Gallery: 25 Crazy Vehicles The Military Won't Let Us Have

Military whips have always been cool and out of reach for us normal people. In the name of dreaming, we decided to take a look at the awesome vehicles that we will never be able to own. We have it all on this list--hovercrafts, amphibious vehicles, drones, hybrids, missile launchers--so buckle up, put on your bulletproof vests, and enjoy the ride.

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Vehicle: FLYPmode
Years In Service: 2011: Concept vehicle
Complex Says: The FLYPmode was designed for easy deployment in a variety of combat and peacekeeping missions. It is still in the concept stage of development but should one day see some serious action in combat zones.

Vehicle: IAI Guardiam unmanned ground security vehicle
Years In Service: 2011: In testing
Complex Says: Much like airborne drones now rule the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan, remotely operated ground vehicles may some day replace actual soldiers on the front lines of combat. Imagine coming head to head with this remote-controlled beast? Very "Star Wars meets War of the Worlds."

Vehicle: Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
Years In Service: 1986-present
Complex Says: This massive hovercraft was designed for easy sea-to-land deployment of personnel in combat missions. It has mounts for two massive machine guns, and it can travel at up to 40 knots with a full payload.

Vehicle: Georgia Tech Institute Ultra Armored Patrol
Years In Service: 2011: Concept under contract of the Office of Naval Research
Complex Says: This monster truck was designed in the hopes of one day replacing the aging Humvee fleet. It can sustain attacks from rocket-propelled grenades, small arms fire, and most improvised explosives. Coming to a desert near you!

Vehicle: BC Customs Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle
Years In Service: 2011: In Development
Complex Says: Made from lightweight aircraft tubing, this high-speed buggy comes equipped with state-of-the-art communications equipment and a massive roof-mounted Gatling gun designed to obliterate enemies from hundreds of feet away. Its easily configured frame can be adjusted based on mission and terrain specifications.

Vehicle: Marauder
Years In Service: 2008: Developed for reconnaissance and peacekeeping missions
Complex Says: The Marauder is an ultra-fortified reconnaissance vehicle currently being used in South Africa and Azerbaijan. It can carry a crew of 10, weighs a whopping 21,000 pounds, and can sustain blasts from mines and hand grenades.

Vehicle: Mercedes G-Class
Years In Service: 1979-present
Complex Says: The G-wagon is the German equivalent of the Hummer. It was first designed strictly for military use, and was later released to the public in a more luxurious, non-lethal version. We like the roof-mounted machine gun version better!

Vehicle: Chenoweth Desert Patrol Buggy
Years In Service: 2010: Made for Middle East conflicts
Complex Says: This ultra-fast dune buggy is made for speed and lethality. Its roof-mounted machine gun provides superior protection against enemy forces, along with some serious intimidation.

Vehicle: Otokar Cobra Amphibious Vehicle
Years In Service: 1997: Made in Turkey
Complex Says: The water is no match for this amphibious assault vehicle. It can enter and exit with relative ease and is equipped with a host of heavy-duty weaponry that can be used on land and sea.

Vehicle: General Dynamics Tactical Vehicle
Years In Service: 2009: Awaiting deployment
Complex Says: You do not want to be on the other end of this bad boy. It's ultra-fortified with heavy-duty armor, and it packs a ton of weaponry, including a .50 caliber M2 machine gun.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Toureg
Years In Service: 2008: In testing by the German military
Complex Says: The G-Wagon may soon have some competition from the VW Toureg, military version. It features state-of-the-art telecommunications systems and a massive, roof-mounted machine gun.

Vehicle: VEPR Commander
Years In Service: 2007: Modified Hummer used by the Ukrainians
Complex Says: Starting a militia? Well, you might want buy yourself a VEPR commander from the Ukraine. It is 16.4 feet long and 6.5 feet tall and can carry up to 15 blood-hungry soldiers.

Vehicle: ZL 135 Missile Launcher
Years In Service: 1966: Used by the Russians during the Cold War
Complex Says: This eight-wheeled monstrosity was designed to launch artillery missiles during the Cold War. It was also widely exported, most notably to the North Koreans.

Vehicle: Tardec RST-V
Years In Service: 2009: Hybrid Targeting Vehicle
Complex Says: The muscular Tardec was designed for ground assault missions and mobile power generating in battle situations. It can run for several miles on electric power only, offering its operators the opportunity for a stealth attack or getaway.

Vehicle: The Neoteric Military HoverTrek LCAC Trainer
Years In Service: 2011: U.S. Navy Training Hovercraft
Complex Says: The LCAC trainer is a less-expensive version of the heavy hovercrafts currently used by the Navy. It was designed to train hovercraft pilots and navigators for battle and recovery missions.

Vehicle: M1249 Recovery Vehicle
Years In Service: 2011: U.S. wrecker currently deployed in Afghanistan
Complex Says: The U.S. military recently ordered 250 M1249s as part of an updating of the wrecking fleet. It is capable of towing any vehicle currently deployed in war zones, including many of the heaviest, mine-resistant, armor-protected vehicles featured on this list.

Vehicle: Plasan Sand Cat
Years In Service: 2006: In testing
Complex Says: The Sand Cat is a composite armored vehicle designed by Plasan, an Israeli company. It is built off of a Ford F-series chassis and can carry up to six fully suited troops at a time. It is currently being tested by the U.S. military at Maryland's Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

Vehicle: UH-19XRW Hoverwing
Years In Service: 2010: Being tested by the Navy's Sly Fox Program
Complex Says: Capable of flying up to six feet above land and water, the hybrid Hoverwing is currently undergoing testing in the Navy's Sly Fox Program Mission 9. It's totally futuristic, and we want one.

Vehicle: Chenoweth Fast Attack Vehicle
Years In Service: 1991: First Gulf War
Complex Says: The Desert Patrol Vehicle program was an integral part of the first Gulf War. First used by Navy Seal's in 1991, the Chenoweth Fast Attack vehicle is a lightly armored dune buggy that can accelerate from zero to 30 mph in less than four seconds. It features four mounted machine guns and two anti-armor rocket launchers.

Vehicle: Ricardo Fed Alpha
Years In Service: 2008-present
Complex Says: The Fed Alpha might be the Hummer of the future. It was designed as part of the U.S. Army's 2008 Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator program. It has a fuel-sipping turbo diesel in-line four engine, and an ultra-light blast shield designed by aluminum giant, Alcoa. The military is currently testing the vehicle in mock convoy and urban assault situations.

Vehicle: Gibbs Quadski
Years In Service: 2011: In testing
Complex Says: The Gibbs Quadski is the world's first high-speed amphibious vehicle. It is capable of speeds up to 50 mph on land and sea and can make the transition with the flick of a switch. It is currently being tested by the military.

Vehicle: The Gladiator
Years In Service: 2010: Not yet operational
Complex Says: This remote search-and-destroy vehicle is built to invade territories laden with mines. To deal with hostile insurgents, it comes equipped with loads of sophisticated weaponry, including grenade launchers and mini-missiles.

Vehicle: Federal Commander
Years In Service: 2009: Concept vehicle designed for the U.S. Military
Complex Says: It's fast, durable, and comes equipped with all the gizmos and gadgets a blood-hungry soldier could ask for. Sweet!

Vehicle: Chenoweth Strike Vehicle
Years In Service: 1990: Used by U.S. troops in the first Gulf War
Complex Says: In stark opposition to the bulky, ultra-fortified Humvee, the Chenoweth Strike vehicle was introduced at the start of the First Gulf War to give soldiers speed and agility in the desert. It's crazy fast (100-plus mph) and offers soldiers unparalleled versatility in battle.

Vehicle: Humvee
Years In Service: 1984-present
Complex Says: The Humvee has been the go-to vehicle for the military since its introduction in 1984. It's durable and relatively inexpensive, and the "ambush protected" version can withstand everything from roadside bombs to IEDs. Oorah!