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Old 07-17-2010, 17:10   #1
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New team member???

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Old 07-17-2010, 19:05   #2
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Don't think so

I can't even get parts to get my HMMV fixed....Well anyways looks like a SFAS flash back, this thing will carry my ruck but I'll be carrying two 5 gallon gas cans of fuel for it and probably a 20lb battery. Not seeing a benefit.
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Old 07-17-2010, 20:00   #3
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There would be a tendency to load it down with too much light weight gear. Then, when it breaks down everyone has to carry all the extra weight.

A more likely scenario is each team member carrying the usual 120 pounds with another 340 pounds divided amongst the guys after it breaks down. Don't forget with the fuel and battery, you'll have hydraulic fluid that will need to be replaced, oil for the engine, etc. In the field, the simpler, the better. This thing looks pretty complex.

Maybe bring back the M274 Mechanical Mule.
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Old 07-18-2010, 07:08   #4
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Rather have some good pack anamals.......
Hell if they get shot you can atleast have fresh meat
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Old 07-18-2010, 09:03   #5
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That just means we'll be bringing more gear... and enough C-4 to blow that thing in place. Good grief.
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Old 07-18-2010, 13:02   #6
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Watch the video, the damn thing is noisy as hell. Noise discipline boys noise discipline.

Still cool to see what DARPAs getting up to these days.

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Old 07-18-2010, 13:37   #7
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Still cool to see what DARPAs getting up to these days.

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Mostly spending our money on stuff like that.
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Old 07-19-2010, 01:29   #8
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How cool would it be to send that thing into the A-Loop of Price Park Campground at 0300
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