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The M8 armored gun system (AGS), sometimes known as the Buford, is an American light tank that was intended to replace the M551 Sheridan and TOW missile-armed Humvees in the 82nd Airborne Division and 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (2nd ACR) of the U.S. Army respectively.
- 16 in (0.41 m)
- 244 in (6.20 m)
- 92 in (2.35 m) (turret roof)
- 106 in (2.69 m)
Following an international competition, in mid-1992 the US Army selected the FMC Corporation, Ground Systems Division (now United Defense LP), to design and build its Armored Gun System (AGS) to replace the M551 Sheridan light reconnaissance vehicle uses mainly by U.S. airborne troops.
Designed for C-130 low-velocity air drop and roll-on/roll-off, the M8 Armored Gun System (AGS) can be flown with rapid deployment forces to troubled "hot spots" around the globe. The automatically loaded, lightweight 105mm cannon fires all NATO standard and enhanced ammunition at the rate of 12 rounds per minute.
- LP M8 AGS
- Light tank
- BAE Systems Land and Armament
- Armoured Vehicles
The M8 was a light-weight, air-droppable vehicle with a 105mm tank gun and a three-man crew. It was designed to support infantry in urban and desert environments, but was canceled in 1996 due to budget cuts and lack of funding.
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- 106 inches
- 210 inches-Hull 331 inches-overall
The M8 was a light-weight, air-droppable vehicle with a 105mm gun and modular armor. It was designed to support infantry and light forces in various missions, but was canceled in 1987 due to funding issues.
Jun 28, 2022 · BAE System will build an M8 Buford Armored Gun System with new capabilities for its prototype for the Army's Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. (BAE Systems)
Apr 9, 2020 · The United Defense M8 Armored Gun System was an American light tank that was intended to replace the M551A1 Sheridan in the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as being expected to replace...
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