# Modular Military Trucks The Phantom Badger Can Be Adapted for Different Kinds of Military Missions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-badger References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/boeing-phantom-badger/31609/) & [boeing](http://www.boeing.com/boeing/bds/) [Boeing's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter) Phantom Badger may sound like the main protagonist of a children's cartoon, but it packs more features than most fully grown men could manage. The Phantom Badger is a [military support vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani) that has been specially designed to fit into the belly of an Osprey aircraft, allowing to be easily transported to and from different military arenas. The Phantom Badger has a 240-horsepower multi-fuel engine with four-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and a top speed of 130 km/h. It is equipped with both hydraulic and suspension systems that allow it to travel speedily and steadily in [rough conditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition). The vehicle's 35-inch tires can handle being driven on logs as thick as telephone poles, and can carry a payload of 1,500 kg -- an improvement over comparable vehicles. The Phantom Badger has a modular rear section that can be adapted and manipulated for specific missions such as reconnaissance, search & rescue, casualty transport, direct action with weapon mounts or explosive ordnance disposal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Military Vehicles:** Military vehicles that have modular sections which can be adapted to different types of missions are becoming more prevalent, enabling the military to be more agile and customizable. - **All-terrain Vehicles:** With a trend towards military vehicles that can handle rough terrain, all-terrain vehicles are becoming more important for military operations. - **Transportability:** Military vehicles that can easily be transported to and from different arenas are becoming increasingly important to military operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military and Defense:** The military and defense industry will continue to benefit from innovation in modular and transportable vehicles that can be adapted to different missions. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the trend towards all-terrain vehicles that are specifically designed for military use. - **Heavy Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of heavy equipment will benefit from the trend towards transportable military vehicles, as these vehicles require specialized design expertise and production facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-pickup-truck.md) - [Amphibious Off-Road Commercial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argo-sasquatch.md) - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Aggressive Off-Road Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongfeng-mhunter.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Militant Heavy Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-gladiator-willys-41-buzz.md)