-TOP 7 Badass Military Vehicles

Top 7 Badass Military Vehicles What's up, guys? MrTop7s here, coming at you with a brand new video. Before we begin, make sure to click the subscribe button below and drop a like on this video. If you've done this, drop me a comment below to let me know, and I'll do my best to reply to each and every one of you. With that said, let's get right into it. Between weapons, programs, and technological advancements, there's some seriously awesome military topics to talk about. There's nothing quite as exhilarating as the thrill of battle and the spoils of war. But to fight the good fight, you need a solid vehicle to get you there safely. While tanks and aircraft are a huge part of any strong military force, there's an entire world of other fascinating inventions the armed forces of the world utilize, from futuristic vessels to some tiny but ridiculously powerful land crawlers. Today, let's take a look at seven of the coolest and most impressive military vehicles. Number seven, the Unimog Let's kick things off simply. And yes, this is considered simple compared to some of the other entries on today's list. Unimog, a line of multi-purpose, all-wheel drive medium trucks produced by the venerable Mercedes-Benz, may not look shockingly crazy or anything, but they've long been considered something like the Swiss army knife of off-road vehicles. With extremely high clearance and portal gears, they make for excellent, dependable transport for not just the military, but for fighters, expedition campers, jungle and desert explorers, and even truck trial competitions. Not only can this thing handle pretty much any sort of terrain you throw at it, it's also highway approved. Number six, the DPV The Desert Patrol Vehicle, built by Sennoth Racing Products, is a high-speed sand rail-like vehicle that was first used in active combat during the 1991 Gulf War. Designed and based on both the Volkswagen Beetle and the Fast Attack Vehicle, it may have similarities, but they stop pretty quickly down the line. This zippy little guy is able to reach speeds of 60 mph in only 4 seconds, and can cruise at around a brisk 80 mph when fully gunned. Stocked with a heavy .50 caliber M2 Browning machine gun, two lighter machine guns, and two anti-armor weapons, it isn't hard to see why this was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm. Sure, it may be small, but just don't call this thing cute. Number five, the UH-19XRW The UH-19XRW is one of Universal Hovercraft's small hybrid vehicles, and there isn't a person alive that doesn't want one of these things. Somewhere in between miniature plane and Star Wars vehicle, it blends the capability of a boat, plane, and hovercraft, literally capable of hovering at heights of 6 feet above water. Although this isn't truly what you'd call a military vehicle yet, the surprising amount of things you can do with this thing has attracted the interest of several world militaries, as its low hovering height makes it an ideal candidate to slip into enemy territory without being detected. With capabilities that allow it to operate on both water and rugged terrain, its 55 mph speeds make it incredibly cool. Number four, the Buffalo Not like its animal counterpart in any way, the Buffalo MRAP, or Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle, can take some serious abuse. How serious? Try IED-level amounts of explosives. Built by Force Protection Incorporated, a division of the American Aerospace and Defense Multinational Corporation, General Dynamics, the Buffalo is the largest vehicle to be produced in their line. With a design based on the South African Casper Mine Protected Vehicle, but a slew of improvements, including an extra two wheels, bringing the count to six, and significant upgrades to its armor, ballistics, blast protection, and mine-slash-IED disposal capabilities. Good luck putting a dent in this thing. Number three, the Ultra AP Weighing only 8,900 pounds and sporting fuel efficiency six times greater than the already intimidating HMMWV Humvee, the Ultra AP is essentially a Ford F-350 on megasteroids. Although only a concept vehicle, there's been much talk and several advancements made to this futuristic-looking beast since it was first unveiled by the Georgia Tech Research Institute in 2005. Aside from it combining the safety and maneuverability of a commercial truck with a superior blast deflection technology and military-grade materials, it sports an egg-shaped crew capsule called the Blast Bucket, which not only shields operators from bullets and explosions, but doubles as a roll cage with NASCAR-engineered safety features. Tough. Number two, the Ghost Known by its full name, the Juliet Marine System Ghost, this super-advanced, captivating stealth ship was developed to provide the United States military with superior protection and watercraft capabilities. Intended to patrol the naval fleet perimeters, it looks like a spaceship but drives like a boat. While it's particularly effective for defending against small enemy boats, it's also being marketed as protection for commercial vessels against potential pirate attacks. Gyro-stabilized and powered by a dual-pontoon, super-cavitating hull, it's virtually undetectable to both sonar and radar thanks to its aluminum and stainless steel construction. The Ghost is certainly haunting to any threat that comes its way. Number one, the M-80 Stiletto Specifically designed for combat in water, the Stiletto is just as its namesake implies, a powerful, long, and sharp dagger of war. Utilizing advanced stealth technologies and a massive 45 tons at its lightest, it just happens to be the largest U.S. naval water vessel built with carbon fiber composite and other epoxy-building techniques. With the ability to carry 20 tons of cargo and a shape that allows for it to cruise at speeds of up to 50 knots, enthusiasts routinely refer to it as the Cadillac of the Sea. To give an idea how badass this thing is, it was supposed to be only a prototype, never to be actually operational until it was deployed to Colombia, where a particular drug interdiction led to the seizure of almost 2,000 pounds of cocaine. Mean, lean, and designed to be an all-around dream machine, the Stiletto is pure craftsmanship. Until next time, MrTop7s, signing off.