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Originally Posted by Intel_Airman
Just got in from driving tonight. I was able to drive a Cougar 6X6. I was impressed with ride for as big as it is, but it's top heaviness scares me. I was driving about 30mph which was about the average speed, but one of our guys was screaming around the course at 45. I really thought he was gonna roll it.
It's a lot of vehicle, but isn't really designed for anyone that is above average height. With all my gear on I had a hell of a time moving from the back to the driver seat. I'm 6'3", so I had to sit between the front seats and slide my legs under the steering wheel to fit in.
For urban movement with troops I think this is a great a way to keep guys safe. I would be scared doing any off road stuff on uneven ground near water though. The vehicle has ample room for equipment, personnel, and anything else you wanna hall (detainees). Hell, it even had 4 point Corbeau racing harnesses in the back for personnel, lol.
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How fast do you think you could dismount with full kit on?
If someone could design a driving position for a vehicle specifically for a soldier in full kit that would be a great thing.
The standard, Seat, Pedals, Steering Wheel and shifter don't get it. Standard positioning of the driver's door also sucks.