DROPS - British Supply Truck

fullonforce · 11-14-2007, 12:32 PM

I couldnt find this so I presume its never been suggested
Ive allways thought this would be a good addition for the British Forces just for bringing ammo,health and fixing other veichles...

From RLC site:
Demountable Rack Offload and Pickup System (DROPS) vehicles form the logistic backbone of the British Army. There are two types of vehicle – the Leyland Medium Mobility Load Carrier (MMLC), and the Foden Improved Medium Mobility Load Carrier (IMMLC). Both trucks are 8x6 load carriers with a 15-tonne flatrack payload, allowing the rapid loading and unloading of flatracks or containers.

Like the real thing, 3 seats, driver, passenger and gunner at the top (without a 50.cal)

Allthought the codeing for the extending arm to drop lets say... a crate of ammo off might not be possible, it would still be cool just as a truck.. and adds to the existing British equipment list

Thoughts ?

supahpingi · 11-14-2007, 01:57 PM

Sounds good!
Only this isnt rly in a hurry right?

markonymous · 11-14-2007, 02:33 PM

they look like the trucks we use to move containers around recycling plants here in Sweden :S (no offense)

[R-MOD]Bob_Marley · 11-14-2007, 03:29 PM

DROPS would be a good replacement for the M35 the Brits are currently using (I would suggest the good old Bedford TK, but they've been retired, IIRC) but it doesn't really add anything to the gameplay.

Definetly something to keep in mind for when the gameplay elements are more up to date and the DEVs can spend some more time on adding stuff like this in but don't expect it in a hurry.

CDN-SMOKEJUMPER · 11-14-2007, 10:48 PM

I like this idea better than the magic supply crate!

Chaosdragon001 · 11-14-2007, 10:57 PM

It's the same system used on the US built HEMTT, right?

edit: It's called the palletized loading system on the HEMTT.

supahpingi · 11-15-2007, 10:31 AM

One thing.As far as i can see it cant just carry infantry on the back

H3eadshot · 11-15-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markonymous

they look like the trucks we use to move containers around recycling plants here in Sweden :S (no offense)

Oh crap, someone better call up the army, it doesn't have any RIS rails or lazerz on it, so we better take it out of action.

fullonforce · 11-15-2007, 02:25 PM

It may look like an apparent bin truck but there tough...

Not that theres any rush but veichles like this and the US one posted earlier it would be cool to reley on teammates to bring the goods rather than a crate that takes 5 years to hit the ground and a plane noise

General Dragosh · 11-15-2007, 03:07 PM

if this comes to the PR, its sure a COMM truck, and the normal truck shall be a cheap transport...

11-14-2007, 12:32 PM	#1
fullonforce Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nottingham/UK Posts: 4	DROPS - British Supply Truck I couldnt find this so I presume its never been suggested Ive allways thought this would be a good addition for the British Forces just for bringing ammo,health and fixing other veichles... From RLC site: Demountable Rack Offload and Pickup System (DROPS) vehicles form the logistic backbone of the British Army. There are two types of vehicle – the Leyland Medium Mobility Load Carrier (MMLC), and the Foden Improved Medium Mobility Load Carrier (IMMLC). Both trucks are 8x6 load carriers with a 15-tonne flatrack payload, allowing the rapid loading and unloading of flatracks or containers. Like the real thing, 3 seats, driver, passenger and gunner at the top (without a 50.cal) Allthought the codeing for the extending arm to drop lets say... a crate of ammo off might not be possible, it would still be cool just as a truck.. and adds to the existing British equipment list Thoughts ?

11-14-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
supahpingi Join Date: May 2007 Netherlands Posts: 500	Sounds good! Only this isnt rly in a hurry right?
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11-14-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
markonymous Join Date: Oct 2007 Sweden Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 1,452	they look like the trucks we use to move containers around recycling plants here in Sweden :S (no offense)
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11-14-2007, 03:29 PM	#4
[R-MOD]Bob_Marley Forum Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Yugoslavia Location: Essex, UK Posts: 4,761	DROPS would be a good replacement for the M35 the Brits are currently using (I would suggest the good old Bedford TK, but they've been retired, IIRC) but it doesn't really add anything to the gameplay. Definetly something to keep in mind for when the gameplay elements are more up to date and the DEVs can spend some more time on adding stuff like this in but don't expect it in a hurry.
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11-14-2007, 10:48 PM	#5
CDN-SMOKEJUMPER Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 157	I like this idea better than the magic supply crate!
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11-14-2007, 10:57 PM	#6
Chaosdragon001 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rosemead, California Posts: 57	It's the same system used on the US built HEMTT, right? edit: It's called the palletized loading system on the HEMTT.

11-15-2007, 10:31 AM	#7
supahpingi Join Date: May 2007 Netherlands Posts: 500	One thing.As far as i can see it cant just carry infantry on the back
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11-15-2007, 02:25 PM	#9
fullonforce Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nottingham/UK Posts: 4	It may look like an apparent bin truck but there tough... Not that theres any rush but veichles like this and the US one posted earlier it would be cool to reley on teammates to bring the goods rather than a crate that takes 5 years to hit the ground and a plane noise

11-15-2007, 03:07 PM	#10
General Dragosh Join Date: Dec 2005 Croatia Location: Having a chat with Mr. Bin Laden... Posts: 665	if this comes to the PR, its sure a COMM truck, and the normal truck shall be a cheap transport...
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