ANGEL FIRE DECOY BEAUTIFUL

These are two US KC-130 Hercules planes, both firing infra-red decoys. The Angel Decoy is used in Iraq to protect against surface-to-air missiles, but we just love the fireworks. See the video after the jump.

Dassault Mirage 2000 VERY DANGEROUS:P

The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It was designed as a lightweight fighter based on the Mirage III in the late 1970s
Using the concept of the delta wing interceptor seen on the Dassault Mirage III, Dassault built a new fighter jet design. This configuration is not ideal with regard to maneuverability, low-altitude flight, and distance required for take-off and landing, but has advantages in high-speed flight characteristics, simplicity of construction, low radar signature and internal volume.
Development of this small aircraft would also give the company a competitor to the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, which had defeated the Dassault Mirage F1 in a contest for a new fighter for the air forces of Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands and Norway. Small single-engined fighters were clearly the most appreciated by foreign customers, as experience with the larger, twin-engined Mirage 4000 would show.


Role Multirole fighter
National origin France
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation
First flight 10 March 1978[1]
Introduced November 1982[2]
Primary users French Air Force
United Arab Emirates Air Force
Indian Air Force
Republic of China Air Force
Number built 601[3]
Unit cost US$23 million
Developed from Dassault Mirage III
Variants Dassault Mirage 2000N/2000D
Dassault Mirage 2000

What are domains?

Domain names contain clues to the organisation hosting the webpage. Using a domain name can help you decide if a webpage will be helpful to your research
HERE ARE SOME ORGANIZATION TYPES

com or co - Commercial
edu or ac - Educational
org - Non-profit Organisations
net - Networking Providers
mil - Military
gov - Government
int - International Organisations
aero - Air transport industry
biz - Business
coop - Cooperatives
info - Unrestricted use
museum - Museums
name - Individuals
pro - Accountants, lawyers, and physicians


HERE ARE SOME COUNTRY TYPES

au - Australia
cn - China
de - Germany
fr - France
hk - Hong Kong
my - Malaysia
nl - Netherlands
tv - Tuvalu
uk - United Kingdom
za - South Africa

Why Do I Need Web Hosting?

Well, you don't, unless you would like to have a website A website or web site is a resource of information that is suitable for the World Wide Web (www) and can be accessed through a web browser. This information is usually in HTML or XHTML format and may provide navigation links to other websites on the internet. on the internet. The internet is a worldwide series of interconnected computer networks that transmit data. It is a "network of networks" that consists of millions of smaller networks which together carry information and services such as email, online chat, video services, ftp capabilities, online gaming, banking and much more. Everyone that has a website needs web hosting. A web hosting company makes it possible for your site to be accessed by everyone else. You can make the best website anyone's ever seen sitting at your own computer but unless you upload to upload, is to send data from a local system like your computer to a remote system like the web hosting company. The difference between uploading and downloading is downloading means to receive and uploading means to send. that website to a hosting server A server is simply a computer that provides services or resources to other computers. There are millions of servers connected to the internet running continuously throughout the world directing traffic on the internet. Every action by a regular internet user requires one or more interactions with one or more web servers. it will never be accessible to everyone else so that's why you need web hosting.

Introduction to Currency Trading

The foreign exchange market (forex or FX for short) is one of the most exciting, fast-paced markets around. Until recently, forex trading in the currency market had been the domain of large financial institutions, corporations, central banks, hedge funds and extremely wealthy individuals. The emergence of the internet has changed all of this, and now it is possible for average investors to buy and sell currencies easily with the click of a mouse through online brokerage accounts.

Daily currency fluctuations are usually very small. Most currency pairs move less than one cent per day, representing a less than 1% change in the value of the currency. This makes foreign exchange one of the least volatile financial markets around. Therefore, many currency speculators rely on the availability of enormous leverage to increase the value of potential movements. In the retail forex market, leverage can be as much as 250:1. Higher leverage can be extremely risky, but because of round-the-clock trading and deep liquidity, foreign exchange brokers have been able to make high leverage an industry standard in order to make the movements meaningful for currency traders.

Spot Market

You must know what is spot market? more specifically, the spot market is where currencies are bought and sold according to the current price. That price, determined by supply and demand, is a reflection of many things, including current interest rates, economic performance, sentiment towards ongoing political situations both locally and internationally, as well as the perception of the future performance of one currency against another. When a deal is finalized, this is known as a "spot deal". It is a bilateral transaction by which one party delivers an agreed-upon currency amount to the counter party and receives a specified amount of another currency at the agreed-upon exchange rate value. After a position is closed, the settlement is in cash. Although the spot market is commonly known as one that deals with transactions in the present (rather than the future), these trades actually take two days for settlement.

WHAT IS WEB HOSTING

A Web host is in the business of providing server space, Web services and file maintenance for Web sites controlled by individuals or companies that do not have their own Web servers. Many ISPs, such as America Online, will allow subscribers a small amount of server space to host a personal Web page. Other commercial ISPs will charge the user a fee depending on the complexity of the site being hosted.
Web hosting refers to the process of publishing a web site so that it is available to the world on the Web. Paid web hosting also involves getting a domain name and not having forced ads displayed on your site

WHAT IS FOREX??

FOREX - the foreign exchange market or currency market or Forex is the market where one currency is traded for another. It is one of the largest markets in the world.
In the foreign exchange market there is little or no 'inside information'. Exchange rate fluctuations are usually caused by actual monetary flows as well as anticipations on global macroeconomic conditions. Significant news is released publicly so, at least in theory, everyone in the world receives the same news at the same time.
Like any market there is a bid/offer spread (difference between buying price and selling price). On major currency crosses, the difference between the price at which a market maker will sell ("ask", or "offer") to a wholesale customer and the price at which the same market-maker will buy ("bid") from the same wholesale customer is minimal, usually only 1 or 2 pips. In the EUR/USD price of 1.4238 a pip would be the '8' at the end. So the bid/ask quote of EUR/USD might be 1.4238/1.4239.

The Barrett M107

The Barrett M107 began life as the Barrett M95 bolt-action operated sniper rifle (under the US Army designation of XM107) and placed into competition for review by the US Army. During competition, the US Army reviewed its heavy caliber sniper rifle needs and decided against pursuing the XM107 design, instead focusing its already invested XM107 dollars into purchases of the proven semi-automatic, recoil-operated Barrett M82 series. These M82 systems were therefore afforded the designation of M107 and otherwise represent only slightly different versions of the original Barrett
The M107 sniper rifle is set to be adopted by the US Army (as of this writing). The system is similar to the US Marine Corps Barrett M82A1 .50 caliber sniper system. The M107 enables Army snipers to accurately engage personnel and material targets out to a distance of 1500 to 2000 meters respectively. The weapon is designed to effectively engage and defeat materiel targets at extended ranges including parked aircraft, command, control and communications, computers, intelligence sites, radar sites, ammunition, petroleum, oil and lubricant sites and various lightly armored targets.

Action: Recoil Operated; Rotating Bolt
Cartridge: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,799ft/sec (853m/sec)
Effective Range: 6,069ft (1,850m; 2,023yds)
Sights: Adjustable Rear; Fixed Front; MIL-STD-1913 Accessories Rail


arrow downDimensions:
Overall Length: 1,450mm (57.09in)
Barrel Length: 508mm (20.00in)
Empty Weight: 13.6kg (29.98lbs)

The Beretta Cx4

The Beretta Cx4 Storm is a pistol-caliber carbine aimed at the sporting, personal defense and law enforcement markets. Seven different models accept full-size Beretta magazines from the 92/96, Cougar, and Px4 series pistols in 9x21 IMI (its original caliber), 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W and .45 ACP
The Cx4 Storm was developed to be used in conjunction with other Beretta semi-automatic pistols. For example, the magazines for the Beretta 92FS chambered in 9mm can be used in the Cx4 (also chambered in 9mm). This aids in a smaller loadout – no longer needing to carry separate magazines for the rifle and handgun – and adds redundancy, allowing a person to carry more ammunition without adding weight. Using the non-Beretta Storm magazines require a two piece kit (not included with rifle). The pieces consist of the following: the 9x19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W magazines of the Px4 require the C5C620 insert and C89210 release button. Every caliber can be purchased with Cx4 magazines that only fit the CX4. The .45 ACP only comes in this way.


Type Semi-automatic carbine
Place of origin Italy
Production history
Designer Beretta
Manufacturer Beretta
Produced 2003–present
Specifications
Weight 2.575 kg (5.68 lb)
Length 755 mm (29.7 in)
Barrel length 422.5 mm (16.6 in)
Width 63 mm (2.5 in)
Height 190 mm (7.5 in)
Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
9x21mm IMI
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
Action Blowback
Feed system 8, 10, 11, 15, 20, or 30-round plastic box magazine
Sights Rear: 2-position aperture flip sight; front: adjustable post
327 mm (12.9 in) sight radius

50BMG sniper rifle - Say hello to the 20mm BTW

SPECIFICATIONS
20-mm version
Cartridge: 20x83.5 mm MG151.
Operation: manual bolt action.
Feed: 3-round box-type, detachable magazine.
Weight, empty, kg: 26.
Overall length, mm: 1,795
Rifling: 1 full turn in 560 mm.
Length of barrel, mm: 1,000
Muzzle velocity, m/sec: 720
Muzzle energy, J: 28,500
Effective range, m: > 1,500

14.5-mm version
Cartridge: 14.5x114 mm Russian.
Operation: manual bolt action.
Feed: 3-round box-type, detachable magazine.
Weight, empty, kg: 29.
Overall length, mm: 2,015
Rifling: 1 full turn in 406 mm.
Length of barrel, mm: 1,220
Muzzle velocity, m/sec: 1,080
Muzzle energy, J: 30,675
Effective range, m: > 2,300

The Uzi (Hebrew: עוזי‎, officially cased as UZI) is a related family of open bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns. Smaller variants are considered to be machine pistols. The Uzi was one of the first weapons to use a telescoping bolt design which allows for the magazine to be housed in the pistol grip for a shorter weapon.
The Uzi uses an open bolt, blowback-operated design. The open bolt design exposes the breech end of the barrel, and improves cooling during periods of continuous fire; however, it means that since the bolt is held to the rear when cocked, the receiver is more susceptible to contamination from sand and dirt ingress. It and the Czechoslovakian series 23 to 26 were the first weapons to use a telescoping bolt design, in which the bolt wraps around the breech end of the barrel.[1] This allows the barrel to be moved far back into the receiver and the magazine to be housed in the pistol grip, allowing for a heavier, slower-firing bolt in a shorter, better-balanced weapon.


Type Submachine Gun, Machine Pistol
Place of origin Israel
Service history
Wars Six-Day War, Yom Kippur War, Sri Lankan Civil War, Portuguese Colonial War, South African Border War, Rhodesian Bush War, anti-guerrilla operations in Colombia and the Philippines
Production history
Designer Uziel Gal
Designed 1948
Manufacturer Israel Military Industries, FN Herstal, Norinco, Lyttleton Engineering Works (under Vektor Arms), RH-ALAN, Ka Pa Sa State Factories
Produced 1950-present
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Weight 3.5 kg (7.72 lb)
Length 650 mm (25.6 in) stock extended, 470 mm (18.5 in) stock collapsed
Barrel length 260 mm (10.2 in)
Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum, .22 LR, .45 ACP, .41 AE
Action Blowback
Rate of fire 600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity ~400 m/s (1,312 ft/s)
Effective range 120 metres
Maximum range 200 m.
Feed system 10 (.22 and .41 AE), 16 (.45 ACP) 20, 32, 40 and 50-round box magazines

The Franchi SPAS-12

The Franchi SPAS-12 is a dual-mode shotgun, meaning it can be used as a semi-automatic or pump-action firearm. The gun was designed to function primarily in semi-automatic, with the pump-action mode used to reliably fire low-pressure ammunition such as tear gas rounds or less-lethal bean bags. Switching between firing modes is done by pressing a button under the foregrip, and sliding the foregrip slightly forwards or backwards until it clicks into position.

The barrel of the SPAS 12 was externally threaded to accept a wide variety of attachments, from chokes to gas grenade launchers. One interesting and particularly rare attachment, called a "diverter", spread shot vertically or horizontally.[1] All barrel attachments are considered rare, and demand premium pricing on the secondhand market.The SPAS-12 was never terribly popular due to its excessive weight and complicated controls. Still, it developed a small following during its 21 year production run. Due to it being banned from import in the early 1990's, it has achieved status as a collector firearm in the United States.

Type Combat shotgun
Place of origin Italy
Service history
Used by Ireland, France, Taiwan, Thailand, Italy
Production history
Manufacturer Franchi S.p.A.
Produced 1979–2000
Specifications
Weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)
Length 1041 mm (41 in), stock extended
Barrel length 546 mm (22 in)
Cartridge 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch shells only
Action pump-action / gas-actuated
Rate of fire 4 rounds/s (semi-auto)
Effective range Dependant on ammunition used.
Feed system 8+1 rounds, internal tube magazine

Iran sniper rifle acquisitions

The STEYR HS .50 is a long range, high precision rifle, with an effective range of up to 1,640 yards (1,500 m) and similar armor piercing qualities to the american Barrett 50cal sniper rifles. The Steyr is single shot and not self-loading which is arguably a disadvantage relative to the Barrett but allows for easier concealment of the firer (why many countries prefer bolt action sniping rifles).

The Steyr can pierce US army issue body armor and poses a threat to lightly armored vehicles such as Hummers and trucks.

The Gracefall Standard

The Gracefall Standard, as it is known, has an excellent look and feel, similar to many other modern sniper rifles, with 7.62x51mm chambering, but can be altered for an additional 50 Zallums/25 USD per rifle. It has an adjustable and removable scope, and has 8 bullets per clip. It's tripod is sturdy and nigh unbreakable. The entire gun is made of a bulletproof material below a steel-aluminum alloy. As an extra addition, it has a camera for monitoring a wider area while aiming towards a target! With low recoil for a sniper rifle of such high quality, this is a must-have for all those looking to have a rifle for their army.
500 Zallums, or 250 U.S.D. per rifle - orders over 100,000 reduced to 200 Zallums, or 100 USD per rifle! Silencers are available for 30 Zallums, or 15 USD per rifle!

AH-1W / AH-1Z Super Cobra Attack Helicopter, USA

The AH-1W Super Cobra is the US Marines' attack helicopter. It is supplied by Bell Helicopter Textron, and entered service in 1985. As well as the US Marine Corps, the Super Cobra is operational with the Turkish Land Forces and the armed forces of Taiwan. The AH-1W was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003.


Length
13.9m
Height
4.02m
Rotor Diameter
14.63m
Empty Weight
12,200lb (10,920lb)
Maximum Gross Weight
16,800lb (14,750lb)
Internal Fuel
2,755lb (2,086lb)
Maximum Ordnance
3,914lb (1,661lb)

AH-1 Cobra

The AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Bell 209) is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also sometimes referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.

The AH-1 was the backbone of the United States Army's attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions continue to fly with several other users. The AH-1 twin engine versions remain in service with United States Marine Corps as the service's primary attack helicopter.


Role Attack helicopter
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter
First flight 7 September 1965
Introduction 1967
Status Active service
Primary users United States Army
Japan Self Defense Forces Pakistan air force
Republic of Korea Army
Israeli Air Force
Produced 1967-present
Number built 1,116
Unit cost US$11.3 million (1995) (AH-1 HueyCobra)[1]
Developed from UH-1 Iroquois
Variants AH-1 SeaCobra/SuperCobra
Bell 309 KingCobra

Sukhoi Su-47 LATEST

The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut (Russian: Су-47 Беркут - Golden Eagle), also designated S-32 and S-37 during initial development, is an experimental supersonic jet fighter developed by Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. A distinguishing feature of the aircraft is its forward-swept wing, similar to that of the Tsybin's LL-3.[1] Its NATO reporting name is 'Firkin'. The sole aircraft produced is an advanced technology demonstrator prototype and manufacture of a planned second flying prototype is under question due to recent MIG developments of 5th generation Jet fighters.

Role Technology Demonstrator
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 25 September 1997
Introduced January 2000
Status Experimental
Primary user Russian Air Force
Number built 1

Walther SP22 M1 22LR 4” Barrel

Walther SP22 M1 22LR 4” Barrel
Price: $341.32
Manufactures Number: WAP22201 CALIBER: 22 LR
TYPE ACTION: SINGLE ACTION
BARREL LENGTH: 4"
CAPACITY: 10 RD
GRIP MATERIAL: POLYMER, STD SIZE
FINISH: BLACK FRAME/SS SLIDE
FRAME MATERIAL: ALUMINUM HOUSING
SIGHTS: ADJ STEEL REAR - 3-WIDTH ADJ FRONT SIGHT
AMB. SAFETY: NO
DRILLED & TAPPED: NO
# OF MAGAZINES INCLD: 2
MICHAELS HOLSTER SIZE: N/A
OTHER FEATURES:
TWO-STAGE TRIGGER WITH TRIGGER STOP
OVERALL LENGTH: 7.68"
WEIGHT: 27 OZ
TARGET TRIGGER

SW MP 45ACP 1/10RD 1/14RD MAG

Price: $586.50

SW MP 45ACP 1/10RD 1/14RD MAG
Manufactures Number: 150603
Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104

Glock 22 40 S&W Fixed Sites with 2-HC Mag USED

Price: $436.94

Glock 22 40 S&W Fixed Sites with 2-HC Mag USED
Manufactures Number: GLOCK 22 USED CALIBER: 40SW
TYPE ACTION: DOUBLE ONLY
BARREL LENGTH: 5"
CAPACITY: 15
GRIP MATERIAL: PLASTIC
FINISH: BLACK
FRAME MATERIAL: POLYMER
SIGHTS: FIXED
AMB. SAFETY: NA
DRILLED & TAPPED: NO
# OF MAGAZINES INCLD: 1
MICHAELS HOLSTER SIZE: 5

F-22 Raptor (the best of all)

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22. Program partner Boeing Integrated Defense Systems provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and all of the pilot and maintenance training systems.
The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 during the years prior to formally entering USAF service in December 2005 as the F-22A. Despite a protracted and costly development period, the United States Air Force considers the F-22 a critical component for the future of US tactical airpower, and claims that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected fighter,[3] while Lockheed Martin claims that the Raptor's combination of stealth, speed, agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world.[7] Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, said in 2004 that the "F-22 will be the most

Role
Stealth Air superiority fighter
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin AeronauticsBoeing Integrated Defense Systems
First flight
YF-22: 29 September 1990[1]F-22: 7 September 1997[1]
Introduction
15 December 2005FOC on 12 December 2007[2]
Status
In service[3]
Primary user
United States Air Force
Number built
145 as of August 2009,[4] (187 planned)
Program cost
US$65 billion[5]
Unit cost
US$137.5 million (2008 flyaway cost)[6]
Variants
X-44 MANTAFB-22

JF-17 Thunder

The PAC JF-17 Thunder (Urdu: تھنڈر ), known in China as the Chengdu FC-1 Xiaolong [3] (English: Owlet Dragon [4]; Chinese: 枭龙; pinyin: Xiāo Lóng),[N.B. 1] is a light-weight multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAC) of China and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex of Pakistan. The "JF" and "FC" designations stand for "Joint Fighter" (Pakistan) and "Fighter China" (China) respectively.
Originally designed to be a small and capable light-weight fighter powered by a single engine to reduce costs, the JF-17 was supposed to be a simple and inexpensive solution for replacing large fleets of obsolete types in the air forces of developing countries. The JF-17 evolved into a more advanced fighter during the later stages of development with revised terms of reference by the Pakistan Air Force and the incorporation of more modern features and technologies.[5][6][7]

Role
Multi-role combat aircraft
National origin
ChinaPakistan
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry CorporationPakistan Aeronautical Complex
Designed by
Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute
First flight
25 August 2003
Introduction
12 March 2007
Status
Active, to be made officially operational in late 2009. Undergoing systems integration and further development.
Primary user
Pakistan Air Force
Produced
In China: June 2007–presentIn Pakistan: January 2008–present
Number built
Prototypes: 6Small batch production (SBP): 8
Program cost
US$ 500 million [1]
Unit cost
US$ 15 million (estimated) [2]

B-2 Spirit

"Stealth Bomber" redirects here. For Stealth aircraft in general, see Stealth aircraft.
B-2 Spirit

A USAF B-2 Spirit in flight.
Role
Stealth bomber
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop CorporationNorthrop Grumman
First flight
17 July 1989
Introduction
April 1997
Status
Active service: 20 aircraft
Primary user
United States Air Force
Number built
21[1][2]
Program cost
US$44.75 billion (projected through 2004)[3]
Unit cost
$737 million (1997 air vehicle cost per aircraft)[3]
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is an American heavy bomber with "low observable" stealth technology designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses and deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. Because of its considerable capital and operations costs, the project was controversial in Congress and among Pentagon brass. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Congress slashed initial plans to purchase 132 bombers to just 21.
The cost of each air vehicle averaged US$737 million in 1997 dollars.[3] Total procurement costs averaged US$929 million per aircraft, which includes spare parts, equipment, retrofitting, and software support.[3] The total program cost, which includes development, engineering and testing, averaged US$2.1 billion per aircraft (in 1997 dollars).[3]

Role
Stealth bomber
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop CorporationNorthrop Grumman
First flight
17 July 1989
Introduction
April 1997
Status
Active service: 20 aircraft
Primary user
United States Air Force
Number built
21[1][2]
Program cost
US$44.75 billion (projected through 2004)[3]
Unit cost
$737 million (1997 air vehicle cost per aircraft)[3]

Dragon Skin (body armor)

Dragon Skin is a type of ballistic vest made by Pinnacle Armor. It is currently produced in Fresno, California. Its characteristic two-inch-wide circular discs overlap like scale armor, creating a flexible vest that allows a good range of motion and can allegedly absorb a high number of hits compared with other military body armor. The discs are composed of silicon carbide ceramic matrices and laminates, much like the larger ceramic plates in other types of bullet resistant vests.[1]

Boeing YAL-1

The Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser (ABL) weapons system is a megawatt-class chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) mounted inside a modified Boeing 747-400F. It is primarily designed as a missile defense system to destroy tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs), while in boost phase. The low-power lasers have been test-fired in flight, aimed at an airborne target board.[1] The aircraft was designated YAL-1A in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Defense.[2] The Airborne Laser Laboratory, a less-powerful prototype installed in a Boeing NKC-135A, shot down several missiles in the 1980s.[3]

Role
Airborne Laser (ABL) weapons system
Manufacturer
Boeing
First flight
July 18, 2002
Primary user
United States Air Force
Developed from
Boeing 747-400F

Foster-Miller TALON

Foster-Miller claims the TALON is one of the fastest robots in production, one that can travel through sand, water, and snow (up to 100 feet deep) as well as climb stairs. The TALON transmits in color, black and white, infrared, and/or night vision to its operator, who may be up to 1,000 m away. It can run off lithium-ion batteries for a maximum of 7 days on standby independently before needing recharging. It has an 8.5 hour battery life at normal operating speeds, 2 standard lead batteries providing 2 hours each and 1 optional Lithium Ion providing an additional 4.5 hours. It can also withstand repeated decontamination allowing it to work for long periods of time in contaminated areas. It was used in Ground Zero after the September 11th attacks working for 45 days with many decontaminations without electronic failure[1]. This led to the further development of the HAZMAT TALON.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), nicknamed "Ike", is the second of 10 Nimitz-class supercarriers in the United States Navy, named after the thirty-fourth President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Originally, she was named Eisenhower, much like her sister, Nimitz. On 25 May 1970, the name was lengthened to Dwight D. Eisenhower. On commissioning, Ike replaced the aged World War II-era carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt in the fleet.

Name:
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Namesake:
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Builder:
Newport News Shipbuilding
Cost:
$679 million
Laid down:
15 August 1970
Launched:
11 October 1975
Sponsored by:
Mamie Doud-Eisenhower
Commissioned:
18 October 1977
Reclassified:
CVN-69
Homeport:
NS Norfolk, Virginia
Motto:
I Like Ike
Nickname:
Ike
Status:
Active in service in 2009

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a 4.5+ generation[3] carrier-based Multirole fighter aircraft. The F/A-18E single-seat variant and F/A-18F tandem-seat variant are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet has an internal 20 mm gun and can carry air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface weapons. Additional fuel can be carried with up to five external fuel tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air refueling system.
Designed and initially produced by McDonnell Douglas, the Super

Role
Multirole fighter
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasBoeing Integrated Defense Systems
First flight
29 November 1995
Introduction
1999
Primary users
United States NavyRoyal Australian Air Force
Produced
1995-present
Number built
400 as of 2009[1]
Unit cost
US$54.7 million (2009 flyaway cost)[2]
Developed from
F/A-18 Hornet
Variants
EA-18G Growler

TDI Vector

The TDI Vector is a prototype .45 ACP submachine gun developed by Transformational Defense Industries. It utilizes asymmetrical recoil and in-line design to reduce recoil and muzzle climb. This operating system is called the Kriss Super V. "Kriss" refers to a Southeast Asian fighting dagger.

Type
Submachine gun
Place of origin
Switzerland United States
Service history
In service
2006 - Prototype
Used by
Under development
Production history
Designer
Jan Henrik Jebsen, Renaud Kerbrat
Designed
2006
Manufacturer
Transformational Defense Industries
Produced
Prototypes only
Variants
SMG, CRB/SO (Carbine, Special Operations)[1]
Specifications
Weight
5.06 lb (2.3 kg) (SMG)6.1 lb (2.8 kg) (CRB/SO)
Length
24.3 in (617 mm) (SMG)16 in (406 mm) w/stock folded34.8 in (884 mm) (CRB/SO)26.5 in (673 mm) w/stock folded
Barrel length
5.5 in (140 mm) (SMG)16 in (406 mm) (CRB/SO)

Lockheed AC-130

The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily-armed ground-attack aircraft. The basic airframe is manufactured by Lockheed, and Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support.[1] It is a variant of the C-130 Hercules transport plane. The AC-130A Gunship II superseded the AC-47 Gunship I in Vietnam.
The gunship's sole user is the United States Air Force, which uses AC-130H Spectre and AC-130U Spooky variants.[2] The AC-130 is powered by four turboprops and has an armament ranging from 20 mm Gatling guns to 105 mm howitzers. It has a standard crew of twelve or thirteen airmen, including five officers (two pilots, a navigator, an electronic warfare officer and a fire control officer) and enlisted personnel (flight engineer, electronics operators and aerial gunners).

Role
Fixed-wing gunship
Manufacturer
Lockheed and Boeing
First flight
AC-130A: 1966AC-130U: 1990
Introduction
AC-130A: 1968AC-130U: 1995
Status
Active
Primary user
United States Air Force
Number built
43, including all variants (25, Active)
Unit cost
AC-130H: US$132.4 million
AC-130U: US$190 million (2001)

Accuracy International AWM

The AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum) is a sniper rifle manufactured by Accuracy International. It is also known as the AWSM (Arctic Warfare Super Magnum) (usually meaning the .338 Lapua Magnum chambered version).

Type
Sniper rifle
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Service history
In service
1997 - present
Used by
See Users
Wars
Afghanistan War, Iraq War
Production history
Manufacturer
Accuracy International
Specifications
Weight
6.5 kg (14.3 lb) (.300 Winchester Magnum)6.9 kg (15.1 lb) (.338 Lapua Magnum)with stock, bipod and empty magazine
Length
1200 mm (47.2 in) (.300 Win. Mag.)1230 mm (48.4 in) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Barrel length
660 mm (26 in) (.300 Win. Mag.)686 mm (27 in) (.338 Lapua Magnum)

M1128 Mobile Gun System

The Stryker Mobile Gun System is an eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicle mounting a 105 mm tank gun, based on the Canadian LAV III light-armored vehicle. It is in service with the United States[2] and was also being considered for adoption by several other countries, including Canada.

Type
tank supplement
Place of origin
United States
Specifications
Weight
15+ t
Length
6.95 m (22.92 ft)
Width
2.72 m (8.97 ft)
Height
2.64 m (8.72 ft)
Crew
3
Armor
14.5 mm resistant[1]
Primaryarmament
M68A1E4 105 mm cannon
Secondaryarmament
M2 0.50 calibre machine gun; 2, M6 smoke grenade launchers
Engine
Caterpillar 3126 turbo diesel260 kW (350 hp)
Suspension
8×8 wheeled

SPYDER

The SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) is an anti-aircraft missile system developed by RAFAEL (with use of Czech Tatra chasis) and using surface-to-air versions of the Python 5 and Derby missiles, also made by RAFAEL. It is a quick reaction medium range missile system. SPYDER is capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions. It provides air defence for fixed assets and for point and area defence for mobile forces in combat areas.

Operators
India

X-47 Pegasus THE AMAZING WORK OF TECHNOLOGY!

The Northrop Grumman X-47 Pegasus is a demonstration Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle. The X-47 began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and is now part of the United States Navy's UCAS-D program to create a carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Unlike the Boeing X-45, initial Pegasus development was company-funded. The original vehicle carries the designation X-47A, while the follow-on naval version is designated X-47B.

Role
Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
First flight
February 2003
Primary user
United States Navy
Produced
2003 - January 13, 2006

A-10 Thunderbolt II

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force to provide close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support.
The A-10's official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, a fighter that was particularly effective at close air support. The A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" or simply "Hog".[6] As a secondary mission, it provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against ground targets. A-10s used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.[7]

40 mm grenade

The more powerful 40x53mm is used in grenade launchers mounted on vehicles or tripods, often with automatic firing capabilities such as the Mk 19 grenade launcher, the Mk 47 "Striker" 40 mm Grenade Machine Guns (GMGs), the Heckler & Koch GMG or the South African Vektor Y3 AGL. In these roles, the rounds are linked together with a metallic disintegrating link and fired automatically. The 40x53mm is also used in some mounted helicopter grenade launcher systems, which are electrically powered and primed.
A new 40x51mm cartridge recently (2007) developed in South Africa provides a more powerful alternative for hand-held weapons without increased recoil. A new version of the Milkor MGL chambered for the new round, remains backward compatible with existing 40x46mm rounds.
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Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment

The Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment Vehicle is a 2.5-ton Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) that will support dismounted and air assault operations. The MULE is sling-loadable under military rotorcraft and features a common chassis. As the program's centerpiece, the Common Mobility Platform (CMP) chassis provides superior mobility built around advanced propulsion and articulated suspension system. This system gives the MULE the ability to negotiate complex terrain, obstacles, and gaps that a dismounted BCT squad will encounter.

Type
Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle
Place of origin
United States
Specifications
Weight
2.5 tons

Bushmaster ACR

The Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle ('ACR) is the production name for an updated version of the Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System. In late January 2008, Bushmaster entered into a licensing agreement with Magpul whereby Bushmaster would take over production, future development and sales of the Masada.[1][2] It is a patent pending self-loading rifle platform designed by Magpul Industries of Erie, Colorado. The rifle was initially developed over a period of four months, completely independent of government funding. Prototypes were displayed at the 2007 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida. Originally scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2008, Bushmaster announced on May 16, 2008, that the consumer release would be delayed until Q1 2009, due to a focus on military projects [3]. On November 18, 2008, Bushmaster released a statement saying, "The ACR is being redesigned to be a superior offering to compete for the next generation US Army infantry carbine and subcompact weapon requirement and will be available to select customers in 2009."[4] The ACR was one of the weapons displayed to U.S. Army officials during an invitation-only Industry Day on November 13, 2008. The goal of the Industry Day was to review current carbine technology prior to writing formal requirements for a future replacement for the M4 Carbine.[5][6]

Type
Automatic / Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin
United States
Production history
Designer
Richard Fitzpatrick, Mike Mayberry, Drake Clark, Brian Nakayama, et al.
Designed
2006-2007
Manufacturer
Remington Arms
Specifications
Weight
3 kg (6.7 lbs; 16-inch barrel)
Barrel length
266-508 mm (10.5 to 20 in)

The Mk44 Bushmaster II is a 30 mm chain gun manufactured by Alliant Techsystems. It is a derivative of the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster, and uses some 70% of the same parts as the M242 while increasing the firepower by as much as 50% with the 20% increase in caliber size. The barrel is chromium-plated for extended life.

Caliber
30 x 173mm NATO
Firearm action
Chain gun
Manufactured by
ATK
Barrel Length
134.05 in (3.405 m)
Effective Range
2,000 m (2,200 yd)
Maximum Range
3,000 m (3,300 yd)
Maximum ROF
200 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity
1,405 m/s (4,610 ft/s)
Total Weight
154.6 kg (341 lb)

MATADOR (weapon)

Man-portable Anti-Tank, Anti-DOoR) is a 90 mm man-portable, disposable anti-armor weapon system developed by Singapore. It is an updated version of the German Armbrust design, and operates on the same principles. One of the characteristics is the fire and forget attitude. The development of this weapon began in 2000 and the MATADOR will eventually replace the German-Singaporean Armbrust Light Anti-tank Weapon which has been in service since the 1980s.[1]

Type
Anti-armor
Place of origin
Singapore & Israel
Service history
In service
2000 - Present
Used by
See users
Wars
2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict
Production history
Designer
Singapore Armed Forces,Rafael Advanced Defense Systems,Defence Science & Technology Agency.
Designed
1999
Manufacturer
Dynamit Nobel Defence
Specifications
Weight
8.9 kg
Length
1 m
Caliber
90 mm
Muzzle velocity
250 m/s
Effective range
500 m
Feed system
Disposable
Sights
Integral optical sights
Night Vision Device on a Picatinny rail

SIMON breach grenade

The system consists of a bullet-trap tail section which slides over the muzzle of the rifle, an explosive mid-section and a front standoff rod. The grenade is propelled by a normal ball or tracer round to a maximum range of 30 meters and is detonated by the impact of the standoff rod against the door to be breached, the standoff distance allowing the blast wave to affect as much of the door surface as possible, negating any need to aim for hinges or locks.

Weight: 680 g (including standoff rod)
Length:
Standoff rod: 400 mm
Overall: 765 mm
Warhead diameter: 100 mm
Explosive fill:
Standard SIMON: 150 g [2]
SIMON 120: 120 g
Range: 15 - 30 meters

IMI Tavor TAR-21

The T.A.R. 21 is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition with a selective fire system. The name "T.A.R. 21" stands for "Tavor Assault Rifle - 21st Century". It is the standard issued weapon of the Givati Brigade (since August 2006) and Golani Brigade (since August 2008), with the Nahal Brigade receiving it by 2010. The T.A.R. 21 was selected as the future assault rifle of the Israeli Defense Forces, and within the next few years it will become the standard Israeli infantry weapon.

Place of origin
Israel
Service history
In service
2007–present
Used by
See Users
Wars
Operation Defensive Shield, Operation Summer Rains, 2006 Lebanon War, 2008 South Ossetia War, Operation Cast Lead, Colombian armed conflict, 2008 Cambodian-Thai stand-off
Production history
Designer
Israel Military Industries Ltd
Designed
1991–2001
Manufacturer
Israel Military Industries Ltd (currently Israel Weapon Industries Ltd)
Variants
See Variants