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[Doth Togo]

"It hit a land mine in central Iraq. The driver received minor injuries to his head and leg. The gunner was blown completely out of the turret and the passenger in the front seat lost one leg and may loose the other. The dash board is completely destroyed along with half the engine block.

The mine was in a pothole on a paved road. The mine took off the frame rail and the entire right front suspension."

 

[Tuvoc]

I could take 'em in my chevy.

 

[Phoenix]

Landmines are a tough nut to crack and cause problems for even the most armored underbellies. The only solution I've seen for them is a vehicle use by one of the armies in South Africa which has a suspension system and a monoplane hull which puts the vehicle body in the air so that even if the vehicle strikes a mine, the crew can survive and its modular enough that the vehicle should be repairable.
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he Okapi is a 6x6 mine protected vehicle (MPV) which can be configured for use in various roles: command and control vehicle, fire control post or specialised anti-mine equipment carrier. Its high mobility enables it to climb steep gradients and sizeable steps. Six large wheels take the vehicle effortlessly over rugged terrain, sand and mud.

The Okapi is powered by a 6 cylinder 4 stroke turbo charged engine and it has an approximate range of 400 km off road and 900 km on road. Occupants are protected against 7,62mm x 51mm NATO standard ball ammunition rounds fired at a distance of 30 m or further. These specifications can be upgraded. Occupants will also survive a detonation of 2 TM57 anti-tank landmines under the vehicle.