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Old January 30th 08, 09:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.military.naval,sci.military.naval,us.military.army
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Default Report: Osprey's Assault Vehicles Can't Carry Ammo: JeeplikeGrowler is said to tip over

What in the wide, wide, world of sports????? $127K a piece and it can't
out maneuver a ****ing Turtle?????
Meanwhile the VC of Vietnam would carry the same load on a $15 Bike 40
years ago. Hell, for that price the Marines could have bought Aston Martins.



Each Growler costs $127,000 and is made in Robbins, N.C.

It can't safely pull its ammunition trailer, according to interviews
and the Government Accountability Office report. The trailer has a
tendency to bounce or tip over, which could crush a Marine riding in
the back of the Growler. A Growler without a trailer was reported to
have tipped over last summer when it swerved to avoid a turtle in the
road.