These vehicles are great and the crews are spot on in this drill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ratKBu2cRp0
Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
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Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
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Re: Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
Great multi national training exercise and CAPEX, including the public, all in one.
Here's how the US does it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL27223xp_U We build bridges. This video shows the MKII BEBs (Bridge Erection Boats. They are being replaced with the new M30 BEB https://dod.defense.gov/News/Special-Re ... oid=600833 (one of which was seen participating in Rick's video).
Here's how the US does it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL27223xp_U We build bridges. This video shows the MKII BEBs (Bridge Erection Boats. They are being replaced with the new M30 BEB https://dod.defense.gov/News/Special-Re ... oid=600833 (one of which was seen participating in Rick's video).
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Re: Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
Nowhere near as efficient nor as fast at deployment or breakdown, or as maneuverable as the German system. That German system is self powered all the way so it needs no support craft. The video did not show getting those pontoons back on the trucks, I am guessing that is not a fast operation. The German ones pilot themselves to shore, drive out and fold themselves up and go. And did you notice at the very end of the video where they were fueling up? The unit was flat on the ground, has to be complete independent air suspension and probably hydraulic drives.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
Wrap em up. I'll take one of each.
Re: Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
Each system has its advantages. I can see the german sys being more prone to NMC.
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Re: Why don't we have neat stuff like this?
As M3 said I ll take a complete set!
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1968 M416 trailer
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1994 998 Humvee-up armored