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2024-07-13 Science & Technology

Overview of the L3 Vampire Anti-Air System (HiLux Suitable)

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Posted by Clem+Elmish4239 2024-07-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 Very cool.
Will it fit on a F350?
Are there HE and AP rounds?

Posted by Skidmark 2024-07-13 03:52|| 2024-07-13 03:52|| Front Page Top

#2 2. What is the VAMPIRE
The Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment or VAMPIRE is designed by L3 Harris, a US defence contractor known for their radios, EO Tech sights, and a multitude of technological innovations. The VAMPIRE is a compact and palletized rocket launching platform. Designed to be mounted on any flat surface, the VAMPIRE can convert an average pickup truck into rocket launching technical. There are three main components to the system: The enhanced optical targeting system, etc.

Posted by Huputle+Cherelet4131 2024-07-13 07:54|| 2024-07-13 07:54|| Front Page Top

#3 “relatively cheap”

Posted by Dopey the Well-mannered4683 2024-07-13 08:03|| 2024-07-13 08:03|| Front Page Top

#4 "Vehicle-agnostic"?

These guys are stretching way too far to come up with a cutesy acronym.

Posted by Mercutio 2024-07-13 10:03|| 2024-07-13 10:03|| Front Page Top

#5 Don't like it! It's blocking AC vents! Crew comfort is paramount. ;-)

Posted by `AlmostAmonymous5839 2024-07-13 10:41|| 2024-07-13 10:41|| Front Page Top

#6 Will it fit on an F350?

Most F350s have the 5th wheel setup so you're good, Skid.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2024-07-13 11:30|| 2024-07-13 11:30|| Front Page Top

#7 Of course if you put it in a Ford, you're talking static defense, not mobile...

Posted by Mercutio 2024-07-13 11:55|| 2024-07-13 11:55|| Front Page Top

#8 They really really wanted to call it VAMPIRE it seems.

Posted by Difar Dave 2024-07-13 12:08|| 2024-07-13 12:08|| Front Page Top

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