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To: Clive
The Buffalo is the most advanced mine resistant vehicle in the world. It can be configured for multiple missions and is specifically designed to be repaired in the field. Cutting-edge technology combined with the best American automotive components give this vehicle the maximum visibility, load carrying capacity, interior space and parts availability of any vehicle in its class.

http://www.forceprotection.net/models/buffalo/

The Cougar is a family of medium mine-protected vehicles which can be supplied in 4X4 or 6X6 layout. It can be configured for a wide range of tasks including troop carrying (up to 12 in the 6X6), EOD (4 troops and a large EOD robot in the 4X4), command and control, artillery prime mover, recovery and ambulance duty. Cougar is in production.

http://www.forceprotection.net/models/cougar/

5 posted on 05/08/2007 6:02:56 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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MINE DETECTION VEHICLES
http://www.dcd-dorbyl.com/rsd/mine_detect.html
DCD-DORBYL Rail Division Rolling Stock


6 posted on 05/08/2007 6:08:23 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: thackney
For comparison, here is a picture of the Canadian Forces version of the RG31:

ARMOURED PATROL VEHICLE (APV)

The Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV) is a 4 x 4 wheeled
armoured patrol vehicle designed to provide a high level
of protection for troops while they conduct patrol, command
and liaison, and reconnaissance tasks in complex urban and
mountainous terrain. It is b ased on the RG-31 Mine-Protected
Vehicle, from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada.

8 posted on 05/08/2007 6:29:37 AM PDT by Clive
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