The Military Wants to Find the Best Ways To Destroy a Tesla Cybertruck
The USAF chose Cybertrucks because it said there's a possibility future adversaries could be driving one. The Tesla is one of 33 different vehicles being sought for use by the Air Force Testing Center at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. That said, the Cybertruck is the only model listed by name, with others being generic sedans, trucks, and SUVs.
The Air Force's order documents state that the Cybertruck's "aggressively angular and futuristic design, paired with its unpainted stainless steel exoskeleton, sets it apart from competitors typically using painted steel or aluminum bodies. Additionally, its 48V electrical architecture provides superior power and efficiency, a feature that rivals are only beginning to develop. Extensive internet searches and industry outreach by [redacted] found no vehicles with features comparable to those of the Cybertruck."
While we don't know if the military has some intelligence suggesting that insurgents are snapping up Tesla Cybertrucks, it makes sense that it would want to figure out the best ways to destroy one in case that did happen. Plus, Tesla likely won't be unhappy to sell some Cybertrucks, even if it's only two, and even if they're only being purchased to be shot at.
After hearing claims that the truck was indestructible, the internet went to work proving that it wasn't. Many YouTubers and other personalities tested the trucks with crossbows, rifles, and all manner of other firearms, and it stood up to most of the punishment surprisingly well. Of course, it's not actually indestructible, as some have shown that doing "real" truck stuff causes problems in a hurry.
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