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The '''Hunter''' is the primary [[Glossary#M|MRAP]] vehicle used by the [[Altis Police Service]] on the island on [[Altis]]. | The '''Hunter''' is the primary [[Glossary#M|MRAP]] vehicle used by the [[Altis Police Service]] on the island on [[Altis]]. | ||
== Overview == | ==Overview== | ||
* '''Roles:''' | *'''Roles:''' | ||
** Troop transport | **Troop transport | ||
** Reconnaissance | **Reconnaissance | ||
==Design== | |||
The Hunter is a four-wheel drive, all-terrain Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle manufactured by US arms factories to provide troops with enhanced protection. The armoured hull can withstand small arms fire, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 40mm Grenades. The V-Shaped design of the hull that deflects blasts away from the chassis and crew compartments, however this raises the center of mass of the Hunter meaning the vehicle is susceptible to rolling when cornering at high speed. | |||
The | The Hunters on Altis remain part of a fleet of military surplus vehicles purchased by the Altis Police Service in response to increasing gun crime on island, the versatility of the Hunter has proven effective in a variety of specialised and frontline policing roles. | ||
<big>'''Features'''</big> | <big>'''Features'''</big> | ||
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The Hunter always has a seating capacity of four personnel; the crew and up to either two/three passengers. | The Hunter always has a seating capacity of four personnel; the crew and up to either two/three passengers. | ||
== Variants == | ==Variants== | ||
* Armed Response Hunter | *Armed Response Hunter | ||
* National Crime Agency (NCA) Hunter | *National Crime Agency (NCA) Hunter | ||
* Command Hunter | *Command Hunter | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Hunter is based on the real-world "M-ATV" MRAP designed by the Oshkosh Corporation. | *The Hunter is based on the real-world "M-ATV" MRAP designed by the Oshkosh Corporation. | ||
* The Hunter is able to survive the initial blast of a small/medium-sized IED but will blow up after a short time. Meanwhile, the initial blast of larger IEDs will '''instantly''' destroy it. Real-life MRAPs are designed to survive an IED blast '''and''' protect the crew from within regardless of how powerful the IED is. | *The Hunter is able to survive the initial blast of a small/medium-sized IED but will blow up after a short time. Meanwhile, the initial blast of larger IEDs will '''instantly''' destroy it. Real-life MRAPs are designed to survive an IED blast '''and''' protect the crew from within regardless of how powerful the IED is. | ||
* The Hunter has animated doors that open when the vehicle has been unlocked. | *The Hunter has animated doors that open when the vehicle has been unlocked. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
[[Category:Altis Police Service]] | [[Category:Altis Police Service]] | ||
[[Category:General]] | [[Category:General]] | ||
[[Category:Vehicles]] | [[Category:Vehicles]] | ||