{"id":36125,"date":"2021-08-03T16:51:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T21:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=36125"},"modified":"2023-11-25T11:40:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T16:40:30","slug":"toughest-and-most-capable-military-vehicles-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/toughest-and-most-capable-military-vehicles-in-the-world","title":{"rendered":"Toughest and Most Capable Military Vehicles in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every war is based on a will to fight and win, an army, tons and tons of weapons and ammo, and military vehicles to move around and attack the enemy locations.<\/p>\n

Although there is no third World War in sight yet (and let’s keep it that way), there are always some armed conflicts somewhere, and even peacekeeping forces need top-notch armed vehicles capable of keeping soldiers safe and sound.<\/p>\n

Of course, military vehicles<\/a> have to be tough and bulletproof but also capable of overcoming rugged terrain in the most hostile weather conditions. Here we will cover some of the best land-going vehicles and see who is who in the world of war.<\/p>\n

Best Military Vehicles by Country<\/h2>\n

As the military<\/a> industry is a highly profitable business, weapon and military vehicle manufacturers have been battling to stay on top and get the best contracts since forever. The annual worldwide budget required to buy military equipment is mind-blowing, even though we live in the so-called free world.<\/p>\n

It’s then easy to understand why there is fierce competition between specialized military vehicle manufacturers to grab as many contracts as possible. But what are the vehicles that the top military forces use for \u201cbringing peace\u201d back into war-stricken countries? Unsurprisingly, some of the specs are top secret, so it’s not that easy to analyze which is the toughest and most capable military vehicle.<\/p>\n

But let’s give it a try!<\/p>\n

US Military Vehicles<\/h2>\n

\"Humvee<\/a><\/p>\n

Humvee<\/h3>\n

You can’t talk about the toughest and most capable military vehicles without mentioning the legendary Humvee. Sure, we all picture the former governor of California driving a Humvee with a cigar in his mouth, which is fine for marketing purposes. Still, that stubborn all-terrain vehicle really brought military vehicles closer to civilians, though not in a way that it was initially purposed.<\/p>\n

Manufactured by AM General LLC, it took over from Jeep, another American legend that successfully transferred from the military to the civil segment, offering a whole range replacing previous military vehicles. However, it was not very comfortable inside due to the 16 inches of ground clearance that put driveline components high in a wide channel between the occupants.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, combined with a legendary 4WD, a mighty wheelbase, and a wider track than most military vehicles at the time, the higher clearance gave the Humvee excellent maneuverability in mountainous terrains as well as deserts and sand dunes.<\/p>\n

And if you thought that that the Humvee is now gone and forgotten, do not worry, as we’ll see its resurrection in the form of a modern Hummer EV<\/a> soon\u2014it will most certainly not be used in the military segment this time, though.<\/p>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

International MaxxPro<\/h3>\n

Although not as well-known as the Humvee, the International MaxxPro is a heavily armored vehicle with similar, if not better, off-road capabilities that can also withstand serious assaults. It has that Mad Max look with those steel rod-protected windows, tall and grooved tires, heavy-duty steel fenders (hell, it got enough steel to make a small car out of it), heavy armor, and bulletproof glass.<\/p>\n

And although the Humvee used engines from major car manufacturers, International develops its own engine units under the name MaxxForce. This just shows the level of dedication that these guys have.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the all-wheel-drive system assures that you don’t stop after you survive all those land mines, thanks to the V-shaped crew capsule. Depending on the category classification (Category I or Category II), it can transport 4-6 people and a gunner.<\/p>\n