Re: [DS] Why tank destroyers?

> > What is the advantage of a tank destroyer over using
> > a tank for the same purpose?
> >
>
> In Real Life (tm) tank destroyers are normally cheaper than tanks...
> Put a TOW on a  M-113 and you have a tank destroyer...how many of
these
113s
> could you get for the cost of one M1?

Well, not exactly--TD's came about before missiles did.  You can use a
larger gun and/or a smaller hull because there is no turret.  Also due
to
the lack of turret, you have a lower silhouette, so harder to see,
harder to
hit.  And because the whole thing is probably a good deal smaller than a
tank with the same gun, it should be cheaper.  On the other hand, it is
more
mobile and better armored than a towed antitank gun would be.