The BPG Werks DTV Jackal seeks to top their previous creation, the DTV Shredder, an off-road capable motorized vehicle that combined elements of the Segway with a BMX bike.
The DTV Jackal is not designed for public consumption like the Shredder, but rather it is being developed as a potential military weapon. The DTV Jackal has the ability to operate in any kind of weather, and is equipped with two grenade launchers as well as a remote control system that allows it to work as an unmanned drone-like weapon.
The DTV Jackal is capable of reaching 31 MPH at top speed and its hybrid-settings allow it to travel at high efficiency if the generator’s in use, and it also has the ability to operate solely on petrol if the vehicle requires stealth-operations.
John J. Young, a former Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics under the Bush administration, is a member of the DTV Jackal’s board and intends to help with the marketing of the product.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Military Hybrid Vehicles
- Developing hybrid vehicles for military use with advanced capabilities and multiple modes of operation presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the defense industry.
- Unmanned Weapon Systems
- Creating unmanned drone-like weapons equipped with advanced control systems and specialized weaponry opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in military technology.
- Stealthy Off-road Vehicles
- Designing off-road vehicles capable of operating in any weather condition, with stealth capabilities and high speed, provides disruptive innovation potential in the automotive industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Defense
- The defense industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing hybrid vehicles and unmanned weapon systems for military applications.
- Military Technology
- Advancements in military technology, such as the development of stealthy off-road vehicles and unmanned weapon systems, present disruptive innovation opportunities for the industry.
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation by designing hybrid off-road vehicles with advanced capabilities, including all-weather operation and stealth features.
