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As the effectiveness of US medium walkers was repeatedly proven in combat, the British Army requested increased deliveries through the Allied Lend-Lease program. While the Grizzly and Mudskipper were welcomed, British procurement officers were hesitant about the more specialised Kodiak and Bruin variants. Instead, the Hornet was developed based on the reliable Grizzly chassis.
Primarily designed to support infantry in close urban environments, the Hornet sacrifices some anti-air capability for better maneuverability in tight spaces. It retains the Grizzly’s powerful utility arms, capable of clearing obstacles, building improvised defenses, and tearing apart light vehicles, helping maintain momentum in challenging terrain.
Armed with a formidable array of four .50 caliber heavy machine guns and a short-barrel automatic cannon, the Hornet excels at suppressing dug-in infantry and vehicles at close range. Trials with a longer-barreled cannon showed that increased range compromised maneuverability in urban areas. Lacking true anti-tank capabilities beyond its heavy utility arms, Hornet platoons typically include a standard Grizzly “gun-walker” to provide anti-tank support.
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