World Military Equipments

MK-15 PHALANX 20mm CIWS for Naval Surface Defense

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:47:00 +0000

The MK-15 PHALANX 20mm CIWS provides ships of the U.S. Navy with an inner layer point defense capability against Anti Ship Missiles, aircraft, and littoral warfare threats that have penetrated other fleet defenses. Phalanx automatically detects, evaluates, tracks, engages, and performs kill assessment against ASM and high speed aircraft threats.

The current MK-15 PHALANX 20mm CIWS variant (Block 1B) adds the ability to counter asymmetric warfare threats through the addition of an integrated, stabilized, Electric Optic sensor. These improvements give Phalanx the added ability to counter small high speed surface craft, aircraft, helicopters, and Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Phalanx is the only deployed close-in weapon system capable of autonomously performing its own search, detect, evaluation, track, engage and kill assessment functions. Phalanx also can be integrated into existing ship combat control systems to provide additional sensor and fire-control support to other installed ship weapon systems.

Phalanx production started in 1978 with the Block 0 configuration, and was first installed in 1980 on the USS Coral Sea. The Block 1 configuration was installed on USS Wisconsin in 1988. The first Block 1B installation was on board the USS Underwood in 1999. The Phalanx program has had an active and continuous production, upgrade, and overhaul program since 1978.

MK-15 PHALANX 20mm CIWS
Mission: Close-in naval surface defense
MANUFACTURER: Raytheon
RATE OF FIRE: 4,500 rpm
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 1,550 rounds
CALIBER: 20mm.
AMMUNITION: Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot
TYPE: M-61A1 Gatling Gun

A-10 ThunderBolt II also known as WARTHOG Anti-Tank

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:22:00 +0000

Mission: Close Air Support, Anti-Tank

CONTRACTOR: Fairchild Republic Co.

SERVICE: USAF

ARMAMENT: 30 mm GAU-8/A cannon; up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance on eight under-wing and three under-fuselage pylon stations, including 500 pound Mk-82 and 2,000 pounds Mk-84 series low/high drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, mine dispensing munitions, AGM-65 Maverick; AIM-9 Sidewinder.

POWER PLANT: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans

SPEED: 450 kts (Mach 0.75)

RANGE: 2580 miles

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is affectionately called the “Warthog” and American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses.

The “Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft. The A-10 is perhaps best known for its fearsome GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun mounted on the nose. The GAU-8 is designed to fire armor-piercing depleted uranium and high explosive incendiary rounds.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that is its primary armament and the heaviest-ever automatic cannon mounted on an aircraft. The A-10's air-frame was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying. The A-10A single-seat variant was the only version built, though one A-10A was converted to an A-10B twin-seat version. In 2005, a program was begun to upgrade remaining A-10A aircraft to the A-10C configuration.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. Using night vision goggles, A-10 pilots can conduct their missions during darkness. Thunderbolt IIs have Night Vision Imaging Systems, or NVIS, goggle compatible single-seat cockpits forward of their wings and a large bubble canopy which provides pilots all-around vision. The pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight-control system. The redundant primary structural sections allow the aircraft to enjoy better survivability during close air support than did previous aircraft. The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost.

The Thunderbolt II can be serviced and operated from austere bases with limited facilities near battle areas. Many of the aircraft's parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers. Avionics equipment includes multi-band communications; Global Positioning System and inertial navigation systems; infrared and electronic countermeasures against air-to-air and air-to-surface threats. And, it has a heads-up display to display flight and weapons delivery information.

The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions or JDAM, wind corrected munitions dispenser or WCMD, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks.

The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in October 1975. The upgraded A-10C reached initial operational capability in September 2007. Specifically designed for close air support, its combination of large and varied ordnance load, long loiter time, accurate weapons delivery, austere field capability, and survivability has proven invaluable to the United States and its allies. The aircraft has participated in operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, Desert Fox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

5.11 Tactical Watch Overview and Specification

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:19:00 +0000

5.11 Tactical Field Ops Tactical Watches

A high-density poly-carbonate case and scratch-resistant mineral crystal face offer lasting durability, a back light toggle provides low light functionality, and an anti-glare coating ensures a low profile. Additional features on the Field Ops Sure shot watch include water resistance to 100 meters, an extended wristband that allows wear over gloves or jackets, an omni-directional bezel, and an integrated digital compass.

This watch built to provide law enforcement officers and tactical operators with a reliable timepiece that stands up to tough environments while providing a high level of functionality, the Field Ops Watch is the ultimate duty/tactical/military watch. With our unique 5.11 Sure Shot calculator, the Field Ops watch allows you to calculate point of impact solutions from up to 1,000 meters.

Overview:

State of the art ballistic watch

Sure Shot calculator

Extended wristband for wear over gloves or jacket

Back light toggle

Integrated digital compass

Water resistant to 100 meters

Specifications:

High-density poly carbonate case

Scratch-resistant mineral crystal face

Anti-glare coating

Omni-directional bezel

Multiple chronometers and audible alerts

For battery life 45 months

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-3

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:54:00 +0000

A French SNPE ERA kit and others are available for use on the BMP-3. However, during dismounted troop movement ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely and ERA application is doubtful. Other options are spall liners and air conditioning. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is available for use on BMP-3. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, and improved fire control system. The Namut thermal gunner's sight is available for use on BMP-3. This uses the French Athos thermal camera. Namut sight has 3x and 10x channels. Night acquisition range: 2,600 m (NFI) Stowed rounds and ATGMs can be passed from the passenger compartment to the gunner for hand loading. This includes ATGMs. The "HEF" (or "HE-Shrapnel") round can be employed in indirect fire mode with air burst to 7,000 m.

SYSTEM

Alternative Designations: Soviet ICV M1990/1

Date of Introduction: 1990

Proliferation: At least 7 countries

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 7 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 18.70

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.73

Height Overall (m): 2.45

Width Overall (m): 3.15

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.62

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 500-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 70

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: 35

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-173, R-173P

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 30-35 front glacis

Applique Armor (mm): Yes on turret

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available, see NOTES

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade: Yes

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: 6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armaments:

Caliber, Type, Name: 100-mm rifled gun 2A70

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 8-10

Loader Type: Autoloader gun rounds; manual for gun and ATGMs

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 22/18 for rounds, 3/5 for ATGMs

Elevation (): -5 to +60

Fire on Move: Yes

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm automatic gun 2A72

Rate of Fire: 350 rd/min (cyclic) in bursts

Loader Type: Dual-belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/ 0

Elevation (): -5 to +60

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Bow left and right

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000/400-500 on the move

Night: N/A

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 2A70 100-mm gun

Launch Method: Gun-launched

Guidance: SACLOS, laser-beam rider

Command Link: Encoded infrared laser-beam

Launcher Dismountable: No

VARIANTS

BMP-3F: Amphibious Armored Combat Vehicle developed for Naval

Infantry.

BMP-3 M1995: ATGM launcher vehicle, with Kornet (AT-14)

launcher and autoloader, and thermal sights.

9P157: ATGM launcher vehicle, with Krizantema (AT-15) ATGM

autoloader, MMW and thermal fire control system.

BMP-3K: Command variant, with electronic round fuze system for

100-mm gun. Bow MGs are removed. Added radios are R-159, R-

143 and R-174.

BREhM-L: Armored recovery vehicle (ARV).

BRM-3K: Combat recon vehicle with radar and 30-mm gun.

BMP-3: UAE upgrade improvements including Namut Thermal

Night sight.

German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:09:00 +0000

German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 Weapons & Ammunition Types 120-mm smoothbore gun

-APFSDS-T

-HEAT-MP-T

A variety of upgrade programs and options are available for the Leopard 2. These include the Atlas Electronic Vehicle Integrated Command and Information System (IFIS), a digital command and information system. A new longer gun barrel (L55 gun barrel, 1.30 meters longer) is available. It permits effective use of a new APFSDS-T round, DM53 (LKE II), with a longer rod penetrator, and which is under development. The German Army has decided not to buy the DM43 APFSDS-T round (aka: LKE 1), rather to wait and upgrade to the DM53.

Description:

Crew: 4

Combat Weight (mt): 55.15

Chassis Length Overall (m): 7.69

Height Overall (m): 2.79

Width Overall (m): 3.70

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.83

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 1,500-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 550

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 72

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: 40

Max Swim: N/A

Fording Depths (m): 1.0 Unprepared, 4.0 with snorkel

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 700 KE/1,000 against HEAT rounds

Applique Armor (mm): Track skirt

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: Galix (See note Strv 122)

Mineclearing Equipment: No

Self-Entrenching Blade: No

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: Smoke grenade launchers, 8 each side of turret

ARMAMENT

Main Armaments:

Caliber, Type, Name: 120-mm smoothbore gun M256

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Loader Type: Manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 15/27

Elevation (): -9 to +20

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 51) Machinegun MG3A1

Mount Type: Turret Coax

Maximum Aimed Range(m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 1,200

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 51) Machinegun MG3A1

Mount Type: Turret Cupola

Maximum Aimed Range(m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 1,200

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

120-mm APFSDS-T, DM43

Maximum Aimed Range(m): 3,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: INA

Armor Penetration (mm): 450 at 2,000 meters

120-mm APFSDS-T, US Olin GD120

Maximum Aimed Range(m): 3,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 3,000

Night: INA

Armor Penetration (mm): 520 at 2,000 meters

120-mm HEAT-MP-T, DM-12A1/US Olin M830

Maximum Aimed Range(m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 2,500

Night: INA

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

Other Ammunition Types: US-produced M829, M829A1

APFSDS-T; US M830A1 HEAT-MP-T (MPAT), GE DM12A1 (M830) HEAT-MP-T (MPAT)

British Main Battle Tank Chieftain Mk 5

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:47:00 +0000

British Main Battle Tank Chieftain Mk 5 Weapons & Ammunition Types 120-mm rifled gun

-APFSDS-T

-HESH

Early Chieftains and some later modified tanks mount the 50. Cal M2HB machinegun over the main gun as a ranging gun. Iran and Kuwait retained the .50 Cal MG.

The HESH round is used for antitank chemical-energy (CE) antiarmor missions, and for HE effects against personnel and materiel. The Iranians claim to employ a snorkel system on Chieftain, for fording to 5 meters depth. A variety of fire control systems and thermal sights are available for Chieftain. At 324 Chieftains have been upgraded with the Barr and Stroud TOGS thermal sight system.

The 1R26 thermal camera can be used with the 1R18 thermal night sight. It has wide (13.6°) and narrow (4.75°) fields of view, and is compatible with TOGS format. GEC Sensors offers a long list of sights including: Multisensors Platform, Tank Thermal Sensor, and

SS100/110 thermal night sight. Marconi, Nanoquest, and Pilkington offer day and night sights for the Chieftain. Charm Armament upgrade program, with the 120-mm L30 gun incorporated in Challenger 1, is available for Chieftain Modification programs.

Description:

Crew: 4

Combat Weight (mt): 55.00

Chassis Length Overall (m): 7.48

Height Overall (m): 2.90

Width Overall (m): 3.51

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.90

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 750-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 400-500

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 48

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: 30

Max Swim: N/A

Fording Depths (m): 1.1 Unprepared

Radio: C42/Larkspur VHF

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 300 (RHA)

Applique Armor (mm): ROMOR applique on turret, side skirts

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: Plow variant, and AVLB/engineer variant

Self-Entrenching Blade: No

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: Smoke grenade launchers (6 each side of turret)

ARMAMENT

Main Armaments:

Caliber, Type, Name: 120-mm rifled gun, L11A5

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 8-10 first minute/6 sustained

Loader Type: Separate-loading manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -10 to +20

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 51) Machine gun L8A1

Mount Type: Turret Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 800

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire: INA

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 51) AA Machine gun L37A1

Mount Type: Cupola

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 800

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

120-mm APFSDS-T, L23A1

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 5,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 3,000

Night: INA

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

British Tracked Scorpion Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:12:00 +0000

British Tracked Scorpion Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Weapons & Ammunition Types 76-mm rifled gun

-HESH

-HE

-Cannister

As a reflection of the vehicle's suitability for a variety of roles, in recent times it is referred to as an armored reconnaissance vehicle or combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked)--CVR (T). A British upgrade program includes a diesel engine, thermal sights, and secure communications. The Tank Laser Sight and Avimo LV10 Day/Night LRF sight can accept a thermal channel. Thermal sights are available for use on the tank.

Description:

Crew: 3

Combat Weight (mt): 8.07

Chassis Length Overall (m): 4.79

Height Overall (m): 2.10

Width Overall (m): 2.24

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.36

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 190-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 650

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 80

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 4/6 with propeller

Fording Depth (m): 1.07, amphibious

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): Against 14.5-mm projectiles

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: 4 smoke grenade launchers each side of turret

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 76-mm rifled gun L23A1

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 6

Loader Type: INA

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -10/ +35

Fire on Move: N/A

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x51) MG, L8A1

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m): INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

76-mm HESH, L29

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,200

Max Effective Range (m): INA

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

Other Ammunition Types: L24A1/2 HE (max effective range--

indirect fire: 5,000 meters), L33A1 Cannister (max effective range: 100

meters), L32A5 Smoke (BE), L42 Illumination

Russian Amphibious Light Tank PT-76B

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:46:00 +0000

Russian Amphibious Light Tank PT-76B Weapons & Ammunition Types 76-mm rifled gun D-56

-HVAP

-AP-T

-API-T

-HEAT

-Frag-HE

Original PT-76 was produced in limited numbers with a non-stabilized main gun. Some PT-76s are augmented with 12.7-mm AA MGs. Israel offers an upgrade package with a 90-mm gun, LRF fire control and a 300-hp engine.

Description:

Crew: 3

Combat Weight (mt): 14.0

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.91

Height Overall (m): 2.26

Width Overall (m): 3.14

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.46

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 240-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 260

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 44

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: 25

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 20

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 76-mm rifled gun D-56B

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 6-8

Loader Type: Manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -4/+30

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x54R) machinegun PKT

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000/400-500 on the move

Night: 600

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

76-mm HVAP-T, BM-354P

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,060

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 650

Night: 600

Armor Penetration (mm): 127 at muzzle, 50 at 1,000 m

76-mm HEAT, BK-350M

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 650

Night: 600

Armor Penetration (mm): 280 to max range

76-mm, Frag-HE, OF-350

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 4,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: 600

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

Other Ammunition Types: 76-mm AP-T, BR-350 API-T

U.S Walker Bulldog Light Tank - M41A3

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:27:00 +0000

U.S Walker Bulldog Light Tank - M41A3 Weapons & Ammunition Types 76-mm rifled gun M32

-APDS-T

-APFSDS-T

-HEAT -T

-Frag-HE

-Cannister

Description:

Crew: 4

Combat Weight (mt): 23.5

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.82

Height Overall (m): 2.73

Width Overall (m): 3.20

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.72

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 500-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 161

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 72

Max Off-Road: 48

Average Cross-Country: 40

Max Swim: N/A

Fording Depths (m): 1.0 Unprepared, 2.4 prepared

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 38

Applique Armor (mm): Available

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: N/A

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 76-mm rifled gun M32

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Loader Type: Manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -9.75/ +19.75

Fire on Move: No

German Atlas offers the MOLF 1-plane stabilized laser rangefinder fire control system and retrofit kit The FCS includes a thermal night sight. Israeli EL-OP offers a FCS for the system. Maximum range for the canister round is 155 meters.

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x51) MG, M9194E1

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m):

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: N/A

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire: INA

Caliber, Type, Name: .50 (12.7 x 99) AA machinegun, M2HB

Mount Type: Cupola AA mount

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 2,000

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 450-550

French Light Tank AMX-13 Model 51/75 mm Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:14:00 +0000

French Light Tank AMX-13 Weapons & Ammunition Types 90-mm rifled gun

-APFSDS-T

-HEAT

-HE

-Canister

Description:

Crew: 3

Combat Weight (mt): 15.0

Chassis Length Overall (m): 4.88

Height Overall (m): 2.28

Width Overall (m): 2.51

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.74

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 250-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 350

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 60

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: N/A

Fording Depths (m): 0.6 unprepared, 2.1 with snorkel

Radio: TR-VP118 and intercom

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 25 at 45impact angle

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: 2 smoke grenade launchers each side of turret

ARMAMENT

Main Armaments:

Caliber, Type, Name: 90-mm rifled gun CN-90-F3

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Loader Type: Autoloader and manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 10 in autoloader, 11/13 in hull

Elevation (): -5.5/+12.5

Fire on Move: N/A

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x51) MG, AA52

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

AMX-13 Model 51: Original tank destroyer/recon vehicle, Model 51, w/75-mm gun. Many variants and upgrades have diesel engines and a 7.62-mm AA MG. Two versions were fitted with 2 x SS-11 or 3 x HOT ATGM launchers

AMX-13/90: This is the variant portrayed on this data sheet.

AMX-13/105: Variant with a GIAT 105G1 105-mm gun.

AMX-13 CD Model 55: Armored recovery variant.

AMX-13 DCA: Air defense variant with twin 30-mm guns.

AMX-13 with LAR: Multiple Rocket Launcher System.

AMX 105-mm Mk 61: Self-propelled howitzer variant.

AMX F3: 155-mm self-propelled gun.

AMX-VCI: Variant used as an APC.

British Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Fox

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:01:00 +0000

British Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Fox and Types 30-mm auto-cannon

-HEI-T

-APDS-T

-APSE-T

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 0

Combat Weight (mt): 6.12

Chassis Length Overall (m): 4.17

Height Overall (m): 2.20

Width Overall (m): 2.13

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): INA

Drive Formula: 4 x 4

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 190-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 434

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 104

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 5.23

Fording Depth (m): 1.0 Unprepared

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): Resistant to heavy MG (NFI)

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: 2 x 4-barrel smoke grenade launchers

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm auto-cannon, Rarden L21

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 80-90 cyclic (1-6 round bursts)

Loader Type: Feed tray, manual clip-fed (3-round clips)

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -14/+40

Fire on Move: INA

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm machinegun L7A2

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m): INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Brazilian Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle EE-9

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:48:00 +0000

Brazilian Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle EE-9 Weapons & Ammunition Types 90-mm cannon

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Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: None

Combat Weight (mt): 13.4

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.19

Height Overall (m): 2.36

Width Overall (m): 2.66

Drive Formula: 6 x 6

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 212-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 880

Speed (km/h):Max Road: 100

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: N/A

Fording Depth (m): 1.0 unprepared

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 16

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: 6 smoke grenade launchers

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 90-mm gun, Engesa EC-90 (Cockerill-type)

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Loader Type: Manual

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 24/ 20

Elevation (): -8/+15

Fire on Move: INA

Auxiliary Weapons:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm MG, INA

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: INA

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Caliber, Type, Name: .50 Cal M2 HB MG

Mount Type: Cupola

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 2,000

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

Russian Armored Reconnaissance Command Vehicle BRM-3K

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:33:00 +0000

Russian Armored Reconnaissance Command Vehicle BRM-3K Weapons & Ammunition Types 30-mm auto gun

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BRM-3K is a variant of BMP-3 with a steel hull. ONBOARD SENSORS: The 1PN71 thermal sight (3.7x/11.5x) has an acquisition range against tanks of 3.0 km. The 1D14 laser rangefinder (73x and 18x sights) has a day light only acquisition range of 10.0 km. The 1PN61 passive image intensifier night sight uses a laser illuminator. In the passive mode, the Generation II (7x) sight has a night acquisition range of 1.2-1.5 km. Using the active laser pulse illuminator; the acquisition range can be extended. Tall Mike Radar has an operating band I (9.0 GHz), and detection ranges: 3.0 km against personnel, 12.0 against moving vehicles.

Description:

Crew: 6

Combat Weight (mt): 19.6

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.10

Height Overall (m): 2.65

Width Overall (m): 3.15

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.62

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 500-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 70

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: 35

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depths (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-163-50U UHF, R-163-50K HF, R-163-10U (dismounts)

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 30-35 mm (front glacis)

Applique Armor (mm): Yes on turret

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: 6 Smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm automatic gun, 2A72

Rate of Fire: 350 rd/min (cyclic) in bursts

Loader Type: Dual-belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/ 0

Elevation (): -5 to + 60

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Turret coax

Max Effective Range:

Day: 2,000 m

Night: 1,200-1,500 passive/2,000 active

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts

Russian Armored Reconnaissance Command Vehicle BRM-1K

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +0000

Russian Armored Reconnaissance Command Vehicle BRM-1K Weapons & Ammunition Types 73-mm gun

Derived from BMP-1, the vehicle has a 2-man turret and additional sensors. Two man portable SAM launchers are included. BMP-1 options fit BRM-1 and -1K. SENSORS: 1PN22M2 sight, 1D8 laser rangefinder and Tall-Mike battlefield surveillance radar. Radar characteristics: operating band I (9.0 GHz); detection ranges 30 km personnel, 12 km vehicles. The Russian Alis or Sanoet thermal gunner's sight can be installed. Passengers may dismount from BRM-1K and will dismount from BRM-1 to form an alternate reconnaissance post.

Description:

Crew: 4 (with addition of a navigator)

Troop Capacity: 6 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 13.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.74

Height Overall (m): 2.15

Width Overall (m): 2.94

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.57

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 40-45

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-173, R-130, 2x R-148 manportable, R-014D telegraph

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 19-23

Applique Armor (mm): Available

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 73-mm smoothbore gun, 2A28/Grom

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 7-8

Loader Type: Autoloader

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 20 / 0

Elevation () : -4/+33

Fire on Move: Yes, but only 10 km/h or less (est)

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun PKT

Mount Type: Coaxial

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,300

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000 / 400-500 on the move

Night: 800

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts

Russian Armored Scout Car BRDM-2

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Description:

Crew: 4

Troop Capacity: 0 (for this configuration)

Combat Weight (mt): 7.0

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.75

Height Overall (m): 2.31

Width Overall (m): 2.75

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): INA

Drive Formula: 4 x 4 (+ 4 auxiliary wheels)

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 140-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 750

Speed (km/h):Max Road: 95

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depths (m): Amphibious

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 14.5-mm Machinegun KPVT

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 150 practical/600 cyclic

Loader Type: Belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/0

Elevation (): -5 / +30

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) Machinegun PKT

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000m / 400-500 on the move

Night: N/A

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic in 2-10 round bursts

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-2

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:34:00 +0000

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-2 Weapons & Ammunition Types 30-mm automatic gun

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A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMP2. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely and ERA application is doubtful. For amphibious use, additional armor application is unlikely. Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is offered for BMP-2. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, a coaxial 7.62-mm MG and improved fire control system.

ATGM load consists of one ready on the launcher and four stowed. They are readily accessible, but require hand loading from an open hatch. The AT-5 and AT-5B are more likely than AT-4 and -4B. French-German Flame-V adaptor kit permits the BMP-2 system to launch Milan, Milan-2, and Milan-3 ATGMs. Thermal sights are available. The Russian SANOET-1 thermal gunner's sight is available. The Russian Trakt/1PN65 thermal imaging (TI) ATGM night sight is optional. Acquisition range is 2,500 m (NFI). For the launcher in dismount configuration, the Slovenian TS-F ATGM night sight is available and has a detection range of 4,500 m and recognition range of 2,000 m. The Russian Mulat/1PN86 lightweight TI ATGM thermal sight has 3,600 m detection range and 2,000 m identification range.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 7 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 14.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.72

Height Overall (m): 2.45

Width Overall (m): 3.15

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.63

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: 35

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123M transceiver or R-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 23-33

Applique Armor (mm): On BMP-2D

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available, see NOTES

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 mine plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: 6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm automatic gun, 2A42

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 550 cyclic in bursts/ 200-300 practical

Loader Type: Dual-belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/0

Elevation (): -5 to +74

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical/650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 9P135M1/M3

Launch Method: Tube-launched

Guidance: SACLOS

Command Link: Wire

Launcher Dismountable: Yes

VARIANTS

BMP-2D: Variant with add-on plate armor, but which cannot swim

BMP-2E: Variant with 6-mm steel plates added and track skirts

BMP-2K: Command variant with additional radio

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

30-mm AP-T

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,500

Night: INA

Tactical AA Range: 4,000

Armor Penetration (mm): 18 (RHA, 60) at 1,500 m

Antitank Guided Missiles:

Name: AT-5/SPANDREL

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 650 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-5B/Konkurs-M

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 925 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-4/SPIGOT

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 480 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,000

Name: AT-4B/Factoria

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 550 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,500

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-1P

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:26:00 +0000

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-1P Weapons & Ammunition Types 73-mm gun

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The prototype IFV, known as BMP, was not fielded. lnitial BMP production variant, BMP-A, was halted with insignificant numbers. The baseline production IFV, BMP-1, has an AT-3/SAGGER antitank guided missile. The BMP-1P upgrade is widely fielded, with an AT-4/-5 ATGM launcher replacing the AT-3 launcher. The vehicle also added smoke grenade launchers. This variant should generally be portrayed where OPFOR calls for the BMP-1. For applications where a robust and modernized OPFOR is expected, use AT-5B ATGM. The AT-4/-4B ATGMs are less likely to be employed on this vehicle.

Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine. A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMD-1. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely; and ERA application is doubtful. Additional armor application may jeopardize amphibious capability. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is available for use on BMP-1P. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, and improved fire control system.

The Russian Alis thermal gunner's sight is available. The Slovenian TS-F ATGM thermal night sight has a detection range of 4,500 m and a recognition range of 2,000 m.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 6 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 13.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.74

Height Overall (m): 2.15

Width Overall (m): 2.94

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.57

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 40-45

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123, or R-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 19-23

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: Six 81-mm smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 73-mm smoothbore gun 2A28/Grom

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 7-8

Loader Type: Autoloader

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 40 / 0

Elevation (): -4/+33

Fire on Move: Yes, but only 10 km/h or less (est)

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,300

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000 / 400-500 on the move

Night: 800

Fire on Move: No

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 9P135M2

Launch Method: Tube-launched

Guidance: SACLOS

Command Link: Wire

Launcher Dismountable: Yes

Antitank Guided Missiles:

Name: AT-5/SPANDREL

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 650 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-5B/Konkurs-M

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 925 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-4/SPIGOT

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 480 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,000

Name: AT-4B/Factoria

Warhead Type: Tandem Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 550 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,500

Russian Airborne Fighting Vehicle BMD-3

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:18:00 +0000

Russian Airborne Fighting Vehicle BMD-3 Weapons & Ammunition Types 30-mm automatic gun

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BMD-3 has variable height control. Automatic grenade launcher has 290 ready rounds and 261 in the rack. The ATGM launcher has 3 ready rounds (one on the launcher), and two stowed.

A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMD-3. However, during dismounted troop movement,

ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely and ERA application is doubtful. For amphibious use, additional armor application is unlikely. Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine.

The Russian SANOET-1 thermal gunner's sight is available. Thermal sights are available for the ATGM launcher. The Russian Trakt/1PN65 thermal imaging ATGM night sight is optional. Acquisition range is 2,500 m (NFI). For the ATGM launcher in dismount configuration, the Russian Mulat/1PN86 lightweight thermal ATGM night sight has 3,600 m detection range and 2,000 m identification range. French-German Flame-V adapter kit permits the BMD-3 to launch Milan, Milan-2 and Milan-3 ATGMs.

Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, a coaxial 7.62-mm MG and improved fire control system.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: passengers: 4 (+3)

Combat Weight (mt): 12.9

Length Overall (m): 6.00

Height Overall (m): 2.25

Width Overall (m): 3.13

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.32 (wide track) / .48 (standard track)

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 450-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 500

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 70

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): "Antibullet" (7.62)

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 plow or -10 roller

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: Smoke grenade launchers, 3 x each side of turret

Vehicle engine exhaust smoke system (VEESS)

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm automatic gun, 2A42

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 550 cyclic in bursts/ 200-300 practical

Loader Type: Dual-belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/ 360

Elevation (): -5 to +74

Fire on Move: Yes

Antitank Guided Missiles:

Name: AT-5B/Konkurs-M

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 925 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-5/Spandrel

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 650 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Russian Airborne Fighting Vehicle BMD-1

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:09:00 +0000

Russian Airborne Fighting Vehicle BMD-1 Weapons & Ammunition Types 73-mm gun

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Vehicle can be parachute landed with airborne troops onboard. Height can be lowered. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, and improved fire control system. The Russian Volgorod Tractor Plant offers the B30 turret (a drop-in one-man turret with 2A42 30-mm gun, 7.62-mm coax MG, and a 9P135M launcher for AT-4/-5 ATGM). A Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher is available for BMD-1.

The Slovenian TS-M ATGM thermal night sight has a detection range of 4,500m and a recognition range of 2,000m. The AT-3 HE-Blast ATGM is used for killing personnel and destroying bunkers and other fortifications. The AT-3C Polk features a nose probe, an improved motor for increased velocity, lower smoke noise signature and a SACLOS launcher with improved sights.

Description:

Crew: 2

Troop Capacity: 5 passengers (+1)

Combat Weight (mt): 13.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.74

Height Overall (m): 2.15

Width Overall (m): 2.94

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.57

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 240-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 40-45

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123M

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 23 or Antibullet

Applique Armor (mm): See NOTES

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): See NOTES

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 73-mm smoothbore gun, 2A28/Grom

Rate of Fire(rd/min): 7-8

Loader Type: Autoloader

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 40 / 0

Elevation (): -4/ +33

Fire on Move: Yes, but only 10 km/h or less (est)

Auxiliary Weapons:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,300

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000/400-500 on the move

Night: 800

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Bow (ball-mounted)

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000/ 400-500 on the move

Night: N/A

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 9P111

Launch Method: Rail-launched

Guidance: MCLOS

Command Link: Wire

Launcher Dismountable: Yes

VARIANTS

BMD-1K: Command IFV (FSU), with added R-126 and R-107.

BMD-1M: Variant with improved ventilation and road wheels.

BMD-1P: Widely fielded IFV with AT-4/5 replacing AT-3.

BMD-1PK: Company commander variant (FSU) of BMD-1P.

BMD-2: Widely fielded variant with a 30-mm automatic gun and with AT-3 ATGM launcher replaced by AT-4/5 ATGM launcher.

BTR-D: Stretched (6-road wheel) armored multipurpose transporter variant, with two 7.62-mm MGs but no turret. This chassis has been used for a variety of other airborne vehicles.

French Infantry Fighting Vehicle AMX-10P

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:56:00 +0000

French Infantry Fighting Vehicle AMX-10P Weapons & Ammunition Types 20-mm Cannon

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-API-T

-HEI

-HEI-T

A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the AMX10P. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely; and ERA application is doubtful.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 8 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 14.5

Length Overall (m): INA

Height Overall (m): 2.57

Width Overall (m): 2.78

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.53

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depths (m): Amphibious

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 12.7-mm frontal

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: 4 smoke grenade launchers

ARMAMENT

Caliber, Type, Name: 20-mm automatic cannon M693 F1

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 740

Loader Type: Dual belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -8/+50

Fire on Move: INA

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62 x 51) MG, AAT 52 NF1

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range:

Day: INA

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

VARIANTS

AMX-10P: Variant with Milan or HOT ATGM launcher

AMX-10P/Milan: ATGM launcher vehicle, with two launchers

AMX/HOT: ATGM launcher vehicle (Toucan II turret, 4 launchers)

AMX-10 TM: Mortar carrier towing 120-mm RT-61 mortar

AMX-10 PAC 90: Fire support/AT variant with Giat 90-mm gun

AMX-10P Marine: Improved swim variant w/ 12.7/25/90-mm gun

AMX-10 PC: Command variant with varied command stations

AMX-10 RC: Wheeled (6 x 6) fire support vehicle with 90-mm gun

AMX-10 RAC: The same fire support chassis with 105-mm gun

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name: 20-mm (20x139) APDS-T

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,300

Night: INA

Tactical AA Range: INA

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

Chinese Armored Personnel Carrier YW-531A

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

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Chinese Armored Personnel Carrier YW-531A

Weapons & Ammunition Types 12.7-mm MG Typical Combat Load 1,120

- APDS

- API

- API-T

- HE-T

- HEI

Type 54 MG is a Chinese copy of former Soviet 12.7-mm DShKM.

Description:

Crew: 4

Troop Capacity: 10 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 12.60

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.48

Height Overall (m): 2.85

Width Overall (m): 2.98

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.44

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 320-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 500

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 46

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 6.0

Fording Depths (m): Ampphibious

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 14, front glacis

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

Active Protective System: NA

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: N/A

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 12.7-mm (12.7 x 108), heavy MG, Type 54

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 80-100 practical/600 air targets in bursts

Loader Type: Belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -4/+82

Fire on Move: Yes

VARIANTS

M1973: North Korean variant, also known as VTT-323, has a turret with twin 14.5-mm guns. Some versions have Susong-Po (AT-3/ SAGGER variant) ATGM launcher and SA-7/16 man portable SAMs.

Type 54-1: Self-propelled 122-mm open-mount howitzer.

Type 70: Variant is a 130-mm (19-tube) multiple rocket launcher.

Type YW-304: Self-propelled 82-mm mortar.

Type YW-381: Self-propelled 120-mm mortar.

YW-750: Ambulance with a similar box compartment

YW-531C: This variant has a rectangular, three-sided open-topped shield around the gun, and better vision ports and ventilation. The C, D and E variants differ in intercom sets and firing ports.

Type YW-701: Command post variant with a box compartment over rear half of vehicle, and 5 radios. Armament is a 7.62-mm MG.

US Armored Personnel Carrier V-150

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:34:00 +0000

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US Armored Personnel Carrier V-150 Weapons & Ammunition Types Typical Combat Load 7.62-mm cupola MG

- Ball-T

- Match

- API

- API-T

The baseline V-150 is equipped with a variety of pintle-mounted 7.62-mm machineguns. Many MGs are installed by user countries from their inventories. The Belgian FN-MAG general purpose MG is a widely used MG that represents a common capability.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 2

Combat Weight (mt): 9.89

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.69

Height Overall (m): 1.98

Width Overall (m): 2.26

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): INA

Drive Formula: 4 x 4

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 202-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 643

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 89

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 5

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: INA

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): Against 7.62-mm ball

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: Optional

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62 x 51) MG, FN-MAG (example)

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 650-1000 cyclic

Loader Type: Belt feed, box magazines

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): INA

Fire on Move: Yes

VARIANTS

Armament options vary widely and include: a turret with 7.62-mm or 12.7-mm MG or turrets with 20-mm, 25-mm, 30-mm, 76-mm, or 90- mm gun. Another turret offers a 12.7-mm MG and 40-mm grenade launcher. An 81-mm self-propelled mortar launcher variant and a TOW ATGM launcher variant are available. Variants include a cargo carrier, police and security vehicles, an air defense variant with 20-mm Vulcan cannon.

V-100: This earlier 4x4 APC has a gasoline engine.

V-150S: This slightly larger 4x4 variant has improved drive train and the above variety of turret and gun options. A Commando command variant includes a raised compartment area with external-mount 7.62- mm MG. Taiwan has versions with an open-mount 12.7-mm MG and a 107-mm (4.2 inch) mortar.

V-200: Variant sold to Singapore with 20-mm turret, 90-mm turret, air defense variant with RBS-70 surface-to-air missile and a recovery variant. Another variant has a 120-mm mortar.

Russian Light Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle MT-LB

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:23:00 +0000

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Russian Light Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle MT-LB Weapons & Ammunition Types 7.62-mm Turret MG

- - Lt Ball

- - Ball-T

- - API

- - API-T

- - Incendiary

Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is available for use on MT-LB. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, and improved fire control system.

Description:

Crew: 2

Troop Capacity: 11 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 11.9

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.35

Height Overall (m): 1.87

Width Overall (m): 2.85

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.46 standard track / 0.28 wide track

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 290-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 500

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 61.5/70 modernized

Max Off-Road: 30/45 modernized

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 3-4

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123 or upgrade to -123M/-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 7-14

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): INA

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: Yes

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: N/A

ARMAMENT

Main Armament(s):

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

Loader Type: Belt-feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -5/ +35

Fire on Move: Yes

VARIANTS

MT-LB Upgrade: 1995 upgrade includes improved steering and a new engine.

2S1: 122-mm self-propelled howitzer.

9P149/Shturm-S: ATGM launcher vehicle with AT-6 autoloader.

MT-LB "blade": Dozer version with a blade attached to the vehicle.

MT-LBu: Expanded variant for artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles (ACRVs) and other uses.

MT-LBV: Arctic variant with .57m wide track for snow and improved flotation.

MTP-LB: Technical support vehicle.

MT-SON: Ground surveillance radar vehicle with Pork Trough/ SNAR-2 radar.

RKhM: Chemical reconnaissance vehicle.

SA-13: Regimental surface-to-air missile launcher vehicle.

SNAR-10: Ground surveillance radar vehicle with Big Fred radar.

US Armored Personnel Carrier M113A1

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:15:00 +0000

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US Armored Personnel Carrier M113A1 Weapons & Ammunition Types .50 cal cupola MG

- Slap (sabot light armor penetrator)

- - API

- - PI-T

- -Ball

- -Ball-T

- -Incendiary

- -I-T

The M113A1 is a variant of the gasoline-powered M113. Armors available include Rafael Enhanced Add-on Armor Kit (EAAK), Creusot-Marrel plate armor, and SNPE explosive reactive armor. Thermal and TV sights are also available.

Description:

Crew: 2

Troop Capacity: 11 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 11.20

Chassis Length Overall (m): 4.90

Height Overall (m): 1.80

Width Overall (m): 2.70

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): .55

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 215-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 483

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 64

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 5.8

Fording Depths (m): Amphibious

Radio: Various, including intercom

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): N/ANo turret

Applique Armor (mm): Yesanti-mine armor on bottom

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: N/A

Smoke Equipment: N/A

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: .50 cal (12.7 x 99) heavy machinegun, M2HB

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 450-550 cyclic

Loader Type: Belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 250/1750

Elevation (): -20/+60

Fire on Move: Yes

VARIANTS

More than 100 variants have been produced in numerous countries, with 7.62-mm MGs, 40-mm automatic grenade launchers, 90-mm recoilless rifles, and turrets with 20-to-76-mm cannons. The following are US variants. Command variants are M577 and M114 (C&R). Self-propelled mortars are M125 (81-mm) and M106A2 (4.2-inch). The M901/ ITV ATGM launcher vehicle is a common variant. The M163 SP air defense gun has a 20-mm Vulcan cannon; and M730 is a

Chapparral AD missile launcher. Other variants include ambulances, recovery and engineer vehicles.

M113A2: This multi-national variant features mobility improvements. One version is being developed with the Giat TS90 90-mm cannon.

M113A3: Changes for this multi-national variant include a new power train and increased armor protection.

AIFV: The multi-national IFV variant has M113A3 armor upgrades, a stabilized turret with 25-mm gun, and a 7.62-mm MG.

VCC-1: Italian M113 copies are supplemented by this variant

Russian Airborne Armored Personnel Carrier BTR-D

noreply@blogger.com (Cloud.Casper) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:04:00 +0000

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Russian Airborne Armored Personnel Carrier BTR-D Weapons & Ammunition Types 2x 7.62-mm hatch MG

- Lt Ball

- Ball-T

- API

- API-T

- Incendiary

BTR-D is a variant of the BMD-1, with an additional road wheel, with the turret removed, and with a raised hatch area. The vehicle can be parachute landed with airborne troops. The BTR-Ds in grenade launcher units will carry one AGS-17 30-mm AGL in the rear. Options include the Kliver turret with a 30-mm gun, 7.62-mm coax MG, thermal sights, superior day sights, and (four) Kornet ATGM launchers.

Description:

Crew: 1

Troop Capacity: 12 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 6.7

Chassis Length Overall (m): 5.88

Height Overall (m): 1.67

Width Overall (m): 2.63

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.5

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 240-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 500

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 61

Max Off-Road: 35

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 10

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): "Antibullet" (7.62-mm)

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

Active Protective System: No

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: 2x2 forward firing smoke grenade launchers

Vehicle engine exhaust smoke system (VEESS)

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62 x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts

Loader Type: Belt-fed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): INA

Fire on Move: Yes