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How will we see mechs in combat?
Consider them as flexible tool-wielders rather than machines of mass destruction. Rather than vehicles, which are tools used by people, a Mech is a tool-wielder used by people, but it’s what the Mech is equipped with today that determines what it can do. And of course you will see them in combat.
What would you do with this mecha?
Since this mecha is vaguely human-shaped, it might be capable of replacing construction equipment. By construction, I mean demolition, and equipment, I mean lets knock this wall down and block traffic. Pile those cars up in places that obscure enemy line of sight and give friendly troops a place to hide.
Is an army Urban Warfare School the future of the military?
An Army urban warfare school could be the laboratory where experimentation and innovation ensure our soldiers are prepared for the future. Maj. John Spencer is a scholar with the Modern War Institute at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.
What is urban warfare?
Urban warfare is a complex form of warfare whose uniqueness has always been recognized but whose importance was not emphasized by post-Napoleonic armies until the late 20th century.
Do you think mechmecha will ever be practical?
Mecha that have as many degrees-of-freedom as a human are probably too fragile to be practical and will require too many man-hours of maintenance. Mecha should be treated as sledgehammers, not scalpels.
Should mechs have legs or arms?
The mecha should use legs to maneuver rather than tracks. The mecha should still have a human pilot inside the mech. Soft science is good enough, but the harder the better. The benefits and merits of using mecha are highly dependent on how big these mecha are.
What is the difference between a tank and a mech?
Because of its low slung design and top mounted turret, a tank is able support a gun that is a significant proportion of its own mass. A mech the size of a tank would not be able to use a gun anywhere near the size of the tank’s gun. A tank is always laying prone compared to a mech and still able to move at full speed.