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New Orleans company to make German armored vehicle
The Times-Picayune ^ | 10/7/03 9:48 AM | The Associated Press

Posted on 10/07/2003 8:25:32 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A New Orleans company will be the exclusive U.S. maker of German armored vehicles built to withstand anti-tank mines and chemical attacks, and costing about $500,000 each.

Textron Marine & Land Systems signed a license agreement Monday in Washington with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann of Munich. The ceremony was held at the Association of the U.S. Army convention.

Like Humvees and Stryker armored personnel carriers, the German Dingos run on wheels rather than tracks. The Dingo is said to offer unparalleled protection from mines and roadside bombs for its class of armored vehicle.

It also can be repaired almost anywhere because its chassis is built by DaimlerChrysler and its engine by Mercedes, making parts easy to get, Textron and KMW say.

"You only have to look at the news to see the number of U.S. servicemen being killed in mine blasts," said Clay Moise II, vice president of Textron's Marine and Combat Vehicles. "The U.S. opportunities relative to armored vehicles has never been as rich as it is right now."

Textron has plenty of experience building armored vehicles. Customers in some three dozen countries use its light armored vehicles and Stingray II light tanks. The latest product to roll off its assembly line is the Peacekeeper II, an armored four-wheel drive vehicle designed for SWAT teams, riot control and first responders.

(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: dingo; textron; wheeledarmor
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Another pizza delivery vehicle for UN Meals On Wheels Peace Keeping programs.
1 posted on 10/07/2003 8:25:32 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4
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2 posted on 10/07/2003 8:26:36 PM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
A New Orleans company will be the exclusive U.S. maker of German armored vehicles built to withstand anti-tank mines and chemical attacks...

... Sounds like the ideal cruise-mobile for the French Quarter. :-)

3 posted on 10/07/2003 8:29:03 PM PDT by TheEngineer
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
I've got the perfect name for it, "Shake Rattle and Roll"!!!!
4 posted on 10/07/2003 8:30:15 PM PDT by Defender2 (Defending Our Bill of Rights, Our Constitution, Our Country and Our Freedom!!!!)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4

The DINGO All-Protected Vehicle (APV) is AT-mine protected and is proving its value in the German Army's peacekeeping missions inKosovo, FYROM, and - as shown here - Afghanistan.

5 posted on 10/07/2003 8:30:48 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (It is mean to tell motorized infantrymen that their Stryker looks like a BTR-80 in thermal sights)
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To: Willie Green
ping
6 posted on 10/07/2003 8:33:30 PM PDT by BenLurkin (Socialism is Slavery)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Actually think the SA Hippo was a better designed vehicle, for what they are trying to do.
7 posted on 10/07/2003 8:34:38 PM PDT by dts32041 (Is it time to practice decimation with our representatives?)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Second comment, Gee that does resemble a Higgins boat.
8 posted on 10/07/2003 8:35:46 PM PDT by dts32041 (Is it time to practice decimation with our representatives?)
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9 posted on 10/07/2003 8:39:21 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (It is mean to tell motorized infantrymen that their Stryker looks like a BTR-80 in thermal sights)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Looks like a cool vehicle. I'd rather be in one of these then a hummer.
10 posted on 10/07/2003 8:41:18 PM PDT by 1stFreedom
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
A New Orleans company will be the exclusive U.S. maker of German armored vehicles built to withstand anti-tank mines and chemical attacks, and costing about $500,000 each.

If the same plant made the same vehicle for the US with the exact same specs, it would run closer to $1,000,000 each....bank on it.....

11 posted on 10/07/2003 8:42:24 PM PDT by TheBattman
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Looks cool, and Made In America, even better...
Now why is it that we can't buy these for our boys.
12 posted on 10/07/2003 8:48:11 PM PDT by cavtrooper21 (Shoot them if they stand. Cut them if they run.)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4

13 posted on 10/07/2003 8:50:39 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Do not remove this tag under penalty of law.)
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To: Dark Wing
book mark
14 posted on 10/07/2003 9:00:43 PM PDT by Dark Wing
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To: Paleo Conservative
THAT is an armored vehicle.
15 posted on 10/07/2003 9:02:45 PM PDT by Bosco
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To: 1stFreedom

The Cadillac Gage PeaceKeeper™ II armored vehicle employs the latest technology for missions such as law enforcement, riot control, counter-terrorism, SWAT operations, convoy protection or base security. With a top speed of 70 mph, PeaceKeeper II accommodates an eight-person team, while providing crew protection from 7.62mm AP. The compact profile is ideal for urban environments where excellent maneuverability is a necessity.

Textron owns Cadillac Gage. Cadillac Gage has been in the armored car business since Vietnam. They made the V-100. The Dingo looks like a fat Peacemaker to me.

16 posted on 10/07/2003 9:17:28 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (It is mean to tell motorized infantrymen that their Stryker looks like a BTR-80 in thermal sights)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Looks kinda like a Bufflo (sp?) used in Rodesia as a troop transport - very good at the job.
17 posted on 10/07/2003 9:17:42 PM PDT by ASOC (The honest truth is, the guy at the pointy end of the stick sets National policy - nobody else)
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To: 1stFreedom

18 posted on 10/07/2003 9:36:00 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (It is mean to tell motorized infantrymen that their Stryker looks like a BTR-80 in thermal sights)
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To: cavtrooper21
Uparmored Humvee
19 posted on 10/07/2003 9:38:16 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (It is mean to tell motorized infantrymen that their Stryker looks like a BTR-80 in thermal sights)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Love the tag line.
20 posted on 10/07/2003 9:55:14 PM PDT by dts32041 (Is it time to practice decimation with our representatives?)
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