[El Bastardo]

The war in northern Mexico between drug cartels and the Mexican government has raged for 4 1/2 years, with little end in sight — especially with the cartels starting to build tanks like this one, nicknamed "El Monstruo 2011."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqTdAd3hBRw&feature=player_embedded

The Blog Del Narco reports that the tank was captured two weeks ago after a firefight outside Ciudad Mier in northern Mexico. The vehicle had a top speed of 68 mph, and could carry 12 people — but had no side shielding for its tires, which ultimately led to its end.


http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2011/05/medium_b1.jpg

Original story:

http://jalopnik.com/5800350/mexican-drug-cartel-builds-its-own-tank

Related stories:

http://ca.gizmodo.com/#!371308/home+made-drug-running-submarines-used-to-counter-engine+sniping-helicopter-coast-guard

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/06160b34ab314b18bd438b7deda812ee/AZ--Ultralight-Drugs/

[MG1]

No armour for the..............tires???

Wow.

You know........ they could have used a Volswagon Tiguan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIOUxxjGR8c&feature=player_embedded


Plus, it is Mexico............

[Vansterdam]

lolol looks badass too bad they didnt put shields for the tires

[dark0821]

give them another week and they roll out the 2.0 version xD?

[StylinRed]

the one in the youtube video in op looks different than the one pictured

the one in the video looks like it has shielding for the wheels too

[drunkrussian]

rofl

...perhaps canada should lend the government half of all the tanks it owns to help with this war on drugs. ie 1 tank.

[MG1]

rofl

...perhaps canada should lend the government half of all the tanks it owns to help with this war on drugs. ie 1 tank.

Like the one at the Seaforth Armoury. :fullofwin:

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

Ying trying to destroy yang. It will never happen. Cartels are a necessary entity in our functional world.
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[Teh Doucher]

Ying trying to destroy yang. It will never happen. Cartels are a necessary entity in our functional world.
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glad someone understands

[BNR32_Coupe]

added a "thanks" for thread title verbage. 'literal' sounded better than 'real', which would make the title sound so cliche. good on you for that

[Noir]

Mexico needs BOPE

[twitchyzero]

must not...use...breaking bad ...reference:nerd: