One of the coolest innovations in modern warfare is, obviously, the side-by-side. They're basically trophy trucks that've been shrunk by 30%, but that means they're perfect for going anywhere, anytime, at any speed. And Polaris, makers of one of the most well-known and beloved go-fast side-by-sides around, saw that early on and capitalized on it with its military-spec MRZR.
Now, we've covered all sorts of news on the MRZR, including how it just won an award for being so cool. But until now, I've only ever seen MRZRs used as transport means. Fast-action, quick-deploying for special operations groups that can be dropped out of V-22 Ospreys, C-130s, or hauled in via a heavy-lift Chinook. I've never seen them used as technicals, i.e., equipped with heavy machine guns.
This particular photo comes from the Indian Army, and the MRZR indeed has a heavy machine gun strapped to its roof. And that got me thinking about the gun in particular, as well as the UTV's suspension. Specifically, it made me ask a simple question: What's the recoil like on this setup?
