Portuguese 
English 
Spanish 
3 min of reading 
2 comments 
The M10 Booker Armored Vehicle, Tested by the U.S., Features Cutting-Edge Technology Capable of Operating in the Intense Cold of the North Pole, Reinforcing Military Capacity in Extreme Climates.
The U.S. Army is conducting specific tests of the M10 Booker Infantry Support Vehicle at Fort Greely, Alaska, aiming to ensure the vehicle is ready to operate in severe weather conditions.
Low temperatures and challenging terrain are crucial for testing the vehicle’s effectiveness, which stands out as part of the country’s strategy to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic.
Preparation for the Arctic
The M10 Booker is not the only effort by the U.S. to improve its capability to operate in the Arctic. The military is ramping up exercises in the region, notably the Arctic Forge 25.
-
U.S. Navy ends production of the LCS class Freedom variant, and the last ship of the class, the USS Cleveland, enters service.
-
Why does the USA sink military tanks in the ocean and turn these war machines into artificial reefs?
-
During a military presentation with $67 million fighter jets each, two EA-18G Growlers collide in the sky in front of thousands of people in the United States, go into an uncontrolled spin, plummet in flames, and force four pilots to eject mid-flight during the biggest disaster at Gunfighter Skies in years.
-
With 59 meters and 500 tons, the USA plans 47 unmanned military ships for $3.11 billion by 2031 to monitor the Indo-Pacific on long-duration missions and reduce the exposure of destroyers and aircraft carriers in the face of the Chinese threat.
This operation involved 330 soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division, along with 40 Canadian soldiers and 500 Finns.
Meanwhile, 110 American soldiers from the 41st Field Artillery Brigade will be deployed to Norway, where they will conduct precision firing tests in extreme cold conditions.
M10 Booker: A Modernization Priority
The M10 Booker is one of the top modernization priorities of the U.S. Army, especially as an infantry support vehicle.
Unlike a main battle tank, the M10 Booker is designed to provide direct fire support in infantry combat, with the capability to engage fortified positions and armor-level threats.
The U.S. Army plans to acquire over 500 units of the vehicle as part of a fleet modernization effort.
Since its initial testing in 2020, the M10 Booker has stood out for its innovative features. It is lightweight, with a weight similar to that of the Bradley vehicle, but it is equipped with a larger weapon, an M35 105 mm tank gun.
Additionally, the vehicle is compact enough to be transported by C-17 aircraft, allowing for rapid mobilization to combat brigades.
Advanced Capabilities of the M10 Booker
One of the greatest innovations of the M10 Booker is its MTU 8V199 TE23 diesel engine, producing 800 horsepower.
This engine represents the first use of an MTU production engine in a U.S. Army ground system in over 40 years.
The vehicle is also armed with a heavy M2HB 12.7 mm artillery and an M240B 7.62 mm artillery, providing heavy fire support for infantry troops.
Advanced fire control technologies, derived from the M1A2 Abrams, make the M10 Booker a more accurate combat platform.
Its hydropneumatic suspension and high-tech optics enhance aiming and soldiers’ situational awareness, even in dynamic and complex combat environments like those found in the Arctic.
A New Era of Division Operations
In June 2022, the M10 Booker was selected for the Mobile Protective Fire (MPF) program, and the first production units were delivered in February 2024.
The contract for acquiring the units could reach US$ 1.14 billion, with each vehicle being valued at around US$ 13.95 million.
These Arctic tests are essential to ensure that the vehicle meets the demands of combat reality in extreme environments.
With the introduction of new technologies and intensified testing in rigorous conditions, the M10 Booker has the potential to become a pillar in the operations of the U.S. Army in the Arctic.
Information from Secret-defense.
8 horse power? Lawn mower class!
The M105 is not a 35mm caliber weapon. It’s a 105mm. Do your homework first.