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Originally Posted by ace16807
I'm just curious, but how effective do you think the M2/M3s are at their respective roles? Do they serve a purpose in Iraq, or would it be better suited that be replaced by another vehicle? In my opinion, I think the armor it provides for troop transport is a plus, and the fire support it can offer can be useful in urban warfare, but then again, I haven't heard anything about it, so that is just a baseless opinion.
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unless the insurgents start using heavy ATGM's that require ERA the Stryker is a better unit when the infantry are expected to be dismounted. A mine cripples a Bradley but rarely a Stryker which does not use continuous track laying. The M2's big and probably only advantage is the 25mm and TOW for direct fire support.
Besides being more mine resistant, the Stryker is also faster, quieter, has better comm gear and carries more dismounts all critical things in an urban guerrilla situation.