The rise and fall of the M10 Booker Tank: Why it never lived up to the hype
1,300The M10 Booker was meant to be a game-changer: light, air-portable, and built for rapid deployment. But the reality didn’t live up to the pitch. We break down why the US Department of Defense has pulled the plug on this ambitious combat vehicle.
From “requirement creep” and weight issues to airlift limitations and restrictive repair clauses, the M10’s journey from concept to cancellation is a classic case of military procurement gone awry. Once destined for frontline units like the 101st Airborne, the Booker is now a cautionary tale.
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