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Posts Tagged mrap
Where Will MRAPs Go After Afghanistan Withdrawl?
From Military Times:
“USFOR-A does not provide or intend to provide any such equipment, including MRAPs, from Afghanistan to Pakistan,†the statement says.
Military Surplus For Police But Not For Civilians
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 30/Nov/2013 08:55
Police departments all over the country are receiving heavily armored MRAPs from the military at the same time the administration is denying the importation of surplus M1 Garands from Korea.
From the AP on police MRAPs:
For police and sheriff’s departments, which have scooped up 165 of the mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, or MRAPS, since they became available this summer, the price and the ability to deliver shock and awe while serving warrants or dealing with hostage standoffs was just too good to pass up.
Military Abandons MRAP
The military has decided to cancel any additional purchases of the IED resistant MRAPs. Military.com reports on why the military no longer needs the MRAP:
President Obama’s military strategy, announced in January, envisions a lighter, more agile military focused on action in the Pacific. The heavy, lumbering Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) truck — the principal troop carrier in combat for the last five years — is a poor fit for that future.
…the military no longer intends to fight long-term occupations that it was designed for after the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan ends in 2014.
In a prime example of not learning from history, these are the things people were saying before 9/11 and the invasion of both those countries. Our military was supposed to be fast, nimble, and overwhelming, then we got bogged down in two countries and had to develop an ad hoc program to up-armor humvees and develop new vehicles. A chain is only as strong as the weakest link.
MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, Special Forces Vehicle
Posted by Gary in Warrior Tools on 22/Apr/2012 09:45
MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle: Special Forces Vehicle variant.
MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle: Special Forces Vehicle variant.
Like the standard MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), the Oshkosh® M-ATV special forces vehicle is derived from the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) platform, and is a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle that incorporates the TAK-4® independent suspension system with battle-tested technology to maximize maneuverability and crew safety. It’s also adapted for sophisticated, specific and technical missions, offering the visibility, control, storage, payload capacity, durability and mobility vital to mission success.
- Larger windshield for improved visibility
- 5th seat which converts to gunner stand and is compatible with RWS
- Rear cargo access door
- Increased usable crew compartment volume through redesigned GFE rack and cargo deck
Lenco Armored Vehicles
Lenco is a maker of armored vehicles for military and law enforcement.
