Despite incorporating state of the art technology, the Mastiff has the presence of some monstrous prehistoric beast, one perfectly adapted for life in the badlands of Afghanistan. With its innovative V-shaped hull, advanced Kevlar amour and five and a half inch thick windscreen, the Mastiff provides superior protection against both mines and direct fire.
Mastiff Commander Corporal Ned Kelly, like his namesake, knows something about the value of armour: ‘I’ve got 100% faith in this vehicle. I heard about one that was caught in a bomb blast when I was in Iraq. It was blown six feet in the air, three of the wheels came off, but it still made the 20km back to camp – and none of the soldiers inside suffered any serious injuries’.
It may not be cool, comfortable or easy to drive but the troops love it and, even with an individual price tag of £1 million, it pays for itself every day.
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