rustystud
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What classes did you teach ?I taught classes in the base library at the YPG back in the 70's.
Access to many reports on tactical vehicle testing was available, and I was really into army trucks. I couldn't take any of the material out of the facility, unfortunately.
Another thing I remembered was one report said tire diameter was more important than width in off-road operations. It was likened to casters on shop equipment, smaller ones get caught in floor cracks more often.
I'll check with a friend that worked there as well and see if any of those docs are available online now.
Also any kind of "documentation" from any of the proving grounds would be Fantastic ! There is so little known about that.
I also agree with you about the total lack of field testing on any of the newer vehicles. That whole MRAP debacle comes to mind immediately. The fact that it would roll ever in the field just boggles the mind !
I heard about tire diameter when I was in Tank school. The taller tires would be able to reach down through heavy mud and get to firmer soil easier than wider tires which tended to "float" on the mud.
Thanks in advance.