Smart Truck

Comment #4

konane — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 04:07:49 GMT

Kudos, Jim on your award!!! WTG!! My son sent me the video link which I found fascinating. I thought it would take at the very least a 250 body to support that much armament. My book a very cool concept which may be one day toned down for civilian purchase.

Comment #3

jim695 — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 03:31:07 GMT

Hah! James Bond wishes he could have a truck like this. Here's an excerpt from National Defense Magazine: "Some of the technologies in the Smart Truck include: A remote-control weapon station, operated in the cabin of the vehicle by one of the rear passengers. Each of the two rear bucket seats can be moved to the center of the vehicle enabling the passenger to operate the weapon station. The weapon is raised from the cap of the vehicle through sliding doors. Enemy targets are spotted ... [ More ]

Comment #2

konane — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 03:08:16 GMT

Imagine a large MM or PB winnner could get something like that customized. Brings to mind some of the vehicles used by civilians in hostile areas which have flame throwers installed along the running board area.

Comment #1

Todd — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 02:54:02 GMT

Very funny satire piece.

Original Blog Entry: Smart Truck

konane — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 02:06:47 GMT

Brings to mind James Bond, but pretty cool nevertheless.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/239587/the_smart_truck/