US Air Force wants Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice
17 days ago
- #Tesla Cybertruck
- #Precision-Guided Munitions
- #Military Technology
- The U.S. Air Force plans to purchase two Tesla Cybertrucks as targets for precision-guided munitions.
- The Cybertruck's unique design and stainless steel exoskeleton make it tougher to destroy compared to conventional vehicles.
- The Air Force's purchase is part of a larger acquisition of 33 vehicles for testing at White Sands Missile Range.
- Tesla's Cybertruck features a 48V electrical architecture, providing superior power and efficiency.
- Elon Musk unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, highlighting its stainless steel body and unbreakable windows (later disproven).
- A video showed the Cybertruck's exoskeleton withstanding gunfire from various weapons.
- The Russian republic of Chechnya's leader showcased a gun-mounted Cybertruck used in the Ukraine war.
- New Cybertrucks cost between $70,000 and $100,000, but the Air Force only requires non-functional targets with working tires.