Friday, 2 May 2008

The Uaz

This is my vehicle for around the base. Code named The Uaz ( it also happens to be the actual name of the vehicle). As it is plain to even the untrained eye, this a high performance war machine. Russian made (custom, notice the personalization on the door), four speed manual (with reverse might I add), optional roof/indirect fire protection, armored doors (can withstand small rock/pebble attacks), run-flat tires (can go short distances on just rims), and multiple weapon mount options.
Now this frightening machine would send some people with less intestinal fortitude running for the woods, or desert, but I can testify to its world renowned reputation. On the second day of field testing the machine and I headed to the tank driving course on base. A vast collection of peaks and valleys unfolded in front of us, however we did not turn back. As most of the less ominous features were conquered without so much as a whimper from the engine, and left in the substantial cloud of dust behind us, we saw what lay waiting in the distance. It was Everest if it was a foot tall, the peak brushing against the clouds. At full speed we approached, and the fight was on. After what seemed like hours we summited the beast. A triumphant roar from the machine (I think I should get the muffler checked out), and we sped down the other side. Just another day in the life of the UAZ.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

they didn't give you a bantha? what a jip... just make sure you don't snap the steering column like Todd did at Tumbledown Dick.