Re: M-16 Replacement

	Howdy!

On Sun, 18 Jul 1999, Thomas Barclay wrote:

> ** Eh? Maybe second or third best. It's a great tank - don't get me
> wrong - but I was under the impression that the armour on the
> Challenger II was actually a bit better (though the tank was a tad
> slower) and the multi-axis fire stabilization system on the Leopard II
> was actually better than the American FC. Maybe I'm on drugs, but I
> don't think the M1 (even the current variant) is the *best* tank in
> the world - just the *best* one that we get to see in action very
> often. (And the gun on it is pretty sweet!). Anyway, it is a good
> piece of equipment. Sure beats a Leopard I.... (sigh.....)

	Actually, with the M1A1HA is probably the best armoured in the
world, but at a few sacrifices.  The suspension has some problems, as do
the tracks.  I've heard horror stories from people who served in
armoured
units.

Ken