Re: APC Development and related topics.
Simply put, no, the USMC is evaluating the ST Engineering/SAIC submission which is the TERREX 2 8x8 which will carry C2/P12
fully equipped troops with resupply. As discussed in ref. 1. Ref. 2 looks at both ACV 1.1 and the MPC Programs. 3. The competition BAE/IVECO from the "ground up". 4. The GAO speaks. 5. Another option? This was expressed in other places as well. I always respect another point of view, however, SAM's come to my mind as another problem and lift capability.
http://www.janes.com/article/54107/s...moured-vehicle
https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R42723.pdf
http://www.baesystems.com/en-us/arti...v-1-1-program#
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/stor...ment/75039660/
http://ec.militarytimes.com/pdfs/marine-procurement.pdf
The AVC 1.1 is just the beginning "a stop gap" if you will. If allowed to fully mature, in the end there will be an over the horizon solution-or Dons favorite-something akin to the EFV.
Regards,
Pat
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