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Switching to Trac drive on the go

PaGlenn

PaGlenn

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New Milford Penna

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/07/27/dod-researchers-literally-reinvented-the-wheel-with-shape-shifting-tracks/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ebb%2030.07.18&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
Wheel Drive to Trac Drive
 
That's what I'm thinking, looks like it would build a lot of heat at high speed.

What about mud with rocks, sticks?

Sand?

Ice? As in parked in a puddle?
 
I saw that a couple weeks back. Was initially blown away at how awesome an idea, then started looking at it more practically. I doubt it'd hold up to the rigors needed for commercial use, much less military.

In my 'useless' opinion, it'd be like having a set of MatTracks (made, by the way, right here in Karlstad, MN!!) as they work great in off-road or bad-road conditions, but won't go very fast on good road. So if there's a lot of icing, I could see this being beneficial on emergency vehicles - switch to wheels for non-icy areas for greater speed.

Still, sure makes for a great video!!
 
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