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

CornerShot is a special-purpose weapon that can fire around corners. It was designed in the early 2000s for SWAT teams and special forces in hostile situations usually involving terrorists and hostages. Its purpose is similar to that of the wartime periscope rifle; it allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target, without exposing the operator to counterattack.

Type
Rifle (Standard)
Place of origin
Israel
Service history
In service
2009-present
Used by
See Users
Production history
Designer
Amos Golan
Designed
Early 21st century (took several years)
Manufacturer
Corner Shot Holdings, LLC
Produced
late 2005-present
Variants
4 (including Standard)
Specifications
Weight
3.86 kilograms (8.5 lb)
Length
820 millimetres (32.7 in)
Crew
1

VIPeR

Elbit Systems of America showed the world capabilities of Elbit Systems' unique VIPeR Robot at the Ground Robotics Obstacle Course during the recent Modern Day Marine Conference held in Quantico, VA. This course will test the limits and capabilities of robots on the field of battle. The obstacle course included areas with different surfaces - deep sand, small gravel, brush and debris, even speed bumps. Each of the robots had to traverse each of these types of ground as well as mounting stairs and negotiating a tunnel. The VIPeR was one of eight in this test, and was one of the most efficient through out.

M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System

The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System is intended to replace the M24 Sniper Weapon System used by snipers, spotters, designated marksman, or squad advanced marksmen in the United States Army. However, the Army still plans on acquiring M24s from Remington until February 2010.[1] The U.S. Army ran a competition involving several designs, including ones from Knight's Armament Company, Remington, and DPMS Panther Arms. On September 28, 2005, the Knight's Armament Co. rifle won the competition and was selected to be the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. In April 2007, U.S. Army soldiers from Task Force Fury in Afghanistan were the first in a combat zone to receive the M110.[2][3]

Type
Sniper rifle
Place of origin
United States
Service history
In service
2008–present
Wars
War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq
Production history
Manufacturer
Knight's Armament Company
Specifications
Weight
6.94 kg (15.3 lb) with scope, bipod, and a loaded 20-round magazine
Length
1,029 mm (40.5 in) (buttstock fully compressed),1,181 mm (46.5 in) (buttstock fully compressed and suppressor attached)
Barrel length
508 mm (20 in)
Cartridge
7.62x51mm NATO
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity
783 m/s (~2,571 ft/s) with 175gr. M118LR
Effective range
800–1,000 m
Feed system
10 or 20-round detachable box magazine

RBS 70

RBS 70 was developed to supply the Swedish air defense with a low-cost, easy-to-use and effective short-range SAM system. Before RBS 70 the mainstay of Swedish air defense was American HAWK systems (RBS 77 and RBS 97 "Swedish HAWK"), American Redeyes (RBS 69) and the Swedish Bofors m/48 AAA. The main reason for choosing to base air defense around a short-range, low-cost system is that at the time the doctrine of the Swedish Army was to fight a war where mobility and low maintenance are of great importance.

Type
Short-range man-portable air-defence system
Place of origin
Sweden
Service history
In service
1977- present
Production history
Manufacturer
Saab Bofors Dynamics
Specifications
Weight
15 kg
Length
1.32 m
Diameter
106 mm
Warhead
1.1 kg Combined with prefragmentation and shaped charge (armour piercing)
Detonationmechanism
Adaptive proximity fuze function with 3 selectable modes (Off, Normal, Small target)
Engine
Booster and sustainer with smokeless solid propellant
Wingspan
32 cm
Operationalrange
250 m–8 km
Flight altitude
4,000 m
Speed
Mach 2 (Mark 2) Mach 1.6 (Mark 1)
Guidancesystem
Laser beam riding missile
Launchplatform
tripod, weapon platform (ASRAD-R) and warship

PzH 2000

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 ("Armoured howitzer 2000"), abbreviated PzH 2000, is a German 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall for the German Army. The PzH 2000 is one of the most powerful conventional artillery systems currently deployed. It is particularly notable for a very high rate of fire; in burst mode it can fire three rounds in 9 seconds, ten rounds in 56 seconds, and can fire between 10 and 13 rounds per minute continuously, depending on barrel heating. [1] The PzH 2000 has automatic support for MRSI (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact) for up to 5 rounds.

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Place of origin
Germany
Service history
Wars
War in Afghanistan
Production history
Designed
1996
Unit cost
US$4.5 million
Produced
1998
Specifications
Weight
55.3 tons (121,914 lbs)combat loaded
Length
11.7 m (38.4 feet)
Width
3.6 m (11.8 feet)
Height
3.1 m (10.2 feet)
Crew
5 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, 2 Loaders)
Primaryarmament
Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 Artillery Gun
Secondaryarmament
Rheinmetall MG3 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine
MTU 881 Ka-500986 hp (735.26 kW)
Power/weight
17.83 hp/ton
Suspension
torsion bar
Operationalrange
420 km (261 mi)
Speed
60 km/h (37 mph)

Persistent Munition Technology Demonstrator

The Persistent Munition Technology Demonstrator or PMTD is an Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed and produced by the Advanced Weapons and Missile Systems division of Boeing as a test bed in order to further develop and flight test various UAV technologies. It has also been referred to as the Dominator.[1] The PMTD weighs 60 pounds (27 kg), has a 12 feet (3.7 m) wingspan and is powered by a single piston engine driving a pusher propeller. It was first flown in April, 2006, at Vandalia Municipal Airport, Vandalia, Illinois.

Role
Remote controlled UAV
Manufacturer
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
First flight
April, 2006
Status
Testing to improve future UAVs
Primary user
Boeing

ELECTROMAGNETIC BOMB!!

These weapons are not directly responsible for the loss of lives, but can disable some of the electronic systems on which industrialized nations are highly dependent.
Devices that are susceptible to EMP damage, from most to least vulnerable:
Integrated circuits (ICs), CPUs, silicon chips.
Transistors and diodes.
Inductors, electric motors
Vacuum tubes: also known as thermionic valves, shielded gold-coated tubes can often survive substantial EMP and are commonly found in older "hardened" electronics like MIG fighter jets' control systems. These may still fail (statistically rather than predictably) due to induced parasitic resonance among other things.
Older solid state components are more likely to fail and late-generation milspec vacuum equipment is more likely to survive, although in military EMP tests, the solid-state PRC-77 survived testing while the hybrid PRC-25 suffered failures in its tube final. Different types of tubes, transistors and ICs show different sensitivity to induced current spikes; bipolar ICs and transistors are much less sensitive than FETs and especially MOSFETs. Older high-power tube radio circuits may fail due to vaporized welds or spot-heating of some conductive element that happened to be resonant at a harmonic of the frequency of the pulse. Late-generation milspec tubes are better-designed and more rigorously tested to minimize EMP vulnerability, but are also usually smaller and more likely to be resonant at frequencies where substantial pulse energy is present. Most modern military communications gear is extensively EMP-hardened and tested. Late-generation military tube gear was often fortuitously resistant, rather than reliably resistant; EMP effects were not well understood until the late 1980s to early 1990s. Prior to that, EMP-hardening was mostly a matter of ad-hoc overbuilding rather than nuanced understanding of vulnerability.

m82

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing was founded by Ronnie Barrett for the single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for the powerful 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG) ammunition, originally developed for and used in M2 Browning machine guns. Barrett began his work in the early 1980s and the first working rifles were available in 1982, hence the designation M82. Barrett continued to develop his rifle through the 1980s, and developed the improved M82A1 rifle by 1986.

The Barrett M82A1 with AN/PVS-10 day/night optic.
Type
Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin
United States
Service history
In service
1989–present
Used by
See Users
Production history
Designer
Ronnie Barrett
Designed
1980
Manufacturer
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
Unit cost
$8,900[1]
Produced
1982–present
Variants
M82A1, M82A1A, M82A1M, M82A2, M82A3, M107
Specifications
Weight
30.9 lbs (14.0 kg) (with 29 inch barrel) or 29.7 lbs (13.5 kg) (with 20 inch barrel) (M82A1)
Length
57 inches (145 cm) (with 29 inch barrel) or 48 inches (122 cm) (with 20 inch barrel) (M82A1)
Barrel length
29 inches (73.7 cm) or 20 inches (50.8 cm)
Cartridge
.50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
Action
Recoil-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity
853 m/s (2,799 ft/s)
Effective range
1,850 m (6,070 ft)
Feed system
10-round detachable box magazine
Sights
Fixed front, adjustable rear sight; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics

Software and Applications

The most commonly used data application on mobile phones is SMS text messaging, with 74% of all mobile phone users as active users (over 2.4 billion out of 3.3 billion total subscribers at the end of 2007). SMS text messaging was worth over 100 billion dollars in annual revenues in 2007 and the worldwide average of messaging use is 2.6 SMS sent per day per person across the whole mobile phone subscriber base (source Informa 2007). The first SMS text message was sent from a computer to a mobile phone in 1992 in the UK, while the first person-to-person SMS from phone to phone was sent in Finland in 1993.

The other non-SMS data services used by mobile phones were worth 31 Billion dollars in 2007, and were led by mobile music, downloadable logos and pictures, gaming, gambling, adult entertainment and advertising (source: Informa 2007). The first downloadable mobile content was sold to a mobile phone in Finland in 1998, when Radiolinja (now Elisa) introduced the downloadable ringing tone service. In 1999 Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo introduced its mobile internet service, i-Mode, which today is the world's largest mobile internet service and roughly the same size as Google in annual revenues.

Handsets

There are several categories of mobile phones, from basic phones to feature phones such as musicphones and cameraphones, to smartphones. The first smartphone was the Nokia 9000 Communicator in 1996 which incorporated PDA functionality to the basic mobile phone at the time. As miniaturisation and increased processing power of microchips has enabled ever more features to be added to phones, the concept of the smartphone has evolved, and what was a high-end smartphone five years ago, is a standard phone today. Several phone series have been introduced to address a given market segment, such as the RIM BlackBerry focusing on enterprise/corporate customer email needs; the SonyEricsson Walkman series of musicphones and Cybershot series of cameraphones; the Nokia N-Series of multimedia phones; and the AppleiPhone which provides full-featured web access and multimedia capabilities

Mobile phone

A mobile phone or mobile (also called cellphone and handphone,^[1] as well ascell phone, wireless phone, cellular phone, cell, cellular telephone, mobile telephone or cell telephone) is a long-range, electronic device used for mobile telecommunications (mobile telephony, text messaging or data transmission) over acellular network of specialized base stations known as cell sites. In addition to the standard voice function, current mobile phones may support many additional services, and accessories, such as SMS for text messaging, email, packet switching for access to the Internet, gaming, Bluetooth, infrared, camera with video recorder and MMS for sending and receiving photos and video, MP3 player, radio and GPS. Most current mobile phones connect to a cellular network consisting of switching points and base stations (cell sites) owned by a mobile network operator (the exception is satellite phones, which are mobile but not cellular).

As opposed to a radio telephone, a mobile phone offers full duplex communication, automatised calling to and paging from a public switched telephone network (PSTN), and handoff (American English)/handover (British/European English) during a phone call when the user moves from one cell (base station coverage area) to another. A mobile phone offers wide area service, and should not be confused with a cordless telephone, which also is a wireless phone, but only offer telephony service within a limited range, e.g. within a home or an office, through a fixed line and a base station owned by the subscriber.