The United States Air Force contemplates detonating Tesla Cybertrucks, considering potential adversaries could switch to utilizing these vehicles.
The U.S. Air Force has made an unusual addition to its fleet, acquiring two Tesla Cybertrucks for battlefield and precision munitions testing at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. This move is part of a broader effort to simulate realistic battlefield scenarios, where adversaries might deploy resilient vehicles like the Cybertruck.
The focus on the Cybertruck is due to its distinctive design and construction features. Market research points to the vehicle's "aggressively angular and futuristic design" combined with an "unpainted stainless steel exoskeleton," which sets it apart from conventional vehicles. This design reportedly results in the Cybertruck not sustaining the typical amount of damage under impact, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current U.S. munitions against it.
The Cybertrucks, which do not need to be operational, will be tested intact and able to roll on their wheels for towing during tests. The tests will evaluate the effectiveness of various air-launched precision weapons such as variants of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile and laser-guided bombs against the Cybertruck and other vehicles.
This acquisition is part of the Air Force Test Center’s support for U.S. Special Operations Command's Stand Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM) program. The tests aim to prepare operators for the possibility that potential adversaries may adopt vehicles like the Cybertruck for combat or logistical use, thus simulating realistic threat environments.
For those interested in more detailed information, review contracting documents and official procurement filings on the System for Award Management (SAM) website, where the Air Force’s requests and justifications for acquiring Cybertrucks for testing are posted publicly. Follow U.S. defense news outlets such as The War Zone, Popular Mechanics, Road & Track, and Fortune for ongoing coverage and analysis of the Air Force’s munitions testing initiatives involving Cybertrucks. Monitor press releases from the Air Force Test Center and U.S. Special Operations Command relating to the SOPGM program and associated weapon testing for the most accurate and up-to-date insights.
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