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The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is the best version yet of Ford's high performance pickup, but Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu says it may soon be even better.
There is a new military machine that could soon be flying to the rescue.
The Wilder is a four-passenger light armored vehicle from Israeli defense contractor Plasan that has been designed for special forces use with innovative features.
The four-passenger pickup uses a mid-engine design like a race car and is powered by a 159bhp 2.8-litre Cummins turbodiesel engine.
It has a central seating position for the driver that offers a panoramic view similar to an Apache helicopter pilot's.
The Plasan Wilder is a light armored vehicle. (Plasan)
The armored vehicle also has an IED-resistant hull and can be prepped to fit inside a Chinook helicopter for rapid transport.
Its cargo bed is large enough to carry a standard NATO pallet or a soldier to operate the roof-mounted machine gun it can accommodate.
Plasan Wilder features a mid-engine design and a bed large enough for a NATO pallet. (Plasan)
An optional four-wheel-steering system can improve its maneuverability in tight confines, like urban environments, and both remote control and autonomous driving systems are in development.
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A fully independent suspension system provides nearly 15-inches of wheel travel, putting it on par with high performance pickups like the Ford F-150 Raptor.
The Wilder's central driver position provides a panoramic view. (Plasan)
The Wilder has also been optimized to work with Plasan's all-terrain electric mission module (ATEMM), which is a towable battery-powered platform with its own electric propulsion system that can carry weapons and gear, be operated remotely or autonomously and double as a power station for troops in the field.
The Wilder is compatible with Plasan's ATEMM battery-powered platform. (Plasan)
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Plasan has yet to announce a price or any customers for the Wilder, but is offering it both as a complete vehicle and a kit that can be assembled locally after delivery.