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Originally posted by Nygdan
We NEED a vehicle that can resist ieds and rpgs, that HAS TO be the basis for our military, if its ever going to win any of the new wars.
Originally posted by Nygdan
Why the hell are they building 'trucks'?
This is the 21st century. We have enemies that build improvised explosive devices and plant them on roadsides, and who can gather up a stockpile of rpgs, bring them to bear on our soldiers, and then dissapear like they were never there.
We NEED a vehicle that can resist ieds and rpgs, that HAS TO be the basis for our military, if its ever going to win any of the new wars.
This is like the poles trying to fight against the blitzkreig with CAVALRY.
Originally posted by semperfoo
Let me intorduce you to the 'TROPHY' then. www.youtube.com...
Originally posted by warpboost
Do you think reactive armor could be used to soften the blow of an IED?
Has anyone ever tried reactive armor on something like a HUMVEE?
Originally posted by Lonestar24
Then its up to me to introduce you to reality: It doesnt work.
And even if it worked, it wouldnt help against an IED or improvised shaped charges fired from short distance.
Originally posted by pepsi78
Not much of a new concept.
This looks alot better.
It's europian, so you guys might want to buy it.
[edit on 17-11-2006 by pepsi78]