Technical

A "technical" is a fighting vehicle. It is an open-backed civilian land cruiser or truck on which is mounted a recoilless rifle, heavy machine gun, mortar, or other weapons system. They are usually unarmored.

While the term "technical" appears to have originated in Mogadishu, Somalia, this type of vehicle is employed throughout the world by militia forces in urban warfare.

They are employed in two distinct modes; either while moving at high speed, indiscriminately spraying a area with fire, or approaching a fixed target rapidly, suddenly stopping, and firing aimed shots.

Compare with Humvee, tachanka.

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"Technical" is a form of professional wrestling popularized by Bret and Owen Hart and The Funks, Dory Jr. and Terry.