Anecdotal evidence based on comments made by drivers and
commanders who have operated both M113s and BXs suggest that BXs
are not as good as M113s in off road performance especially over
muddy & soft terrain.
slim10 may have the scientific inclination to
attempt a comparison between M113s and BXs using
data such as gross weight, width / length of track, ground
pressure, wheel travel etc. Otherwise , a
test drive report will also be ok.
Yup, that's me. My understanding is that the Bionix had the same
cross-country speed as the M113 and the Bionix 2 almost double its
speed arising from the power output.
Agree, that track width, ground pressure, range etc will
all have impact on cross country performance and as indicated
above, results in a smoother ride. Not surprising considering that
the Bionix takes advantage of later tech. Can be something as
simple as cushions & air con/fan as well...
