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The picture I saw on the news website had a bunch of duffels strapped all over the roof. ------------------ SBrooks | |||
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To all of you who are serving or have served our country, Thank You![]() |
That is how I see it also. | |||
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That rug really tied the room together. ![]() |
Polaris makes a 4-5 man military version of their off-road utility vehicles that's smaller and lighter, don't know if the big govt has purchased any... I know a few sheriffs offices have bought them for rural patrol. These vehciles are going to be used for fast in, fast out special forces. Might even leave the trucks behind if it gets hot enough and not even care. ______________________________________________________ Often times a very small man can cast a very large shadow | |||
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Nailed it. Any military acquisition process beyond SOF usage, and even then...needs to satisfy fuel and maintenance requirements.
Polaris has several vehicles contracted with the DoD, to include the MV850 ATV, MRZR and DAGOR, they are all with specialized units. The ISV is going to general purpose light infantry units (82nd, 101st, 10th, 25th) as their battle taxi. The ATV type vehicles that's been used the last 15-years have been with specialized units. Up armored HMMWV, MRAP have all been exposed as being fuel guzzling, limited mobility, maintenance hogs requiring long logistic chains and big foot print support infrastructure. The HMMWV replacement, Joint Light Tactical vehicle satisfies the armored requirement. | |||
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Used to see the recon bubbas cruising around in these. The "M1161 Light Strike Vehicle". ![]() http://growlerme.com/products/...htattackvehicle.html | |||
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As a vet with over 2 decades service in lots of different units anything beats walking, and considering the huge equipment burden on infantry today, even having a vehicle to haul your rucks extra water and ammo med supplies and act as a casevac vehicle is great. My “basic load” of gear for walking was 125 pounds, and knocking that down by 50% will make a huge difference in troops being able to move reduce injuries and reduce fatigue on missions. I doubt this was envisioned as a replacement for up armored vehicles | |||
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Was in the OP post...
Pintle mounts will be apart of the larger package, hang, strap, mount too much and you reduce its mobility. If a unit needs an armored vehicle, the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle covers that need and replaces the HMMWV. You also reduce range, mobility, and situational awareness, not to mention the longer logistical chain to support. | |||
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Bingo. This is way better and safer than walking. More injuries come from non-combat operations than any shooting or roadside bomb. Deploying a fully equipped squad that can move at 40 mph with two Blackhawks is super impressive. JLTVs cannot be slung under a UH-60. They are too heavy. And I don't believe they fit in a CH-47. __________________________________ An operator is someone who picks up the phone when I dial 0. | |||
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Exactly another know someone pay off contract/kickback. The Growler was a total failure. Sheeze. Now this fender, hood and frame nightmare. Some Generals are enjoying vacations to the islands and what is in the brown envelopes...LOL | |||
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