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We have patented a .50” cal. anti-material pneumatic rifle which could be up rated beyond 40mm. Its advantages are accuracy…
Good point on the linear drives
Rather than using hydraulic rams for raising the load bed, electric screw-drives might be a better option. Lighter, more easily…
Patria FAMOUS appears to be hitting the cargo carrier requirement (15 ton vehicle with 3.5 ton cargo). Might be a…
"Why not underslung?" I remember on the old blog when I used to talk about carrying stuff within the cabin…
A thought occurs that a trek cart with a ballistic material for a chassis could serve to provide cover as…
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