The US Army is conducting tests for the M10 Booker armored infantry support vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.
Testing includes firing trials as well as performance and maintainability assessments.
Personnel from different US Army divisions are trialing the vehicles on rough terrain, steep slopes, and water obstacles.
Operations also evaluate durability and performance in extreme weather conditions.
Furthermore, cold-weather testing is underway at Fort Greely in Alaska to assess its capability in sub-zero temperatures.
The system is one of the “top modernization priorities,” the army stated.
After completing the ongoing test program, the US plans to acquire over 500 vehicles to enhance infantry combat operations.
Features
The M10 Booker is built for a four-person crew.
It features a thermal viewer, a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull, and a turret.
Its main weapon is an M35 105mm low-recoil tank gun. It is also equipped with a 12.7mm M2 heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
The diesel engine produces 800 horsepower, allowing the vehicle to reach a speed of up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour.
M10 Booker Contracts
The M10 Booker is part of the Pentagon’s Mobile Protected Firepower program, aimed at enhancing battlefield mobility and firepower.
In August last year, the US Army awarded General Dynamics a $322.7-million low-rate initial production contract for the M10 Booker program.
The deal modified a similar contract awarded in June 2023.
