"The THOR (Twin Hulled Offshore Raider), " Topic
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| Tango01 | 13 Feb 2014 10:53 p.m. PST |
"CTruk have today released a new video of CTruk THOR (Twin Hulled Offshore Raider), an 11m vessel designed to fulfil a range of roles in the military, security and disaster relief sectors. Complementing action shots of the Force Protection Craft variant at sea, the addition of an animated 3D sequence clearly demonstrates the range of possibilities that this composite, twin-hull base craft offers; Force Protection Craft, with a remote weapon system controlled from within the craft; Troop Carrier, with a focus on safe and efficient transport of troops to other vessels or beaches; or Riverine, a patrol vessel configuration providing extra fire power with quick response and high manoeuvrability features. The CTruk THOR Force Protection Craft variant incorporates a range of high-tech equipment provided by the CTruk CAP (Collaborative Amphibious Project) consortium…"
Full article and video here.
link Amicalement
Armand |
| Mako11 | 13 Feb 2014 11:03 p.m. PST |
Looks nice, and appears to be more heavily armed than the current LCS. Perhaps we need to buy some more of these. |
| Landorl | 14 Feb 2014 9:29 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 14 Feb 2014 10:43 a.m. PST |
Yes, I like it too! (smile). Amicalement
Armand |
| Charlie 12 | 14 Feb 2014 6:45 p.m. PST |
Another defense contractor puff piece. IIRC, the LCS had similar puff pieces (and we know how that turned out…) |
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worries about not losing his rules stuff.
