I heard that they were discontinued after World War2.
2006-12-14 09:04:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they were very heavy is one problem and the tracks were small so they really didnt offer a lot more in traction
as suspension technology has improved they are finding it easier to use tires theres not really any current armor aside from tanks that use tracks these days.. also tracks are difficult to repair quickly if a track blows off in no mans land you are almost better off abandoning the equipment. tires can be changed a lot easier and the thick rubber walls can be driven on if necessary
2006-12-14 09:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They served a good purpose at the time,and now we use other veicals as troop transport,one version had a 25 pounder cannon in the back,a very early version of mobile arty. They all did the job well but tended to need alot of track maint. Alot of equip we have today is anfib,the half track would sink like a stone if fell threw ice and would need bridges to cross water obstacles.
2006-12-14 18:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the IDF kept some old M8's until well past their service life. The U.S. simply came up with better designs for the same range of jobs. The M113, for instance, can carry troops as well and has a roof, which is reassuring when bullets are flying. The Bradley and Stryker can be thought of as offspring of the old halftrack.
2006-12-14 18:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually some of them served in Korea as well. Basically though they became obsolete and were heavily maintanance intensive. It made little sense to continue using them after better designs such as the M113, The stryker, and the Bradley came about.
2006-12-14 19:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use a vehicle called a Stryker now. These are much more technically advanced vehicle. The half tracks performed well, but the tracks required much more maintennance. The stryker is a much more capable vehicle
2006-12-14 17:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Justheretohelp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They went to full tracks. Got them there in half the time.
2006-12-14 17:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advancements. It became obsolete. New models made for the same purpose are more reliable, and cost less in the long run.
2006-12-14 17:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by Somebody Real 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maint. problems + the technology of today is way better-- you don't need a half track
2006-12-14 17:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the halftrack was last used in Korea.
The only reason I know is we wanted newer and better. vehicles.
Israel still uses the halftrack.
2006-12-14 21:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by pgmurry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had too many maintenance problems.
2006-12-14 17:08:25 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋