WMIK

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WMIKWeapon Mounted Installation Kit (British military vehicles)
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Mr Masters said: "He wanted WMIKs because of the nature of the territory.
Families speak out over MoD failings; Concerns are raised after Afgan tragedy
A WMIK would have suffered the same level of bomb damage, the hearing was told.
DEFENCELESS; AFGHANISTAN THE FALLOUT
During a blast, the WMIK's engine block and front axle shear off to absorb most of the energy and protect the occupants from the damage that anti-tank mines can cause.
THE BLAST BUSTER; Exclusive LAND ROVER DESIGN SAVES TALIBAN BOOBY TRAP MARINES
Soldier E told the inquest he would have preferred to use a Landrover WMIK, which in his opinion was much better for the job.
Soldier was killed in 'inadequate vehicle' Blast survivor was critical of Land Rover
He had been out on patrol in the Gereshk district, central Helmand province, when the WMIK Land Rover he and two other soldiers were travelling in was hit by an improvised explosive device.
I can't cry for my son..he wouldn't want me to; Mother's pride in her soldier boy killed in Afghanistan
In my wing mirror lurked the silhouettes of the three other WMIK jeeps.
LIFE ON THE FRONT LINE
Supacat wants to develop a series of new mission-oriented pods, such as an open-top Wmik, a two-man pod with rear cargo space, as well as ambulance, command and control and recce versions.
A new breed
"The patrol fought off the Taliban until reinforcements arrived allowing them to extract the casualties from the damaged WMIK, whilst under fire from the Taliban."
Guardsman is 60th British soldier to die in Afghanistan; INTERNATIONAL
I was travelling in a convoy of 24 heavily armed WMIK Land Rovers of 40 Commando's Brigade Reconnaissance Force, the Marines' own quasi-Special Forces unit.
Gulf War 2: The Iraqi soldier was so scared by our firepower he hurled his RPG7 rocket grenade and sprinted for cover..to my relief; GULF WAR 2: BRITISH IN HUGE ATTACK TO END BASRA DEADLOCK
In the SAS ranks, the Wmik Land Rover replaced the 'Pink Panther' Land Rovers.
When speed, safety and supplies are at stake on land
"The patrol fought off the Taliban until reinforcements arrived, allowing them to extract the casualties from the damaged WMIK, whilst under fire from the Taliban."
BRITAIN: UK soldier killed in ambush
The driver of the Weapons Mounted Installation and Kit (Wmik) Land Rover, Pte Anthony Fahy, said he had sounded his hooter, but the tractor crossed regardless.
UK soldier's road death an accident
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