If that's the big motor pool on Custer Hill, I worked right across the street at MMC and pulled cable through that sumbitch over the headers on all the bay doors, etc. the summer of 1985.Quote:
Originally Posted by rbeau30
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If that's the big motor pool on Custer Hill, I worked right across the street at MMC and pulled cable through that sumbitch over the headers on all the bay doors, etc. the summer of 1985.Quote:
Originally Posted by rbeau30
Got out before they came into service. Saw a few kicking around, but they were for testing only.
I've heard they were having issues setting up comms in the early stages. And I thought a RATT rig was a pain in the back of a m151a2![Coffee]
That's one of the first generation versions. Everyone who deploys nowadays has to go through the rollover drill exercises as part of their "check off". I'm currently deployed and not in a combat zone at all and had to play in them.
A RATT rig? You mean, radio-teletype? That was RATT in the early '70's. I can't imagine it's the same thing now!
I thought MRAPs had a v-shaped bottom to direct a blast. I don't see that one the one pictured.
Look at the shape of the rear door, then check out the boxes and how they fill out the dead space to give the vehicle a more traditional appearance.
^^^^^ Irving's got it dead on. Early ones looked pretty goofy with the V-hull exposed. The never designs have more storage with the boxes. Fill em with crap and it slightly lowers the center of gravity, but not enough to really count.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Lol! Our unit still had them in the 80s!! they wound up upgrading somewhere mid 90's ah yes the good old infantry!! Lowest bidder with outdated parts and equipment!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha2
Yes there are multiple versions. "MRAP" is just a type of vehicle (mine-resistant armor protected)... like "AR-15" is a type of firearm, but there are various models and manufactures.
We had M-ATV's and RG's. The RG's were extremely underpowered, but weren't as cramped as the M-ATV's. From what I've heard from guys who've used em, the Cougar is currently the best.
Haven't played with a cougar, but I sure did like the M-ATV. Even got one to roll over once [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by mcantar18c