Too Cool: 60mph Unmanned Tank

[Kathianne]

http://www.popsci.com/invention


Invention Awards: Ripsaw Tank Delivers Death at 60MPH
See the Ripsaw in action: An unmanned beast that cruises over any terrain at speeds that leave an M1A Abrams in the dust
By Bjorn CareyPosted 05.21.2009 at 12:04 pm10 Comments

Mean Machine: Troops could use the Ripsaw as an advance scout, sending it a mile or two ahead of a convoy, and use its cameras and new sensor technology to sniff out roadside bombs or ambushes John B. Carnett
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Today's featured Invention Award winner really requires no justification--it's an unmanned, armed tank faster than anything the US Army has. Behold, the Ripsaw....

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[Nukeman]

That thing is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did like the comments of the writer at Gizmodo.com and his article though. You can tell some just don't understand the implications of something like this in stopping wars. If the other side realize they are not KILLING our troops they will stop attacking (no casualties no gain). Some only see this as the US being able to kill indiscrimanetly.......