ATV's I A-stan

[gnplummer421]

Can anyone tell me if ATV's are a good patrol platform for a place like Afghanistan or is it too soft of a target. I've seen some advertisments for them in Canadian Military magazine, and I wondered if we use them;

Thoughts/comments

Gnplummer

 

[Armymedic]

I can't speak for Astan, cause I haven't used them there.

Here in North America, I feel they are a godsend for the light infantry...esp in my role where we need to get casualties out from close terrain.

 

[George Wallace]

They have been used in A'stan.  (I have photos)

 

[gnplummer421]

Since there is talk about creating an airborne type force, I looked up and found this site where they show a vehicle called a Gecko8x8 ATV ADRD (Air Droppable Rapid Deployment) made by LTM Any thoughts on this type of system?

http://www.army-technology.com/contractor/vehicles/lmt/lmt1.html

Gnplummer

 

[Fabius]

The Canadian army used four wheelers in East Timor in 1999 and last year placed an order for John Deere 6-4 Gators
                                    Diesel all-terrain vehicle
The diesel powered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) offer a lightweight capability to haul small loads over the rough terrain of Afghanistan. The Army is purchasing the 6x4 M-GATOR manufactured by John Deere Ltd., the only diesel-fuelled utility ATV in production.

Estimated project value up to : $2.1 million
Quantity required : 48
Procurement : The contract will be sole-sourced to John Deere Ltd. The only type of fuel available to Canadian Forces deployed in Afghanistan is diesel; consequently, the M-GATOR is the only vehicle that meets the Army's requirements.
Delivery : Delivery will be complete by January 2006.
source: "Army Equipment for Operation Archer" BG-05.036 Nov.29 2005. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=1833

 

[GK .Dundas]

Since there is talk about creating an airborne type force, I looked up and found this site where they show a vehicle called a Gecko8x8 ATV ADRD (Air Droppable Rapid Deployment) made by LTM Any thoughts on this type of system?

http://www.army-technology.com/contractor/vehicles/lmt/lmt1.html

Gnplummer

It 's actually canadian designed ! Nice piece of kit wonder if you can tow an LG 1 with it?