From Super Duty to Call of Duty: Ford could power U.S. military's future
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Dodge now uses a ZF transmission? When did this happen? I thought they were using the m-benz G56 for the manual, and a dodge-built transmission for the auto.
I could have sworn the 5.7 olds diesel was the gasser makeover. It was replaced by the 6.2, a ground-up redesign, from what I understand. It was however as weak as a gasser.
I could have sworn the 5.7 olds diesel was the gasser makeover. It was replaced by the 6.2, a ground-up redesign, from what I understand. It was however as weak as a gasser.
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The problem is, the average roadside bomb out here is 40-80lbs of C-4 equivalent. The Armor is too soft on the MAT-V, and the V-hull is designed with the welds facing the wrong direction on the belly, so it literally folds inverted and becomes a 1500lb triangular projectile into the cab of the rig if hit directly. No bueno 
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.okay rant over.
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WOW...doesnt that constitute a crime? Because I personally know 5 people who were killed as a result of this crap.
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I use to head up property years ago for PIF when they were placing MODS for the MAT-V. I heard of the breach in the hull design later but I didn't realize Soldiers were killed and I am so sorry to hear that Josh. that was such a stupid and unnecessary oversight. Im sure there is a paper trail of communication between the Soldiers and the Project Leads during field tests, which I'm sure was washed after the fact. and it probably was investigated and then swept under the rug. this has always been an issue when testing new equipment, unnecessary deaths happen. especially in the Army, the politics side of it (like you said about the type of dogs banned) can be a nasty deal.
I just feel that they put the importance of making thier new equipment look good ahead of the Soldiers Safety. they may not mean to do this but that's what happens when they push to make the deadlines, Soldiers get hurt. these events are rare, but still can be avoided nontheless. if there hasn't been already there needs to be some changes in certain branches of the Army, especially where transporting Soldiers in battle is concerned.
sorry for getting off the O.P.
Punching bag is now in order.
Last edited by Marklouis; Apr 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM.
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okay, now I'm HOT.
I use to head up property years ago for PIF when they were placing MODS for the MAT-V. I heard of the breach in the hull design later but I didn't realize Soldiers were killed and I am so sorry to hear that Josh. that was such a stupid and unnecessary oversight. Im sure there is a paper trail of communication between the Soldiers and the Project Leads during field tests, which I'm sure was washed after the fact. and it probably was investigated and then swept under the rug. this has always been an issue when testing new equipment, unnecessary deaths happen. especially in the Army, the politics side of it (like you said about the type of dogs banned) can be a nasty deal.
I just feel that they put the importance of making thier new equipment look good ahead of the Soldiers Safety. they may not mean to do this but that's what happens when they push to make the deadlines, Soldiers get hurt. these events are rare, but still can be avoided nontheless. if there hasn't been already there needs to be some changes in certain branches of the Army, especially where transporting Soldiers in battle is concerned.
sorry for getting off the O.P.
Punching bag is now in order.
I use to head up property years ago for PIF when they were placing MODS for the MAT-V. I heard of the breach in the hull design later but I didn't realize Soldiers were killed and I am so sorry to hear that Josh. that was such a stupid and unnecessary oversight. Im sure there is a paper trail of communication between the Soldiers and the Project Leads during field tests, which I'm sure was washed after the fact. and it probably was investigated and then swept under the rug. this has always been an issue when testing new equipment, unnecessary deaths happen. especially in the Army, the politics side of it (like you said about the type of dogs banned) can be a nasty deal.
I just feel that they put the importance of making thier new equipment look good ahead of the Soldiers Safety. they may not mean to do this but that's what happens when they push to make the deadlines, Soldiers get hurt. these events are rare, but still can be avoided nontheless. if there hasn't been already there needs to be some changes in certain branches of the Army, especially where transporting Soldiers in battle is concerned.
sorry for getting off the O.P.
Punching bag is now in order.
Pm'ing you, as the rest of this is probably not for the boards.
I sincerely hope development takes the time to do this right.
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