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This seems more like a recruitment tool than a strategic military vehicle. Above is the DTV (Dual Tracked Vehicle) Shredder, a militarized skateboard with two caterpillar tracks. It can travel 30 mph, has enough power to tow an SUV, but is also versatile enough to do a 180 turn in four feet and climb slopes up to 40 degrees. BPG Werks, the manufacturer, it can cross all types of terrain and it’s low center of gravity make it “ideal for reconnaissance, rescue/recovery, mobile surveillance, and medical evacuation operations". Even more the DTV Shredder can be remotely operated and armed to become a “robot attack platform.” The robot apocalypse has come sooner than we expected.
The DTV Shredder was created by Ben Gulak, the man who made the one-wheeled Uno bike (picture here). He presented it as a "first response modular platform for soldiers" at last August's Military Vehicles conference in Detroit.
To me, I think that this is more suited as recreational vehicle (no not an RV) that a military. Now I can not professionally say anything from a military point of view but i don't see much of an advantage versus current fast vehicle platforms such as ATVs and motorcycles. Despite a likely heft price tag (down payments are $250) riding one of these thing would seems pretty fun.
What do you think? Would you want a cross between tank and skateboard? Tell us in the comments below!
To me, I think that this is more suited as recreational vehicle (no not an RV) that a military. Now I can not professionally say anything from a military point of view but i don't see much of an advantage versus current fast vehicle platforms such as ATVs and motorcycles. Despite a likely heft price tag (down payments are $250) riding one of these thing would seems pretty fun.
What do you think? Would you want a cross between tank and skateboard? Tell us in the comments below!
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