During the 60's, 70's and early 80's nearly all Western reconnaissance vehicles were amphibious - the M113, M1131/2, M114, Luchs, AMX10RC and even the Scorpion family had flotation screens. However, since the 90's this feature has been dropped for the next generation and projected future vehicles, this feature has been dropped. My question is why?
To my view point the feature has an advantage for reconnaissance vehicles as they don't have to stick to road bridges and to get themselves out of trouble if they run into opposing forces.
To my view point the feature has an advantage for reconnaissance vehicles as they don't have to stick to road bridges and to get themselves out of trouble if they run into opposing forces.