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Oh, I see. So they can trigger the embedded IED that much faster. Question: Does anyone know if there is the feasibility of some sort of radar like device that could detect IEDs in the road ahead? Couldn't they create a stripped down radar device like the ones used in fighters?It might be expensive but would be cheaper than the casualties plus the lost vehicle.
1 posted on 10/08/2014 6:24:29 PM PDT by lbryce
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Active Duty ping.


2 posted on 10/08/2014 6:26:52 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)
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One of these would be useful in taming my driveway.


3 posted on 10/08/2014 6:27:48 PM PDT by upchuck (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care.)
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I believe you’d want to avoid the main roads or drive off road as much as possible.


4 posted on 10/08/2014 6:28:47 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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I refuse to visualize the dignified men and women of our armed forces having slap-fights for the swing seat.

But they will. Oh, yes, because I sure as heck would have.

5 posted on 10/08/2014 6:33:43 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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Ground Penetrating Radar C-IED
6 posted on 10/08/2014 6:34:25 PM PDT by LambSlave
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On second thought, this machine would be scared of my driveway.
7 posted on 10/08/2014 6:36:16 PM PDT by upchuck (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care.)
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Does anyone know if there is the feasibility of some sort of radar like device that could detect IEDs in the road ahead?

They are going to have UAVs to do that. Look down capability and all that.

9 posted on 10/08/2014 6:42:57 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (AGW-e is the climate "Domino Theory")
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This is what a Trophy Truck is

I miss my old job in the 90s...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgqzMqjRt_U


10 posted on 10/08/2014 6:45:24 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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> but can fit up to nine warfighters

"Warfighters?" What the heck are "warfighters?" I know what "soldiers" are. (And in fact know quite a few "soldiers.") I even know what "G.I.s" were, and am proud to claim quite a few "devil dogs" in my lineage.

But...warfighters?!?! Are they like, "military persons?"

11 posted on 10/08/2014 6:46:42 PM PDT by Flatus I. Maximus (First Third-World Despotism. Overthrow Obama.)
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Couldn't they create a stripped down radar device like the ones used in fighters?

Detect sure, but then you are in the kill zone for command detonated devices.

12 posted on 10/08/2014 6:50:01 PM PDT by xone
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IED and RPG magnet. No armor. Open doors and windows. Bullet magnet. Pity the poor souls that ride that hearse.


13 posted on 10/08/2014 6:50:40 PM PDT by batterycommander (...a little more rubble, a lot less trouble.)
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If they want light and cheap, bring back the Mule. The wheeled one.


17 posted on 10/08/2014 6:57:32 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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Does it come standard with an axe and shovel like the old jeeps did?


18 posted on 10/08/2014 6:59:31 PM PDT by yarddog (G)
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OMG - I want one! But, of course, I would never be able to afford one.


35 posted on 10/08/2014 8:25:55 PM PDT by House Atreides (ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN FOR CHILDERS 2014 .... Don't reward bad GOPe behavior.)
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I think it should have been designed with some sort of push bars or bumpers as the most forward part of the vehicle and not have the winch leading the way.

You might have to help another vehicle by pushing or have to shove one out of the way.


39 posted on 10/08/2014 9:11:13 PM PDT by Rockpile
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Oh, I see. So they can trigger the embedded IED that much faster. Question: Does anyone know if there is the feasibility of some sort of radar like device that could detect IEDs in the road ahead?

The Polaris DAGOR is a compact military machine that uses a trophy truck-style suspension for extreme off-road capability...

Hey Sparky, did you miss the off road part or did you just not read the article?

41 posted on 10/09/2014 12:36:17 AM PDT by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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