What the heck is this ?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Last week I was out to the Perice plant to look at the new Eng 58 when this thing showed up. It had Ford hubs and Oshkosh mud flaps on the rear.They told us NOT TO TAKE PHOTOS of this so here we go ! All photos by the guy taking the photos!

Edited August 16, 2010 by PCFD ENG58

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#3 kept your eyes on the topic !

[Remember585 815]

A new hybrid?

From the looks of it, it almost appears to be some type of armored vehicle. It also looks as though there are "doors" to stick the barrel of a gun out of them.

I don't know, perhaps it's the new Newark Rescue?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

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[lad45der 78]

I dont know what that is??? ...Cause we dont see that classified picture!!!!!!!

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#6

[Alpinerunner 61]

I would guess an APC for SWAT? I doubt it would be military if it's a Pierce. You sure got a lot of good shots for not being allowed to photograph it, haha.

EDIT: The light bars also point towards it being SWAT/ESU and not military.

Edited August 16, 2010 by Alpinerunner

[WCDES-FTA 6]

It's an Oshkosh Defense product-called the "Sandcat"-Tactical Protector vehicle. It's marketed toward LE/Homeland security

Edited August 16, 2010 by WCDES-FTA

[SSCharged E100 7]

looks like a new character for the new transformers movie

[gklein4 18]

I found this information @ the web site

http://www.oshkosh-t....com/index.html

TPV_Brochure.pdf

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Similar to the "Bearcat" but meant more for offroad applications. I've seen a few pictures of that floating around, and I want one... haha.

[WAS967 97]

#6 looks like a rather portly individual is weighing down the passenger side. Needz moar shocks!

[abaduck 123]

Hah. You want off-road, I'll give you real off-road!

Aton Impulse

I'm thinking about importing one, just for devilment! And to scare the living s**t out of Hummer drivers when they see *that* in their mirror.

Of course I have a track record for weird vehicles as members of my department will know ;-)

[wraftery 1,275]

It's a new CHIEF's Car.

Protects your Chief from Commissioners,Mayors, City Council, Reporters, Union Leaders, Volunteer Committees, DC's who want to be chief, the NFPA, NIOSH, builders associations, OSHA, PERB, and anyone else who is out to get him.

[cman473 56]

I would guess an APC for SWAT? I doubt it would be military if it's a Pierce. You sure got a lot of good shots for not being allowed to photograph it, haha.

EDIT: The light bars also point towards it being SWAT/ESU and not military.

Oshkosh owns Pierce, Pierce and Oshkosh do more Military "vehicles" than you would ever imagine. Oshkosh is Huge in the Military and you will find these types of vehicles at one of their plants from time to time. Not to mention there is a pretty large RND center at Pierce.

[cman473 56]

Oshkosh owns Pierce, Pierce and Oshkosh do more Military "vehicles" than you would ever imagine. Oshkosh is Huge in the Military and you will find these types of vehicles at one of their plants from time to time. Not to mention there is a pretty large RND center at Pierce.

This is a Pierce for example....

http://www.piercemfg.com/Model.html?ModelId=5AFA944F-65AA-4815-8B5B-F93B91E156AC

[Bnechis 3,961]

This is a Pierce for example....

http://www.piercemfg.com/Model.html?ModelId=5AFA944F-65AA-4815-8B5B-F93B91E156AC

They had at least 5 in production when I was there in 2009. I was told it was part of a huge order.

[RescueKujo 130]

I would guess an APC for SWAT? I doubt it would be military if it's a Pierce. You sure got a lot of good shots for not being allowed to photograph it, haha.

EDIT: The light bars also point towards it being SWAT/ESU and not military.

It's an Oshkosh Defense product-called the "Sandcat"-Tactical Protector vehicle. It's marketed toward LE/Homeland security

almost looks like a newer version of the old "Peacekeeper" that was/is still used by the military and Local SWAT Teams throughout the country. I'll see if I can dig up a photo of the one I drove while in the USAF...

[WCDES-FTA 6]

almost looks like a newer version of the old "Peacekeeper" that was/is still used by the military and Local SWAT Teams throughout the country. I'll see if I can dig up a photo of the one I drove while in the USAF...

Does New Rochelle PD still have theirs?

[Bnechis 3,961]

Does New Rochelle PD still have theirs?

yes

[Tanker 10eng 140]

it appears to be rather top heavy... and with a narrow wheel base, make it " roll over " friendly, like the older 70's CJ Jeeps...

[barbosa10 7]

now thats an off road truck

[jaytl42 6]

so why was this at the factory??? perhaps chevrons.....

[mfc2257 464]

so why was this at the factory??? perhaps chevrons.....

Pierce is owned by Oshkosh.

[MoFire390 118]

Lmao...great....but its missing something...ahhh I know a rotating water canon with a 2 1/2 inlet for riot control

[ac316scu 31]

Firematic's site on the vehicle

[Medic442 15]

Rescue thats is exactily what I was going to say. A new version of the Peacekeeper. I remember they where on Dodge Powerwagon & full size Blazers & Bronco frames.

These have been out for a bit. I had seen two down south a few months ago at a location.

[msm232 69]

Looks kinda cheap compared to LENCO Vehicles. These guys have been building the best amored vehicles for some time. The choice of SWAT teams across the US.

http://www.swattrucks.com/

I have been to the factory and it is quite impressive.

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