Video: Cougar retrofit testing at Aberdeen

The Baltimore Sun featured a nifty story on the Force Protection Cougar. Specifically, the testing of the upgraded Cougar at the Aberdeen Test Center. And they made it available for embed:



Though the embed isn't exactly a technical marvel itself. Click the "story" link above to see the video at its original location.

The upgrade features more armor and the Oshkosh-built independent suspension system.

Test driver Pat Hamilton has logged many miles in the original fixed-axle Cougar and the newer version with the independent suspension. He said both he and his kidneys greatly prefer the latter model.

"It's like a Honda Civic versus a Cadillac ride," he said. "It cushions the ride so much better."