It's like christmas in July! ..only it's in the desert. in the middle of a war zone. with people shooting at you.
yeah ok so maybe it's not like xmass at all.




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Off-Road Prototype Vehicles Tested in Afghanistan

Jun 09, 2008 BY Sgt. 1st Class Mark Swart
Jun 09, 2008 BY Sgt. Jessica L. Sheldon, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan (Army News Service June 9, 2008 )



Recently, Soldiers from Combined Task Force Currahee test drove a new vehicle that could help alleviate maneuverability constraints in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is a country made of natural barriers like mountains and valleys, which make it difficult for Coalition forces to move through the countryside.

The Enhanced Logistic Off-Road Vehicle may be the answer to navigating Afghanistan's rugged terrain. "This vehicle was brought on as an operation need," said Charlie Copsey, one of the engineers that built the ELSORV. "Rapid Equipment Force funded the building of the prototypes."

Three prototypes are currently being tested. The terrain in Afghanistan is made up of rocks, which make supply routes, evacuation and basic ground transportation difficult and slow. All three prototypes are currently in Afghanistan so Soldiers can learn how they handle in the terrain. Over the last year, the ELSORVs went through operational assessments in the U.S. and now they are here for a real-world assessment by Soldiers who could end up using the vehicles.

"The ELSORV is unlike any other military vehicle I've driven, it goes where ever you want it to go," said Sgt. Lance Davis, one of the test drivers. According to Copsey, ELSORVs can carry 2,700 pounds, and have modified Humvee engines that can conquer approach angles of 90 degrees and climb slopes at 80 degrees.

"As long as they have power going to one of the wheels, they're going to stay mobile," said Copsey. The ELSORVs allows Soldiers to go over obstacles without getting hung up on the undercarriage. The vehicle can go 90 miles per hour safely on a hard surface.

"The best place for these vehicles is here in Afghanistan," said Davis.
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"When I'm in command, every mission is a suicide mission!" -Capt. Zapp Branigan
The United Church of the Latter Day Tangential Tarts

Nice!!!

Sho' is!

Youve seen last year' MRAPs, eh?

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"When I'm in command, every mission is a suicide mission!" -Capt. Zapp Branigan
The United Church of the Latter Day Tangential Tarts

I'd love to pull up to a clients home in one of those!

I doubt there would be any complaining about my bill.

That might even be bigger than some of your clients homes....

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Muwahahah!! Ginourmous MainBattleTanks are always awe inspiring.




From Germany's Deisenroth Engineering, the Leopard 2A4 Evolution demonstrator incorporating add-on AMAP-R roof armour, giving protection against both bomblet SC and EFP attack.
http://www.ibd-deisenroth-engineering.de/amap-r.html

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"When I'm in command, every mission is a suicide mission!" -Capt. Zapp Branigan
The United Church of the Latter Day Tangential Tarts

How come nobody ever worries that private defense contractors have the ability to field their own armored divisions and air force?

Makes you wonder what would happen if they ever felt *really* threatened by a competitor....

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OOPS, I was thinking a different kind of toy!

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"Im a Tarte, what! you want some of this?"

you naughty girl

Ok enough fun. Onto the good stuff.



Ive read a bit about these. They look to be interesting, but there is no turret that I have seen, and it does not have a v shaped hull.

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