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Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#11

Post by teekert » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:20 AM UTC

I just got my son this toy (the nano version for 30 eur), reminds me very much of this concept [0]. The little thing is a lot of fun and very robust and maneuverable with its tank-like control (forward backward for left right wheels only). This movie is not mine by the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=105&v=C3Pry2nLaR...

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#12

Post by [deleted] » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:24 AM UTC

domas wrote: post #6

domas wrote: post #5

Truck in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7n00Xx38o

No steering wheel, but two levers instead: https://youtu.be/JLnSlJVAsvU?t=1m44s

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Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#13

Post by aafa » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:28 AM UTC

Price is misleading. Actually $65k base (http://sherp.ru/en/sherp/) Still badass.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by 9mit3t2m9h9a » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:40 AM UTC

aafa wrote: post #13

Price is misleading. Actually $65k base ( http://sherp.ru/en/sherp/ ) Still badass.

The article says «$50K in roubles» — the Russian-language site quotes 3.85 millions Russian roubles, and right now it is possible to exchange $50 000 in cash to 3850000 ₽ in cash.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by InclinedPlane » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:50 AM UTC

jonah wrote: post #7

9mit3t2m9h9a wrote: post #4

Well, there are still terrains where Sherp would need to be carried by DT30 Everpresent http://www.military-today.com/trucks/dt30_vityaz.htm

The Russians don't mess around when it comes to rough terrain vehicles.

I think you mean the Czech's, who make the Tatra trucks.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by sgt » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 10:51 AM UTC

Any information on the 4-wheel drive system? Is it an electronic limited slip differential or does it have actual differential locks (rear and maybe front)?

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by Nr7 » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 11:15 AM UTC

Reminds me a bit of this crazy screw-propelled tank which is also Russian made: https://youtu.be/RbDe5dEu07I?t=34

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by ohadron » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 11:19 AM UTC

I believe the low price tag is a result of 1. Low cost of manufacturing labor 2. Less strict regulation. Making this road legal or even just legal in any western country would cost a lot.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by dennisnedry » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 11:33 AM UTC

Turbo_hedgehog wrote: post #3

dennisnedry wrote: post #2

How do you get in? It looks like the front panel/window opens up.

Through the back door

Thanks.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Post by zobby » Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 11:53 AM UTC

I'd rather buy a Kombat t-98 or else more like in the Rap Game ;) http://dartz.us/ https://www.google.fr/search?q=kombat+t98