I know, I know ... the Stryker kits haven't yet started hitting the shelves, but I just watched this program on the Military Channel about the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle and I want one. Looks pretty awesome!
Some of this modern armor is starting to rub off onto me!
Jeff
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EFV - Part tank, part boat
PantherF
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 02:52 AM UTC
WingTzun
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 03:06 AM UTC
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Some of this modern armor is starting to rub off onto me!
Well it does have a bit of a "Retro" look to it.
woodstock74
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 03:43 AM UTC
Yeah, just saw that too. Usually not my cup of tea but I was pretty impressed by it. Looks pretty cool too.
Urutu_
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 03:55 AM UTC
Very nice!!! Yes, I also think itīs a retro look, something like the old lvtpīs.
Iīm wondering why the brush under the skirt and over the front....
Bye,
Marcelo
Iīm wondering why the brush under the skirt and over the front....
Bye,
Marcelo
generalzod
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 04:17 AM UTC
Is it a totally new vehicle? Or based off of an existing vehicle? What's it armed with?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 04:21 AM UTC
It does look pretty cool. It was a mostly new vehicle, with some Bradley components on it. The main gun is a 30mm cannon. Unfortunately, it has been cancelled and the whole program is being reopened for bids for a replacement vehicle. Here is the Marine Times article telling all about its demise.
Ric_Cody
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 05:15 PM UTC
Hey Gino, do you know which Bradley Components it had?