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Old 03-17-07, 12:48 PM   #1
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Default Protector USV - Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Wow - This one blind sided me since i didn't know it existed, but I shouldn't be surprised! It is Isrealie made, and now the US is starting to deploy them.

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http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapo...Protector.html





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Old 03-17-07, 12:51 PM   #2
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The link claims it can be used as a ASW weapon!
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Old 03-17-07, 01:46 PM   #3
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Notice the flat space behind the tower. That allows the repair guy to sunbath or lounge in a deck chair.
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Old 03-17-07, 05:34 PM   #4
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Its just a RIB with some extra **** thrown on top if it and how can that dingy be used as a asw platform my nephew could blow it out the water with his BB gun:rotfl:
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Old 03-17-07, 05:37 PM   #5
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Hey Leeclose, I like your sig...
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Old 03-17-07, 05:43 PM   #6
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Hey ASW thanks for the compliment but all the honours go to torplexed for doing it for me
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Old 03-18-07, 06:32 AM   #7
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Ill bet the sensor mast extends a bit for OTH
doesnt look to have enough room for mast
stabilization though,
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Old 03-18-07, 06:50 AM   #8
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Hey Leeclose, I like your sig...
Great work again by torplexed
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