Mon, Nov 23, 2020
M-1 Abrams tanks generally carry an adhesive panel on the the turret on each side of the gun. This is a combat identification panel. The objective of the panels is to tag them as friendly in thermal imaging sites to avoid attack by friendly forces.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Soviet and Russian tanks commonly travel with a log attached to the exterior. This simple device helps tankers deal with the soft or uneven terrain of central Europe that even a tracked vehicles can get stuck in. The log give the tracks additional purchase to help the tank escape the mire.
Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Many factors determine the generation a fighter jet belongs to including: speed, radar, maneuverability, ceiling, avionics, data linking, stealth and even its weapons suite. Here are the better know fighters from each generation with explanations of why they fall in their particular generation.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Here is the history of tank ammunition driven largely by the need to kill other tanks. As tank armor grew more resistant to penetration so too tank guns grew larger and anti-tank shells became more effective at penetrating armor. But for all their power, tank ammunition does not rely solely on brute force. The shells are cleverly designed to take maximum advantage of their explosive energy.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
The Norinco Type 99 Tank was a part of China's effort to rapidly modernize to match third generation western tanks. What China produced was more of an upgraded generation two tank that was deficient in almost all respects to generation three tanks. But in 2013 China began producing the enhanced Type 99A (also known as the Type 99A2) that corrected many of the deficiencies.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
The interior of a tank is a very cramped working environment. And loading heavy tank rounds is a tiring processes. Elevating the gun barrel after firing a shell likewise lowers the breach of the gun making it easier, a bit quicker and less fatiguing to reload the gun.
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Bore evacuators, also know and fume extractors, are prominent features on many high pressure, high muzzle velocity armor and naval guns. They are simple devices that clear the gun barrel to avoid exposing the gun crew to the hot noxious fumes generated by the ordinance when opening the breach.
Wed, Sep 1, 2021
An unfavorable, satirical review of Russia's T-90 tank.
Thu, Sep 2, 2021
If you think toxic sarcasm about a Soviet main battle tank is rude you better adjust your attitude to hysterical because just maybe the T-90 deserves it. It is essentially an export version of the T-72 with a host of survivability deficiencies.
Sat, Oct 2, 2021
Combat pilots generally use brevity codes to convey crucial information in a concise, unambiguous manner. A single code can simultaneously convey a weapons type, its status and authorization to use a weapon. Here are some of the more common NATO standard codes used in air combat.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
A quick overview of the M1128 Strker MGS scheduled for retirement in 2022.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Stryker is a configurable, lightweight, air transportable, armored vehicle intended for rapid deployment missions.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
Stryker is an eight wheeled armored vehicle platform to brings to battle a variety of tactical weapons. Here are the weapons currently supported.