Two Light Tank Prototypes Battle for the Future of Army Firepower

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View in Browser    The Light Tank Prototypes Battling for the Future of Army Firepower In Fort Bragg, North Carolina, soldiers are testing two tank prototypes, But only one is destined to become the Army's new light tank. We took a close look at both options. BY: Eric Tegler The image of an American tank is the M1A1 Abrams. You see heavy main battle tanks like it fighting in classic war movies. But in reality, it's the light tanks that have often been a foot soldier's best friend. The M3 Stuart and the M551 Sheridan protected U.S. troops from light armored vehicles, mortars, and heavy machine guns throughout WWII and the Cold War.   Today, U.S. Army soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division are testing the limits of a new generation of light tanks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The outcome of those tests—and the opinions of the soldiers themselves—will likely crown the winner of the Army's Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) acquisition program.     This is a free preview of Pop Mech Pro. Join now for less than $1 a week to read the rest of the story and more of Popular Mechanics' most in-depth, exclusive features.  JOIN NOW MORE FROM POP MECH PRO MATH READ NOW How to Mow Your Lawn Using Math CARS READ NOW Can You Tow With Front-Wheel Drive? HOME READ NOW Turn Your Basement Into a DIY Utopia Follow Us Unsubscribe Privacy Notice PopularMechanics.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019