10 Vehicles Military Forces unique in the World

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

10 Vehicles Military Forces unique in the World:
Usually we just often see tanks, APCs and Armored Personnel Carriers. Here is a list of 10 military vehicles unique in the world that we normally do not see every day or even in the media.


1. M60A1 Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge (avlb)


Avlb M60A1 used to be used as a bridge that can move using a scissor system. Maximum length of the bridge is 18 meters.


2. Armored vehicle Trojan


Trojan armored vehicle is a unique search engine that is operated by the Royal Engineers of the British Army. Besides being used as an effective vehicle protection basis, this vehicle is also commonly used as a cleaning vehicle landmines. Equipped with a 7.62 machine guns to combat air and ground threats. Velocity reaches 59km/jam.


3. Engin de Franchissement de l'Avant


Used by the French army military. In addition to the base protection, its main function is as a bridge or ferry as well.


4. M3 Amphibious RIG


A unique amphibious vehicle that is used as a bridge or a projection for tanks and other conventional vehicles in handling water resistance. 80km/jam maximum speed on land and 14 km / h in water.


5. M104 Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge


Also used as a bridge to the military operations. It has a sophisticated communication devices to stay in touch with the command center and even from a great distance.


6. Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)


LCAC is used as landing craft by the U.S. Navy to transport weapons, equipment and elements of other attacks. Unique vehicle is also used by the Japanese navy.


Length of 87 feet 11 inches or about 26.4 meters with a maximum speed of 74 km / h. Simply operated by 5 crew and is equipped with two 12.7 mm machine guns.



7. Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)


EFV is classified as a new military vehicle that is still in the development stage. Planned to be used entirely in 2015. Armored vehicles are only used by the U.S. Marine Corps.


8. Rhino Runner


Can you believe that the Rhino Runner is a bus?. Rhino Runner armored bus which is widely used in the war in Iraq as a civilian contractor safe transportation and military personnel. Also used to transport prisoners elstensif Iraqi special tribunal.


9. M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS)


M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS) is never used in action Gulf War and the Iraq war. Total vehicle production has reached 1300's and more than 700,000 rockets were produced. As weapons systems, MLRS m270 is quite effective and practical use during the war.


10. PTS Plavayushij Transportyor - Srednyj (PTS-M)


PTS-M is an amphibious transport vehicles used by the Soviet Union. Introduced in 1965. In addition to use of the Soviet Union, these vehicles are also used by Egypt, Uruguay, Iraq and several other countries.

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