Obama DHS Purchases 2,700 Light-Armored Tanks to Go With Their 1.6 Billion Bulle

[T.Lex]

The other thread on this topic points out that there was some initial mis-information in the blogosphere. The MRAP chassis are for the USMC, not DHS. According to the contract, at least.

 

[GBN]

We hit a double stacked AT mine IED and the RG-33 took it like a champ. I watched the 400lb hood fly 70+ yards and the whole front end got lifted off the ground pretty well.

No injuries other than bumps and bruises, possible concussion. After that we put the rollers and a trip wire catch on our lead truck and didn't have any issues.

I've hit a couple IED's here myself while driving a buffalo. Both were 150lbs+. The first one tore off our front axle, and the second didn't really do much except blow off a section of our RPG cage. Both hits did throw our 35 ton vehicle to the other side of the road however. Trust me, I don't doubt that the 33 can't take a hit, I'm just going off my experience so far.

 

[calcot7]

And your sayin that the guy that might one day be driving this vehicle is the same guy that lives across the street and drives a cop car for a living?

 

[MightySanta]

I hope people are finally starting to put all this together.

 

[Brian 45]

I'm sure the official word is that they are nothing but large golf carts for the Pres!

 

[Bang-bang]

Tin hat on! I hope the drivers understand that "we the people" know where you live