So you want to know why we ditched the Booker

[Hoth_902]

I believe it's the M5 ripsaw. It is unmanned.

[Vergeltungswaffe]

Definitely a Ripsaw.

Pretty cool robotic modular weapon system.

[whenimaginationfails]

Ripsaw was cancelled: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/05/arm ... n-sources/

[whenimaginationfails]

Looks like AMPV production continues: https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-order ... e-systems/

An AMPV mortar carrier would be a welcome addition.

[panzergator]

Let's point out that a vehicle carrying a GAU-8 is going to be large, just to haul the gun. In addition, the on-board ammunition will be limited. In the A10, that's not such a problem, as it goes in and out of the battle, whereas a ground combat vehicle needs a longer endurance for ground combat.

As for effectiveness, the 25mm chain gun on Bradley has proven effective against Russian tanks in Ukraine.