SmarTruck II
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The SmarTruck II was engineered by the US Army's Tank, Automotive, and Armaments Command’s National Automotive Center (NAC) from a modified Chevrolet Silverado. The 6-wheeled (3-axle) truck can be fitted with a guided missile launcher, (3 km range), and a launcher for a remote-controlled Unmanned Air Vehicle. The stated mission of the vehicle is anti-terrorism and it will probably be used by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
NAC executive director Dennis Wend says that he was inspired by a James Bond film in producing the SmarTrucks.
Additional Features
The SmarTruck II has a night vision system, a (50x zoom) video system with thermal imaging and surveillance radar, cameras covering 360° (including one under the vehicle), and a 12,000-pound, straight-line hydraulic towing winch. The grille is covered by a metal bullet-resistant brushguard.
Variants
Variants of the SmarTruck II are designed to carry water or additional communications equipment.
See also: SmarTruck I