Man!
Just give me body armor and I'll take my chances.
I heard about this earlier this week and have been desperately searching for pics. Luckily,
Tata Motors unveiled at DefExpo 2012 the Micro Bullet-Proof Vehicle (MBPV), a small vehicle jointly developed by VRDE-DRDO and TataI don't know if this is innovative or just plain crazy. Either way its interesting.
Motors, responding to new requirements set by the Indian elite commando forces (NSG, Marine Commandos, Para Battalions & Force One). The vehicle provides assault teams with protected mobility solutions, assisting operations indoors.
According to Tata Motors, commando units that have fought insurgents, terrorists and engaged in hostage situations in urban areas have raised the need for gaining protected mobility. Tata designed the MBPV for such indoor combat in mind, offering width, wheelbase and four-wheel steering enabling access and maneuvering indoors. High power-to-weight ratio enables fast and agile movement across obstacles, including climbing stairs. Ballistic protection panels and armored transparent windows provide protection for the combat teams, while firing ports enable effective retaliatory action.
It remains to be seen if elite units will actually ‘buy’ this solution…
UPDATE:
Phil recommended this offering from the Howe Brothers as a better vehicle...not for transport but to break down interior barriers etc. The remote 50 cal weapon system is a bit much though.
What about something like this?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/vehicles.php?prod=badger#
A nice idea, to bust through a wall, without the building crashing down around ya.
now i could work with that. time to update the post.....
ReplyDeleteBTW, before I sent the link, I'd not seen the .50 mounted as it is in the photo. Yeah it might be a bit much, however, after watching these guys do there stuff on TV, I'd not be surprised if the model shown is in fact a remote control vehicle.
ReplyDeleteI want one of those little tanks in my front yard to keep kids off my lawn. :-)
ReplyDeletei think we should attach a SAW on the back of my wheelchair, put the trigger on the joystick that i control it with, and i could be a one person armored personnel carrier! :D YES :D
ReplyDeletehttp://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com/products/Quickie-P222-SE-2974.html
the above link is the one i have, although this would be better:
http://www.trackwheelchair.com/