XM-8装甲炮系统 - 照片和视频

照片库的 XM-8 装甲枪系统, The United Defense M8 Armored Gun System is an American light tank that was intended to replace the M551 Sheridan in the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as being expected to replace TOW-equipped Humvees in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (2nd ACR). The M8 project was eventually canceled. Its role in the 2nd ACR was eventually taken by the M1128 Mobile Gun System.

源： 维基上的 XM-8 装甲枪系统

这 XM-8 装甲枪系统 是美国陆军在 1990 年代开发的轻型坦克项目。它旨在取代空降和轻步兵部队中老化的 M551 谢里丹坦克。XM-8 在炮塔顶部配备了一门 105 毫米加农炮、一挺 7.62 毫米同轴机枪和一挺 12.7 毫米机枪。该飞行器有三名机组人员，设计为可由 C-130 和 C-17 运输机空投。XM-8 有一个模块化装甲系统，可以针对不同的威胁级别和任务进行定制。XM-8 于 1997 年因预算削减和需求变化而被取消。