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what is the name of this vehicle.jpg"I have seen just a few of these around the West BIAP [Baghdad International Airport] area recently," writes DW, who's working in Baghdad. "What can you tell us about 'em?"
I've seen the vehicles, too. And I read about the things online. But, right now, I'm completely blanking on what I've seen and read.
Anyone wanna chip in here?
UPDATE 9:57 AM: That didn't take long. In the comments, LauraN makes a positive ID on our mystery vehicle. The APC-1 (or, if you prefer, "The Rock") from Granite Global Services is a Ford F 550 pickup, modified for war zones. Check out its specs and pics.

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