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This is exactly correct. If the robot is to interface anywhere a human might be, it is logical and essential. But equally important to consider is application; the human is the "Swiss Army knife" of creatures. Physically, we don't do any one thing the best, but we do far more. We can climb...

That's how the OSS operatives did it during the war.

I don't know if it can support the weight on its own. The SF GMV uses an independent support structure shown really well here: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=210224&p=1231822&hilit=soft+top+turret#p1231822

Welcome from Ohio, USA

The PRC-77 freq. range, 30-75 Mhz, is still within the military restricted range with a small portion in the 6 meter Ham range. That requires a license.

It's a buttpack but nothing to do with ALICE. ALICE gear is nylon and post Vietnam.

Why would you want t o do that?

I got to drive one a few years back. VW diesel. Fun to drive. They used them in Afghanistan. No plans to ever surplus, though.

VW D24T is what most of the newest came with.

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Amsteel is what SOCOM uses on their's. The only downside is cost. Huge safety and ease of use benefits.

So with the 24v, can you charge both at the same time?

Thats a Chaffee, not a Sherman

Greetings from 25 miles southwest of you.

You can indeed legally own it and drive it on the road in the UK. The M113 is actually less expensive in the UK than the US as many were sold from NATO stock that cannot be returned to the US. BENELUX countries sold off a bunch a few years ago and they were very reasonably priced. Not as cheap...

That's not quite true. President Johnson was the first to publically mention the RS-71, which he mistakenly called the SR-71 and the name was changed. That was 1965. Bush was CIA director in 1976.

My German Type 183 from 12 years ago. It was a great vehicle. Fun and reliable. Easy to work on and great on or off road.

This is a great thread but so long...I've tried to read it all. Three questions: 1. So at this point, what is the thoughts on durability? 2. What do you use as primer on bare metal? 3. Can you choose the finish as in eggshell vs. flat etc.?

A good bump helmet like the Protec Ace is light, well ventilated, inexpensive and offers really good protection. Used by SOCOM troops and off-roaders.