MRAP

Probably less MRAP and more of what we call the MRAP Light or the ATV type program, FMTV and parts and service, and I will tell you that we are continuing to quote new programs and, as I'd indicated, the other part of that on the aftermarket side, we are seeing that increase the number of vehicles out there [inaudible] they are needing the replacement part and service.

SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2009

The chassis of an MRAP is raised more than 30 inches from the ground, and its V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of an explosion.

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Made with a V-shaped, monococque hull, the MRAP is built to disperse the force of an explosion from below the vehicle.

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The acronym MRAP, for Mine Resistant Armor Protected, refers to a type of armored vehicle.

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The MRAP is not, apparently, a program to improve the armor on existing Humvees, because there’s another item for that ($2,500,000,000) two down in the list.

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An MRAP is an SUV on a cocktail of steroids and human growth hormone: its colossal, V-shaped hull sits high off the ground to deflect explosions and protect the passengers and crew from roadside bombs and mines, and its thick armor withstands rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.

Peace Meals Anna Badkhen 2010

An MRAP is an SUV on a cocktail of steroids and human growth hormone: its colossal, V-shaped hull sits high off the ground to deflect explosions and protect the passengers and crew from roadside bombs and mines, and its thick armor withstands rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.

Peace Meals Anna Badkhen 2010

We are sending over special armored vehicles, so called MRAP all-terrain vehicles, we're sending over strikers, we're reconfiguring some of the older vehicles to go over there.

CNN Transcript Dec 7, 2009 2009

The MRAP is a superb EOD and convoy security vehicle the acronym JERRV stands for Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle, but it is merely a passable utility and/or fighting vehicle.

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