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N - 29 Dec 2004 09:49 GMT

Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
it just because the drivers controls are further forward than a conventional
4wd?

Dumb question I know but I've had it explained to me both ways before
now....

:o)

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Lee_D - 29 Dec 2004 10:13 GMT

> Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
> military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
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> :o)

It's because you sit forward of the forward wheels. :-)

Lee D

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N - 29 Dec 2004 10:15 GMT

Makes sense.....

Thanks!

> > Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
> > military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
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> Lee D

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GbH - 29 Dec 2004 18:58 GMT

>> Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle
>> because its military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the
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> Lee D

IE right up the sharp end when contact occurs :-P

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Tim Hobbs - 29 Dec 2004 20:33 GMT

>>> Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle
>>> because its military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the
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>IE right up the sharp end when contact occurs :-P

With a steering column 4 inches from your nuts....

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TVS - 29 Dec 2004 20:45 GMT

> > Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
> > military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
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> Lee D

As oposed to 'bonnet controle'... wich all other landrovers are! Toby

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'T' - 29 Dec 2004 11:07 GMT

Google found this... sounds right to me.
Forward Control

A configuration in which more than half of the engine length is rearward of
the foremost point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub is in
the forward quarter of the vehicle length.

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> Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
> military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
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>
> :o)

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N - 29 Dec 2004 11:38 GMT

That's a pretty precise definition -

Thanks!

> Google found this... sounds right to me.
> Forward Control
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> > :o)

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beamendsltd - 29 Dec 2004 11:25 GMT

> Is a forward control vehicle called a forward control vehicle because its
> military purpose is to be 'up forward' where the fighting action is, or is
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> :o)

Yep - up forward as you surmise. LR referred to "ordinary" LRs as
"Bonneted Control" for a while.

Richard

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