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  1. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    It all depends on which MRAP it is. The MAXPRO and CAIMEN are 4-6 personnel in the back (if memory serves me correct) but the RG33 I believe was up to 10-12. It does have the V-hull but the black paint and the items like the stairs help hide it from being seen in the photos. They make the...
  2. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    I was never a fan of the MAXXPRO, I didn't like the hydraulic rear door. I liked the CAIMEN the best though the RG33 was just a beast, basically an armored school bus.lol
  3. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    The hood is fiberglass. The vehicle is designed to protect it's occupants. It's not built like an APC or Tank so there is no protection for the engine or drivetrain. The idea (and it works) is that when an IED goes off it can destroy everything except the hull of the vehicle. Trying to...
  4. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    The big worry from many people is that most of the contracts between the states and the government clearly state that the equipment must have a current purpose and must be used as part of their "war on drugs". I know my state clearly stated that military equipment could not me acquired for a...
  5. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    The broken back was from the gunner and the other limbs were arms and I believe a leg from the driver and TC from their limbs flopping around during the rollover. That's why securing the seatbelts tightly and rollover trainers are important.
  6. Al Harvey

    Our New Departmental MRAP

    I'm keeping my feelings about this out and just giving advice on the vehicle. Just to add on to this part, speed is not your friend in these. In 08 our convoy speed was limited to 35mph due to rollovers. One example of a roll over was a unit traveling at 50-55mph and a small (and I mean...
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