Load assist for SOF elements
Pack Rabbit has reconfigured its ETH3100 Pack Mule II Backpack Carrier to optimize its support of special operations anti-tank and sniper teams, industry sources have disclosed to Shephard.
Initially designed for the civilian market, the carrier’s skeleton frame has been adjusted to allow the carriage of anti-tank munitions such as Saab’s Carl Gustav M4 man-portable, multi-role weapon system, currently in service with special operations forces around the world.
The man-pack, which has been redesignated the “Gustavo” in line with its application to support the Carl Gustav weapon system, also provides operators with more rapid access to munitions without requirement
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