SMB sighting – Qatar
Thursday, July 10th, 2008 Well, there will be sightings soon. The Sportsmobiles built for the State of Qatar ( دولة قطر ) are on their way. Yesterday Sportsmobile started loading the first to go and today more trucks come in for the second go-round. |
| On the way is 1 command center, 2 supply carriers, 2 canine units, 12 SAR personnel carriers and 3 trailers. |  |
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Loading took several tries as the carriers were not prepared (although they had been told numerous times) for a 99″ height. Seems like every time some one doesn’t get the word! |
| The height requirement comes from the requirement that these Sportsmobile be loadable on a C-130 aircraft. This makes them deployable anywhere in the world. |  |
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It was a little nerve-racking watching the loading. To me, the driver did not look that good backing up. When I back up, I only use the mirrors (from years of hauling a bass boat), but I have never backed up on a rolling parking lot so I will cut him some slack. |
Will this work? Doesn’t look right. |
| This worked but tomorrow different trucks will be there in order to carry more SMB’s on each truck. |  |
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Inside the people carrier their are seats with shoulder harnesses and a big refrigerator.The vehicles have 12 speeds forward and 2 speeds in reverse. |
