He’s awesome hey. I love chuckling imagining the shenanigans and jokes made on each other. Helps keep everyone’s egos in check and provide some needed laughs.
It's an intelligent design. The small door reduce the chances of the door catching the blast and ripping off, the seat allows people to see outside. When your back is against the window, you can't see much outside ! So in this one you can remain seated and strapped and still look outside. Well design for IED and desert, no wonder it's from South Africa!
That brings back some memories. 2008; I was in 2nd SCR at FOB Warhorse. I drove one from Anaconda to Warhorse where it was converted into a MI asset. I then drove it to Normandy. Then pulled 28 patrols and 1 house raid in 14 days. Finally been able to show my family what it looked like. By the way, BAE called getting into the drivers seat as "Dukes of Hazard" style. Also noticed that it did not have its RHINO horn.
idk I think schoolbus is a better name because it is shaped like your typical american schoolbus even with the windows and all which makes that nickname pretty funny.
way a lot of the kids sound today that might just make the next school bus whenever its sold to public lol.(my thinking; if it keeps it out it can also keep it in)
I seem to recall a certain Irishman saying that she did not like the way he drove on the way to the Defence Institute at Shrivenham ... might have been the lack of armour between her and the other vehicles?
@@harry9392 these were essentially all stop gap measures. now with MATV and JLTV its several generations older. TBF getting in and out of a stryker is hard in full kit
I was born in Rhodesia - as we understand it we worked most of this stuff out, the South Africans made it bigger and now the rest of the world uses it without remembering that this is African technology :-)
Weren’t the called CASPER, really big beastie, but it could stagger away after a mine blast, wonder why the Americans didn’t try and keep that capability
When i was a seabee convoy security driver I drove the cougar MRAP 4x4 the 6x6 and the A2 version of the 6x6 and the MATV. MATV handled the best. But not good for anyone taller than 5'10. Im 6'2 and loved the cougar A2. Had the most headroom and space.
I spent 7 months of my life in the drivers seat of an RG-33 Plus. Great video! I’m glad I had a cool CSM, we wired up an iPod so we could have music, just as long as he approves of what was playing.
Explaining spalling is easy... just imagine the ball bearing office toy where you swing one bearing down and it hits a bearing and then the bearing on the other side of several and flies out and keeps going back and forward. The rocket is the bearing on the left and the spalling shrapnel is the bearing on the right (or vice versa).
that man has the words... i drove the RG 33 in Afghanistan for 7 months.it was called ''the bus''. a hevy truck but that 400 hp cummins engine had a nice sound.. thumbs up all who misses that
Man, I miss my old Cougar 4x4, but I love seeing the little wear marks and comfort customizations guys used to make. Sometimes it helps to have a video like this, where you get the old "smokin' and jokin' in the back of a truck" feeling.
@@bradm3a3 you didn't? That's a shame, we needed 4 bodies minimum, driver, VC, gunner, and a-gunner. Of course spades and stuff was inside the wire time, otherwise it was eyes outside.
@@bluefox37 while deployed we had plenty, I was meaning on the day of filming, I didn't have my old partner anyway, and you know how it is breaking in a new partner
@@bradm3a3 oh, boy I didn't realize you were THE JB. Let my heart settle a bit! I understand now. It's true though, as much prep talk as you try to do, sittin' at the table, when your partner gives you that blank stare, you just start figuring out how many books you just lost.
In 2000, the US had an arms embargo with South Africa. The US Navy bought a bumch of vehicles for Navy EOD. The V shaped hulls of these vehicles were mfg in S. Africa, shipped to Isreal, and then to South Carolina. Then fitted with engine, trans, and 2 rear ends, modifief, (maybe by Bunker Ramo),with all systems. I think it was a "JERRV". Very mine/IED resistant vehicle.
I used the RG33 as my lead gun truck running a mine roller when we did route clearance. No less than 8 high beam lights on the front, 3 floods lights running along each side looked like the sun coming down MSR Tampa out of BIAP. Passenger doors weighed 950lb, rear door was 750lbs. Rode like a Cadillac and for 83,500lbs it would move on out. Looks so stripped out comms rack held radios, GPS, Computer for the BFT, jammer. Commander slot was cramped with the monitor for the BFT. Trying to get in or out was a real pain with gear on. Usually had our 9 line for Medivac taped to commanders top right windshield. Typically ran dual mount on lead and rear gun trucks .50 cal and 240B. Everyone else was 240B except the Buffalo which was .50 cal on a CROWS mount.
Thanks again for a great video! "Driver's positions weren't meant to be difficult..." Doesn't seem to stop folks driving on the roads making it as difficult as possible for everyone else on the road... Every time I see a gunner's turret I think that it cries out for a WWII dorsal turret from a B-17, B-24, B25 or B-26.
Can you please explain "quad EFP? I did some time in the Aussie Army Reserve in the late'80s to mid 90s so I can get some of it. EFP, Explosive Formed Penetrator?. The quad bit has me stuck. Does it mean that once initiated, you faced explosions from four points or something else? Just interested to learn more is all, so anyone with relevant knowledge please respond.
@@markfryer9880 EFP = Explosively Formed Penetrator/Projectile. We came across several EFP's set up as two's, three's, and four's, sometimes even mounted vertically beneath bridges. This particular set up was on the East (left) side of Route 1 on the north side of Baghdad as we were heading south on a supply run for our infantry company based at FOB Huriyyah 2 (B Company, 1 Battlion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne AA, a.k.a. Bulldog(Bravo) Co. 1-502 "First Strike") south toward Camp Liberty/Baghdad Airport, covered by rubble at the side of the road, the whole contraption tilted slightly upward, with two 10-inch diameter concave copper-plate EFP's on either end canted outward, and two more 12-inch concave copper-plate EFP's in the center canted only slightly outward. 10in-12in-12in-10in. It was a Humvee killer, as at the time many American convoys used up-armored Humvees on point. The first 10-inch EFP would have destroyed the engine bay of a Hummer, the two 12-inch into the crew compartment, the last 10-inch into the rear of the truck. Destroying the lead Humvee would have temporarily halted the convoy, and we know they had planned an ambush, but being an Infantry formation, the rest of the convoy immediately reacted and the terries only managed a few bursts from an RPK. Most of our Company was on various active patrols/over-watch or guard duty, so as a supply convoy we took what personnel and vehicles were available, therefore had an RG-33L on point, with just the 3 of us crewing it instead of a full load of 11. Driver, truck-commander, gunner, plus usually 8 men in the back, but not that day. I drew the short straw and was on the gun, my fellow SGT as truck commander. As a Sergeant myself I wouldn't normally be in the turret. All that to say: if we had been on point in an up-armored Hummvee per usual, we'd have all been killed for sure. As it stands, the three of us were in an MRAP, which was still annihilated, but it is higher up off the ground and with a more comprehensive armor scheme than a Hummer. Therefore we survived, albeit injured. We were saved by an MRAP, and that's part of my story! Hope my rambling answered your questions.
Love the content. Great job Sofilein and JB. Nobody can describe the vehicle better than someone who fought in it (thank you for your service). It really hit me when he was talking about the Kevlar inside to protect from the spalling hitting your legs, it got real very fast. ...🙏
We (BAE US) modified the design from the South-a-frikens (loving term). They worked along side use during the design. It was good to benefit from 20+ years of IED experience from the guy's at BAE S.A. OMC.
Most important feature of this vehicle is that Gunners hammock style seat. It numbs your legs and the best part is your buddies can quick unhitch it for entertainment as you fall.
I spent 8 years in the navy myself. We built thousands of parts for these. We spent months working 12 hours a day 6 days a week. When 5he young guys complained about no free time or being over worked, or not seeing their family ID tell them how lucky were. They were able 5o go home, sleep for 8 hours, see their family unlike the men and women in Iraq waiting for the armor we were making. If working 12 hours a day means just 1 soldier could get home to their family then I'll work 72 hours a week until they are all home
As an ex-US Army 19E and 19K (M60A3 and M1A1) tanker from 88-92, its always great to see your love for tanks and armored vehicles, Sofilein! You are the true Tank Girl!
Those things have come a looong way! First one of those I had to deal with was in 2004, and it was straight off the boat from South Africa, gun ports in the glass, no cages, no EFP up armor, and only for the EOD guys to roll around in.
Drove one of these in 09-10, I was a T.W.A.T. at the time. Watching this brings back memories of downing rip it’s and wild tigers. Rips were #1 on load plan and could be used as currency. Loved driving this bus, can’t say the same about the MaxxPro tho.
@@tyecollaborator5017 but she isn't acting masculine. She still puts the lady touches on it. It's like ladies that are into Hot Rods. It's kinda seen as a Guy thing. So is Armour. But by her showing her interest and love for armour. "Makes her on of the Boys"
Love all your content. I too am a U S ARMY Vet. I was in Transportation and drove a 2 and a half and 5 ton cargo truck. Also M1-51 5 quter weppens Carrier and Dodge M-880.
Pallets of "Rip its", for those of us who know. Asked my gunner, "Why you shaking so much? How much of that shit did you drink? Then I pop open another. LOL
*I wish we would see more of Sofi in the videos but at the same time I appreciate how she's focusing on the vehicles and the experts instead of making it about herself.* *I mean usually when you're that pretty on TH-cam you don't stay BEHIND the camera.*
Agree, I really like her videos. She does not interfere/ disrupt people from what they are talking about. But she does add value with relevant questions and comments here and there. These demonstrate her knowledge and love of armour. And yes the is one attractive lady!
JB was a great spokesman. I was never in MRAP's but I was on TOW and Ma Duece humvees. For a Cav guy he kept it clean. How many outtakes did you have to do for F-bombs? LOL! Good job and thanks for this. I'll check out your other videos.
Lol I have a switch I can turn it off, been an instructor long enough to turn that off, but giving the chance I can throw some color onto a walkthrough
Crews and passengers should always have been high priority. You sink all that money and time training them, the last thing you want is some stupid IED to wipe all that experience and capability. I was so disgusted when we went over for the gulf wars and the Humvee's and other vehicles had no armor, and very little protection save for a gunner. Guess who gets targeted first?!?!? I remember our guys trying to rig the vehicles to provide some semblance of protection with cut plates to Kevlar.
I was driver in one of these in 2008. Much better than a HMMWV. This one seems a little different than mine so I think its from later years. Mine didn't have extra armor on the outside or electric doors but its very similar otherwise. I had one of the driver infrared displays which was conceptually cool but actually very difficult to use, especially off road since its difficult to distinguish terrain features when its all the same temperature. The camera also didn't have a wide enough field of view so it was difficult to navigate corners. They topped out at about 85 mph which was fast for such a heavy vehicle and much faster than a HMMWV.
JB: You can pack it full of Rip-Its Me: A flood of nostalgia washes over me and a tear comes to my eye as I flashback to my time with 2-87 INF and my time in Wardak, Afghanistan.
@J R what are Rip-its please? Thank you for your service. Although I’m not a vet I’m named for my uncle killed in Belgium weeks before the end of WW II in Belgium, my Grandfather was WW I doughboy, my late Father-in-law joined the Navy November 1941 at 17 and served for the duration (now proudly buried with his comrades in the National cemetery on Cape Cod), another Uncle served as a waistegunner on a B-17...kids today have no idea!!
Yeah you nailed it,very interesting.The General Dynamics version is a little different,they used a ceramic outer armour fitted onto the existing armour,like a jigsaw covering pretty much the whole vehicle.The inside spalling problem for them was solved using hook tape virtually on the entire inside of the vehicle,which they positioned stick on ceramic plates,again like a jigsaw,looked great,comfy,and quiet.
I love Army humor, "make sure what ur runnin over is smaller than u"..words to live by
Thank you JB for sharing your experience with the public, it really helps us understand the daily life of those serving.
JB is very cool story teller, he knows these machines in and out and it shows! Thank you Sofilein and JB for these informative videos!
He’s awesome hey. I love chuckling imagining the shenanigans and jokes made on each other. Helps keep everyone’s egos in check and provide some needed laughs.
All the South Africans super excited to see our baby here with Sofilein!
Made in RSA!!!
The Buffalo is the one that had the big arm. I loved that truck. It saved my ass a lot. Hope you get a chance to cover the Buffalo.
Thank you for your service from Canada
For all off us Arma 3 nerds, its really cool to see this vic. Thank you for this!!!!
It's an intelligent design. The small door reduce the chances of the door catching the blast and ripping off, the seat allows people to see outside. When your back is against the window, you can't see much outside ! So in this one you can remain seated and strapped and still look outside. Well design for IED and desert, no wonder it's from South Africa!
That brings back some memories. 2008; I was in 2nd SCR at FOB Warhorse. I drove one from Anaconda to Warhorse where it was converted into a MI asset. I then drove it to Normandy. Then pulled 28 patrols and 1 house raid in 14 days. Finally been able to show my family what it looked like. By the way, BAE called getting into the drivers seat as "Dukes of Hazard" style. Also noticed that it did not have its RHINO horn.
"schoolbus" is the politically correct nick name for that vehicle. It's actual name was the Bang Bus.
idk I think schoolbus is a better name because it is shaped like your typical american schoolbus even with the windows and all which makes that nickname pretty funny.
JB was just being polite
look up Bangbus it's a PORN reference
@@samm1561 That would be the Bang Bus Brother, or so I'm told.
way a lot of the kids sound today that might just make the next school bus whenever its sold to public lol.(my thinking; if it keeps it out it can also keep it in)
@Francis Glucksman you are a weirdo dude
"Please let this be a normal field trip..."
Never is, it's like the magic school bus
“With the Friz?! NO WAY!”(edit: thanks for the like Sofi!)
With Sofilein? No way!
No, it's "learn to spot the bombs, kids!" If you don't learn the lesson correctly then "you" get mailed home instead of a report card.
With the the Taliban, no way!
Technically that’s a RG33L meaning 6x6. The RG31 is the 4x4 version. Drove one in 08-09 in BIAP area.
i thought those were RG-31s
i thought those were RG-31s
@@MrChickennugget360 I totally didn’t check my statement. 31 is the 4X4. Probably should edit that.
They also make an rg33 4x4 variant. Those were fun👍
I'm convinced Sofi never heard of ordinary cars. Think of it... Have you ever seen her near anything that weighs less that 20 tons?
*YEAH...* 😳
Hmmm, I think you are right!😂
The rong girl to give a Lamborghini ride
I seem to recall a certain Irishman saying that she did not like the way he drove on the way to the Defence Institute at Shrivenham ... might have been the lack of armour between her and the other vehicles?
Ordinary car for sofi has firepower, is thicc, and heavily armoured.
@@foxtrot801 I think the right kind of Porsche might succeed though ;)
Quite the beast of a vehicle. Thanks.
So many memories. Thank you.
The real Tank-Girl! Yeah, i love your videos! 👌🤩
"That spalling can be detrimental to your health."
I mean he isnt wrong
They could have made it a lot easier to get into
@@harry9392 these were essentially all stop gap measures. now with MATV and JLTV its several generations older. TBF getting in and out of a stryker is hard in full kit
I was born in Rhodesia - as we understand it we worked most of this stuff out, the South Africans made it bigger and now the rest of the world uses it without remembering that this is African technology :-)
Many people do remember where it all came from, even if it isn't politically correct.
V shape was invited by south Africans dcd paramount group denel BAE
Weren’t the called CASPER, really big beastie, but it could stagger away after a mine blast, wonder why the Americans didn’t try and keep that capability
@@daviddavids8218 "casspir" is one of the South African ones.
@@daviddavids8218 you can’t justify spending millions on a new design when there is an effective pre existing option
Dang I had to watch these again! Great vehicles! JB is the coolest. thanks guys!
Thanks
JB rocked!!!
Thanks
BAE with denal made the first mraps in bosnian war, the brits one was called the alvis 4 and south african called theirs the mamba..
Great series, really enjoyed JB's insights and down to earth style.
When i was a seabee convoy security driver I drove the cougar MRAP 4x4 the 6x6 and the A2 version of the 6x6 and the MATV. MATV handled the best. But not good for anyone taller than 5'10. Im 6'2 and loved the cougar A2. Had the most headroom and space.
I spent 7 months of my life in the drivers seat of an RG-33 Plus. Great video! I’m glad I had a cool CSM, we wired up an iPod so we could have music, just as long as he approves of what was playing.
JB is such a funny bastid.
Thanks Sofi and JB for a fascinating look into the military "necessities".
Keep it up !
Lol, thanks
Thank you JB and Sofi!
MRAPs are awesome, thx!!
Can't look at any SA armour without thinking of that district 9 film.
They build a nice looking wagon.RG32 looks like a lot of fun.
Sofilein, love the fire name intro!!!
When you're greeted with that side armor: oh,..well, MaxxPro and Caiman, it's been nice knowing you...
Thanks J B for the great walk-around and hats off on a great video, cant wait until the next installment (keep it coming Sofie).
Explaining spalling is easy... just imagine the ball bearing office toy where you swing one bearing down and it hits a bearing and then the bearing on the other side of several and flies out and keeps going back and forward. The rocket is the bearing on the left and the spalling shrapnel is the bearing on the right (or vice versa).
Forgot to say, this is why most armour has an air gap stop spalling happening... or at least reduce it.
Thanks Sophie and JB. These were deeply interesting.
We had the 4 wheel model RG-33 then transitioned to the MATV in Afghanistan 2009 - 2010. Both were workhorses.
Real Appreciation for the the time + effort showing these vehicles. It's the next best thing to being there. Cheers from B.C. Canada.
The guy is a great speaker. And Sofilein, you're a great host. Me and my 6 year old daughter watch every video you upload. Thank you.
Oh dang, thanks
These were awesome, thanks Sofi and JB
Love these videos about MRAPs with JB!
that man has the words... i drove the RG 33 in Afghanistan for 7 months.it was called ''the bus''. a hevy truck but that 400 hp cummins engine had a nice sound.. thumbs up all who misses that
Enjoyed the tour/explanation of the vehicle 👌 👍.
What more could one want? A beautiful host and real world knowledge from a person who knows and can articulate that wisdom. Thanks
Man, I miss my old Cougar 4x4, but I love seeing the little wear marks and comfort customizations guys used to make. Sometimes it helps to have a video like this, where you get the old "smokin' and jokin' in the back of a truck" feeling.
Didn't have enough peeps to run a game of spades
@@bradm3a3 you didn't? That's a shame, we needed 4 bodies minimum, driver, VC, gunner, and a-gunner. Of course spades and stuff was inside the wire time, otherwise it was eyes outside.
@@bluefox37 while deployed we had plenty, I was meaning on the day of filming, I didn't have my old partner anyway, and you know how it is breaking in a new partner
@@bradm3a3 oh, boy I didn't realize you were THE JB. Let my heart settle a bit! I understand now. It's true though, as much prep talk as you try to do, sittin' at the table, when your partner gives you that blank stare, you just start figuring out how many books you just lost.
@@bluefox37 lol if you don't have shit, it's always 2 and a p
JB really knows his stuff. Thanks to Sofi for this informative channel.
In 2000, the US had an arms embargo with South Africa. The US Navy bought a bumch of vehicles for Navy EOD. The V shaped hulls of these vehicles were mfg in S. Africa, shipped to Isreal, and then to South Carolina. Then fitted with engine, trans, and 2 rear ends, modifief, (maybe by Bunker Ramo),with all systems. I think it was a "JERRV". Very mine/IED resistant vehicle.
I used the RG33 as my lead gun truck running a mine roller when we did route clearance. No less than 8 high beam lights on the front, 3 floods lights running along each side looked like the sun coming down MSR Tampa out of BIAP. Passenger doors weighed 950lb, rear door was 750lbs. Rode like a Cadillac and for 83,500lbs it would move on out. Looks so stripped out comms rack held radios, GPS, Computer for the BFT, jammer. Commander slot was cramped with the monitor for the BFT. Trying to get in or out was a real pain with gear on. Usually had our 9 line for Medivac taped to commanders top right windshield. Typically ran dual mount on lead and rear gun trucks .50 cal and 240B. Everyone else was 240B except the Buffalo which was .50 cal on a CROWS mount.
"Spalling can be detrimental to your health" The military humor is great.
WE LOVE JB
thank you JB and Sofi
I served with that guy in OIF2 even rode in a Bradley a few times with him , good dude
Sup man
It looks a little different than the school bus I went to school in
America is wild these days
This would be the perfect school bus for Detroit or Compton
Chicago, Minneapolis?
South side Chicago?
Love these videos. Having a subject matter expert is fantastic.
Thanks again for a great video! "Driver's positions weren't meant to be difficult..." Doesn't seem to stop folks driving on the roads making it as difficult as possible for everyone else on the road...
Every time I see a gunner's turret I think that it cries out for a WWII dorsal turret from a B-17, B-24, B25 or B-26.
This is the one we used primarily, saved my life in a quad-EFP detonation. . .
Can you please explain "quad EFP? I did some time in the Aussie Army Reserve in the late'80s to mid 90s so I can get some of it. EFP, Explosive Formed Penetrator?. The quad bit has me stuck. Does it mean that once initiated, you faced explosions from four points or something else? Just interested to learn more is all, so anyone with relevant knowledge please respond.
@@markfryer9880 EFP = Explosively Formed Penetrator/Projectile. We came across several EFP's set up as two's, three's, and four's, sometimes even mounted vertically beneath bridges. This particular set up was on the East (left) side of Route 1 on the north side of Baghdad as we were heading south on a supply run for our infantry company based at FOB Huriyyah 2 (B Company, 1 Battlion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne AA, a.k.a. Bulldog(Bravo) Co. 1-502 "First Strike") south toward Camp Liberty/Baghdad Airport, covered by rubble at the side of the road, the whole contraption tilted slightly upward, with two 10-inch diameter concave copper-plate EFP's on either end canted outward, and two more 12-inch concave copper-plate EFP's in the center canted only slightly outward. 10in-12in-12in-10in. It was a Humvee killer, as at the time many American convoys used up-armored Humvees on point. The first 10-inch EFP would have destroyed the engine bay of a Hummer, the two 12-inch into the crew compartment, the last 10-inch into the rear of the truck. Destroying the lead Humvee would have temporarily halted the convoy, and we know they had planned an ambush, but being an Infantry formation, the rest of the convoy immediately reacted and the terries only managed a few bursts from an RPK. Most of our Company was on various active patrols/over-watch or guard duty, so as a supply convoy we took what personnel and vehicles were available, therefore had an RG-33L on point, with just the 3 of us crewing it instead of a full load of 11. Driver, truck-commander, gunner, plus usually 8 men in the back, but not that day. I drew the short straw and was on the gun, my fellow SGT as truck commander. As a Sergeant myself I wouldn't normally be in the turret. All that to say: if we had been on point in an up-armored Hummvee per usual, we'd have all been killed for sure. As it stands, the three of us were in an MRAP, which was still annihilated, but it is higher up off the ground and with a more comprehensive armor scheme than a Hummer. Therefore we survived, albeit injured. We were saved by an MRAP, and that's part of my story! Hope my rambling answered your questions.
Thanks for your service and detailed explanation.
@@pg123ab Appreciate that.
@@bigsarge2085 Those EFP's got that Iranian general smoked. Fucker stood up so, he had to get smacked back down.
I love that half of the explanations of how things work were how people messed with each other. Haha
JB is the boss! This is great!
Thanks!!!
Thanks Sofilein and JB !
Love the content. Great job Sofilein and JB. Nobody can describe the vehicle better than someone who fought in it (thank you for your service). It really hit me when he was talking about the Kevlar inside to protect from the spalling hitting your legs, it got real very fast. ...🙏
Thanks!
JB did a really good job!
"Gunner's prank." That's a special tidbit. :D
South African designed vehicle folks. We've got to thank the Rhodesians for the pioneering the concept of the V shaped hull.
We (BAE US) modified the design from the South-a-frikens (loving term). They worked along side use during the design. It was good to benefit from 20+ years of IED experience from the guy's at BAE S.A. OMC.
Most important feature of this vehicle is that Gunners hammock style seat. It numbs your legs and the best part is your buddies can quick unhitch it for entertainment as you fall.
Super Sofi👍😃🌹
I spent 8 years in the navy myself. We built thousands of parts for these. We spent months working 12 hours a day 6 days a week. When 5he young guys complained about no free time or being over worked, or not seeing their family ID tell them how lucky were. They were able 5o go home, sleep for 8 hours, see their family unlike the men and women in Iraq waiting for the armor we were making. If working 12 hours a day means just 1 soldier could get home to their family then I'll work 72 hours a week until they are all home
Big respect to you man, thank you for your service and your long hours at work when we needed it 🙏
Great Vid, thanks Sofi!
JB you are very good at explaining everything. Nice job Brother and thank you for your Service! You too Sofi God Bless! ❤️😏🖖🏼🇺🇸
As an ex-US Army 19E and 19K (M60A3 and M1A1) tanker from 88-92, its always great to see your love for tanks and armored vehicles, Sofilein! You are the true Tank Girl!
MORE JB! He's awesome, you can tell from his speech pattern and mannerisms that he was a great NCO, leader and teacher!
Those things have come a looong way! First one of those I had to deal with was in 2004, and it was straight off the boat from South Africa, gun ports in the glass, no cages, no EFP up armor, and only for the EOD guys to roll around in.
Awwwwww yis, I was hoping we got a return with JB!
Thanks!
8:00 It looks like the steps just sit on a couple hinge bolts, specifically so that it doesn't catch and rip off.
You could also pin the steps in an upward configuration, or take them off completely
Another really cool AFV, thx Sofie!
Interesting series. The label "MRAP" doesn't bring to mind any particular vehicle, so it's great to see what variations exist.
Dude sure knows his way arounds MRAPs.
Drove one of these in 09-10, I was a T.W.A.T. at the time. Watching this brings back memories of downing rip it’s and wild tigers. Rips were #1 on load plan and could be used as currency. Loved driving this bus, can’t say the same about the MaxxPro tho.
Great Vid JB and Sofilein!!
JB is a national treasure
Thanks
Beautifully done as always young lady. It's a pleasure to browse your videos and listen to your voice.
I nearby declare Sofilein a honorary one of the boys , who’s with me ?
She's all lady
@@CowboyCarCrushing NO SHES A HONORARY ONE OF THE BOYS
I dont really understand what's happening.
@@tyecollaborator5017 but she isn't acting masculine. She still puts the lady touches on it. It's like ladies that are into Hot Rods. It's kinda seen as a Guy thing. So is Armour. But by her showing her interest and love for armour. "Makes her on of the Boys"
@@tyecollaborator5017 who said anything about her being hot and innocent?
JB nice review of the RG-33 Plus thanks!
NP
french f2 jacket nice!!
ours had bench seats in the back that ran down the length of the truck.
Loved these series of videos :) you can really see how passionate you are about them
Love all your content.
I too am a U S ARMY Vet.
I was in Transportation and drove a 2 and a half and 5 ton cargo truck.
Also M1-51 5 quter weppens Carrier and Dodge M-880.
Pallets of "Rip its", for those of us who know. Asked my gunner, "Why you shaking so much? How much of that shit did you drink? Then I pop open another. LOL
It's a NEED sometimes
Thanks Sofi and JB! The series was informative and fun.
NP
*I wish we would see more of Sofi in the videos but at the same time I appreciate how she's focusing on the vehicles and the experts instead of making it about herself.*
*I mean usually when you're that pretty on TH-cam you don't stay BEHIND the camera.*
Agree, I really like her videos. She does not interfere/ disrupt people from what they are talking about. But she does add value with relevant questions and comments here and there. These demonstrate her knowledge and love of armour. And yes the is one attractive lady!
That was Kool & the Gang. Thanks Sofilein. Ooh Rah!
Cool vid Sofi thanks for your effort
JB was a great spokesman. I was never in MRAP's but I was on TOW and Ma Duece humvees. For a Cav guy he kept it clean. How many outtakes did you have to do for F-bombs? LOL! Good job and thanks for this. I'll check out your other videos.
Lol I have a switch I can turn it off, been an instructor long enough to turn that off, but giving the chance I can throw some color onto a walkthrough
More Sofi!
Please let this be a normal field trip!
Great vid.......MRAPs were a bit after my time......glad they're finally thinking of the crews and passengers!!!
Crews and passengers should always have been high priority. You sink all that money and time training them, the last thing you want is some stupid IED to wipe all that experience and capability. I was so disgusted when we went over for the gulf wars and the Humvee's and other vehicles had no armor, and very little protection save for a gunner. Guess who gets targeted first?!?!? I remember our guys trying to rig the vehicles to provide some semblance of protection with cut plates to Kevlar.
@@toddmetzger yuuuuuup.....stacking sandbags in the floorboards......most anything to keep from dying
Another great vehicle tour!
More JB?! YES!!!!
Thanks guys for the cool videos. We can see what our soldiers are fighting in. And Thanks to our brave soldiers for fighting the good fighting. 🧔
JB is very cool story
Thanks
I was driver in one of these in 2008. Much better than a HMMWV. This one seems a little different than mine so I think its from later years. Mine didn't have extra armor on the outside or electric doors but its very similar otherwise. I had one of the driver infrared displays which was conceptually cool but actually very difficult to use, especially off road since its difficult to distinguish terrain features when its all the same temperature. The camera also didn't have a wide enough field of view so it was difficult to navigate corners. They topped out at about 85 mph which was fast for such a heavy vehicle and much faster than a HMMWV.
Sofi, did you not learn anything during your time with The Chieftain? You forgot to ask for an "Oh bugger, the MRAP is on fire!" test. :D
Never "fire", it was thermal event lol
@@kjmi64 Funny how the word Fire can mean so many different things to different people.
JB: You can pack it full of Rip-Its
Me: A flood of nostalgia washes over me and a tear comes to my eye as I flashback to my time with 2-87 INF and my time in Wardak, Afghanistan.
@J R what are Rip-its please? Thank you for your service. Although I’m not a vet I’m named for my uncle killed in Belgium weeks before the end of WW II in Belgium, my Grandfather was WW I doughboy, my late Father-in-law joined the Navy November 1941 at 17 and served for the duration (now proudly buried with his comrades in the National cemetery on Cape Cod), another Uncle served as a waistegunner on a B-17...kids today have no idea!!
@@dipdo7675 rip it's are an energy drink that we all used to take from our chow halls and use to keep us awake, they are potent
@@dipdo7675 Rip-its are part of the whole war on terror experience.
Yeah you nailed it,very interesting.The General Dynamics version is a little different,they used a ceramic outer armour fitted onto the existing armour,like a jigsaw covering pretty much the whole vehicle.The inside spalling problem for them was solved using hook tape virtually on the entire inside of the vehicle,which they positioned stick on ceramic plates,again like a jigsaw,looked great,comfy,and quiet.
Super video