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plawolf

plawolf

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I really like the look of this beastie. The only thing I would suggest they add is a mounting point for a LMG/automatic grenade launcher on the front passenger side and maybe some smoke grenade dispensors.
 
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Sunbud

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Even on the up armoured version they couldn't add the bottom half of the door:Dit does look cool, but I'm worried that they are focusing more on aesthetics than the practical fuctions of the vehicle. But I guess that is how you get inexperienced politicians and procurement people to throw money at you.
 
TerraN_EmpirE

TerraN_EmpirE

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plawolf said:
I really like the look of this beastie. The only thing I would suggest they add is a mounting point for a LMG/automatic grenade launcher on the front passenger side and maybe some smoke grenade dispensors.
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Some old sand rails did that and still do.
Some are now starting to mount auto cannons to.
Sunbud said:
but I'm worried that they are focusing more on aesthetics than the practical fuctions of the vehicle
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In the West these vehicles are often built off commercial quads Uts
 
PiSigma

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by78 said:
More information and photos of the new 4x4 all-terrain vehicle have been released...

It seats four (including the driver) and features a mounting point on the top frame, which is compatible with 12.7mm machine guns and 120mm rocket launchers, among others. The weapon is to be operated by a rear passenger. The front-mounted engine is 'compact' but 'powerful', i.e. good power density. A spare tire is mounted on the rear frame.

The PLA needed this vehicle to satisfy a niche: the 'last mile' transport of troops across rough terrain. This niche cannot be fulfilled by existing platforms. The regular Brave Warrior models are too heavy to be airlifted by helicopter, and the 8x8 Mountain Cat ATVs have inferior suspensions, resulting in poor troop comfort.

An up-armored version is also available (see last image).

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It reminds me of the carts in Westworld.
 
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PanAsian

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OK... in this day and age perhaps the focus should be on how they are going to help him overcome any health issues and prevent this from happening to others in appreciation and honor of his contribution and sacrifice and others like him?

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Chinese soldier lost 2cm height after 17 years' weight-bearing patrol on plateau
SourceChina Military OnlineEditorChen ZhuoTime2019-02-02

Captain Yang Xiangguo was born in Yongchuan District of Chongqing Municipality in China in January 1984. He was enlisted in the army in December 2001. He now serves as a vice battalion commander at a frontier defense regiment of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army.

Yang has patrolled more than 20,000 kilometers over his 17-year border lifetime. He escaped death 47 times, and was left with 21 scars on his body. Due to a long time of carrying heavy gears in patrol missions, he suffered from severe spinal deformity and lost 2 cm height during his service.

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is dubbed the “roof of the world.” There, a patrol road zigzags for 100-plus kilometers across valleys and peaks with a relative height of 2,500 meters.

On February 1, 2019, Yang embarked on his 90th patrol mission. And each mission lasts five days and four nights.

It is a common scene in the past 17 years since Yang joined in the army: At a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius, he crossed 10 iced rivers and five snow-capped mountains while carrying gears as heavy as 35 kilograms.

The snow-covered steep mountain areas he patrolled are full of dangers. Yang escaped death 47 times, and was left with 21 scars which signified his persistence and resilience. Long-time patrolling with heavy gears caused his spine to deform, and excessive exposure to strong solar ultraviolet rays made him look older than others at his age.

“Never lose any inch of national territory under our guard!” This is the ultimate commitment made by Yang and his comrades.

Patrolling means dedication, and even sacrifice. Three of Yang’s comrades died in patrol missions in recent years. And in each patrol mission, Yang would visit the Martyr Cliff, salute to his comrades who sacrificed their lives for the nation and vow to himself: “A brave man should guard the border and be ready to die for the nation at any time.”
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TerraN_EmpirE

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minus 20 degrees Celsius

That's what I had yesterday. Wearing the right clothing is key. But also training to deal with extreme cold weather.

35 kilograms

This is an issue in modern infantry world wide. But 77 pounds is actually fairly light compared to some loads I have heard. A passive exoskeleton could help here but it does add weight and reduce mobility to a degree.

strong solar ultraviolet rays

High SPF sunscreen and clothing designed to block out excess UV. But at the same time you need an amount of UV for health.

Missing from the article is any mention of the altitudes which bring there own issues and compound the rest. Moving though that area of the world can induce decompression sickness. Which may have been a factor in his health issues.
 
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