A closer look
Because who wouldn't want to ride into battle in a highly armored metal brick with zero natural buoyancy? Amphibious assault vehicles were designed to seamlessly transition from deep naval ships directly onto hostile beaches. Unfortunately, physics still exists. These massive war machines sit incredibly low in the water, meaning that a few badly timed waves or slightly choppy seas can easily overwhelm their internal pumps and send the entire multi-million-dollar transport straight to the ocean floor.
