Polaris goes turbo
Polaris Defense has launched two new additional variants in its family of MRZR tactical ground vehicles.
According to company officials, these are turbo diesel variants of the MRZR 2 and MRZR 4 vehicles, which will be designated at MRZR-D 2 and MRZR-D 4 respectively. The move, according to Jed Leonard, senior manager at the company, follows feedback from US and international customers.
Due to be officially unveiled at SOFIC on 24 May in Tampa, Florida, the home of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the MRZR-D vehicles feature ‘improved sightlines, ergonomics, increased auxiliary power and greater range’ although the company
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