US Marines order would be very cool with possible amphibious capability.
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Cybertruck Police, Military etc. fleet orders
- Thread starter Buckminster
- Start date
zoomer0056
Active Member
cdub
OG 2011 Leaf / 2023 Model Y LR
I'll believe the amphibious capabilities when I see it.
Yep. I have worked in Military acquisition, and I can definitively say this will not meet any military amphibious requirements.
For road vehicles there are fording (water crossing) requirements that it may meet. Keep in mind military terms have specific definitions that do not usually/always line up with civilian general definitions.
If this is purchased by any of the US military branches it is going to be in the non tactical vehicle category, or it will be a non standard special mission acquisition. The military almost always has requirements for tactical vehicles that are impossible to meet in a DOT/NHTSA approved vehicle. Look up the JLTV requirements for example (the replacement for the HUMVEE).
Looks aggressive.
I can see local police departments ordering one each, for the chief.
I certainly hope the US military will not order any.
No point in risking having Musk turn off the cars in a combat zone, after Elon gets a call from Putin.
Would Tesla be willing to provide parts and personnel to a Deployed Location or even a Forward Operating Location to repair these vehicles? Would Tesla provide the Military with bare bones Trucks? Trucks without power seats and simple door handles and a metal roof instead of the glass roof?
Last edited:
NewbyMaybe
Newby1Kenowby
I'm a cop wannabe but I bet this could lead to chargers being installed at every donut shop.
The military will never buy this tin can.
They will stick with the big boys…..
They will stick with the big boys…..
zoomer0056
Active Member
Stainless steel can. Forward looking ... time, technology and the military do not stand still.
I thought we already established that it’s like 10% Stainless Steel?
This thing would get destroyed by a grenade, let alone an IED, RPG or 81mm….
The Military uses proven equipment, when they don’t they get garbage like the Widow Maker …
zoomer0056
Active Member
Definitely not military as is, except on base in a camouflage wrap. That's a given, it's civilian as configured now.
What's the Widow Maker you refer to? I know the term in general. Lot of widow makers in the tree service generate business.
Maybe only limited application for Military, but imagine it would be the choice of many Police Departments. Fast, great handling, small arms protection, saves fuel and maintenance and already has large center mounted display for dispatch and communications with other units. Large seating up front for comfort with utility belts and ballistic jackets. Plenty of room in the back for perps. Could carry a tremendous load of tactical equipment in the bed. Also be used as an ambulance to to evacuate wounded and carry 10 people into a scene. Also has a commanding and intimidating perspective when it rolls up.
zoomer0056
Active Member
Or like this, Ford has been selling these to Police Depts around the country
Similar threads
