alive in Iraq and Afghanistan these days. The vehicle pictured is the
MaxxPro variant and carries a ballpark cost of about $400k (compared to
$16M for an M1 Abrams main battle tank). This note was written on an
MRAP door by a Special Forces warrant officer right here in Basrah last
year.
Downsides of these vehicles is that their profile is very top heavy and
they are prone to rollover, causing a different type of risk - death
from getting crushed. The gunners on top are the most likely casualty,
so mandatory training occurs for every soldier entering theater.
The MRAPs are also huge and create an intimidating impression, which is
not always desired in small villages.
But if I'm on the road, I'll take the protection.
I work for one of the companies that make MRAPs and their protection systems. Watch your 6 and stay safe.
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Jonathan - what variant does your company make? I only have seen the Caiman and MaxxPros around here.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm thankful for the WRAP's. Are there a lot of mines where you are? I never heard about them, only IED's. And what's the incident of WRAP's flipping over? Be very careful. praying for you!
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