CH3TN!K
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But the us did think of stealth, and deception, and this vehicle is faster, quieter, more maneuverable, and has superior cross country performance, than any traditional technical.
I’m not sure, but I think there is also a javelin missile next to the gunner, so ambushing tanks is a possibility, (I’m sure you could also stuff a stinger on board. as well)
in truth, the US military would have no use for a civilian pickup, with a heavy gun. because we have this vehicle, optimized for raiding. and the m-rap. m-atv, and the armored hummer for patrolling, and convoy protection.
(IMHO), the technical is an obvious solution in bush wars (all a warlord needs is a heavy machine or AA gun, and access to a Toyota dealership) but a primarily technical armed force would not be a serious threat against even a moderately armored and armed opponent.
I do not know if you realized that the US Military has been trying to get rid of these Chenworth DPV's for the past 15 years. Since they too see that there is absolutely no need to be running around in no armor, and close to nothing armament. However I have to mention that the US is currently trying to push for a DPV replacement that will top between 85mph and 100mph. But every vehicle entered has been rejected so far. The only people who really need stupid **** like this is para-military units and PMC's, who will be doing more patrolling than fighting. Blackwater or Xe, whatever you want to call them, is actually producing one.