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Identify this vehicle for a point.
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2020, 05:44:41 PM »
Experts?

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2020, 09:21:56 AM »
self-propelled sprayer on track ?
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2020, 04:15:02 PM »

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2020, 10:08:10 PM »
Is this vehicle meant for lunar travel,like the toyota jaxa?

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2020, 10:15:09 PM »
Is this vehicle meant for lunar travel,like the toyota jaxa?
No, but it certainly looks the part

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2020, 04:50:46 AM »
Is it an american vehicle?

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2020, 05:23:53 AM »

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2020, 08:29:27 AM »
amphibious?
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2020, 08:31:22 AM »

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2020, 08:41:22 AM »
Millitary use only or converted to civilian?
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2020, 11:58:07 AM »
Millitary use only or converted to civilian?
Developed for military use only

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2020, 12:04:13 PM »

Developed for military use only
I would like one on the road....


Now we know it is military - from a NATO Country?
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2020, 01:02:33 PM »
I would like one on the road....
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Now we know it is military - from a NATO Country?
Yes

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2020, 07:07:04 AM »
Pros?

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2020, 05:49:58 PM »
I suspect the Masters will make quick work of this one. Open to all.

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2020, 06:52:23 PM »
Built in the eighties ?

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Re: GTE 355
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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2020, 01:26:13 AM »
Hard Mobile Launcher Test Vehicle, 1987, built by Martin Marietta. This is the first unit with rubber belted, tread drive system designed by Caterpillar Tractor Company.

The 14x14 wheeled version was built by Boeing, Goodyear and Paccar Defense Systems.

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Re: GTE 355
« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2020, 12:12:54 PM »
Hard Mobile Launcher Test Vehicle, 1987, built by Martin Marietta. This is the first unit with rubber belted, tread drive system designed by Caterpillar Tractor Company.

The 14x14 wheeled version was built by Boeing, Goodyear and Paccar Defense Systems.
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