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How did a machine gun mounted in the back of a Hilux beat out this marvel of engineering as the stereotypical weapon of insurgents and rebels?
Most likely because this is extremely inefficient. One person can't both focus on driving, navigating and getting the killing done.
Technicals have place for a driver that drives Toyota, a guide can sit next to him while third guy can literally ride shotgun (or AK). Then two guys to man the heavy MG mounted in bed, gunner and loader.
Yeah, definitely thinking on it, this would probably be best with a tandem bike, but with the rear person facing backwards manning a rear mounted machine gun.
♫ But you'll look sweet ♫
♫ Upon the seat ♫
♫ Of a bicycle built for two! ♫
[rattle of an M2 spitting out .50 cal intensifies]