Britain's New Vehicle for Afghanistan.?
Thought the British Army Snatch Land Rover was a mobile coffin, that the British Army Jackal's lack protection, then the Ministry of Defence have come up with the perfect solution with the new Springer - also known as the Jerry.
Look in awe at it's mighty armour, be amazed by it's lawn mower engine, be amazed at it's electronics, taken from a second hand washing machine and be inspired at it's bodywork commissioned by mechano and produced by lego.
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the all new Jerry Springer.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Templates/LargeImageTemplate.aspx?img=/NR/rdonlyres/D91AAF43-1E5A-43AC-967F-5DC813773440/0/PN_074_2009Springer2.JPG&alt=Unmodified%20prototype%20of%20the%20Springer%20dune%20buggy
Sadly it is not April Fools and this thing is real.
You can find full details about this new IED Magnet here -
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/CombatBuggiesOrderedForAfghanistan.htm
Seems vulnerable to 7.62 rounds, IEDs, RPGs, grenades, rocks, sand.... What was the purpose of this vehicle again?
