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Originally Posted by Abbott Shaull
Gee they still making CH-47 thought production was done.
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These are supposed to be the first totally new Chinook air frames for the US Army in 20 years....
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Replacing the M-113 don't think this will happen in our lifetime. One of those things when you build a purpose.
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Who would ever have thought that this day would come. Almost 45 years of M-113 service; almost as good as the ole Sherman!
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Wow they need these batteries since when and they have had the technology to research it since when, and they are now only looking for it to be developed.
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We've needed lightweight, rechargable batteries for several dozen years now. Guess it took $2.5 million and a year for some thinktank on the ole Parkway to decide that lightweight, rechargable batteries may be a good idea.