Re: [MV] Bombardier Bombi

From: Steve Grammont (islander@midmaine.com)
Date: Mon Jan 27 2003 - 16:23:51 PST


Hi Jim,

> I just found some pictures of the Military version of the Bombardier Bombi
>and fell in love with it.
> Does anyone know what it's M name is? Could you tell me
>something...*anything* about it ! Any Web sites/links?
> Anyone know of one for sale?

Don't know which one you are talking about as the Army (and Airforce, I
think) explored using several different Bombardier made vehicles several
times as a replacement for the M29C Weasel. From my recallection none
were ever accepted into service, and if true that means no M number.
However, I know of one of these vehicles that can be viewed in Vermont,
just outside of Berlington (Cholchester, right?). I am away from my
books at the moment, but it is the one with wheels/skis in front and
tracks in the back, fully enclosed. Very sweet vehicle :-)

I have a Bombardier Muskeg. Sucks in snow compared to a Weasel, but
armed with a 9000 lb winch and arch it makes a mean wood skidder :-)

Steve



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