Ripsaw (vehicle)

The Ripsaw is a developmental light tank designed and built by Howe & Howe Technologies for evaluation by the United States Army.^[1] It is able to hit 50 mph in about 4 seconds.

Variants

To date, multiple prototype variants of the Ripsaw exist:

• Ripsaw UGV (non-militarized) prototype could hit 50 mph in about 3.5 seconds, since it was lighter, but it wasn’t as strong/rugged.
• Ripsaw MS1 tactical UGV utilizes a powerful oversized and customized 650-horsepower Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel engine that delivers 900 ft-lbs (~ 1,220 Nm) of torque.^[2]

Prior to the intervention in Libya, Ripsaw was being considered for use by the Libyan military to be used against protesters using tear gas. Howe and Howe technologies was interested in the deal, but it has fallen through.

See also

• Black Knight (vehicle)
• Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle
• Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle
• Wiesel AWC (45 mph fast, manned armoured tracked weapons carrier)

References

1. ^ Teel, Roger A.. "Ripsaw demonstrates capabilities at APG." The United States Army Homepage. N.p., 16 July 2010. Web. 4 Aug. 2010. <http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/07/16/42405-ripsaw-demonstrates-capabilities-at-apg/>.
2. ^ "Ripsaw." Howe & Howe Technologies. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Aug. 2010. <http://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/ripsaw.php>.