From Mr Jones’
butcher’s van to
pick-ups mounted
with anti-aircraft
guns, Technicals
have made a big
impact. Ratty takes
a look at where
they’re from and
how to get your own
LET’S GET TECHNICAL
I
f you have seen the news over
the last few months, watched any
modern-day war films or played
any up to date war games on your
console, you will have undoubtedly
seen or heard the word ‘Technical’. But
what are its origins, who uses them and.
most importantly how can I get my hands
on one?
So just what is a Technical?
A Technical has become the accepted
term (thanks to the Americans) for when
a civilian vehicle, usually a van or pick-up
truck, has been adapted or converted into
a weapons platform. This can be a simple
adaption – for example to mount a heavy
machine gun – and the vehicle can still be
used in its primary role. More recently
these modifications have become
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