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 Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:09 am
Here all (or most) vehicles and weapons used by the Allies will be posted
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:46 am
Handguns M-9 pistol (9mm) A semi-automatic, single-action / double-action pistol. The M9 is the primary sidearm of The U.S. military, replacing the .45 caliber model M1911A1. The M9 has a 15-round staggered magazine with a reversible magazine release button that can be positioned for either right- or left-handed shooters. Weight: 2.1 lbs (unloaded); 2.6 lbs (fully loaded) Range: 50 m
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:55 am
Rifles/Carbines M-4 Carbine (5.56mm) A compact version of the M16A2 rifle, with a collapsible stock, a flat-top upper receiver accessory rail and a detachable handle/rear aperture site assembly. The M4 enables a soldier operating in close quarters to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire. It achieves more than 85 percent commonality with the M16A2 rifle and will replace all .45 caliber M3 submachine guns, selected M9 pistols, and M16 series rifles Weight: 7.5 lbs (loaded weight with sling & one magazine) Range: 600 m (area target) 500 m (point target) M-16 rifle (5.56mm) A lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed rifle designed for either automatic or semi-automatic fire through use of a selector lever. There are four variants - the M-16A1/A2/A3/A4. The M-16A2 incorporates improvements in iron sight, pistol grip, stock and overall combat effectiveness. Accuracy is enhanced by incorporating an improved muzzle compensator, three-round burst control, and a heavier barrel; and by using the heavier NATO-standard ammunition, which is also fired by the squad automatic weapon. The M-16A3 is identical to the M-16A2 but has a removable carrying handle that is mounted on a Picatinny Rail (for better mounting of optics) and is without burst control. The M-16A4 is identical to the M-16A2 except for the removable carrying handle and Picatinny Rail. Weight: 8.8 lbs (includes sling & one loaded magazine) Range: 800 meters for an area target / 550 meters for a point target
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:09 pm
Machine guns M-240B (7.62mm) A ground-mounted, gas-operated, crew-served machine gun. This reliable 7.62mm machine gun delivers more energy to the target than the smaller caliber M-249 SAW. It is being issued to infantry, armor, combat engineer, special force/rangers, and selected field artillery units that require medium support fires and will replace the ground-mounted M-60 series machine guns currently in use. Weight: 27.6 lbs Max effective range: 1800 m (area target) 800 m (point target) Rate of fire: 200-600 rounds per minute MK-19 (40mm) Grenade machine gun A self-powered, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback-operated weapon designed to deliver decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles. It replaces the M2 heavy machine guns in selected units and will be the primary suppressive weapon for combat support and combat service support units. The MK19-3 can be mounted on the HMMWV, M113 family of vehicles, 5-ton trucks, and selected M88A1 recovery vehicles. Caliber: 40 mm Weight: 72.5 lbs Max effective range: 2200 m (area target) M-249 SAW (squad automatic weapon) A lightweight, gas-operated, one-man-portable automatic weapon capable of delivering a large volume of effective fire at ranges up to 800 meters. Two M249s are issued per infantry squad. It is scheduled to replace the M60 7.62 medium machine gun in certain units. Caliber: 5.56 mm Weight: 16.5 lbs Max effective range: 1000 m (area target) 600 m (point target) Rate of fire: 750 rounds per minute
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:51 pm
Anti Air Avenger The system consists of a gyro-stabilized air defense turret mounted on a modified heavy High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The turret has two Stinger missile launcher pods, each capable of firing up to 4 fire-and-forget infrared/ultraviolet guided missiles in rapid succession. Avenger can be linked to the Forward Area Air Defense Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (FAAD C3I) system, which permits external radar tracks and messages to be passed to the fire unit to alert and cue the gunner. Using the newly developed Slew-to-Cue subsystem, the commander or gunner can select a FAAD C3I reported target for engagement from a display, then, by a single push-button, initiate an automatic slew in azimuth. Weapons: 8 ready-to-fire Stinger missiles 1 .50-caliber machine gun Sensors: Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor/laser range finder/optical sight Length: 16 ft 3 in Weight: 8,600 lbs Crew: 2 Patriot The combat element of the PATRIOT (Phased Array Tracking Intercept of Target) missile system is the fire unit, which consists of a phased array radar set (RS), and engagement control station (ECS), an electric power plant, an antenna mast group (AMG), a communications relay group (CRG), and up to eight launching stations (LS). The RS provides all tactical functions of airspace surveillance, target detection, identification, classification, and tracking, and missile guidance and engagement support. The ECS provides the human interface for command and control of operations. Each LS contains four ready-to-fire PAC-2, guidance enhanced missiles (GEM, GEM+) sealed in canisters that serve dual purposes as shipping containers and launch tubes. The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) upgrade program incorporates significant upgrades to the RS and ECS, and adds the new PAC-3 missile, which utilizes hit-to-kill technology for greater lethality against TBMs armed with weapons of mass destruction. Additionally, up to 16 PAC-3 missiles can be loaded per launcher, increasing firepower and missile defense capabilities. Starstreak HVM The Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) is designed to counter threats from very high performance, low-flying aircraft and fast 'pop up’ strikes by helicopter attacks. The missile, which travels at more than three times the speed of sound, uses a system of three dart-like projectiles, allowing multiple hits on the target. HVM can be fired from the shoulder, from a lightweight multiple launcher of from the Stormer armoured vehicle, which is equipped with an eight-round launcher and carries another 12 missiles inside the vehicle. Rapier Field Standard C (FSC) Rapier FSC is a technologically advanced Short Range Air Defence System (SHORAD). It is a 24 hour, all weather guided weapon system with a primary role of providing limited area Air Defence (AD) cover against fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), and cruise missiles. It has the capability of engaging two targets at once. Rapier FSC is compact, mobile and air portable, making it suitable for worldwide operations. The four main components are the Launcher, Active Surveillance Radar, Tracker Radar and Command and Control Units. Guidance Semi-automatic line of sight (SACLOS) Missile length 2.35m Missile range 500 Metres to 8 Missile speed Mach2+ Launch weight 42kg Fire unit weight 1227kg Radar height (in action) 3.37m Radar range 16 Kilometers
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:17 pm
Anti tank Javelin is the first "fire-and-forget" shoulder-fired anti-tank missile now fielded to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, replacing Dragon. Javelin's unique top-attack filght mode, superior self-guiding tracking system and advanced warhead design allows it to defeat all known tanks out to ranges of 2500m. Javelin's two major components are a reusable command launch unit (CLU) and a missile sealed in a disposable launch tube assembly. The CLU's integrated day/night site provides target engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The CLU also may be used by itself for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance. Javelin is fielded with no specific test measurement or diagnostic equipment - allowing our forces to deploy rapidly and unencumbered. Javelin's fire-and-forget guidance mode enables gunners to fire and then immediately take cover, greatly increasing survivability. Special features include a selectable top-attack or direct-fire mode (for targets under cover or for use in urban terrain against bunkers and buildings), target lock-on before launch, and a very limited back-blast that enables gunners to safely fire from enclosures and covered fighting positions. Javelin can also be installed on tracked, wheeled or amphibious vehicles. Weight (missile and CLU): 49.5 lbs Length overall: 3 ft 6 in Range: In excess of 2500m Crew: 2 TOW missile system The TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire command-link guided) Missile System consists of a tripod, traversing unit, missile guidance set, launch tube, optical sight, battery assembly and any of five missile variations. The TOW missile system also includes a thermal sight that provides a capability for operations at night, in reduced visibility, and in a countermeasure environment. TOW missiles are all-up rounds encased in a disposable container. The TOW system is mounted on various platforms including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the improved TOW vehicle, the Humvee and the AH-1F Cobra helicopter. In addition, it can be operated in a dismounted ground mode. The TOW is guided to its target merely by the gunner keeping the cross-hairs on the target. Corrective information is sent to the missile by two thin wires that deploy in flight. Since initial fielding, five variations of the missile and two variations of the TOW subsystem have been fielded. In FY92 the direct-attack TOW 2A missile was replaced as the standard production missile by the top-attack TOW 2B missile - both are in use. The ongoing TOW Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) is a material change to the current ground TOW 2 system that will increase target detection, recognition and identification ranges. TOW 2A TOW 2B A) Missile weight: 47.1 lb 49.8 lb B) Missile length : 46.1 in 46.1 in Min range: 65 m 200 m Max range: 3,750 m 3,750 m Launcher weight with TOW 2 mods: 204.6 lb Crew: 2 Milan Portable Anti-Tank Guided Weapon Milan is a combat proven, medium-range, anti-tank missile system, comprising a launch and control unit (firing post) and a disposible launch tube containing the missile. A semi-automatic line of sight (SACLOS) system, the operator only has to keep the cross hairs of his sight on the target, while the computer n the control unit steers the missile in. From 2005, Milan will be replaced by Javelin Light Forces Anti-tank Guided Weapon (LF ATGW). Capable of defeating Main Battle Tanks (as well as lighter armoured vehicles and defensive positions) at ranges out to 2500m, Javelin can even be fired from inside a building. Missile: Max Range 2,000m Min Range: 400m Length: 918mm Weight: 6.73kg Rate of Fire: 3-4rpm Warhead Weight: 2.70kg Armour Penetration: 352mm
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:51 pm
Artillery 155-mm Self-Propelled Gun F-1 GCT (france) The F-1 GCT Self-Propelled Gun (GCT - Grand Cadence de Tir - high rate of fire) was developed by Bourget Scientific-Production Center since 1969. It's first test example was built in 1972. Serial production lasted since 1977 till the end of 1993. Overall there were built 250 F-1 GCT Self-Propelled Guns for French armed forces. Some of these guns was exported to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait. Crew 4 weight: Total weight in combat order 42 tons Armament Main gun 155-mm gun Machine gun 7.62-mm or 12.7-mm Traverse range 360 degrees Elevation range - 4 to + 66 degrees Maximum rate of fire 8 rounds/min Combat load Main gun 42 rounds Machine gun 2 000 cartridges Maximum range of fire 30 km Engine power 720 hp. Maximum road speed 60 km/h Autonomy on roads 500 km 155-mm Self-propelled Howitzer M-109A3G (US and Germany) Crew 6 Total weight in combat order 25.0 t Armament Main gun 155-mm howitzer FH 70 Machine gun 7.62-mm Traverse range 360 degrees Maximum rate of fire 6 rounds/min Combat load Main gun 34 rounds Machine gun 2000 cartridges Maximum flying range 30 km Engine power 405 h.p. Maximum road speed 56 km/h Autonomy on roads 350 km 155-mm Self-propelled Howitzer PzH-2000 (Germany) PzH-2000 self-propelled howitzer development process began in 1987 by German companies "Vegmann" and "Mak", right after the end of the international self-propelled howitzer project "SP70". PzH-2000 (Panzerhaubitze - armored self-propelled howitzer) polygon tests began in 1993. In year 1996 there was made agreement by German ministry of defense and howitzer producers to build first 185 howitzers for Bundesver forces. Overall German ministry of defense plans to order only 238 self-propelled howitzers notwithstanding on that fact that earlier it planned to purchase 1254 ones. Ministry of defense of Sweden showed interest to this howitzer as a substitute for out-dated field artillery and also for coastal guard units. Crew 5 Total weight in combat order 55 t Armament Main gun 155-mm howitzer Barrels length 52 caliber Machine gun 7.62-mm Traverse range 360 degrees Elevation range - 2.5 to + 65 degrees Maximum rate of fire 9 rounds/min Combat load Main gun 60 rounds Machine gun 1 500 - 2 000 cartridges Maximum flying range 40 km Engine power 1,000 h.p. Maximum road speed 60 km/h Maximum cross country speed 45 km/h Autonomy on roads 420 km 155-mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer G-6 "Rhino" The 155-mm artillery gun-howitzer's development in South Africa Republic began in the late 70-ties. The artillery gun itself was developed by Canadian Space Research Corporation, by the requirements of "Armscor". The first test example was built in 1981. Since then it passed army trials and participated in military operations in Angola. Furthermore it was one of the most important weapon system in the Angolan War. Self-propelled gun-howitzer entered service with South African army in 1988 and was designated as G-6 "Rhino". Recently there are approximately 40 these artillery units operational with South Africa Republic. The G-6 is also in service with United Arabian Emirates army. It is considered as one of the most successful artillery unit of the world. Crew: 6 Total weight in combat order: 47 t Main gun: G-5 155-mm Gun-Howitzer Traverse range: 360 degrees Elevation range: - 5 to + 75 degrees Maximum rate of fire: 4 rounds/min Main gun: 47 rounds Machine gun: 2 000 cartridges Maximum range of fire: 39 km Engine power: 525 hp Maximum road speed: 90 km/h Maximum cross-country speed: 35 - 40 km/h Autonomy on roads: 600 - 700 km 203.2-mm Self-propelled Howitzer M-110A2 Crew 5 Total weight in combat order: 28.35 t Armament Main gun: 203.2-mm howitzer M-201 Traverse range: 60 degrees Elevation range: - 2 to + 65 degrees Maximum rate of fire: 1 rounds/min Projectiles weight: 92.53 kg Maximum flying range: 29.1 km Engine power: 405 h.p. Maximum road speed: 55 km/h Autonomy on roads: 523 km
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:51 am
Transport/cargo Vehicles C-2A Greyhound The C-2A Greyhound , twin-engine cargo aircraft designed to land on aircraft carriers, provides critical logistics support to aircraft carriers. Its primary mission is carrier on-board delivery. Powered by two T-6 turboprop engines, the C-2A can deliver a payload of up to 10,000 pounds. The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers or both. It is also equipped to accept litter patients in medical evacuation missions. Priority cargo such as jet engines can be transported from shore to ship in a matter of hours. A cage system or transport stand provides cargo restraint for loads during carrier launch or landing. The large aft cargo ramp and door and a powered winch allow straight-in rear cargo loading and downloading for fast turnaround. The C-2A's open-ramp flight capability allows airdrop of supplies and personnel from a carrier-launched aircraft. This, plus its folding wings and an on-board auxiliary power unit for engine starting and ground power self-sufficiency in remote areas provide an operational versatility found in no other cargo aircraft. C-5A/B Galaxy The C-5 Galaxy is a heavy-cargo transport designed to provide strategic airlift for deployment and supply of combat and support forces. The C-5 can carry unusually large and heavy cargo for intercontinental ranges at jet speeds. The plane can take off and land in relatively short distances and taxi on substandard surfaces during emergency operations. The C-5 and the smaller C-141B Starlifter are strategic airlift partners. Together they carry fully equipped, combat-ready troops to any area in the world on short notice and provide full field support necessary to maintain a fighting force. Using the front and rear cargo openings, the Galaxy can be loaded and off-loaded at the same time. Both nose and rear doors open the full width and height of the cargo compartment, allowing drive-through loading and unloading of wheeled and tracked vehicles, and faster, easier loading of bulky equipment. A "kneeling" landing gear system lowers the aircraft's cargo floor to truck-bed height. The entire cargo floor has a roller system for rapid handling of palletized equipment. Thirty-six fully loaded pallets can be loaded aboard in about 90 minutes. C-17 Globemaster III The C-17 is the newest airlift aircraft to enter the Air Force's inventory. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft is also able to perform theater airlift missions when required. The C-17's system specifications impose a demanding set of reliability and maintainability requirements. These requirements include an aircraft mission completion success probability of 93 percent, only 18.6 aircraft maintenance manhours per flying hour, and full and partial mission capable rates of 74.7 and 82.5 percent respectively for a mature fleet with 100,000 flying hours. The C-17 measures approximately 174 feet long with a 170-foot wingspan. The aircraft is powered by four fully reversible Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines (the commercial version is currently used on the Boeing 757). Each engine is rated at 40,900 pounds of thrust. The thrust reversers direct the flow of air upward and forward to avoid ingestion of dust and debris. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three (pilot, copilot and loadmaster). Cargo is loaded onto the C-17 through a large aft door that accommodates military vehicles and palletized cargo. The C-17 can carry virtually all of the Army's air-transportable, outsized combat equipment. The C-17 is also able to airdrop paratroopers and cargo. C-130 Hercules The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the intratheater portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for paradropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Basic and specialized versions perform a diversity of roles, including airlift support, DEW Line and Arctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, aerial spray missions, fire-fighting duties for the US Forest Service, and natural disaster relief missions. In recent years, they have been used to bring humanitarian relief to many countries, including Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda. Four decades have elapsed since the Air Force issued its original design specification, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The turbo-prop, high-wing, versatile "Herc" has accumulated over 20 million flight hours. It is the preferred transport aircraft for many US Government services and over 60 foreign countries. The basic airframe has been modified to hundreds of different configurations to meet an ever-changing environment and mission requirement. The C-130 Hercules has unsurpassed versatility, performance, and mission effectiveness. Early C-130A, B, and D versions are now retired. KC-135R Stratotanker The KC-135 Stratotanker's primary mission is to refuel long-range bombers. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft. Four turbojets, mounted under wings swept 35 degrees, power the KC-135. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the tanker's flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. A special shuttlecock-shaped drogue, attached to and trailed behind the flying boom, is used to refuel aircraft fitted with probes. An operator stationed in the rear of the plane controls the boom. A cargo deck above the refueling system holds passengers or cargo. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds (37,350 kilograms) of cargo. The KC-135 tanker fleet made an invaluable contribution to the success of Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, flying around-the-clock missions to maintain operability of allied warplanes. The KC-135s form the backbone of the Air Force tanker fleet, meeting the aerial refueling requirements of bomber, fighter, cargo and reconnaissance forces, as well as the needs of the Navy, Marines and allied nations. VC-137B/C Stratoliner The VC-137 provides transportation for the vice president, cabinet and congressional members, and other high-ranking U.S. and foreign officials. It also serves as a backup for Air Force One, the presidential aircraft. The VC-137B/C Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner that, for many years, was the presidential aircraft. Today, the president's aircraft, is the VC-25A. The VC-137B/C body is identical to that of the Boeing 707, but has different interior furnishings and electronic equipment. The passenger cabin is divided into three sections: * The forward area has a communications center, galley, lavatory and an eight-seat compartment. * The center section is designed as an airborne headquarters with conference tables, swivel chairs, projection screen for films and two convertible sofa-bunks. * The rear section of the cabin contains double reclining passenger seats, tables, galley, two lavatories and closets. Partitions may be placed throughout the cabin for added privacy.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:31 am
Tanks Main Battle Tank (Brazilian) "Osorio" The EE-T1 "Osorio" Main Battle Tank was developed in the middle of 80-ties by "Engensa" - the largest Brazilian weapon developer. Companies technical politics is based on a wide usage of other companies providing military technologies scientific strides. Furthermore if some component production license price is too high, "Engensa" usually buys already produced and completes it's products with such, or offers job for specialists who took part designing one or another product. In this way "Engensa" resolves two main problems: it's production is at a high technology level and it's price is suitable even for a third world countries. Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: 1,040 hp diesel Max Speed: 43.5 mph Range: 342 miles Arms:1 120-mm smoothbore gun, 1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 12.7-mm Armour: Chobham Leclerc - Main Battle Tank (France) Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: 1,500 hp diesel Max Speed: 45.6 mph Range: 345 miles Arms:1 120-mm smoothbore gun, 1 x 7.62-mm, 3x9 smoke dischargers Armour: Chobham Main Battle Tank (Germany) Leopard 2A6 The Leopard 2A6 is a further improved version of the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Currently it is one of the best MBT's in the world outperforming its rivals such as the M1A2, Leclerc and Challenger 2 in terms of mobility, firepower and protection. This vehicle is protected by a third generation spaced multi-layer composite armor with further possibility to mount add-on armor plates. Internal anti-splinter lining reduces a number of fragments in case armor is penetrated. The Leopard 2A6 has an improved protection against mines. Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: 1,500 hp multi-fuel Max Speed: 45 mph Range: 342 miles Arms:1 120-mm smoothbore gun, 1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 7.62mm(AA) 8 smoke dischargers Armour: Chobham Main Battle Tank Ariete (Italy) The C-1 Ariete main battle tank entered service with Italian army in 1995. Developed by Oto Melara and Iveco this advanced MBT was intended to meet all the 21st century needs for a main battle tank. 200 tanks were ordered by the Italian army and the last delivery was made in 2005. The Ariete can be compared with all the latest main battle tanks in terms of protection and firepower. Main armament of the C-1 is a 120-mm L44 smoothbore gun, developed by Otobreda. It fires all available NATO standard 120-mm tank ammunition including armor-piercing and high-explosive rounds. This main battle tank carries a total of 42 rounds for it's main gun. 15 of them are located in the turret, while remaining 27 are stored in the hull. Tanks fire control system allows to engage moving and stationary targets with a great degree of success. Additional armament consists of two 7.62-mm machine guns. One of them is mounted coaxially with the main gun, while the other on is positioned on top of the turret roof. It also carries electronically operated smoke grenade dischargers, for visual protection against enemy attacks Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: Fiat V-12 MTCA 1,250 hp diesel Max Speed: 41.3 mph Range: 375 miles Arms:1 120-mm smoothbore gun, 1 x 7.62-mm(CO) 1 x 7.62mm(AA), 2 x 4 smoke dischargers Armour: Chobham Main Battle Tank Merkava Mk.4 (Israel) The new Merkava 4 main battle tank is a little bigger, than the previous Mk.3. This new main battle tank is among the most advanced and best-protected combat vehicles in the world. Comparing with it's predecessor the Mark 4 is better in terms of protection, firepower and electronic systems. The Merkava Mk.4 entered a full-scale production in 2001 with the first vehicles delivered in 2003 and becoming operational since 2004. Scheduled production output is 50-70 tanks per year. A total of 400 vehicles may be produced, but this figure might be cut-down due to the budget constraints. This MBT is not exported, however some of it's systems and components are offered for other countries. Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: V-12 1,500 hp diesel Max Speed: 37.2 mph Range: 310 miles Arms:1 120-mm smoothbore gun, 1 x 7.62-mm 1 60mm mortar Armour: Chobham Main Battle Tank "Centurion" Mk.13 Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk IVB V-12 650 hp Petrol Max Speed: 21.4 mph Range: 118 miles Arms:1 105-mm rifled gun L7, 1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 12.7-mm Armour: 51-152mm (2-6in) Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 The Challenger 2 is one of the most advanced main battle tanks the world. Currently it is in service with the British Army and the Royal Army of Oman. UK Army ordered 386 tanks since 1991 with the last MBT being delivered in 2002, while Oman operates approximately 38 Challenger 2E main battle tanks. Some other countries, including Greece, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have shown interest to purchase this MBT. The Challenger 2E was developed purely for export and has some certain systems and parts downgraded. The Challenger 2 is a tough MBT, protected by a highly advanced Chobham armor. It is armed with an L30 smoothbore 120-mm tank gun. In 2006 Some vehicles were fitted for trial purposes with the Rheinmetall L55 120-mm smoothbore gun, similar to than on Leopard 2A6. Challenger combat load consists from 50 projectiles, including armor-piercing, high explosive squash head, or smoke. The L30 gun can fire depleted uranium rounds. New depleted uranium projectile is currently under development. It will be longer and will have increased penetration comparing with the older one. Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: Caterpillar CV12, 1,200 diesel Max Speed: 35.6 mph Range: 250 miles Arms:1 120-mm L30 gun, 2 x 7.62-mm; two smoke rocket lauchers Armour:chobham K1/A1 - Main Battle Tank Type: 4-man battle tank Engine: Caterpillar CV12, 1,200 diesel Max Speed: 35.6 mph Range: 250 miles Arms:1 120mm, M256, 32 rounds ,7.62 mm, M60E2-1, 1 12.7 mm Armour:chobham Main Battle Tank STRV - 103 C Type: 3-man battle tank Engines:240hp diesel and a boeing 553 490hp gas turbine Max Speed: 31 mph Range: 242 miles Arms:1 105mm gun, 3 ,7.62 mm Armour:90-100mm (3.54-3.94in) Main Battle Tank M1 "Abrams" Intensive works to develop new main battle tank began in the USA after the end of MBT-70 program (Main Battle Tank of 70-ties) cooperated with German Federation Republic in 1970. In year 1973 there was published US Armed Forces competition for the best main battle tank's project. Competition won "Chrysler" corporation with XM803 test tank in 1976. It's developers paid great attention to crew safety and armament. Tank got indexation XM1 and after some improvements begun it's serial production named M1 "Abrams" in honor to General Abrams who commanded US forces in Vietnam. First serial M1 "Abrams" was produced in February 1980 in Ohio state, Lima city, in US national tank plant. Since 1982 tank was also built in Michigan state, Voren city "Detroit Arsenal" tank plant. At the same time "General Dynamics" corporation got license to built them. Till 1985 there were built 3 236 this type main battle tanks. Since 1986 to 1990 were built 840 tanks annually for US Ground Forces and in year 1991 and 1992 there were produced 691 tanks for US Marine Corps. Type: 4-man battle tank Engines: 1,500hp gas turbine Max Speed: 42 mph Range: 280 miles Arms:1 120 mm gun, 2 ,7.62 mm, 1 12.7mm Armour:Chobham Light Tank FV101 Scorpion The British FV101 Scorpion light tank has been produced by Alvis Vickers. It entered service in 1973 and was a part of tracked combat vehicle family CVR (T). The FV101 was intended as a light, air transportable reconnaissance vehicle. It was welded from thick aluminum armor plates, making it light but not sacrificing armored protection. Scorpion was armed with a turret mounted 76-mm L23A1 rifled gun. It fired high-explosive squash head, high-explosive, canister and smoke ammunition. Type: 3-man light tank Engines: 190hp Perkins diesel Max Speed: 50 mph Range: 400 miles Arms:1 76 mm gun, 1 ,7.62 mm Armour: 12.7mm (0.5in)
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:53 pm
APCs Bison (Canadian) The Bison armored personnel carrier is a workhorse and the pride of Canada. A variant of the Mowag Piranha family, the Bison is an eight-wheeled armored vehicle. The Bison is a part of what is popularly known as the 2nd generation Mowag LAVs. The Canadian Army had purchased 199 Bison since 1990. Initially these APCs were intended for reserve units, however their impressive performance and good all-round qualities convinced military authorities to supply regular army units with these vehicles. Canadian Bisons were deployed during numerous peacekeeping operations all over the world. Type: 2-man + 8 Personnel APC Engine: 275hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged diesel engine Max Speed: 60 mph Range: 403 miles Arms:1 x 7.62-mm Armour: N/A Puma (Italy) The Puma armored vehicle family was developed to meet the requirements of the Italian Army for a vehicle to operate with the IVECE/Oto Melara B-1 Centauro tank destroyers. Type: 1-man + 6 to 8 Personnel APC Engine: 180hp diesel Max Speed: 60 mph Range: 497 miles Arms:1 x 7.62-mm or 12.7mm Armour: N/A TPz Fuchs (Germany) The TPz-1 or Transportpanzer Fuchs (Fox) armored personnel carrier entered service with the German army in 1979. It was developed by Daimler-Benz and was built by Thyssen-Henschel. The Transportpanzer has been classified as a multiple purpose APC. It can carry up to 6 tons of cargo in place of the troops. There are a number of specialized armored vehicles based on the TPz-1 Fuchs, including NBC reconnaissance vehicle and electronic warfare vehicle. It is worth mentioning that there were 90 possible combinations of vehicle layout and armament, 32 of them have been produced. Type: 2-man +12 Personnel APC Engine:320hp Mercedes-Benz V-8 diesel Max Speed: 65 mph Range: 497 miles Arms:1 x 7.62-mm Armour: N/A AL FAHD - Wheeled Armoured Reconnaissance Type: 1-man + 3 Personnel APC Engine: air cooled, Deutz engine, 12 cylinder, 550 horsepower Max Speed: 55 mph Range: 372 miles Arms:105 mm low-recoil weapons Armour: 7.62-14mm (0.3-0.55in) FV103 Spartan The FV103 Spartan APC is a member of the CVR(T) family. It was developed to replace the Saracen armored personnel carrier. It has a crew of three and can carry up to four fully equipped troops. Such small troop capacity was intended to provide small army units like technicians or artillery teams with a mobile and armored protection. Furthermore Spartan is also intended for reconnaissance tasks. Type: 3-man + 4 Personnel APC Engine: 190hp Cummins 5.9-liter diesel Max Speed: 49 mph Range: 300 miles Arms: 1 7.62mm Armour: N/A LAV-25 The LAV-25 armored personnel carrier This APC has a crew of three and carrier 6 fully equipped troops. It can carry up to 2.3 tones of cargo in the personnel compartment. It's main armament is an M242 25-mm cannon. It is a rather heavy armament for an armored personnel carrier. The M242 can defeat lightly armored targets even at a long distance. It also carries 7.62-mm M-60 machine gun and smoke grenade dischargers. The LAV-25 is amphibious APC and can be prepared to ford water obstacle in 3 minutes. Vehicle itself can be transported by most of the medium-size transport aircraft. Type: 3-man + 6 Personnel APC Engine: 275hp Detroit Diesel diesel engine Max Speed: 52 mph Range: 410 miles Arms: 1 25mm cannon 1, 7.62mm Armour: N/A AAV7 The AAV7 or Amphibious Assault Vehicle in it's nature is an armored personnel carrier, intended to deliver troops from the landing ships to attack the beachheads and support them with it's own firepower. It entered service in early 1970s, but until 1985 it was known as the LVTP7. Type: 3-man + 25 Personnel APC Engine: 400hp Cummins VT 400 diesel Max Speed: 43 mph Range: 298 miles Arms: 1 12.7 mm Armour: steel
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:24 pm
Infantry Fighting Vehicles MCV-80 Warrior (British) The MCV-80 Warrior infantry fighting vehicle was developed to replace the FV 430 series of armored fighting vehicles. It's production ended in 1995. Currently it is in service with the British Army (over 700 vehicles) and Kuwait (over 200). The MCV-80 has been successfully employed in military conflicts, including the Gulf war, Balkan region and Iraq, where it proved to be a highly effective IFV. Very few armored vehicles can match it's reliability and performance. Warrior should remain in active service until 2025. Type: 3-man + 7 Personnel IFV Engine: 550hp Perkins/Rolls-Royce Condor V8 diesel Max Speed: 46 mph Range: 410 miles Arms:1 30-mm cannon 2 x 7.62-mm; 8 LAW (94-mm light anti-armor weapons) Armour: steel plates M2 Bradley The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle currently is the standard US Army IFV. This tracked armored vehicle is intended to transport infantry on the battlefield and to dismount them as close to the enemy as possible. Infantry fighting vehicles have a more substantial armored protection than the armored personnel carriers. Bradley's armor protects the crew from smalbore cannons and artillery shells. Type: 3-man + 6 Personnel IFV Engine: 600hp V8 diesel Max Speed: 41 mph Range: 300 miles Arms:1 25-mm Bushmaster chain gun 1 x 7.62-mm; TOW anti-tank guided weapon Armour: steel KIFV The exact designation for the so-called Korean IFV, or KIFV, is the K-200. It was manufactured by Daewoo Heavy Industries and is based on an American FMC private venture design derived from the M113 armored personnel carrier, although a significant number of local innovations have been introduced; FMC were not involved at any stage. Aluminum armor from the United Kingdom is used for the hull (covered by spaced laminate steel plates) while the power pack, coupled to an American transmission, is German. Type: 3-man + 7-9 Personnel IFV Engine: 280hpMAN D-2848M V-8 diesel Max Speed: 43 mph Range:298 miles Arms: 1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm Armour: spaced laminate steel plates
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:19 am
Fighters F-14 Tomcat The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep wing, two-place fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions. The F-14 can track up to 24 targets simultaneously with its advanced weapons control system and attack six with Phoenix AIM-54A missiles while continuing to scan the airspace. Armament also includes a mix of other air intercept missiles, rockets and bombs. Engine: F-14B and F-14D: two General Electric F-110-GE-400 augmented turbofan engines with afterburners ; Max Speed: Mach 1.88; Ceiling: 53,000 ft+; Range: N/A; Arms: one MK-61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon and up to 13,000 pounds of Air-to-Air Missiles (up to) 6 AIM-7 Sparrows 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder 6 AIM-54 Phoenix air-to-ground ordnance MK-82 (500 lbs.) 4 MK-83 (1,000 lbs.) 4 MK-84 (2,000 lbs.) MK-20 cluster bomb 4 GBU-10 LGB GBU-12 MK-82 LGB 4 GBU-16 MK-83 LGB 4 GBU-24 MK-84 LGB F - 15 Aircraft F-15 "Strike Eagle" is all weather, high maneuver tactical fighter developed to conquer air superiority. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle has been the West's premier air defense fighter for nearly two decades, and it remains one of the most capable fighters in the world. It recommended well oneself during the Gulf War. Type: Single seat fighter Engine: 2 x Pratt-Whitney F100-PW-100 Max Speed: 1 450 km/h Ceiling: 64,632 ft Range: 3417 miles Arms: 1 6 barrel 20-mm rotary gun M-61A1 "Volcano"; 4 x AIM-9L/M "Sidewinder", 4 x AIM-7F/M "Sparrow", or 8 x AIM-120 F-16 Fighting Falcon Genesis of the successful F-16 fighter/attack aircraft lies in reaction to severe deficiencies in US fighter design revealed by the Vietnam War. Following the success of the small, highly maneuverable F-86 day fighter in the Korean War, US fighter design changed to emphasize maximum speed, altitude, and radar capability at the expense of maneuverability, pilot vision, and other attributes needed for close combat. This trend reached its extremity in the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, which was the principal fighter for both the US Air Force and Navy during the latter part of the Vietnam War. Type: Single seat fighter Engine: 1 one Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-200/220/229 or one General Electric F110-GE-100/129 Max Speed: 1,500 mph (Mach 2 at altitude) Ceiling: Above 50,000 feet (15 kilometers) Range: Over 2,100 nm (2,425 mi; 3,900 km) Arms:One M-61A1 20mm multibarrel cannon with 500 rounds; external stations can carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions and electronic countermeasure pods. F/A - 18 "Hornet" First Macdonnel-Duglas F/A-18 "Hornet's" test flight was in the end of 70-ties. It's serial production was prepared in short terms right after it's first flight. "Hornet" is attack supersonic fighter of US Navy Force. F-18 is intended to defend aircraft carriers. Type: Single seat fighter/attack Engine: 2 x General Electric F-404-GE-400 Max Speed: Mach 1.8 Ceiling: 49,212 ft Range: 2229 miles Arms: 1 20-mm 6 barrel rotary gun MK-61A1 "Volcano"; AIM-7 "Sparrow", AIM-9 "Sidewinder", AIM-120, AGM-109 "Harpoon", "Harm", "Shrike", SLAM, "Maverick". F - 22 "Raptor" Fighter F-22 "Raptor" also known as "Lightning" is a new generation fighter which has priority ability to see enemy first, to fire first and defeat target first. It was intended to break into enemies air defense and to take it's control. F-22 "Raptor" entered service in US Air Force in 2000 and is going to be main USAF fighter at least for a decade. Type: Single seat fighter Engine: 2 x Pratt-Whitney turbines F119-PW-100 Max Speed: 1,649 mph (2655 km/h) Ceiling: 64,960 ft Range: 1,910 miles Arms: 1 20-mm 6 barrel rotary gun M61A2; 4 x AIM-9 "Sidewinder", AIM-7 "Sparrow", 4 x AIM-120 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (US and allies) The F-35 is the result of the Defense Department's Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, which sought to build a multirole fighter optimized for the air-to-ground role with secondary air-to-air capability. The JSF requirement was to meet the needs of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allies, with improved survivability, precision engagement capability, and reduced life cycle costs. By using many of the same technologies developed for the F-22, the F-35 has the opportunity to capitalize on commonality and modularity to maximize affordability. Type: Single seat fighter Engine: 1 Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 derivative from F-22 Raptor Alternate Engine: General Electric F120 core Max Speed: mach 1+ Ceiling: N/A Range: 600+ miles Arms: N/A
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