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To: SandRat
Yes, but what kind of mileage do they get?

I always thought it would be cool to update the cavalry concept with a force of soldiers on dirt bikes. Talk about ability to maneuver! It would be hard to shoot and ride, so I'd build in a machine gun that fired from the handlebars with the push of a button, the way the planes do in dogfights. If you think these vehicles can get into difficult terrain, wait til you see a bunch of crazy grunts on dirt bikes.

Plus, it would just be cool to shoot a jihadi, then roost all over him as you drive on to the next target.

12 posted on 06/09/2008 4:57:36 PM PDT by Defiant (Leave it to the Dems to nominate someone so bad I may be forced to vote for McCain.)
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To: Defiant
I always thought it would be cool to update the cavalry concept with a force of soldiers on dirt bikes.

Heh... might not be a bad idea. Yah, kinda tough to shoot while mounted but maybe a look and point grenade launcher could buy a little time to find cover? Or network with an overhead UAV?

Though in Afghanistan there's also something to be said for just getting some horses and mules. I believe the Special Forces have done some of that already.

14 posted on 06/09/2008 5:05:26 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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