When do you think OshKosh LATVs will be available?

[Jsmith1529]

My first 4x4 was a CJ7. Not exactly Military Spec, but it had roots. Now I have an M998 after watching them come to popularity because of the middle east conflicts. My dad is a Vietnam vet and he doesn't know anything about the HMMWV because he was long gone before it was put in service. Anybody think my 3-year-old will be buying a decommissioned OSHKOSH LATV in 35 years to play with the way I am with my HMMWV? Here's hoping I'm around to see it!

 

[M813rc]

Nope, not unless they change the rules on not selling armour to civilians.

Cheers

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

My first 4x4 was a CJ7. Not exactly Military Spec, but it had roots. Now I have an M998 after watching them come to popularity because of the middle east conflicts. My dad is a Vietnam vet and he doesn't know anything about the HMMWV because he was long gone before it was put in service. Anybody think my 3-year-old will be buying a decommissioned OSHKOSH LATV in 35 years to play with the way I am with my HMMWV? Here's hoping I'm around to see it!

Nope, not unless they change the rules on not selling armour to civilians.

Cheers

If anyone is going to hold their breath awaiting the release of LATV's to the populace, I would highly recommend they install a FORDING KIT on themselves.... It's going to be a LONG, LONG TIME underwater until any surface at auction.

 

[Jsmith1529]

If anyone is going to hold their breath awaiting the release of LATV's to the populace, I would highly recommend they install a FORDING KIT on themselves.... It's going to be a LONG, LONG TIME underwater until any surface at auction.

My son is 3, and he has at least 34 years before he finds himself in my scenario. I was not trying to pontificate about what might be. I just figured my son would have a chance to do what I didn't in 34 years. Much like my father.

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[Milcommoguy]

Wait for the app. Get the goggles and no glow plug issues.

CAM

 

[tage]

They only way you're gonna get your hands on one... Enlist, mil contractor, Oshkosh employee, or serious conflict where they're left behind. Ie think Iraq w/obama.

 

[98G]

They only way you're gonna get your hands on one... Enlist, mil contractor, Oshkosh employee, or serious conflict where they're left behind. Ie think Iraq w/obama.

This is almost a direct quote of qhatb was being said about HMMWV's until just a very few years ago....

 

[tage]

Yeah but you still can't get up armored ones.

 

[simp5782]

Yeah but you still can't get up armored ones.

That also depends if you have enough money and have the right friends.

I will give a clue on this. Picked up a particular truck from RRAD in the past. I had to go to the side of the base where they are buildin trucks. Talk to a certain high ranking officer. They drove the truck out of the warehouse with all its accessories and tools wrapped in paper and plastic on the seats. You can't tell me that wasn't a who do you know deal.

 

[TOBASH]

I'm waiting for a nuclear sub or a Nimitz class vessel.

I live by the beach

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