http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140422-phantom-badger-reports-for-duty
The original WWII Jeep reborn?
The original WWII Jeep reborn?
A new car, from Boeing!
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A diesel, and with 240 HP? It'd work in the civilian world too. I predict it will be known among the troops as the "Honey" Badger.
Seems like an expensive one off way to do what a Jeep, Land Rover, or G wagon already does.
The Marines have the right idea, ditch the Humvee for G wagons.
In an era of budget constraints why spend probably six figures on this thing when ready made off the shelf vehicles will do the same thing for a fraction of that?
The Marines have the right idea, ditch the Humvee for G wagons.
In an era of budget constraints why spend probably six figures on this thing when ready made off the shelf vehicles will do the same thing for a fraction of that?
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It is 7 inches narrower than my Tracker, and looks substantially lower, weighs 3500lbs and hauls 3500lbs. Kind of unique specs. I imagine it could snake through a mature woods where an off the shelf vehicle would be hopeless.
It turns in 24 feet with 4-wheel steering? A london taxi can do it in 25 with normal steering.
Article mentions it'll fit in helicopters which is sort of dandy; though now we'll need or invent an excuse to chopper ajeep badger(tm) in somewhere for a cruise around at significant expense.
Maybe what we save with drones will pay for it.
Article mentions it'll fit in helicopters which is sort of dandy; though now we'll need or invent an excuse to chopper a
No cover from the shade? Open doors? Doesn't work in modern warfare.
When I saw it I thought it might be the answer to the military's needs.
But I don't know the question?
I had an uncle that served in the SAS during WWII, they used a Modified Jeep like this:
http://www.warwheels.net/images/JeepSASduxfordEJ1.jpg
But I don't know the question?
I had an uncle that served in the SAS during WWII, they used a Modified Jeep like this:
http://www.warwheels.net/images/JeepSASduxfordEJ1.jpg
Originally Posted By: bornconfuzd
I WANT one! I don't care what the drawbacks are, I..just..WANT..one!
You could have these:
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131028-war-machines-for-sale
I WANT one! I don't care what the drawbacks are, I..just..WANT..one!
You could have these:
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131028-war-machines-for-sale
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Originally Posted By: bornconfuzd
I WANT one! I don't care what the drawbacks are, I..just..WANT..one!
You could have these:
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131028-war-machines-for-sale
There are some definite 2nd choices there but nothing that quite measures up to the Boeing rig.
That Polaris ATV is pretty bad, but really, it's something I'd pull behind the Phantom Badger!
Nah, I'm holding out. Gotta' have some goals, right?
Originally Posted By: bornconfuzd
I WANT one! I don't care what the drawbacks are, I..just..WANT..one!
You could have these:
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131028-war-machines-for-sale
There are some definite 2nd choices there but nothing that quite measures up to the Boeing rig.
That Polaris ATV is pretty bad, but really, it's something I'd pull behind the Phantom Badger!
Nah, I'm holding out. Gotta' have some goals, right?
7800 pounds. That's pretty much a pig. That'll bog down in muck good.
The original Jeep would be much cheaper and as useful. Build 20 of those for what one of these costs.
The original Jeep would be much cheaper and as useful. Build 20 of those for what one of these costs.
I like the giant wheels and tires and how well they got them tucked in flush with the sides of the vehicle.
I'm majorly impressed by that new Jeep.
I'm majorly impressed by that new Jeep.
Originally Posted By: expat
When I saw it I thought it might be the answer to the military's needs.
But I don't know the question?
I had an uncle that served in the SAS during WWII, they used a Modified Jeep like this:
http://www.warwheels.net/images/JeepSASduxfordEJ1.jpg
Flashbacks to my old Commando comics with that one.
To the OP...get the US to make it, and quadruple the price, and Oz will buy them by the Gross...
When I saw it I thought it might be the answer to the military's needs.
But I don't know the question?
I had an uncle that served in the SAS during WWII, they used a Modified Jeep like this:
http://www.warwheels.net/images/JeepSASduxfordEJ1.jpg
Flashbacks to my old Commando comics with that one.
To the OP...get the US to make it, and quadruple the price, and Oz will buy them by the Gross...
The only thing I'm wondering about is why it needs 4-wheel steering. Usually 4-wheel steering is reserved for very large vehicles such as fire department ladder trucks so they can go around the corners of city streets. This Jeep is so small, it looks like it could turn on a dime with just front wheel steering.
4WS is on many cars.
Most cars using it turn the rear wheels opposite the fronts at low speed and then the same way as the fronts at high speed.
It really isn't used to shrink the turning circle, but it is an excellent idea for a city car...
Most cars using it turn the rear wheels opposite the fronts at low speed and then the same way as the fronts at high speed.
It really isn't used to shrink the turning circle, but it is an excellent idea for a city car...
With front wheel steering you have to turn the front wheels further to turn as tightly as with 4-wheel steering. The further you turn those wheels the more stress you put on the driveline joints. Add in a lot of suspension travel and the 4-wheel steering could be a very good thing.
I'd love something like that for my TN property.
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With front wheel steering you have to turn the front wheels further to turn as tightly as with 4-wheel steering. The further you turn those wheels the more stress you put on the driveline joints. Add in a lot of suspension travel and the 4-wheel steering could be a very good thing.
Hmm, yes. Also, with such large tires on a vehicle that small, they are probably limited how much they can turn, especially up front.
With front wheel steering you have to turn the front wheels further to turn as tightly as with 4-wheel steering. The further you turn those wheels the more stress you put on the driveline joints. Add in a lot of suspension travel and the 4-wheel steering could be a very good thing.
Hmm, yes. Also, with such large tires on a vehicle that small, they are probably limited how much they can turn, especially up front.
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