Friday, June 28, 2013

U.S. Army truck "straight out of Thunderdome"

Trying to keep Afghanistan's roads free of improvised explosive devices is a daunting task since they are re-mined within hours of being cleared. In response, the U. S. Army has deployed the Buffalo: a six-wheeled, 38-ton, armor-plated super truck designed to demolish roadside bombs.

Built by Force Protection, the Buffalo is classified as a mine-protected clearance vehicle and is based on South Africa's Casspir APC (armored personnel carrier). It measures 27 feet long, 13 feet tall, and nine feet wide, and it has room for six. It's outfitted with a 440 HP CAT C13 12.5l engine that provides a 55 MPH top speed while the 85-gallon fuel tank delivers a range of 300 miles.

For more of the Gizmodo story: gizmodo.com

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