end of this year.
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