The M10 Booker is an armored vehicle that is intended to support our Infantry Brigade Combat Teams by suppressing and destroying fortifications, gun systems and trench routes, and then secondarily providing protection against enemy armored vehicles.

American tank destroyer doctrine emphasized speed and gun power over armor. As a result, the M10's armor was thin, which made it vulnerable to most German anti-tank weapons. The thickness of the M10's armor ranged from 3 ⁄ 8 to 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 in (10 to 57 mm).

Jun 21, 2023 · The Army named the M10 Booker after soldiers who died in Iraq in 2003 and Tunisia in 1943. It has full tracks. So do tanks. It has a 105mm main gun intended for direct-fire engagements.

Oct 18, 2024 · Armor Protection: The M10 Booker offers better protection with its modular armor, which can be tailored for different combat situations. The Sprut-SDM1 sacrifices protection to remain light and mobile, particularly for airborne and amphibious operations.

Apr 18, 2024 · To date, three production M10 Booker vehicles have been delivered to the Army. The Booker provides infantry brigades overwhelming precision firepower, allowing it to maintain momentum and freedom...

Jan 30, 2024 · The first armor rolling off the C-17 in this scenario will be the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, an armor expert with deep knowledge of how it was developed tells The War Zone. Armed with a 105mm main gun, the Bookers won’t have as much firepower as the M1 Abrams main battle tank with its 120mm gun.

For the first time in decades, the Army is fielding a new capability to support infantry units: the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle. The service unveiled the vehicle this week at the Pentagon in a...

Feb 4, 2025 · Key Points and Summary: The M10 Booker is the U.S. Army’s newest armored vehicle, designed for infantry support with enhanced mobility and firepower. -At 42 tons, it’s lighter than an Abrams but heavier than expected for a “light tank.” -While its composite armor and advanced suspension offer advantages, critics argue it lacks the ...

Dec 25, 2024 · The M10 Booker, developed by General Dynamics Land Systems, bridges the gap between lighter vehicles and the M1 Abrams. -Weighing 42 tons, this versatile platform features a 105mm M35 cannon, advanced sensors, and a robust diesel engine.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 – U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is currently testing the M10 Booker, one of the Army’s top modernization priorities. The Army’s highly touted assault gun is meant as an...