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https://www.mcbrandworks.com/oss-suppressors | 2024-04-17T19:42:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00889.warc.gz | 0.926845 | 320 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__40450032 | en | A 100 year old industry was about to be disrupted by a major leap in technology.
Hiram Maxim invented the "silencer" in the early 1900s, and for over a century every manufacturer used a variation of his baffle design to block gases from a fired round and suppress the noise of the gunshot.
Unfortunately, the drawbacks to this design - like the blowback of toxic gas in the shooter's face, eyes and lungs, and ear damaging decibels at the shooter's ear - were increasingly felt by military, law enforcement and sport shooters.
OSS Suppressors patented Flow-Through® technology allows the gases from a round to move through the suppressor -expanding, cooling and exiting out the muzzle - while dramatically reducing sound and blowback for the shooter.
THE IDEA: "DON'T GET BAFFLED / FEEL THE DIFFERENCE"
By provocatively positioning OSS versus the entire suppressor industry, we immediately created buzz and awareness. To drive prospects down the funnel, we created branding, web, digital and video content to communicate this disruptive technology to key audiences.
HOW'S IT WORKING?
OSS has won key military contracts in US and around the world.
US Special Forces, Marines, Army and Air Force are evaluating OSS suppressors for pending contracts.
Law Enforcement departments across the country are acquiring OSS suppressors.
And major commercial dealers have added OSS to their offerings. | weapons_science |
https://www.thedailydevotionals.com/2019/11/26/pope-francis-says-owning-nuclear-weapons-is-immoral/ | 2021-06-24T02:29:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488550571.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20210624015641-20210624045641-00436.warc.gz | 0.958931 | 541 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__560778 | en | Pope Francis has declared while on an official visit to Japan that countries that have a nuclear weapons arsenal are engaging in immoral activity.
In remarks made on Sunday in Nagasaki, one of two cities destroyed with an atomic bomb during the Second World War, the pontiff spoke about modern nuclear weapons.
“Peace and international stability are incompatible with attempts to build upon the fear of mutual destruction, or the threat of total annihilation,” he stated, as reported by National Public Radio.
“In a world where millions of children and families live in inhumane conditions, the money that is squandered and the fortunes made through the manufacture, upgrading, maintenance and sale of ever more destructive weapons are an affront crying out to heaven.”
Francis also visited Hiroshima, site of the first atomic bomb usage in military history, on Aug. 6, 1945, by the United States in World War II.
“The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral,” added Francis, according to NPR. “As is the possession of atomic weapons.”
This is not the first time that Francis has spoken out against the usage of nuclear weapons. In November 2017, the pope spoke at a Vatican-hosted conference on nuclear disarmament.
“The threat of their use as well as their very possession is to be firmly condemned,” he stated, as reported by the Catholic Herald in 2017.
“[Nuclear weapons] exist in the service of a mentality of fear that affects not only the parties in conflict but the entire human race.”
Supporters of nuclear weapons, among them Robert Spalding of the Council on Foreign Relations, have argued that they help deter further conflict and represent fiscally responsible defense spending.
“Many who worked on the Manhattan Project believed that they had condemned the world. They could not have known that they might have liberated it. Since Aug. 9, 1945, approximately 7 million to 10 million people have died from conflict. Before the introduction of nuclear weapons, two world wars alone led to the deaths of 70 million to 100 million,” wrote Spalding in a column for The Washington Post in 2013.
“Nuclear weapons are an affordable deterrent. The cost of the triad [missile-equipped submarines, bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles] represents less than 3 percent of the $526 billion Defense Department budget. In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service lost about $16 billion, or three times the amount it cost U.S. taxpayers for intercontinental ballistic missiles and bombers, two-thirds of the triad.” | weapons_science |
http://altorendimiento.com/the-fighting-tomahawk/ | 2021-10-28T02:50:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588246.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028003812-20211028033812-00055.warc.gz | 0.938235 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__287819606 | en | Sinopsis: The low-tech, high-impact tomahawk has been carried by American soldiers in every conflict since the Revolutionary War. The same versatility and effectiveness that endeared the multipurpose tomahawk to frontiersmen and Native Americans also make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of modern combatants. It saw service in Vietnam, and it is currently being used by special forces members in Afghanistan and Iraq, including U.S. Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, for everything from engaging enemies to digging foxholes to opening ammo containers.
In The Fighting Tomahawk, Dwight McLemore traces the origins of the tomahawk and the fighting techniques that make it so brutally effective. Then, just as he did for the Bowie knife in The Bowie and Big-Knife Fighting System, McLemore utilizes his dynamic drawings to show how the tomahawk can be used singly or in combination with the long knife to win in both single- and multiple-opponent engagements. The illustrations depict offensive and defensive uses of the tomahawk and long knife, including the chop, cut, rake, deflection, intercepting punch, circular catch and pull, stab and more.
Dwight C. McLemore is founder and director of The School of Two Swords in Seaford, Virginia, which provides instruction in a variety of edged weapons and close-quarter combat techniques from the 18th century through modern times. He is also a member of the advisory council for the American Heritage Fighting Arts Association and a member of the Association of Historical Fencing…. | weapons_science |
http://britishshooting.org.uk/getting-involved/title=Shotgun,_Rifle_or_Pistol&d=770 | 2019-01-16T18:39:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583657557.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190116175238-20190116201238-00034.warc.gz | 0.92593 | 441 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__231126976 | en | Target shooting offers something for everyone, whether you are young or old, disabled, a fan of the outdoors or you prefer an indoor setting.
The term target shooting covers a range of disciplines, shot with different types of guns with the aim of hitting a specific target (commonly a clay, paper or knock down target), further information on this can be found below.
Olympic shooting events are split into three categories: Shotgun, Pistol and Rifle.
In Shotgun events, competitors shoot at moving clay targets launched above and in front of them. To find out more information on specific shotgun disciplines and events, click here.
To find out more about getting involved in Clay Target shooting, you can visit the CPSA's official website by clicking here.
Rifle and Pistol
In Rifle and Pistol events, competitors aim at a 10-ring target from a set distance (10m, 25m or 50m). Depending on the event, competitors are required to shoot from standing, kneeling or prone (lying down) positions.
To find out more about getting involved in Rifle shooting, you can visit the NRA's official website by clicking here.
To find out more about getting involved in Rifle and Pistol shooting, you can visit the NSRA's official website by clicking here.
Laser Target Shooting
This is an adaptation of the sport. Enables us to take it into environments where traditional pellet/ cartridge shooting may be difficult and to introduce even more people to our fantastic sport.
British Shooting sees laser shooting as a great way of taking our sport out to the general public. We see it as an easy and safe way of directly exposing people of any age, gender and ability to target shooting.
British Shooting sees laser as a platform that can easily be set up in a wide range of environments, but importantly it is a step on the ladder that leads to pellet or cartridge shooting. Conducting a laser shooting day in a safe manner is imperative in order to start correct habits of gun safety.
For information about laser shooting, equipment and the British Shooting laser workshop please contact email@example.com. | weapons_science |
https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKCWPENAB.html | 2024-04-19T17:58:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00730.warc.gz | 0.913798 | 798 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__154333177 | en | Civil War Antique Brass Pen Kit
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58 Caliber Minie’ Ball replica cap (actual size - used on pen cap)
This was the most widely used bullet in the civil war. Originally a French army bullet, it was officially adopted by the Americans in 1855. Rings were added to the original design to hold grease to help ease the bullet down the barrel as well as to collect powder residue when fired. Used in the Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket.
Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket replica clip (pen clip)
The Model 1861, commonly referred to as the “Springfield”, was a single-shot, muzzle-loading gun favored for its range, accuracy and reliability. It fired the 58-caliber Minie’ Ball and had a maximum effective range of 500 yards. It was the most common firearm in use by both Union and Confederate forces.
44 Caliber 1860 Colt Army Revolver Bullet replica end (actual size - used on pen tip)
The 1860 Colt Army Revolver was the favorite side arm for cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops and was the most widely used handgun of the Civil War. This revolver was a six shot model allowing the user to fire six times before needing to stop and reload the weapon. The bullets were designed for the round rifle barrel, and the cartridge was paper and glued to the ball.
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https://sirsteve.smugmug.com/Events/Air-Mobility-Command-Museum | 2017-11-22T23:50:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806708.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122233044-20171123013044-00205.warc.gz | 0.954672 | 572 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__92236792 | en | The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 and by the end of WWII, over 10,000 had been procured for the USAAF and U.S. Navy. They carried personnel and cargo, and in a combat role, towed troop-carrying gliders and dropped paratroops into enemy territory.
C-5A Flight Simulator
The KC-135E Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method.
The KC-97 saw service well into the Vietnam Conflict era. There were 888 C-97s built between 1951 and 1956, 814 of these were modified to KC-97 tankers.
The C-119 Flying Boxcar was a twin-engine, twin-boom, twin-tail transport designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute
C-119 Flying Boxcar
The Constellation was the first commercial transport plane to travel at 300mph and was the last of the great American propeller-driven airliners. When the advances of commercial flight made it necessary for the President to have a plane, the Constellation was also the first plane to be designated as Air Force One, commencing with the Eisenhower administration.
The Provider is a short-range assault transport used to airlift troops and cargo onto short runways and unprepared airstrips.
C-124A Globemaster II
The C-124A is capable of handling up to 74,000 pounds of cargo such as tanks, field guns, bulldozers, and trucks. It could also be converted into a transport capable of carrying 200 fully-equipped troops in its double decked cabin or 123 litter patients.
The Voodoo became the principle aircraft of the 98th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Dover Air Force Base in the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Their job was to defend Washington D.C. and the Eastern U.S. over the course of the Cold War.
F-106 Delta Dart
An all weather interceptor known for its efficiency and ability to counter bomber aircraft up to 70,000 feet, the F-106A had a maximum speed of 1,525 mph (Mach 2.3), a range of 1,500 miles.
The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.
It was the largest turboprop transport ever to be accepted by the U.S. Air Force. In 1958. | weapons_science |
https://www.fimcoindustries.com/sprayer-parts/handguns/pid129/fimco-replacement-tip-for-5273959-handgun-brass/ | 2022-12-01T10:20:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710808.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201085558-20221201115558-00547.warc.gz | 0.660449 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__174977880 | en | FIMCO Replacement Tip for 5273959 Handgun Brass
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- Replaces brass OEM tip for FIMCO pistol grip handgun
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https://socialcorner.co.uk/lifestyle/how-to-clean-an-ar-15/ | 2024-02-27T01:19:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00595.warc.gz | 0.910275 | 886 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__68275338 | en | In this guide, I will share with you, How to Clean an AR-15, a straightforward way to clean an AR-15 rifle. The AR-15 is a widely used firearm for fun activities as well as for protecting oneself. It is crucial to clean it properly to keep it working well and reliably.
Let us dive into the steps needed to clean your AR-15:
Gather Your Tools and Materials: How to Clean an AR-15
First, make sure you have everything you need to start cleaning.
Follow the Safety Precautions
Safety first! Before you start cleaning, you must ensure the rifle is not loaded and it is safe to handle.
Disassemble the Rifle: How to Clean an AR-15
Take apart your rifle so you can clean each part thoroughly.
Clean the Upper Receiver
Let’s start with the upper receiver. You will need a few items like a brush, solvent, and a cloth.
First off, take out the bolt carrier group from the upper part. Next, with your brush, put some solvent inside the upper receiver and scrub. After that, use your cloth to wipe away the solvent along with any dirt.
Make sure to clean these parts of the upper receiver:
- The chamber
- The bolt carrier group area
- The gas tube
- The ejection port
After cleaning, put it back together, and you are done with this part!
Clean the Upper Receiver
Yes, we are cleaning the upper receiver again, but let’s go over it one more time to ensure it’s spotless.
You need the same tools: a brush, solvent, and a rag.
- Remove the bolt carrier group again.
- Spray your cleaning brush with solvent.
- Brush inside the upper receiver thoroughly, reaching all the small spaces.
- Wipe the inside with your rag to get rid of any leftover solvent.
Once clean, put the bolt carrier group back and reattach it to the upper receiver.
Clean the Lower Receiver
Now, let’s focus on the lower receiver:
- First, take out the magazine and make sure the bolt is locked back.
- Next, separate the upper receiver from the lower one.
- Use your brush to clean inside the lower receiver.
- Apply solvent to your rag and wipe the inside clean.
After cleaning, reassemble your rifle.
Clean the Barrel
The barrel needs a rod, a bore brush, and some solvent to get clean.
- Put the cleaning rod into the barrel, attach the bore brush at the end.
- Put solvent on the brush and scrub inside the barrel.
- Keep scrubbing until all the dirt is gone.
- Use a clean cloth to wipe the inside of the barrel.
- Do these steps over until the barrel is completely clean.
Clean the Bolt Carrier Group
For the bolt carrier group, you will need:
- A cleaning brush
- Cleaning solvent
- A rag
First, take the bolt carrier group out of the rifle. Dip your brush in solvent and scrub the bolt carrier group well. Make sure to clean every little space. Lastly, wipe it with your rag.
Now, the bolt carrier group is clean and ready to go back into the rifle.
After everything is clean, you can put your AR-15 back together. Here are the steps:
- Put the bolt carrier group back into the upper receiver.
- Make sure the gas key lines up with the gas tube hole.
- Turn the bolt carrier group until it’s properly in place.
- Slide the charging handle into the upper receiver.
- Attach the dust cover, forward assist, and the barrel.
- Make sure the barrel is correctly aligned and seated.
- Secure the barrel nut.
- Attach the handguard, gas block, and gas tube.
After reassembling your AR-15, it’s a good idea to test fire it to ensure everything is working as it should.
Following these simple steps will help you keep your AR-15 in top condition, ensuring it performs well whether you are at the range or need it for self-defense. Remember, taking care of your firearm is part of being a responsible owner. | weapons_science |
http://freeautomotivenews.com/air-defense-system-market-forecast/ | 2019-03-24T04:55:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203326.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324043400-20190324065400-00330.warc.gz | 0.943246 | 751 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__110143722 | en | Air defense system market is available in various type including, Long range, medium range and short range. Increasing attack threats from intercontinental ballistic missiles worldwide is fueling growth of long-range segment. The development of this segment can be attributed to introduction of innovative technologies for medium & short range and guided missile systems. They can be deployed on land platform that includes 3D radar, weapons (missiles & guns), ready-to-fire missiles, fire command vehicles and counter-RAM.
The product is used in three platforms, that includes airborne, naval and land. Naval segment will witness fastest growth as it offers complete protection against several types of projected & known air threats. Continuous modification and advancements in naval segment are anticipated to drive industry growth during the forecast period.
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The product contains weapon, fire control and command & control system. Further, there are several types of air defense system that includes, missile, anti-plane and counter rocket, artillery & mortar (C-RAM). Missile segment is likely to lead the industry due to increased investments by the countries including, the U.S., France, North Korea, Russia, India, China and Iran for development of the advanced missile defense systems.
Rise in number of terrorist attacks and increase in government spending for strengthening the defence sector for safeguarding borders are major factors propelling air defence system market. Further, rise in extremist activities, particularly in developing countries will provide lucrative opportunities for industry growth. Rising need for newer devices and gadgets with continuous technological advancement is likely to support the industry growth.
Increasing conflicts between various countries coupled with growing asymmetric warfare situations is projected to drive air defense system market. For instance, rise in global wars including, Lebanon, ISIS & Syrian civil wars, conflicts between the U.S. & North Korea and Indo-Pak conflict over Kashmir has increased the demand for such products for shield.
North America, dominated by the U.S. for air defense system market is likely to remain the largest industry owing to high defense spending by the U.S. government. Besides, growing involvement of the U.S. military in the middle east regions including, Iraq & Syria and rising concern over the terrorist attacks are few of the key drivers for the industry growth in the region.
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Asia Pacific air defense system market is anticipated to exhibit significant growth as the countries are strengthening their defense system with continuous increment in the government spending. Hostile relations between some of the countries in Asia including, South Korea, China, India and Pakistan is the chief reason behind high investment on the product in the region.
Middle East and Africa air defense system market will foresee substantial growth owing to rising incidences of terrorism, territorial disputes, insurgencies and unrest between the neighboring nations coupled with increased defense expenditure by emerging economies in the region are factors fueling industry demand.
Up surge in number of armed conflicts worldwide is expected to propel air defense system market. Rapid development of missiles coupled with disputes & hostilities across borders have prompted countries to focus more on their defensive strategies, that has led to increase in product demand.
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Global air defense market is moderately consolidated with presence of few market leaders in the industry. Some of the key players include Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries, Raytheon, Thales Group, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwa Corporation and BAE Systems. | weapons_science |
https://ocb.net.au/board/index.php/topic/6936-arma-3-a-10/ | 2021-05-15T13:19:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991370.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515131024-20210515161024-00499.warc.gz | 0.864544 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__82187734 | en | The A-10C Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraf designed solely for close air support of ground forces, the A-10 was built to attack tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses.
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https://deals-n-steals-store.ecrater.com/p/26841332/40-japanese-samurai-sword-katana-1060high | 2018-01-18T02:01:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887054.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118012249-20180118032249-00488.warc.gz | 0.925857 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__120047650 | en | This KATANA is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create a perfect blade. Fully functional and battle ready. The accessories of the sword are all authentic from the ray skin handle, to silk sage-o and copper oxidized fittings. This is the best sword you will find in the price range.
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Blade: The blade of the sword has been hand forged using the ancient method of sword making. Full hand forged, hand polished and hand sharpened.
The blade was made of 1060 high carbon steel, and it has been laminated in a Maru style. The blade has long Hi (blood groove) on each side, This not only allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung. but also can balance the blade to achieve optimal performance. The tip of the blade is a Chu Kissaki (medium length).
This blade has been hand polished with multiple grade sharpen stone by Japanese method, which made the surface of the blade like a mirror, the blade is also very sharp.
This blade comes with a full length Tang which greatly enhances the strength of the sword. this sword is strong enough to cut through a thick bamboo tree with a single strike yet sharp enough to slice paper. | weapons_science |
http://www.magersenterprises.com/product/gemtech-alpine/?wpp_export=doc | 2022-01-28T08:03:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305423.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128074016-20220128104016-00495.warc.gz | 0.792279 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__62363253 | en | This page was exported from Magers Enterprises, LLC
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The Gemtech ALPINE is a user-servicable rimfire suppressor that is lightweight and requires no special tools to disassemble. Easy to take down and clean, it features high decible reduction, unique-to-Gemtech "Caged-K" baffles, which provide the strength needed for disassembly.
This allows the ALPINE to still offer the outstanding performance of the K-type baffles but without the weakness of an unprotected K as seen in fragile competing designs. Made of tough 7075 aerograde aluminum with non-galling titanium thread area, the ALPINE also features the distinctive and functional Gemtech grip surface on the rear which adds a distinctive, elegant touch to this premium suppressor.
- Caliber: .22LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .17 HM2
- Overall Length:5.6"
- Diameter: 1"
- Weight: 3.7 oz
- Materials: Aluminum, Titanium
- Finish: Black Matte Hardcoat Anodize
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https://automanana.com/meet-chukavina-new-russian-sniper-rifle/ | 2020-07-05T16:10:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655887377.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20200705152852-20200705182852-00458.warc.gz | 0.95605 | 460 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__230064438 | en | Meet Chukavina: new Russian sniper rifle
Sniper rifle Chukavina will replace the SVD Dragunov.
Russian Armed Forces are about to begin to get a new sniper rifle Chukavina, or SVC. This is the first new sniper rifle over the last decades, which is supplied to the Russian army. The new rifle will replace the outdated Chukavina SVD Dragunov. Unlike the old rifle a new weapon fully meets modern international standards of arms. For example, rifle Chukavina will be supplied in a variety of calibers with a maximum reach of 1463 meters.
For decades, the Russian army used sniper rifle Dragunov SVD. Recall that this rifle is for snipers was first introduced in 1963. The SVD Dragunov is a semi-automatic rifle, designed for accurate aimed fire. This rifle was released to compensate for the lack of accuracy of the AK-47.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, our army has inherited the entire military Arsenal of the Soviet army. Including small arms. Since then, the Russian Armed Forces cherish these stockpiles of weapons. Rifle SVD, by the standards of the 1960s, the year was one of the best in the world. But today it’s horribly outdated for use on the battlefield. The Russian army has long needed a new sniper weapon. By the way, when a new rifle Chukavina was first presented at the international exhibition, it became a worldwide hit. So there is every chance that the new rifle will be a bestseller worldwide.
Recall that the rifle Chukavina was first demonstrated at the International technical forum “Army-2017”. Exhibition sample as SVD rifle had a caliber of 7.62x54R. Also the rifle is available in Western calibers.
By the way, this year, by visiting the concern “Kalashnikov” Vladimir Putin tested the new rifle Chukavina. Moreover, the President took a few shots. Here’s the video. In the video you will see a rifle with a scope Schmidt and Bender. However, most likely, the new rifle will not be completed serially the optics, because it is very expensive. | weapons_science |
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Some 80 people, including journalists and officials from the Korean military and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), as well as foreign defense attachés, attended the protest.
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Hanwha Defense USA, a division of Hanwha Defense, is participating in a consortium to compete for the design phase of the U.S. Army’s Optionally Piloted Fighting Vehicles (OMFV) program. The consortium is looking to leverage the capabilities of Hanwha’s Redback chassis, officials said.
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So far, not too known North Korean military forces. However, some experts predict that the country has weapons of mass destruction and chemical and weighed about 4500 tons per year. Reports indicate North Korea has at least 12 facilities to develop a chemical that is the manufacture of weapons. Pyongyang also placed artillery systems including rocket systems capable of reaching Seoul and also areas that do not enter the military reach of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
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While South Korea was first interested in developing nuclear technology in 1950 but did not build its nuclear facilities until 1970. The presence of international security changes make South Korea soon develop a nuclear program in the early 1970s. In 1991, Roh Tae Woo declared South Korea would not develop nuclear weapons. However, despite the two Koreas have failed to sign on the Korean Peninsula nuclear abolition. Today, Seoul has 18 nuclear reactors and two others still under construction. (masternation.com) | weapons_science |
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The Soviets were also constantly adding to their stockpile of nuclear warheads, with some 250 mobile SS-20 IRBM launchers in the field, each carrying three warheads. Their ICBM arsenal numbered 7,000 warheads on 1,398 launchers, 950 SLBM, 156 long-range bombers and another 150 nuclear-capable Backfire bombers.
All of that was supported by 135 major industrial plants with over 40 million square meters of floor space, all of them producing more than 150 different types of weapon systems for the Soviet armed forces and for export to client states and developing countries.
Today the Russian ground force numbers fewer than 800,000 active duty personnel (versus an authorized strength of one million) with another 2 million in the reserves. The ground force is organized into five Joint Strategic Commands (Northern, Western, Central, Southern and Eastern) and includes several divisional formations and some 85 separate brigades. They’re equipped with 2,800 modern tanks (T-14s, T-90s, T-80s, T-72s) with another 17,000 older models in reserve. There are 4,220 modern infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-3, BMP-2, BMP-1) with another 8,500 in reserve, and more than 2,000 artillery pieces.
Between 2012 and 2017 the armed forces received more than 30,000 deliveries of new or modernized weapons and equipment, including more than 50 warships, 1,300 aircraft, 4,700 tanks and other armored combat vehicles. In comparison, in the five years prior to 2012 they received only two warships, 151 aircraft and 217 tanks.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, however, only about half the Russian armed forces’ weapons are considered fully “modern.” Further, military spending has recently been cut by a regime scrambling to make economic ends meet.
Today, with a GDP of about USD 3.3 trillion, Russian economic power hasn’t grown significantly since the collapse of the USSR more than 25 years ago. In comparison, American GDP has grown to about USD 15 trillion. Economically, Russia lags behind not only the US and China, but also India and Japan. And while those four top economies are growing, Russia’s is contracting. While Moscow has insulated itself against the effects of Western sanctions by investing heavily in gold and shedding US debt, the failure to diversity and modernize the economy, and low energy prices, will continue to drag down efforts to grow wealth.
Russia will thus be increasingly unable to afford the military technology it wants and needs. Further, the Russian defense industry, which is badly in need of an overhaul, is only capable of producing old armaments with incremental improvements. As a result, many of the advanced weapons being touted by the Kremlin will likely never actually see the light of day.
Russia is thus unlikely to pick a fight with either the US or NATO. Rather, it will stick to extending its influence in its own Near Abroad (former Soviet states) and wherever else it can do so (especially the Middle East) at low cost. Yet that doesn’t mean the chances of Russian involvement in a war are nonexistent.
If fact, the changes are good Russia and China will fight a war against each other sometime during the next two decades. That war will probably be fought over Siberia, with the main action centering around Lake Baikal. The Chinese Communist Party has never officially accepted Russian ownership of that region, which is rich in oil, natural gas and minerals, and that used to belong to imperial China. Further, there are now over a million Chinese workers in Siberia.
Though chances are also slim Beijing will pick a fight with Moscow, China is prepared to move swiftly into Siberia if an opportunity presents itself. Despite proclamations of friendship from both sides, all it would take is a spark. For instance, anti-Chinese race riots by Siberia’s increasingly xenophobic Russians could provide the needed rationale for Beijing to justify invasion.
As another example, with 70 percent of China’s water polluted and 30 percent of it fully toxic, they’re badly in need of potable water. Indeed, Beijing has already begun displacing millions of Chinese westward toward sources of potable water. Lake Baikal, in southern Siberia, with more than 20 percent of the world’s fresh water and 40 percent of Russia’s, could provide considerable relief to China in that regard. Since Beijing can’t move the lake to China, it could in effect decide to move China to the lake.
Of the two nations, the Chinese have invested the most in personnel, weapons modernization and training. While lacking in combat experience, today’s Chinese Army is the more professional and modern force, and has lower levels of the incompetence, criminality and corruption prevalent in the Russian armed forces.
During this century, while the Chinese leadership was nurturing its military, Putin first chose to focus on building his internal security forces in order to safeguard his position against any possible uprising by the Russian people or his own military. Ignoring the military for much of his almost two decades in power, it’s only been within the last few years he’s taken serious interest in it. That interest has come late, at a time when the Russian economy is declining.
Russia may therefore be forced to fight China with an army that’s undermanned, under-equipped and using much the same equipment it deployed against NATO in the 1980s. Today the average Russian soldier lacks the state-of-the-art body armor, night vision equipment and secure communications common to other modern armies. For those reasons, the Chinese would probably get the better of the Russians in a short war. Further, unlike in the past, when Russia possessed considerable superiority against its invading opponents in manpower and industrial strength, they have no such superiority against the Chinese today.
The question would then be: would Moscow use nuclear weapons to defeat a Chinese invasion? That’s unlikely, because China also possesses a significant nuclear capability, with 280 warheads, which can be delivered by ballistic missiles and bombers.
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1. Maintains Firearms Accuracy with Structural Integrity
In the case of firearms, heat is the enemy of accuracy. Gun models that require steady or repeated discharge, as is the case of many automatic weapons produced for the defense industry, produce heat in the barrel. And that heat leads to expansion of the bore, which, in turn, allows the ordnance to spread. Instead of a tight grouping, a shooter will begin to see looser target patterns.
This is where MIM 17-4 PH shines. The “PH” part of the alloy name refers to precipitation hardening, which uses heat to make a metal alloy stronger by hardening it and introducing precipitates into the alloy chemical structure that add stability and reduce dislocations (sometimes referred to as deformation, plasticity, or warping).
At 17 percent chromium, the 17-4 PH alloy adds the strength of precipitation hardening, and it provides tarnish resistance and the ability to add a high-polish finish. Nickel is a transitional metallic element that also contributes precipitation hardening characteristics as four percent of the 17-PH alloy.
The iron, chromium, and nickel elemental powders form the 17-4 PH alloy during sintering, a process that densifies the powders and produces component densification. After sintering these is no difference between the physical or mechanical properties of the powder metal part compared to traditional “solid” metallurgical sources.
By reducing material dislocations through precipitation within the crystalline structure of the alloy, the 17-4 PH can withstand extremely high temperatures without material dislocation. That means those barrels expand more slowly, allowing shooters to maintain accuracy over longer periods of time.
17-4 PH’s strength holds to approximately 572°F (300°C). In fact, with 17-4 PH hardened to 36-44RC, a shooter can fire double or triple the amount of rounds accurately compared to 416R stainless steel, which only hardens to about 28RC.
2. Longer Product Life Thanks to Corrosion Resistance
17-4 PH also resists corrosion, thanks to the chromium content and a low carbon level. In fact, the uniform corrosion rate for 17-4 PH drops to nearly zero at the 17 percent chromium. Alloy 17-4 PH withstands corrosive attacks better than any of the standard hardenable stainless steels.
The stainless steel creates a passive film to counteract the effects of atmospheric corrosion. It would take immersion in an acid bath or seawater to create a uniform corrosion pattern that would damage the protective layer and cause deterioration. Additionally, a very aggressive chlorinated environment could cause pitting, which is localized corrosion that creates small holes in the stainless steel.
For most land-based applications, 17-4 PH makes a good choice to resist environmental degradation of the stainless steel firearms components.
3. Finished Parts the First Time (But Good Machinability Options, Too)
Firearms manufacturers love the combination of MIM 17-4 PH’s durability and the reduction of cost per part through the additive manufacturing (AM) method, which reduces (or completely eliminates) the need for secondary processing. With 3DEO’s metal 3D printing process, fluting and other complex part design characteristics can be incorporated into the primary production step, thereby reducing lead time and production cost when compared to the additional tooling steps needed in CNC milling.
However, some firearms manufacturers might use additional finishing processes for 17-4 PH, like bead blasting to prepare handgun replacement slides with ejection ports for titanium nitride coating. 17-4 PH tolerates post-production machining and electroplating very well. The alloy used in 3DEO’s additive manufacturing process produces components with a matte surface finish that require no secondary deburring or polishing after sintering, but thanks to that chromium composition, the surface polishes up nicely with simple carbide tooling if you need a “shinier” finish.
MIM 17-4 PH Stainless Steel: A Viable Option for Firearms Production
The MIM 17-4 PH alloy is readily hardened and is ideal for use in firearms components that require heat and corrosion resistance, and structural strength, like barrels, bolts, receivers, and pistol safeties, and firearms accessories, like sling gun shafts, U-bracket and stops for high-volume magazine ammunition packs, flash suppressors, and silencers.
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Beställ boken World War II German Super-Heavy Siege Guns av Marc piece of the war, the massive 80cm railway gun 'schwere Gustav' (Heavy Gustav). 305mm Heavy artillery cannon mounted on a railway car at Exposition of the Navy 80,7cm Eisenbahngeschütz " Schwerer Gustav" 'German heavy railway gun Av Marc Romanych och Martin Rupp. Utveckling och bruk av: • 60cm och 54cm Karl-Gerät • 80cm Railway Gun Gustav-Gerät • 35.5cm Haubitze M1 • Skoda Endast två kanoner, Dora och Schwerer Gustav byggdes. 1934 fick Krupp i uppdrag att designa en kanon som kunde slå ut forten i Maginotlinjen. För att klara Feb 22, 2017 - British Army officers pose next to projectiles fired by the "Dora" railway gun.
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Schwerer Gustav was an absolute monster of a weapon. Because it was so large and heavy the gun couldn’t be moved as a whole. Instead, the gun was broken down into several pieces and transported in 25 freight cars to the place of deployment, where it was assembled in place—a task that required 250 men nearly three days to complete. A presentation of the schwerer Gustav, aka heavy Gustav.
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In Halo Infinite weapons and multiplayer modes, you can test out a variety of weaponry. While in the story, Master Chief may use any of these weapons to fight legions of Banished, multiplayer is very another story. Power weapons may turn the tide of battle, but almost any weapon in the right hands, whether in Quickplay 4 vs 4 conflicts or Big Side Battle, can be deadly for the other team.
We tested each weapon in multiplayer to see how it performs and how it compares to others. If you want to know about all of the Halo Infinite weapons and which ones you should pick up in multiplayer, we’ve got you covered.
There are many Halo classics in Halo Infinite, such as the Battle Rifle, Sniper Rifle, and SPNKR Rocket Launcher, yet there are a few notable omissions. In the new multiplayer zones, players can equip themselves with Banished weapons such as the Skewer, Stalker Rifle, and Pulse Carbine, as well as a redesigned selection of high-tech Forerunner weapons.
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While numerous iconic Halo weapons, such as the Magnum pistol and tactical shotgun, are currently unavailable in the game, they may be included in the future. Halo Infinite equipment has been reintroduced in the Halo 3 style, and you can use it to gain an edge on the battlefield.
The best Halo Infinite weapons list may not be as long as that of other shooters, but it is undeniably more diverse. Halo has always been known for its fast and fun weapons, and Halo Infinite Multiplayer is no exception. Some of the Multiplayer weapons are a little sophisticated, and their effects vary greatly, so you may need a briefing. In that case, we’ve compiled a list of the best Halo Infinite weapons, divided into two categories:
Newcomers to the game and classic Halo Infinite Weapons new weapons
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In Halo Infinite weapons, the Cindershot, a Forerunner grenade launcher, made its debut. The Cindershot fires energy grenades that bounce around before bursting massively. In Halo Infinite, players that can calculate Cindershot shots off of walls and around corners will benefit from this new weapon.
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Best Halo infinite weapons_The Bulldog is the replacement for the Halo shotgun. This new Halo Infinite weapon is more powerful than its predecessor at close range. The Bulldog has a tight bullet spread and fires faster than the standard Halo shotgun in the right hands, making it one of the best CQC weapons in the game.
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Halo infinite best weapons_The assault weapon in Halo Infinite is the latest edition of the Combat Evolved classic that we’ve come to love. It’s a terrific weapon with a lot of memories attached to it, and in Halo Infinite, it’s no pushover. It remains one of the best UNSC weapons available, with a quickfire rate, 36 bullets in each magazine, and good handling.
Of course, the assault rifle is most effective at medium ranges, but it can also be used at shorter ranges if necessary. However, because it has considerable recoil, it should be avoided in long-range confrontations. Choose the Battle. if you want something with a larger range rifle.
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This is a brand-new weapon in Halo Infinite that does not disappoint with its combination of an assault rifle and battle rifle-style handling. When fully automatic, it fires at a slower rate than the MA40, although it is substantially more accurate. It takes some getting used to, though, with a smaller magazine and a lot of recoils.
Because of the 3x tactical optic, the VK47 Commando is best played at the medium range. This optic also implies that the Commando may be used as a DMR in a pinch, however, it is not recommended.
Halo infinite’s weapons-Plasma Charged Pistol (Pistol)
This bad boy is another classic from Halo Infinite, although it’s been badly nerfed. It’s almost useless without the ability to EMP vehicles, as it’s a poor weapon in and of itself. Sure, you could charge up the blast and smash through enemy shields, but who has time for that?
The Plasma Pistol is most effective when used in conjunction with another weapon that can one-shot an enemy once its shields have been depleted. With a charged blast from the Plasma Pistol, you destroy the shields, then pull out something else to murder your opponent as swiftly as possible. Aside from that, in Halo Infinite, this is a somewhat useless weapon.
Halo Infinite Commando
The VK47 Commando makes its debut in Halo Infinite. It’s a brand-new United Nations Security Council precision tactical rifle that sits between the Assault Rifle and the Battle Rifle. It, too, is fully automatic, but it has a 3x tactical optic, a slightly slower rate of fire, significant recoil, and a comparatively small 20-round magazine.
The Commando is intended for accurate medium-range shooting, outperforming the Assault Rifle and competing with the Battle Rifle. When you fire the Commando in short, controlled bursts like the Battle Rifle, you won’t be concerned by the Commando’s minimal aim aid and massive crosshair bloom, which makes it feel almost like a mini DMR.
Halo Infinite Hydra
The UNSC Hydra, which first appeared in Halo 5: Guardians, is a hybrid rocket launcher-grenade launcher that fires small micro-missiles that can latch onto enemy infantry and vehicles. It still retains the six-rocket drum that requires individual missile loading, but it now has two firing modes. In regular mode, missiles are fired at a breakneck speed with no locking. With this mode, an enemy Spartan can be taken out with just two direct hits.
You can then switch to tracking mode, which allows you to lock on to a target before firing, causing the missiles to seek it out. A Spartan may be defeated with four direct strikes from the seeking missiles, thus you trade damage for consistency.
Hola Infinite Weapons_Grenade Dynamo
The Spike Grenade is similar to the Halo Infinite Dynamo Grenade. This new grenade is designed to demolish automobiles, but it may also be used to kill people.
When used, the Dynamo Grenade releases lightning that arcs and bounces off combatants, vehicles, lost weapons, and other metallic gameplay elements. Any vehicle that comes into contact with the Dynamo Grenade’s electrical charge is disabled, and hostile players’ shields are removed.
Halo infinite weapons_Heatwave
The Scattershot from Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians has been reimagined as the Heatwave. Because the Heatwave’s pellets ricochet, it’s great for tight locations. There are two firing modes on the Heatwave: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal is ideal for general use and a few bank shots on a variety of targets. When following down single targets at close range, the vertical shooting mode comes in handy.
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At some point during 2013, Turkey’s political authority began to treat the in-country development and production of long-range air and missile defense systems as a priority. Soon after, they announced their decision to favor a Chinese offer that came complete with licensed production and the promise of technology transfer. Yet, with this decision came NATO’s objections and challenges around integration and information security. The 2015 decision to rollback the pro-China decision, and opt instead for the indigenous development of air and missile defense systems (in close conjunction with a foreign technological and industrial partner) was triggered by Turkey’s disillusion with the content of China’s technology transfer package. Subsequently, this new partner became a team comprising France and Italy; Turkish industry tied itself to this team in developing Europe’s next-generation missile defense capability. Then came the Turkish government’s 2017 decision to purchase off-the-shelf, standalone S-400 systems from Russia. This decision was an anomaly, and had all the characteristics of a top-down decision cycle running afoul of technical, operational, and industrial criteria. Turkey’s political figures have justified the S-400 order by citing the benefits of in-country production, access to technologies, not to mention the West’s refusal to sell comparable systems; but these justifications have been refuted by the Russian side and/or in discordant statements by Turkish institutions, authorities, and political figures themselves.
Turkey’s 2013 preference to have a Chinese supplier to meet its pressing air and missile defense needs, followed by Ankara’s more recent order for Russia’s S-400 systems, brought about a rush of analyses and commentaries – both scholarly and otherwise. The majority dwells upon the political and strategic ramifications with respect to Turkey’s defense and security ties with Russia, NATO, the U.S., and the West at large. A few sought to identify and elaborate on the technical, technological, and operational aspects, as well as the consequences of Ankara’s consecutive decisions to acquire air and missile defense systems from non-Western suppliers. Systematic and scholarly attempts to scrutinize Turkey’s actions within the context of a historical continuum (by paying tribute to organizational, industrial, and long-term policy objectives) are even less common. Through this article, we seek to fill this gap by analyzing, in consummate detail, Turkey’s efforts and initiatives to meet its air and missile defense requirements over the last three decades. We attempt to reveal the dynamics and outcomes of the complex interplay between technical, technological, operational, organizational, and defense industrial factors and considerations underlying Turkey’s air and missile defense endeavor. This enables us to judge whether the disparate, seemingly contradictory, and at times perplexing decisions made in Ankara fit into a larger and predictable pattern, or whether they stand out as anomalies and improbable exceptions.
2. Turkey’s Threat Picture and Responses
Turkey’s geographic environment abounds in airborne threats. These threats involve the classical elements of air power in the form of fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft, as well as the more problematic ballistic and cruise missiles. At present, four regional states (Russia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Greece) possess air forces on a par with, or superior to, Turkey’s. Eight states in the region (Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Syria, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Greece) have short, medium, and intermediate range ballistic missiles capable of reaching Turkish territory. Likewise, six states in Turkey’s immediate vicinity (Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Syria, Israel, and Greece) field advanced cruise missiles. This is a an environment under a serious air and missile threat; the complexity of this threat is likely to increase due to recent setbacks in efforts to contain the proliferation of chemical and nuclear weapons in the region. Aircraft, especially ballistic missiles, are ideal delivery platforms for such weapons of mass destruction.
To counter and eliminate the threat of air and missile threats, over the years Turkey has relied on its large inventory of fighter aircraft. Ground-based elements of air defense supplement this inventory. A comprehensive network of detection and tracking sensors (used to assign and direct fighter aircraft and surface-to-air weapons to their airborne targets) is a less visible, yet equally important aspect of its defense system. These sensors comprise air search radars, mostly supplied and sustained through NATO programs and funds. Not to be overlooked is the critically important command-control-communication (C3) infrastructure, which connects friendly aircraft, ground-based defenses, and sensors with each other to constitute a fully integrated, multi-layered, and closely coordinated air defense effort. Turkey’s dedicated air defense C3 infrastructure is structured in close conjunction with NATO’s – through what’s called ACCS (Air Command Control System).
The additional challenges and complications caused when an adversary employs cruise and ballistic missiles warrant a special entry here: Cruise missiles fly very long distances at very low altitudes, enabling them to take advantage of the earth’s topographic features to avoid detection and engagement by air defense sensors and weapons. Unless defenders use specialized tactics and hardware, cruise missiles leave them little warning time to take defensive measures. When these missiles get close to their targets, they can be intercepted by close-in defense weapons, but the size of the area and the number of targets that can be protected with such last-resort defenses is limited.
In contrast with low-flying cruise missiles, ballistic missiles can quickly climb to the upper layers of the atmosphere and into space, creating an extra challenge for defenders. This is a completely different aerodynamic sector, where they cannot be tracked or intercepted by traditional air defense sensors and weapons. Fighter aircraft and air-search radars become irrelevant when pitted against ballistic missiles. The current generation of long-range/high-altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems fares slightly better, and with some enhancements, they could be partially effective against incoming ballistic missiles in the last phase of their flight. During this terminal phase, ballistic missiles have re-entered the earth’s atmosphere and they are in a steep, high velocity dive toward their targets. However, only a small area can be protected with terminal-phase defenses (i.e., the size of a city). More significantly, ballistic missiles travelling farther than 1,000 kilometers cannot engage in this terminal phase due to the excessive approach speeds. The only practical and reliable way to stop longer-range ballistic missiles is to intercept them when they are still in space, or when they are re-entering the atmosphere. Exo-atmospheric or upper-tier interceptors are necessary at this point – modern day equivalents of the Reagan-era Star Wars gadgets. Dedicated early-warning satellites (powerful missile tracking radars positioned close to an adversary’s missile launch areas), and a dedicated, fully automated C3 architecture (to run and coordinate the entire effort) need to supplement these terminal and upper-tier interceptors, creating an even larger challenge. Unfortunately, these specialized and cutting-edge technologies are so advanced and expensive that only a handful of countries possess exo-atmospheric missile defense capabilities. The U.S. leads the race by far, having spent over $1 trillion on missile defense since the 1950s. Israel is second thanks to financial and technological backing from the U.S. Russia, China, and India have active programs to field comparable upper-tier interceptors, whereas France and Italy have opted to combine their strengths and create a collaborative scheme. This is where the list stops. Other states either buy missile defense systems from the U.S., or rely on Washington’s protective umbrella, extended through bilateral or multilateral arrangements. The most prominent and concrete among the arrangements is NATO’s EPAA (European Phased Adaptive Approach) – a U.S.-led scheme that Turkey and other European members of the Alliance have relied on for missile defense since 2011.
3. Turkey’s Air and Missile Defense Efforts
If we shift our focus to Turkey’s air defense posture, in which fighter aircraft traditionally have been the dominant element, the Turkish military has not been without ground-based elements of air defense. From the mid-1950s onwards, Turkey received a relatively large number of Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules SAM batteries from the U.S. These were long-range air defense missiles, aimed at engaging large targets flying at medium and high altitudes. Since no replacements were forthcoming, they were kept in service well into the 2000s, though their worth in modern air combat was already nominal. Throughout those years, the only other air defense weapons to supplement the Nike Hercules batteries were the large inventory of anti-aircraft artillery and low-altitude, very short-range SAMs operated by army and air force units.
The Gulf War of 1991 was a wake-up call for Turkey. Fortunately, the Iraqi Scud missiles (or the chemical warheads that those missiles might carry) did not target Turkish territory. Still, the war exposed the serious shortcomings of Turkey’s modern air defense capabilities, as well as its complete lack of preparedness in the face of ballistic missile threat. Responding to Turkey’s stress calls, NATO allies deployed a handful of Patriot SAM batteries to provide rudimentary capability. But controversy and divergences between NATO allies prior to this deployment raised serious doubts in the minds of Turkish military planners and the public alike.
Shortly after the Gulf War was over and NATO Patriots were withdrawn, Turkey initiated a scheme to acquire modern air defense systems to replace its outdated Nike Hercules batteries. Yet the fervor died out quickly, and when there was an opportunity to select U.S.-made hardware (financed through the Gulf Defense Fund) instead of Patriots missiles, the Turkish air force opted for 80 additional F-16 fighter aircraft. Although the Turkish military still kept its requirement for modern air and missile defense systems, funding these systems was not a high priority. Instead, in mid-2000s, the Turkish air force ordered second-hand I-Hawk SAM batteries from U.S. Army stocks. They were medium-range (40-50 kilometer) air defense systems devoid of any tangible missile defense capacity. The second-hand I-Hawks were already 30 years old, and only a ‘stop-gap’ solution until they could acquire modern air defense systems. All the while, the year 2003 and the U.S. invasion of Iraq witnessed yet another contentious round of NATO Patriot deployment to Turkey.
4. T-LORAMIDS and the Chinese Ordeal
In 2003, only months after the AK Party government came to power, Turkey introduced a new policy in defense procurement and defense industry activities. Licensed- and joint-production were replaced by the indigenous development model, in which in-country production was extended to include local design and development of most categories of defense equipment. Air defense systems were among the hardware that would be developed locally. In 2006, Turkey’s defense industry and procurement authority SSM (Undersecretariat for Defense Industries) ran a feasibility study; the study concluded that shorter range air defense systems could be developed by Turkey’s rapidly expanding defense industry, whereas technologically-demanding long-range air defense systems should be purchased abroad. Based on the study’s findings, the SSM’s Executive Committee, headed by Prime Minister Erdoğan, decided on three parallel air defense projects: two nationally developed low- and medium-altitude SAM systems, and one foreign-made long-range SAM solution (to be procured through industrial cooperation). Contracts for the first two projects were signed in 2009 and 2011, and they were subsequently named Hisar-A and Hisar-O. Progress on the third project, which came to be known as T-LORAMIDS (Turkey’s Long-Range Air and Missile Defense System), was not nearly as smooth or conclusive.
In 2009, T-LORAMIDS began with the launch of a formal tender for 12 SAM systems comprising search/engagement radars, 72 launchers, and 288 missiles – all to be manufactured and sustained with extensive involvement of Turkish industry. T-LORAMIDS, with a $4-billion budget cap, demanded an air defense system that would be effective against aircraft up to 120 kilometers away. Its capability to intercept ballistic missiles was a secondary requirement. In the words of SSM Undersecretary, the category of air defense systems that T-LORAMIDS sought were “… more successful against aircraft, but it was almost impossible for current technology to provide complete protection against ballistic missiles”.
After several extensions, in 2011 Turkey received proposals from four contenders: the U.S. offered Patriot, Russia came up with Antey-2500 (S-300V), China proposed FD-2000, and the Eurosam joint-venture between France and Italy tabled SAMP-T. The ensuing evaluation process was painstaking. Besides the cost and performance of the offered systems, delivery schedules and the extent of Turkish industry’s involvement were compared, and laboriously scored, by SSM. At the beginning of 2013, when the results were finally presented to the Executive Committee, SSM was faced with shocking news: Turkey’s top political figure was not happy with off-the-shelf procurement of such a big-ticket item, nor did he find it acceptable that there was no upper-tier missile defense capability in the competition. Instead, Prime Minister Erdoğan instructed the SSM to proceed with an indigenous project aimed at the in-country development of more capable missile defense systems. Paradoxically, less than a month before, the SSM Undersecretary had publicly announced that Turkey chose to concentrate on developing short and medium-range air defense missiles because longer-range systems in the class of Patriot went beyond Turkey’s capabilities; there was no point in pursuing the impossible.
Why such an about-face? Besides Prime Minister Erdoğan’s obvious motivation to invest this extensive capital in local industries, developments in the preceding months may have altered his thinking and priorities. One development was the June 2012 shooting of a Turkish RF-4E reconnaissance plane by Syria’s air defenses off the Mediterranean shores. This incident convinced Erdoğan of the value and strategic significance of ground-based air defenses (which was retrospectively recognized by those in his inner circle). Likewise, Turkey’s concerns over the sporadic use of ballistic missiles in Syria’s civil war, and the now customary bickering over NATO’s 2012 deployment of Patriot batteries to Turkey, must have reinforced Ankara’s conviction. Another development during this period was Ankara’s diplomatic crossfire with Tehran and Moscow over Turkey’s acceptance of NATO missile defense radar on its territory. In response to the Kürecik radar, Russia and Iran blatantly threatened Turkey, suggesting that their ballistic missiles would now be targeting Turkey. Coupling this threat with increasing concerns over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear weapons program, it is not surprising that Turkish leadership wanted to acquire full-fledged missile defense capabilities.
Faced with the Prime Minister’s shift in priorities, SSM quickly adapted to the changing circumstances, and instead of cancelling the ongoing competition, it came up with a middle-ground formula, which combined the wishes of the political authority with the existing framework of the T-LORAMIDS competition. Accordingly, the contenders were asked to supplement their offers with a comprehensive package for technology transfer that would enable Turkish industry to develop more advanced air and missile defense systems. Apparently, this last-minute addition did not, however, elaborate which technologies the Turkish authorities were seeking. Some contenders complained, without effect, that technological cooperation in support of a complex indigenous development scheme constituted a different requirement and must be handled as a separate program.
Late in the summer of 2013, SSM finished evaluating the revised proposals containing provisions for the transfer of technology, and merged these into a delicate evaluation and scoring formula. In September 2013, the findings were again presented to the Executive Committee. This time, the committee reached a decision and announced a winner: China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC) and its offer for the FD-2000 systems. Europe’s Eurosam came in second, and the U.S. Patriot offer, third. Russia’s S-300V proposal was eliminated altogether due to its excessive price, nearly 2.5 times the price of the lowest bid. Understandably, the news of a Chinese air defense system coming out on top in a NATO country vibrated strongly around the world. Yet, for immediate observers, the outcome was hardly surprising.At $3.4 billion, the Chinese offer was not only below SSM’s forecasted budget, but $1 billion less than the second lowest bid. The Chinese contender scored highest on technical and performance grounds. CPMIEC’s delivery schedule, contractual terms and conditions, and financial package, as well as industrial cooperation and technology transfer offers, were superior. With highest points on all accounts, the Chinese win was the outcome of a bottom-up decision-making process, supported and endorsed by all actors from end-user and procurement bureaucracy to political authority.
Nonetheless, as the events of the next two years would reveal, the selection process was neither flawless, nor was its end result truly actionable. The first drawback and consequent stumbling block was related to the transfer of technology. To accommodate the political authority’s desire for in-country development, the requirement was added in haste to the original T-LORAMIDS framework. Apparently, SSM’s description of technology transfer was vague, and the commitment from the Chinese winner was imprecise and open-ended. Two years later, when contract talks with China were about to collapse, Turkish authorities admitted that the high-level, abstract and slogan-like commitments for technological cooperation were of little value because they did not lead to an agreement during contract talks. Instead, they admitted that all the details, objectives, and recipient entities of technology transfer should have been identified at the outset. Consequently, despite countless rounds of meetings to bridge the gaps, the parties’ inability to agree on the scope and content of technology transfer prevented any progress, and led to the demise of not only the Chinese offer, but the whole T-LORAMIDS project.
A second shortcoming of the T-LORAMIDS evaluation process concerned the SSM and its Executive Committee’s failure to sufficiently consider the ramifications of selecting a non-Western supplier for a complex defense system (which would be connected to NATO’s air defense architecture) on Turkey’s foreign relations and alliance ties. As Turkish authorities later admitted, the prime focus of SSM’s evaluation during this first phase was limited to “such technical criteria as local content, industrialization and technical proficiency, (whereas) the ramifications and consequences with respect to international relations and the global conjuncture were not among the principal factors”. In the words of a prominent analyst of Turkey’s defense programs, “for an extremely complex technical and political problem, it turned out that the evaluation was done on purely technical grounds, without involvement of strategic, political and legal dimensions. However, these are strategic systems with direct consequences for national security, foreign relations and military relations.”
Not surprisingly, NATO strongly objected to Turkey’s decision to select a Chinese supplier, and this created immediate strain on Turkey’s relations with its allies. While recognizing each allied nation’s right to choose their own defense equipment, NATO’s Secretary General stressed, “seen from a NATO perspective, it is of utmost importance that the systems nations plan to acquire can work and operate together with similar systems in other allied nations. That's what we call interoperability.” The critical keyword to achieve such interoperability was integration, implying the integration of new Turkish-owned systems with NATO’s existing electronic and digital architecture. In the words of NATO’s Secretary General, “the Alliance had difficulty understanding how Turkey would manage to integrate an air defense system manufactured by China by using the technology of its NATO allies.” The U.S. shared NATO’s worries over interoperability and integration, and it has previously imposed sanctions on the Chinese winner of the competition for violating Washington’s Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act. Thus, any Turkish companies who interacted with the CPMIEC risked being subjected to the same sanctions.
On the other hand, it would be unfair and inaccurate to claim that the SSM and Turkish air force overlooked the importance of NATO interoperability. Integrating Turkey’s new air and missile defense systems with Turkish, thereof NATO’s air defense C3 architecture, was a paramount technical requirement from the beginning of the T-LORAMIDS competition. In fulfilling its air defense mission, it was critical to have NATO interoperability, because the new SAM systems were expected to become part of Turkey’s multi-layered, closely coordinated air defense architecture, which was in turn intermeshed with NATO. When defending against ballistic missiles, interoperability with NATO becomes even more critical, in fact indispensable; without satellite early-warning and dedicated radar cueing (only available through NATO), SAM systems do not have a high chance of detecting, let alone intercepting, incoming ballistic missiles. Moreover, from 2011onward, parts of Turkey had already entered the protective umbrella of NATO’s European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) comprising upper-tier interceptors effective against longer-range ballistic missiles. Ankara had even agreed to host EPAA’s forward-deployed missile tracking radar on its soil. The focus of NATO and its EPAA had been on longer-range missiles, hence on upper-tier interception. For shorter-range ballistic missiles, allied states were expected to resort to their lower-tier, terminal phase assets – the category of SAM system Turkey sought under T-LORAMIDS. Unless Turkey’s lower-tier solution could talk and cooperate with NATO’s upper-tier systems, which could only be achieved through NATO’s dedicated C3 structure, dependable and full-fledged protection against ballistic missiles was rendered impossible.
Interoperability being so important, Turkish officials had devised what they thought was a workable technical solution. Accordingly, the new SAM systems purchased under T-LORAMIDS would not be connected directly to NATO’s infrastructure. Instead, they would be integrated into Turkey’s own C3 network, which in turn is already integrated with NATO’s. A Turkish company would develop and deliver the necessary interface between missiles systems and Turkey’s air defense network. While designating the Chinese company, SSM had already secured a commitment to get all the interface data necessary for such integration. Since Turkey would perform the entire integration work, Turkish authorities were convinced that there was no risk of China gaining access to classified NATO information and technology. With this assumption in mind, they tried to comfort NATO: “Our allies should trust us. Once the Chinese system has been installed, no reverse information flow.” Yet, only months later the same Turkish officials recognized that “there were some concerns that we can accept regarding information security and interoperability. We are taking precautions.”
One of NATO’s primary concerns was within the realm of software and cyber security. From an engineering point of view, it would be possible to integrate a Chinese system with NATO assets. However, NATO officials pointed out that the built-in software could be compromised by digital backdoors planted by Chinese developers’ intent on gaining access to NATO data. The perception of China as a prime suspect of cyber espionage did not help. Like all air defense systems in its class, China’s FD-2000 was a very sophisticated system, interwoven and run by complex software. Therefore, there would always be uncertainties with respect to security gaps, cyber access, and hacking. To minimize, or ideally, eliminate such risks, NATO procedures foresaw that all systems handling NATO-classified information would be subjected to NATO’s advance security approval and accreditation. In the exceptional circumstances of systems originating from non-member nations, they would add an additional layer of scrutiny and NATO certification. These were long-established NATO procedures, and not created solely for Turkey’s Chinese system. There was a presumption that Turkish officials would be well-informed of the requisites, and have dialogue with their NATO counterparts during the evaluation process. Yet it appears that Turkish officials did not consult with NATO prior to their selection of a Chinese system. The outcome, as subsequently put forth by Turkish authorities, was deemed “the China accident”. Turkish officials argued that a similar integration had been permitted for Greece’s Russian-origin S-300 missiles. Yet, owing to the same NATO procedures, Greek S-300s had never been fully linked to the NATO system for operations in a dynamic coalition environment.
Another concern was the industrial and information security aspect in the relationship between Chinese and Turkish industries and militaries. Normally, an industrial cooperation program entails extensive interaction between parties throughout the licensed production, delivery, initial system set-up, activation, on-site support, after-sale support, and future modification and upgrade phases – all of which meant Chinese nationals would be working with the equipment side-by-side their Turkish counterparts. The SSM Undersecretary could not have described the situation better: “We might be able to protect the data technically, but there will be a lot of interaction with the Chinese through this [process]. Is there a risk? Of course. They [the Chinese] are around, they’re in the next room. That could be a risk.” These were hardly comforting comments for Turkey’s Western allies, and Ankara sought the allies’ understanding and consent for the NATO integration process.
The limited scope of Turkey’s suggested integration formula was another technical ambiguity. Turkish authorities were convinced that it would be enough to develop an interface to connect the Chinese systems to Turkey’s C3 systems, because a Turkish network had already been integrated with NATO’s. Yet, interoperability with NATO is not limited to the air defense command-control infrastructure. It calls for additional layers of interoperability, among them IFF (identify friend or foe) and Link-16 combined air-picture communications terminals, all of which Turkish air force had envisaged installing on Chinese systems. Each installation required unique security approval and accreditation by NATO’s Office of Security – a challenge hardly voiced or addressed by Turkish authorities.
Meanwhile, it would be inaccurate to place the entire weight of NATO objections on technical grounds. However viable they may be, it is plausible that NATO employed and somewhat exaggerated these technical stumbling blocks to justify their own objections at political and even commercial levels. On the political front, the supply and successful integration of a Chinese solution in NATO’s ‘Holy Grail’ of air and missile defense architecture risked tainting the Alliance’s image of cohesion and solidarity. Using NATO’s scarce economic resources to fund a potential adversary like China was a politico-financial consideration, which did not score well with NATO. Lastly, the equation had a commercial and arms trade dimension; awarding a multibillion-dollar contract to a Chinese competitor signified not only the loss of profits for European and U.S. manufacturers, but also risked creating a credible competitor who could tab on similar requirements elsewhere in the world.
In addition to the challenges presented in achieving NATO interoperability, which had gone far beyond what Turkish decision-makers had anticipated, the existing U.S. sanctions on the Chinese winner of the T-LORAMIDS competition added to the complications. It is still not clear if Turkish decision-makers knew about the sanctions prior to their selection of CPMIEC, but once the decision was made, they quickly dismissed them as non-binding and irrelevant. “True that the Chinese firm is in U.S. sanctions list”, contended SSM Undersecretary, “but it is not a NATO or United Nations list”. Developments would soon prove otherwise. Hardly two months had gone by when the Turkish defense industry’s flagship Aselsan discovered first-hand the relevance of U.S. sanctions. When Aselsan asked the world’s leading investment bank to advise and underwrite its public offering, it was faced with a blunt rejection letter, stating, “If it is possible that you will work with the Chinese company, CPMIEC, we would not work with you”. Elsewhere, American officials were quick to remind their Turkish counterparts that dealing with a sanctioned Chinese company risked legally hampering existing and future cooperation between U.S. and Turkish defense companies. For Turkey’s fledgling defense industry, which had traditionally relied on U.S. markets for a sizable portion of its exports and purchased items, this was the harbinger of the major difficulties that lie ahead if Ankara went through with the Chinese deal.
In November 2015, Turkish authorities announced that the T-LORAMIDS project, and together with it the selection of CPMIEC, was cancelled. In retrospect, selecting a Chinese solution was a bold step, taken without appreciating and anticipating the full range of technology transfer, foreign policy, alliance ties, and interoperability ramifications. Irrespective of the contrary official statements and media stories, the insurmountable ambiguities and shortcomings of the pro-China decision were indicative in the developments that took place first few months after the decision. Even more astonishing was the length of time it took for Turkish authorities to recognize this and reverse their decision.
5. Ascent of Indigenous Track
Throughout 2014 and 2015, while the Chinese winner was in contract negotiations with SSM, there were less visible developments taking place. One concerned the progress of in-country development of air and missile defense systems, and the other focused on attaining the same goal through cooperation with European partners. The two initiatives were not necessarily perceived as in competition with one another, but they certainly progressed to the detriment of the Chinese deal, and eventually helped bring about its demise.
In December 2013, ten weeks after SSM selected the Chinese company, Turkey’s largest defense contractor, Aselsan, announced that they were ready to develop a long-range air defense system. Contending that outside sources would never give Turkey the sensitive technologies it needed, Aselsan officially applied to SSM for in-country development. No doubt Aselsan’s new self-confidence was boosted by its successful test-firing of the Hisar-A, low-altitude SAM only a few months earlier. From then on, regardless of how ambitious and risky it might be, indigenous development became the prime track of Turkey’s air and missile defense endeavor. SSM negotiated and conducted studies with local industries from 2014 to the beginning of 2018; in January 2018, SSM and Aselsan signed a hefty development contract for the Hisar-U. This was the Hisar family’s long-range offspring, whose low- and medium-altitude derivatives were already being test-fired. The Hisar-U contract, worth circa €500-million, foresaw the delivery of one system ready for operational testing by 2021.
Parallel to the slow but steady progress toward in-country development, a more curious dialogue between SSM and two European governments has been taking place. Despite the Chinese win, SSM had never excluded European and U.S. contenders from the T-LORAMIDS competition. They continuously asked the contenders to extend the validity of their proposals. SSM argued that if contract talks with the Chinese failed, they would invite the second-ranking European, and third-ranking U.S. contenders back for consideration. What is striking under the light of future developments is that Russia and its offer for S-300V was excluded altogether, and Ankara turned down Moscow’s pleas to renew its offer.
Compared to the Americans, the French and their Italian partners were more active and determined in their efforts to roll back the outcome of T-LORAMIDS and create a new opportunity. Capitalizing on the government-to-government dialogue initiated by the French President’s January 2014 visit to Ankara, the French-Italian company Eurosam held several rounds of meetings with Turkish officials and industries. They offered an expanded version of the technological cooperation proposal they had already made for T-LORAMIDS. Instead of the licensed-assembly of Eurosam’s existing SAMP/T solution, Turkish companies were invited to take part in the joint-development and subsequent joint-production of a new generation of missile-defense-capable SAM systems alongside French and Italian industries. Representing the next iteration of their current SAMP/T, the new system would be capable of intercepting longer-range ballistic missiles (presumably in the 1,000 to 3,000-kilometer bracket). As subsequent events prove, the Eurosam offer was appealing to Turkish authorities and industries alike. In addition to satisfying Turkey’s long-standing need to counter the threat posed by long-range ballistic missiles, it also held the promise of introducing Turkish companies to cutting-edge missile defense technologies. By taking advantage of European industries’ experience and head start in this field, Turkey could expect to minimize the risks and costs associated with developing complex and advanced systems.
By mid-2014, Turkey was showing keen interest in the Eurosam offer. Prime Minister Erdoğan acknowledged the problems over joint-production and technology transfer within the Chinese offer, and announced that Turkey was communicating with France about joint-production. The talks involved the Turkish, Italian, and French governments, as well as their respective defense companies. The negotiations were laborious and detail-oriented, slow and time-consuming. During this long process, there were gestures like Italy’s 2016 deployment via NATO of a SAMP/T battery to Turkey to replace the U.S. and German Patriots that had been abruptly withdrawn. Finally, in July 2017, the parties announced that they had signed a framework agreement, followed by a Letter of Intent in November of the same year. In these agreements, Turkey, France, and Italy committed to jointly defining their air and missile defense requirements for the future. Symbolically enough, they signed the document on the sidelines of a NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels. Crowning the entire process, the French, Italian, and Turkish governments jointly awarded a contract to Eurosam and its Turkish industry partner in January 2018, allocating them with funds to proceed with the concept definition studies of Europe’s new tripartite missile defense solution, intended to become operational by the mid-2020s. Eurosam presented the scheme as a 25-year, €11-billion effort comprising the development of not only ground-based solutions, but also next-generation ship-based air and missile defenses. In fact, the scheme opened the door to another outstanding Turkish requirement, envisaging in-country construction of TF-2000 air defense frigates. In stark contrast with Turkey’s geostrategic circumstances, TF-2000 requirements did not call for ballistic missile shooter capability, and confined the vessels’ mission to assisting NATO’s missile defense effort with onboard radar and data link. Following the cooperative scheme with Europe, the new missiles may as well have been designated for the TF-2000 frigates. This would bring the benefit of adding missile defense capability to TF-2000, therefore diversifying Turkey’s missile defense options.
What is important here is that the cooperative scheme with Europe is not seen and treated as being in contradiction or competition with Turkey’s own efforts to develop indigenous systems. In the eyes of Turkish authorities, “cooperation [with Europe] is part of Turkey’s own air and missile defense effort, [as it has been structured] in a manner to assist SSM’s local development model”. This translates into a situation in which the Hisar-U contract is envisaged by SSM as an instrument to augment Turkish industries’ capabilities in the joint program, allowing the opportunity to maximize the weight, contribution, and gains of Turkish industries.
6. S-400 Bombshell
In retrospect, the period following the November 2015 cancelation of the T-LORAMIDS project was interesting. Local industries pressed ahead with preparations for in-country development, becoming the first and foremost route for Turkey to acquire long-range air and missile defense capabilities. In parallel, international cooperation created a shortcut to advanced technologies and capabilities required by upper-tier missile defense had come to constitute the second viable route. Then, what could be treated as a third route, there were sporadic reports of Turkey’s interest in acquiring stopgap, off-the-shelf long-range air defense systems which would meet urgent operational requirements, and fill the void left by the cancellation of T-LORAMIDS. Most likely, SSM contacted foreign manufacturers and received their price-and-availability inputs. However, there were no signs of resolute follow-up activity.
Meanwhile, throughout 2015 and 2016, there were tectonic shifts in Turkey’s domestic and political circumstances. Particularly in Syria, Iraq, and elsewhere in the Middle East, Turkey’s objectives and interests were rapidly becoming divergent, even contradictory with those of its Western allies, and especially with the U.S. In this sense, Washington had lost confidence in Turkey as a proficient and dependable ally under AK Party rule. Turkey’s steady drift toward authoritarianism made matters worse. Negative perceptions and mistrust were reciprocal. Turkish leadership was extremely disturbed and suspicious of Washington’s choice to have armed Kurdish groups as its principal ally in Syria. One outcome was Turkey’s eventual rapprochement with Russia, whose relations with Ankara had recently hit an all-time low (due to Turkey shooting down a Russian aircraft along the Syria-Turkey frontier). By mid-2016, while Turkey was inching toward amending its ties with Russia, a bombshell in the form of a botched coup d’état was dropped in Ankara. It was a truly traumatic event that deeply impacted Turkey’s entire range of domestic and foreign policy dealings and equations.
From the perspective of Turkey’s long-standing requirement for air and missile defense systems, the impact was immediate and dramatic. Only three weeks after the coup attempt, President Erdoğan paid an official visit to Moscow; during the visit his Russian counterpart expressed that Moscow wanted to supply Turkey with the S-400 – the more advanced offspring of the S-300 (eliminated from T-LORAMIDS due to its prohibitive price). Ankara was receptive: Turkey’s foreign minister stated, “we are forced to cooperate with other partners in buying and selling weapon systems, because there are NATO allies who refuse to sell us air defense systems or share (technology) with us”. By October of the same year, Turkey asked that Russia submit a formal proposal for the S-400. In February 2017, Turkey’s Defense Minister announced that they would buy the S-400. The following month, he revealed Turkey’s decision to use the S-400s as a standalone weapon, and not seek integration with NATO. He went on to stress that while Turkey sought the same from its NATO allies, it did not see acceptable levels of clarity and solidarity in favorable pricing and technology sharing. In May 2017, he announced that talks on technical aspects were finalized, and the order would be placed once financial issues were sorted. These financial issues held up the process longer than the technical ones. The contract, which was signed toward the end October, took effect before the end of 2017. The order was for one battery (plus one optional battery), due for delivery during the first quarter of 2020 (subsequently moved to July 2019). In the words of President Erdoğan, with production of the first units already underway, S-400 was a “done deal”.
Once more, Turkey was at the crosshair of its Western allies’ harsh criticism. A top NATO official warned, “The same way that nations are sovereign in making their [defense acquisition] decisions, they are also sovereign in facing the consequences of that decision”. Washington’s sanctions on the Russian manufacturer of S-400 further complicated things, as Turkish parties risked having the same sanctions extended toward them. Ankara had gone through the same cycle less than three years ago over its pro-China decision; this new round of tensions and difficulties could not have been unexpected. What had changed? What made Turkish decision-makers opt for a trail they knew would be full of tensions and obstructions?
First and foremost was the deep trauma left by the botched coup, and the consequent shift in Ankara’s threat perceptions. The survival of Turkey’s regime and its top leader was now at stake, and Turkey could not count on traditional allies anymore. They were deemed to be supportive and complicit, if not directly behind the coup d’état. The turn of events during the coup had shown that the main danger to Turkey’s rulers came from the air, and exposed the need to immediately resurrect effective air defenses over critical targets (e.g. presidential palace and parliament). Turkey’s traditional western allies could not be trusted, because the need may well rise for protection against their weapons. Turkey’s indigenous, but very short-range, solutions were hastily deployed. Conveniently enough, Russia, who had helped the Turkish government during the botched coup, was gracious enough to offer the world’s most capable long-range air defense system. From this perspective, if the purchase of S-400s risked straining relations with NATO and the U.S., then that was a price Turkish leadership was ready to pay. For Turkish decision-makers, the S-400 deal carried the additional benefit of mending ties with Russia, and winning its cooperation in the Syrian quagmire. Moreover, by cozying up with Russia, Ankara was sending a message to its NATO allies that they had other options. The deal was also beneficial for Moscow: in addition to monetary gains, the S-400 offer was a skillful maneuver that would drive a wedge between Turkey and its NATO allies.
7. Fallacy of Three Justifications
Underlying strategic-level considerations aside, Turkish authorities justified the decision to the public with three elements: first, the S-400’s favorable price; second, NATO allies’ failure to meet Turkey’s quest for technology transfer and joint-production; and third, the U.S. and Europe’s refusal to sell Turkey air defense systems in the first place.
The contention on favorable price is impossible to verify or refute with a high degree of certainty, because from the onset, the S-400 deal was littered with insufficient or inconsistent information. The Turkish and Russian parties’ differing and interchangeable use of terms (e.g., system, battery, and battalion) further complicated the picture. In the final analysis, the Russians announced a price of circa $2.5 billion for four batteries. The Turkish defense minister did not provide a price figure, but confirmed the quantities: two systems, each comprising two batteries, for a total of four batteries. The SSM press release issued soon afterward clarified that the firm order was for one system (comprising two batteries), whereas the second system was optional. Turkish sources have never identified the exact makeup and quantities of the system elements at stake, but it may be possible to guess judging from Russian deployment practices. Accordingly, Turkey’s firm order for one system (battalion) would normally comprise two batteries of nine quadruple launchers each, for a total of 18 launchers and 72 ready-to-fire missiles. When the second optional system (and its two batteries) is added up, the total would become 36 launchers and 144 missiles. If the $500-million price tag cited in Russian sources for each S-400 battery is to be trusted, then the price figure for four batteries (and their 36 launchers) comes out at $2 billion – close enough to the $2.5-billion value announced by Russian authorities. Back in 2013, the price quotes for 72 launchers (and 288 missiles) stood at $3.4 billion for China, $4.4 billion for Eurosam, and $8.8 billion for Russia’s S-300V. Now, Russia supplied half the quantity of launchers and missiles in return for $2.5 billion – a discount of sorts, but nowhere close to Chinese or European price quotes during T-LORAMIDS, and this despite the fact that the S-400 contract did not include any T-LORAMIDS cost-drivers like local content, in-country final assembly, and offset trade.
Regarding Turkish officials’ contention that S-400 was preferable due to Russia’s acceptance of joint-production and technology transfer, is a lot easier and straightforward to reach a fair judgment: no such provision is part of the S-400 contract. Observations to this effect belong to the realm of ignorance, disinformation, or ‘alternative facts’. On this, the Russian side has been very open and consistent throughout: “the consensus has been on off-the-shelf transfer; sharing of technologies has never been at stake” declared Putin’s top military advisor. Other defense officials stressed that the S-400’s internal control (source) codes would never be shared with Turkey. Referring to Turkish demands for localization, the S-400’s Russian manufacturer touched the bounds of arrogance: “without the necessary infrastructure, it is impossible to manufacture anything. You need training, training in high technologies. The Turks understand this, too. We can provide them with all the documentation, but this would not generate any results.” Interestingly enough, Turkish authorities close to the subject have been playing to the same tune. For instance, the Turkish Defense Minister has been clear in his statements that the S-400 was an off-the-shelf deal to meet urgent needs, and that technological know-how was a matter to be discussed if Turkey decided to exercise an optional clause of the contract at a later stage. Months later, President Erdoğan confirmed that joint-production applied to the second and third phases of the program; he had proposed joint development of the S-500. Owing to their experience with Chinese talks, Turkish procurement officials must have been well aware of the limited value of abstract and inarticulate reference to technological cooperation. Pointedly enough, in an official press release on the occasion of the S-400 contract, the SSM underlined the importance of ongoing activities with “other countries and companies” to support Turkey’s local development program – a clear reference to the Turkish industry’s technological cooperation with their French and Italian counterparts. Paradoxically, Turkish authorities at all levels continue citing technology transfer and joint-production as the main reasons for Turkey’s choice of S-400s, whereas no such technological or industrial content is to be found in the current iteration of the S-400 contract.
Lastly, regarding the frequent contention by several high-ranking Turkish officials that NATO allies declined to sell Turkey air defense systems, there appears to be a similarly puzzling picture. Complaints about NATO allies’, and especially Washington’s double standards and lack of responsiveness in handling Ankara’s demands for defense hardware, are fair and well founded. Even U.S. officials acknowledge that overly strict American export controls pushed Turkey into the arms of Russia. On the other hand, though, the following commentary by Turkey’s presidential spokesperson reveals a double standard on Ankara’s part, too:
…we long made negotiations on Patriots, […] but we couldn’t get a result, [because] the most important criterion for us is joint production, that is to say making a deal which will provide technology transfer. Unfortunately, we have not managed the reach an agreement to produce Patriots. But, Russia took a quick step in terms of joint production and thus S-400 has been implemented. Turkey does not have any concerns on buying Patriots, provided that the same conditions are set, namely joint production. So, the ball is on the U.S. court now.
There are a number of sticking points in this line of contention. First, if Turkey’s most important criterion has been joint-production, then Russia and its S-400 are exempt. Then, it is not possible to talk about a level playing field between Russia and NATO members because the latter are asked to fulfill a daunting criterion which does not apply to Russia: Russia was allowed to supply its S-400 off-the-shelf, but Turkey’s NATO allies are expected to meet strict technology transfer and localization preconditions. Have Turkey’s NATO allies ever been asked to supply their systems off-the-shelf under the same conditions that apply to Russia? If so, was their response negative? Unfortunately, we do not have sufficient public-domain information to provide an answer. Yet, the following comments from Turkey’s defense minister may indicate that there have always been additional demands in the talks with Western suppliers: “U.S. and European countries’ attitude was not receptive. Their proposals were not competitive and did not include the sharing of technology, meaning I would sell this system, you would get and set it up as is. You can’t even touch a single bolt. We cannot accept such understanding. This made S-400 talks imperative for Turkey”. In retrospect, whereas the obstructions by the Congress may indeed prevent the supply of Patriots to Turkey, it appears highly implausible that France and Italy – having already accepted Turkey’s participation in the joint-development of their next-generation air and missile defense system – would have second-thoughts on selling their current-generation SAMP/T systems to Turkey.
No doubt all three justifications of the S-400 order are tangled in varying degrees of inconsistency and misrepresentation. In stark contrast with the September 2013 pro-Chinese decision, the outcome of a bottom-up process, the S-400 order is a good example of top-down process: the decision made first, through political deliberations, and justifications generated afterward. Rapidly-changing political circumstances in and around Turkey, and the corresponding shift in leadership’s threat perceptions, must have weighed in heavily to produce such an outcome. Of course, such a high-level political decision had its own procession, rationale, and justification. Therefore, instead of questioning its wisdom, we shall focus our analysis on scrutinizing the industrial, operational, and military ramifications of the ruling.
8. S-400’s Operational Appraisal
In the industrial and technological dimension, the decision to favor the off-the-shelf procurement of S-400s is not in line with Turkey’s much-cherished goal of attaining indigenous air and missile defense capabilities. In its current shape, the S-400acquisition does not bring direct benefits to Turkey’s defense industries, nor does it provide a solution, which would be interoperable, and therefore complementary to Turkey’s future air and missile defense setup. This setup is being developed locally in close conjunction with Western, and more specifically, European technologies and standards. It would be unfair to discount the likelihood of prospective cooperation with Russian industry in this domain. Alternately, Turkey’s first-hand experience with T-LORAMIDS suggests the insurmountable challenges in defining and operationalizing technological cooperation on an ex post facto basis, i.e., after the contract is signed and payments are made. Even if it could overcome these difficulties, successful technological cooperation with Russia would constitute a parallel, in fact competitive, effort to Turkey’s current priority of developing its own air and missile defense solutions, run in close conjunction with European industrial partners.
With respect to the S-400’s ability to satisfy Turkey’s operational needs, thereby contributing to the overall defensive posture of the country, we first focus on the air defense dimension. Turkish authorities have already announced that S-400s would be used standalone, with no digital exchange of threat and targeting information, nor any coordination or cooperation with other assets of Turkey’s existing air defense architecture. S-400is a long-range air defense system, with performance characteristics unmatched by any rivals. Its search radar is capable of detecting airborne targets up to a range of 600 kilometers, and the system can shoot down targets up to a range of 150 kilometers. With improved, mission-specific missiles, the effective range could be extended to 250, even 400 kilometers. Yet, propaganda notwithstanding, the S-400 is bound by the same laws of physics which impose restrictions on all long-range air defense systems. Due to earth’s curvature, after roughly 40 kilometers downrange, S-400 radars cannot see targets flying at low- and medium-altitudes. The more rugged the topography, the higher becomes the altitude below which S-400 radar is blinded. This is not good news for countries like Turkey, who have mountain chains and rough terrain. When Russia deployed its S-400 to Syria, this provided vivid examples: U.S. cruise missiles flying through depressions between mountains were not detected by the Russian S-400 battery, deployed less than 50 kilometers away. Russia’s fix was to immediately deploy two airborne early-warning (radar) planes to Syria, and link up its S-400 battery to high-mountain radars and batteries, so as to reduce gaps in radar coverage – all illustrating the imperative to operate as part of multi-layered, fully-integrated air defense architecture. When used in standalone mode, the performance and effectiveness of even the most advanced air defense system is reduced to the level of medium-range air defense systems – such indigenous examples would soon be joining Turkey’s inventory through the Hisar-O project. Even worse, faced with complex and multidimensional threat scenarios involving cruise missiles, extended-range precision-guided munitions, and low-flying aircraft, a standalone S-400 battery’s own survival would be in jeopardy. This is a flaw Russian planners must already realize, for they have been attempting to sell Turkey point-defense systems to protect the S-400 batteries. Not surprisingly, this standalone employment does not align with Turkey’s expectations for its new air defense systems – a point underlined earlier by the Turkish air force: “Fielding a single type of air defense system does not solve the problem. What is needed is layered air defense (combining different types of air defense systems). The assignment of different target types to different air defense systems must be done centrally, using an integrated command-control system and its dedicated software.” This is a far cry from what standalone S-400s would be delivering to Turkey.
In the realm of ballistic missile defense and how S-400s contribute to it, the prospects are even dimmer. There is little doubt that S-400 has a robust missile defense capability built around its dedicated 9M96E missiles, which are believed to be capable of terminal phase interception of incoming ballistic missiles at an altitude of 27 kilometers. This is roughly equal to Patriot’s PAC-3variant and its ERINT missiles, implying that they could intercept ballistic missiles with ranges of up to 1,000 to 1,300 kilometers. It is quite possible that 9M96E missiles are included in Turkey’s S-400 order. Yet, the more advanced 40N6E missiles, reputed to have an exo-atmospheric intercept altitude of 185 kilometers, have been in customization tests since 2008. Even when they finally reach operational status with the Russian military, they may never be supplied to export customers, at least not in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the missile defense potential of Turkish S-400s is confined to the terminal phase. Besides, devoid of satellite early warning and cueing from dedicated missile tracking radars (such as the one at Kürecik), it is doubtful that S-400 batteries would have enough reaction time or precision to detect and engage incoming missiles with their own radar. Even overlooking such uncertainties, as the top Turkish air force authority in charge of air and missile defense once described, “Long-range air defense systems become point defense systems when pitted against ballistic missiles. The restraint is not only the shortness of their intercept distance; it also concerns the fact that longer-range ballistic missiles cannot be intercepted at all. This makes upper-tier missile defenses compulsory. And lower-tier missile defense assets must be integrated with upper-tier. This is a dimension to keep in mind while shaping Turkey’s missile defense architecture.” This is yet another feat that the standalone S-400s cannot not hope to meet.
As a sub-category air defense mission, we should also reference the S-400’s A2/AD role (deploying long-range weapons to prevent opponents from entering a certain theater, and depriving them freedom of action in this theater). Russia’s deployment of S-400s in western Syria to create a no-fly zone provides a good example. Ankara could not have failed to notice the S-400’s success in restricting Turkish and American aircraft inside Syrian airspace. It is no secret that Turkish leadership had similar ambitions to set up no-fly zones over Syria, or depending on circumstances, over other conflict zones as well. What is frequently overlooked is that employing S-400s in standalone mode would diminish their worth for A2/AD as well as no-fly zone contingencies. A standalone S-400 could not hope to positively identify friendly aircraft. This points to a situation in which deploying S-400s in a certain theater would deprive not only the opponents, but also the Turkish air force, of freedom of action, simply because there is no way to ensure that friendly aircraft are not inadvertently targeted by S-400. Besides A2/AD scenarios, this is a serious shortcoming with detrimental impact on routine air defense deployments, as well as on operations inside Turkish airspace.
The impact goes beyond national contingencies to affect joint NATO operations even more severely. “[S-400’s] mere presence creates technical challenges for allied assets deployed onto the territory of that country,” reminded a top NATO official. In daily parlance, this means that NATO allies will not be willing to take the risk of having their aircraft accidentally or inadvertently targeted; consequently, they will not allow their aircraft to operate where Turkish S-400s are present. The end result is a significant loophole in NATO’s collective defense guarantees toward Turkey. In this sense, NATO allies’ concerns and objections go beyond the safety of their aircraft flying in Turkish airspace, and extend into the realm of electronic and information security. A top NATO official explained the point with extraordinary detail and precision:
[S-400] system itself is less an issue as the database that will have to be built to make it operational. The value of the system is in the database [which] will be collected on the territory of a NATO ally, with all allied assets present in Turkey being mapped and logged into Russian systems. Russian personnel will be on the ground to instruct the Turkish military how to operate the complicated radars and fire control systems, handing Moscow critical intelligence on what NATO assets are in the country, where they are, and what kind of capabilities they may have. Just as it would be hard to imagine that NATO experts would be sitting in Russia for several months and feeding the database, it is hard to imagine that Russian experts will be sitting in a NATO ally and feeding a Russian system with NATO data.
Turkish authorities did not deny the possible involvement of Russian civilian and military specialists, and said Turkey was trying to ease NATO’s concerns by entrusting S-400 setup and activation tasks with Turkish personnel trained in Russia – assuring no Russian presence in Turkey. Whether NATO allies would be satisfied with these arrangement remains to be seen. All the while, the S-400 impasse takes its toll on various dimensions of Turkey’s relations with NATO allies. At the forefront is the F-35 program, through which Turkey hoped to acquire its next-generation fighter aircraft. By citing Turkey’s S-400 order, the U.S. Congress took steps to suspend deliveries and, ultimately, exclude Turkey from the program. This amounts to no less than an arms embargo, damaging defense relations beyond repair. There is a widespread expectation that Turkey could be subjected to U.S. sanctions, because its S-400 order will be assessed under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which is already applied to Russia. TheS-400 is not the root cause of Turkey’s rift with the U.S; a lot of the blame goes to the U.S. in the complex interplay of misperceptions and miscalculations. Irrespectively, the S-400 has come to represent a highly visible example of defiant behavior; it holds the potential to trigger wider restrictions on defense material and technology transactions. Despite major strides in defense production in recent years, Turkey relies heavily on its NATO allies for most defense equipment, and its fledgling defense industry remains deeply enmeshed in its Western counterparts. If the flow of spares and components is interrupted, or offset trade contracts suspended, Turkey’s defense industry and military are poised to suffer significantly. However unfair and unjustified such restrictions may be, their outcome is an important variable to factor in the S-400 cost-benefit tally.
Leaving the NATO dimension behind, our analysis will not be complete without identifying yet another national-level consideration: electronic security and dependability. S-400 is a very complex system comprising several types and layers of electronic hardware and software. Since the system will be arriving in an off-the-shelf, ‘as is’ configuration, and since software codes are not part of the deal, there would be no way to guarantee that the S-400s will not be compromised electronically. An intrusion would always be possible through more conventional means of electronic warfare, as well as the more fashionable methods of cyber attack. Presumably, its Russian manufacturers would know the system’s vulnerabilities better than anyone else; Russia would find itself in the best position to intrude or obstruct S-400 operations. The range of geopolitical contingencies likely to necessitate Turkey’s use of S-400s all include Russia, either as a stakeholder, opponent, or potential spoiler. All of Turkey’s regional adversaries are already in cordial terms with Russia. Under such circumstances, would the S-400 work as advertised? This is a question which may never be answered with a high degree of confidence. There is little value to claims that the S-400 would be more or less as dependable and reliable as its counterparts.
9. Conclusion and the Way Forward
Our analysis reveals three concurrent courses for Turkey to meet its air and missile defense requirements. The first and foremost is developing such systems indigenously – a noble, well-founded cause given Turkey’s geopolitical circumstances. The second course, in close coordination with the first one, aims at a technological and industrial collaboration with European NATO allies to promote upper-tier missile defense capability – something that goes beyond Turkey’s current technological and financial confines. Contracts for both courses were signed at the beginning of 2018, and work is already underway.
The third course concerns the off-the-shelf procurement of stopgap systems to meet urgent operational needs, because the other courses take a long time to materialize. In 2013, the prospect of using a Chinese system to meet urgent requirements collapsed for two reasons: the failure to find a workable solution for NATO interoperability, and an ill-devised focus on technology transfer. In 2017, Turkey tried again, but with Russia. The decision reflected Turkey’s extraordinary political circumstances and the corresponding shift in threat perceptions. As a shortcut to immediate deployment, the S-400 deal attempted to circumvent restraints imposed by NATO interoperability, and perhaps the delivery schedule and pricing as well. But in doing so, it did not meld well with Turkey’s other two, prioritized courses. Nor did it match well with Turkey’s operational requirements. Consequently, the S-400 deal will find itself under constant strain and questioning.
In retrospect, Turkey cannot and should not be spending three or four times over to meet the same requirement. First and second courses for in-country and collaborative development are already underway, and they can be expected to eventually merge into a single program. The third prospect, aimed at satisfying urgent operational requirements, must be well aligned with in-country and collaborative efforts, and fully conform to operational requirements. Arguably, the only alternative that could live up to this tall order is an off-the-shelf acquisition of Europe’s existing air and missile defense solution so as to meet urgent needs. Paradoxically, this may well be the only option decision-makers in Ankara have not yet diligently exercised.
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https://www.crn.com/blogs-op-ed/the-channel-wire/216900362/cyberspies-steal-fighter-jet-info-from-pentagon.htm | 2018-03-17T21:21:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257645310.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20180317194447-20180317214447-00067.warc.gz | 0.954387 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__56996382 | en | Cyberspies have broken into the Pentagon's computer system, stealing information related to the $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter project, according to a Wall Street Journal report today. The Joint Strike Fighter is the Pentagon's costliest weapons program.
The information targeted by the cyberspies could help adversaries mount defenses against the fighter jet. The most sensitive information, however, was not breached because it is stored on computers not attached to the Internet, according to the WSJ.
The article noted that it was likely that the intruders entered through vulnerabilities in the networks of the contractors involved in building the aircraft. The WSJ reported that Pentagon insiders are pointing the finger at China as in some way being responsible for the cyberattack.
Lockheed Martin Corp. (2008 VAR500 rank 7) is the lead contractor for the Joint Strike Fighter program. Northrop Grumman Corp. and BAE Systems PLC also have major roles in the project, also known as the F-35 Lightning II project. Lockheed's Web site describes the program as the "focal point for defining affordable next-generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines and our allies." Last month, the United Kingdom announced it would purchase the aircraft.
The U.S. is increasingly growing concerned about cyberattacks. In February, UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said that cyber-weapons will be included on the list of arms falling under the auspices of the UN's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. At the time, Ban was quoted as saying recent breaches of critical systems represent "a clear and present threat to international security."
In response, the Pentagon is developing the National Cyber Range program, which will not only have the hardware that might be used to inflict cyber-attacks, but also will imitate likely actions of the aggressors. The Cyber Range comprises part of the government's Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative, launched last year. | weapons_science |
http://beyondthetrenches.co.uk/aircraft-built-in-lincoln-the-home-of-the-tank/ | 2020-01-25T21:45:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251681412.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125191854-20200125221854-00043.warc.gz | 0.981084 | 1,259 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__42070480 | en | In this guest blog, Dan Ellin considers the places and people behind aircraft of the First World War which were built in a city better known for producing tanks.
In the history of warfare and the Great War, the city of Lincoln has become synonymous with the tank. In 1915 William Tritton, the managing director of William Foster & Co and Major Walter Wilson first began drawing designs of was to become the tank in a room in a local hotel. After unsuccessful trials of ‘Little Willie’, ‘Mother’ the prototype of the Mark 1 tank was tested at Burton Park on the outskirts of Lincoln in January 1916. Shortly afterwards the first 100 tanks were ordered, and tanks were first used in on the Western front in September 1916. Tanks were built in William Foster & Co’s Tritton works in Lincoln, but the city’s other engineering firms also played important parts in the war effort. Ruston, Proctor & Co., Robey & Co. and Clayton and Shuttleworth were all involved in aircraft production, with one in fourteen British aircraft being made in Lincoln during the war. The city was one of the top five aircraft manufacturing centres of the Great War with over 5,000 aircraft being constructed in the city’s factories which employed around 6,000 men and women on aircraft work.
Ruston Proctor & Co. LTD.
First contracted to build B.E.2c aircraft in 1915, Ruston and Proctor built over 2,000 aircraft and more than 3,000 engines in purpose built factory buildings in the Boultham area of the city. The firm was the country’s largest supplier of engines and employed more than 3,000 men and women in aircraft production.
Towards the end of 1915 the company began building the far superior ‘Sopwith 1 ½ strutter’ aircraft, and in 1917, the famous ‘Sopwith Camel’. The Camel was the highest scoring fighter of the war and it took its name from the hump over the two machine guns in front of the pilot. Rustons built the majority of the 5,500 Camels manufactured during the war; by November 1918 the Lincoln firm had completed 1,600. The thousandth model off the assembly line was painted in an Egyptian winged sun theme and used for publicity.
Robey & Co. LTD.
Between 1915 and 1919 Robey & Co. built aircraft for the Admiralty, but were unusual in that they also designed, built and flew prototypes of their own aircraft. The firm began with sub-contracted orders to build the ‘Sopwith Gunbus’, a pusher biplane with the engine to the rear of the aircraft, and later ‘Short 184 Seaplanes’. At peak production they produced one seaplane a day.
The first aircraft Robey designed and built was a single seater scout biplane. The prototype was sent to Hendon, but was never tested as the Gnome rotary engine the designer had hoped to use was not delivered. The company’s most successful prototype, the ‘Robey Peters Fighting Machine’ also never went into production, but two were built and tested. It was intended that the aircraft would be used by the Navy for anti Zeppelin and U-boat patrols. It was a single engine aircraft with a crew of three, the pilot, and two gunners. The gunners were to sit in separate plywood nacelles in the wings. The port nacelle was to be armed with a Lewis gun and thirty rounds of ammunition, while the starboard nacelle was fitted with a seven foot long recoilless Davis gun and ten rounds of 2lb ammunition. The second prototype was intended to be armed with two Davis guns.
The first prototype flew from Bracebridge Heath near Lincoln in September 1916. Its first flight, a circuit of the airfield was successful, but it overturned on its second flight. On its third test three days later, the engine overheated, the plane caught fire and crashed causing £50 damage to a hospital building. In April 1917 the second prototype stalled on takeoff and crashed on the edge of the airfield.
Clayton & Shuttleworth LTD.
The company built aircraft on its 100 acre site on the East side of the city. They first built parts for Admiralty airships, but in 1916 they received orders to build the ‘Sopwith Triplane’ and in 1917 ‘Sopwith Camels’. Lincoln’s long association with bomber aircraft arguably began in 1916 when Clayton and Shuttleworth were given an order to produce ‘Handley Page 0/400’ bombers. Prisoners of war were used to build new aircraft shops in which the aircraft were assembled three abreast. The Handley Page 0/400 could carry the 1,650lb (748kg) bomb, the heaviest bomb used by the British during the war and they were so large they had to be flown directly from the factory’s ‘Handley Page field.’ In September 1918 a force of forty Handley Page 0/400s bombed targets in the Saar region of Germany. An order for ‘Vickers Vimy’ bombers was cancelled after the armistice when only three machines had been completed.
Aircraft built in the city were delivered to ‘No.4 Aircraft Acceptance Park’ on Lincoln’s West Common. The landing ground, impractically built on the hillside, overlooked the William Foster’s Tritton works where the first tanks were manufactured, and was only a mile south of the tanks testing ground. William Tritton has been commemorated by ‘Tritton road’ built in the 1970s. Although some industry remains in Lincoln, the Robeys works is now a builders’ merchant and there is an out of town shopping centre along Tritton road where much of Rustons aircraft industry was located. Much of Lincoln’s aircraft manufacturing industry has been forgotten.
Copyright for images in this post remains with the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. | weapons_science |
http://wordswithmeaning.org/us-deploys-fourth-warship-amongst-syrian-chemical-weapon-allegations/ | 2015-11-29T08:40:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398457127.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205417-00179-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.93724 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__11752065 | en | US Deploys Fourth Warship Amongst Syrian Chemical Weapon Allegations
The Pentagon has dispatched and authorised a fourth warship armed with ballistic missiles in the East of the Mediterranean.
The US are making the initial preparations to launch a missile attack on Syrian government forces after the recent developments that chemical weapons were used to kill several hundred civilians in the suburbs of Damascus.
According to a White House Official President Barack Obama will “make an informed decision about how to respond” to the reports. Several world leaders are attending urgent intelligence briefings. | weapons_science |
http://thesoftwareshopminegroup.info/a-brief-history-of-guns/ | 2018-11-16T15:34:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743105.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116152954-20181116174954-00272.warc.gz | 0.981474 | 506 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__108443240 | en | Although there are countries that have not allowed the use of guns, there are many others that have, and it’s common to find them in many homes. These days, it’s not uncommon to find rifle scope be used by guns although many people have not yet understood everything about them. Using rifle scopes can be of great benefit to you, but in addition to that, you have to know how to use them and where you can find them. Many people did not understand the use of rifle scopes in the past, and that is why they were not very common, but these days, many people are becoming more familiar with them. There are quite some companies that make different types of rifle scopes, and because of that, you have many options. One of the ways that you can choose the best one is by looking at Internet reviews from people that use rifles on a daily basis. Before you get the rifle scopes that you will be using with your rifle, you will realize that there are some considerations to be made. The information in this article will be very critical because it will help you understand more about rifle scopes and the importance.
Shooting becomes more accurate if you can use rifle scopes with your rifle. These accuracy levels will always ensure that your shooting becomes very much more enjoyable. When the accuracy levels of your shooting become much better, you use fewer bullets when you go out hunting. This is going to help you to save a lot of time especially because you do not have to go out hunting for very long time and in addition to that, it saves you money. Less effort would be required when shooting, and because of that, you’ll get less tired. When you’re using the rifle scope, one of the things you will realize is that the range becomes better. When shooting using the rifle scope, you will realize that everything looks much more near and even your target. Because of this, your security levels especially when you’re out in the wild hunting become higher because you can easily shoot an animal that is rushing that you.
Winning competitions becomes easier if people decide to use the rifle scope and because of that, it can be one of the best moments of your career.Another reason why you should be using the rifle scope is simply because it is also going to allow you to boost your self-confidence when you go out shooting. When your mind is settled because of the confidence you have, shooting also becomes much more accurate. | weapons_science |
http://marshallstanton.com/2011/10/13/the-navys-ufo-drone/ | 2013-12-08T14:38:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163065934/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131745-00050-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942147 | 462 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__200879020 | en | Over the past several months I’ve posted a handful of thoughts and comments (here, here, here, here, and here) about the growing unmanned (i.e., drone) war machine we’re building here in America. The technological advancements that have led to this point are fascinating to me on a few levels – not the least of which are those falling into the science fiction and science fact categories. On one hand I’m a member of Gen X who remembers fondly seeing The Terminator in the movie theater and followed the series for another three movies booing Skynet all the way. On the other hand I’ve seen the amazing things that the U.S. military has been able to do with the Predator and Reaper drones (i.e., keeping our soldiers out of harms way) as well as some of the inspired work that has gone on in the private sector around robotics as a result of this technological groundswell (check out the DARPA-funded hummingbird drone below).
Well today the U.S. Navy took the drone warfare game to its next logical level when they tested their unmistakably UFO-ish X-47B aircraft in cruise mode for the first time. The jet-powered, autonomous aircraft is being produced by Northrop Grumman and is unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Targeted for aircraft carrier deployment and capable of significantly higher speeds than the propeller-based Predator and Reaper drones, the X-47B will be the first unmanned aircraft to take-off and land on aircraft carrier decks.
All we need now is to take the human element out completely (i.e., no operators halfway around the world sitting in a warehouse outside Las Vegas executing missions) and the “V1.0″ fully autonomous war machine will be a reality.
- UFO-Like Stealth Drone Soars in Navy Test Flight (space.com)
- Naval USA-UFO remote drone test flight a success (digitaltrends.com)
- UFO-like drone hits cruise mode (futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com)
- X-47B military drone heading to aircraft carriers in 2013, can perform aerial refueling (geek.com) | weapons_science |
https://trendyposts.com/defense-ties-israel-india-growing-stronger-day-day/ | 2019-08-19T13:53:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314752.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20190819134354-20190819160354-00116.warc.gz | 0.949779 | 526 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__5648603 | en | Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu have supported their defense ministries to create a reasonable, tenable and long-term cooperation in defense between their private and public sectors. The I4F – India Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund – was launched last year.
Defense companies of Israel such as Elbit Systems, Aeronautics Limited, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Limited and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Limited have engaged in joint ventures with private companies in India. These companies manufacture radars, avionics, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and other military equipment.
Indian and Israeli companies under the joint venture agreement, have set up manufacturing plants to work on the development of strategic applications and also the transfer of military technologies.
Israel signed a $2 billion deal with India to supply advanced missile defense systems in 2017. This happens to be the biggest deal that Israel’s defense industries have ever signed. The government of India wishes for Israel to open more and more defense companies here and Israel has taken into account this opportunity and is extremely happy to work with India.
Israel is catering to all of India’s military needs as Israel is good at developing and producing missile, unmanned surveillance and radar systems, navigation and combat systems. According to Thailand based Asia-Pacific defense expert, “Israeli military technologies match well with India’s strategic needs.”
And this happens to be the reason why both the countries see themselves as strategic and military partners.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an autonomous global security institute. According to their estimates, 49 percent of the Israeli’s arms exports that took place between 2013 and 2017 have been accounted for by India.
India established full-fledged diplomatic relations with Israel only after the Cold War ended. Israel also provided India with intelligence inputs and ammunition and surveillance drones during the Kargil War that took place in 1999.
As of now, Israel is not the only option India has when it comes to arms industries. India happens to be the most
important export market for Russian arms and India has also been looking at the US as an arms supplier since a decade ago. But military equipment of Israel is extremely competitive in the world market.
Defense expert says, “Israel doesn’t make fighter aircraft or submarines or surface combatants as does Russia. Israel makes the systems – their products are quite niche and the world’s best. Israeli systems can be integrated in Russian or US platforms. Israel is an experienced defense exporter and exports products all over the world.” | weapons_science |
https://www.coffeechat.com.au/evolving-edges-navigating-the-world-of-modern-hunting-knives/ | 2024-02-22T15:31:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00232.warc.gz | 0.930373 | 1,536 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__49787419 | en | From field point accurate broadheads to colour-filtered LED flashlights, the instruments used by modern hunters and fishermen are the most effective, and most advanced there have ever been. There’s one instrument though that’s changed remarkably little over the years, but is also more capable now than it’s ever been: the knife.
Whether it’s trimming firewood, deboning game, or hunting feral boar, if you’re an outdoorsman, a premium-grade knife is the most important piece of kit that you’ll ever take to the backcountry. Knife blade designs and materials have evolved, however, to reflect how much more specialized these instruments have had to become. Size doesn’t matter as much as it used to, and some knives are infinitely better suited for certain tasks than for others; that’s why if you’re in the market for a top-notch knife to take hunting, you need to understand precisely what those differences are.
Start Your Hunt Off Right With a Modern Hunting Knife
With an estimated 640,000 recreational hunters and fishermen in Australia, it’s easy to see how the range of specialized hunting knives Australia has at its disposal has become so extensive. Experienced outdoorsmen know that while every knife enjoys a level of sameness and versatility, no one knife is capable of satisfying every cutting and carving chore. The blade that you’d use to cut through tough bone or to construct a lean-to isn’t the same one that you’d want to use to clean or fillet a fish. That means your search for the right knife ultimately has to begin with three questions:
- Do you intend to use your knife for hunting and processing games, or do you plan to use it for a mix of overland or campsite activities?
- If you’re using it exclusively for game, what size game do you anticipate using it on?
- If you’re using it for a mix of activities, could that also include more everyday activities?
Notwithstanding blade length, the design of handles and grips, blade styles, and choice of blade materials are all factors that also have to be considered before investing in a hunting knife. Make no mistake: when you’re hiking or tracking an animal on foot, hauling a heavy, oversized hunting knife through bushcountry can be more of a liability than an asset; that’s why you don’t want to start your hunt without taking advantage of everything a modern knife has to offer.
Choosing the Right Knife Handle That Matches Your Grip
Ergonomic comfort, high strength, and low moisture absorption are principle criteria when it comes to hunting knife handle design. And no matter if you prefer a handle made from stylish bone or wood or an easy-to-clean handpiece made from carbon fibre or thermoplastic polymer, it has to give you the convenient deploying qualities that you need to maintain control over your blade at all times.
Fit, feel, and safety are the most crucial parameters when evaluating knife handles, and they have to be considered when assessing which options would best suit you, to include:
- Fixed or folding blade. Fixed-blade knives for hunting are sturdier and easier to deploy, but folding blade knives are more compact, and can easily fit in a pocket, pouch, or hooked to a MOLLE vest.
- Textured or non-textured grip. The handles on modern hunting knives for sale can range from perfectly smooth to aggressively textured, enabling you to find a grip that’s secure but not uncomfortable.
- With or without a finger guard. Finger guards are for safety; and while some outdoorsmen prefer just to have a contoured handle to gauge their grip, some prefer the surety of a genuine finger guard.
Ideally, the perfect handle is the one that’ll let you use a knife without hurting yourself and clean up quickly when the work is done. It’s effectively an extension of your hand, and it has to complement your grip pressure, reach, and range of motion perfectly to get the most from the actual blade.
High-Performance Hunting Blade Types for Every Situation
Regardless of how long or heavy it is, a knife is only as effective as its blade. And in a country where rabbits, boars, and deer are the prizes of the day, it takes a high-performance, durable-edged blade to make the kind of hunting knife Australia can be proud of.
Although the range of bladed instruments used by outdoorsmen can vary from slimline field craft knives to full-sized bushcraft axes, there are three main types of true hunting blades that you want to pay attention to.
- Drop point blades. These thick, big game hunting blades are slightly curved at the point and are recognized for their strength and ability to do the job of even heavier-bladed instruments if required.
- Clip point blades. These general-purpose blades are most commonly used on folding knives and are superbly suited for effectively dressing and processing game.
- Trailing point blades. These rear-edged blades excel at performing the kinds of skinning and slicing tasks that butcher’s knives are known for and are a perfect combination of drop-point and clip-point blades.
Today’s most evolved hunting blades even feature serrated edges, hooks, and carbide glass breakers, making them perfect everyday carry (EDC) items when you’re not in the bush.
Using High-Tech Alloys to Make a New Generation of Stronger Blades
While style and crafting are the hallmarks of successful modern hunting knife design, it’s the evolution of materials that has made the biggest difference in the blade’s toughness and durability. Hunting knives have always had to balance hardness (the ability to resist deforming under stress) with toughness (the ability to resist damage when suddenly loaded), and modern alloys strike that balance better than anything that’s gone before them.
While high carbon D2, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel are still the most common materials that you can buy hunting knives in, air-hardened non-stainless tool steels like CPM-CruWear® and CPM 3V offer unparalleled edge retention and a host of other benefits, including:
- Improved toughness and wear resistance;
- Increased working hardness; and,
- Greater corrosion resistance in salt water.
The fact is, when you buy hunting knives online today, you’ll quickly discover that they’re not only more capable of resisting wear, stress, and strikes than even the strongest knives forged only a few decades ago, but they are also lighter. In short, they’re engineered from butt to point to make you an even more efficient hunter or fisherman.
The Final Word
At the end of the day, the strength and specialization of today’s hunting knives give them every advantage, however, they’re used. And the fact that they’re significantly lighter and more compact than their predecessors even means that it’s easier for an outdoorsman to carry two smaller, but more specific knives, than one large generic blade.
The range of modern hunting knives Australia has access to is as wide as it is specialized. They’ve undergone a tremendous evolution, and the country’s hunters and fishermen have everything to gain from it. | weapons_science |
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http://www.stewartbc.com/page98.html | 2022-10-04T01:26:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337446.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003231906-20221004021906-00536.warc.gz | 0.97335 | 1,385 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__184632699 | en | Photo - B-36 Bomber
B-36 CRASH NEAR STEWART,BC
1950 Bomber Crash in BC
November 12, 1998
Local group revives memory of little-known U.S. bomber crash
TERRACE, B.C. (CP) -- A determined group of local citizens wants some answers about the mysterious crash near here almost five decades ago of a B-36 bomber carrying an inactive atomic bomb. The gigantic bomber -- 50 metres long with a 70-metre wingspan -- was apparently flying without a crew when it plowed into Mount Kolaget in the vast Coast Mountains range on Feb. 13, 1950.
It was carrying an inactive Mark IV Fat Man atomic bomb similar to one dropped on Nagasaki when it got into trouble over Hecate Strait, according to a U.S. military declassified report. Three engines were ablaze and the giant aircraft was losing altitude. Crew members dropped the bomb over the strait and bailed out.
It was the first time the United States lost a nuclear bomb in action and the incident is still classified as a "Broken Arrow" -- the U.S. military codeword for an accident involving nuclear weapons.
The U.S. military says the bomb was equipped with a lead dummy capsule rather than the plutonium one required to cause the atomic explosion. The crew of 17 bailed out over Princess Royal Island, south of Prince Rupert, B.C. Twelve were picked up but five were missing and presumed drowned. The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was flying from Eielson Airforce Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Fort Worth, Texas, simulating a combat bombing run.
Over the years, curiosity-seekers and aviation buffs have ventured to the site.
"There's been quite a bit of pillaging," said Doug Craig, a Whitehorse resident who's been to the site several times. "It's robbing the plane of its identifiable character." As recently as two months ago, a Terrace-based group flew to the site by helicopter and removed some 20-millimetre cannon turrets, the aircraft insignia and other items.
That pillaging drew the wrath of the provincial archaeology branch, because crash sites more than two years old are protected as "heritage wrecks."
To try to atone, Carl Healey and others who took part in the trip formed the Broken Arrow Aircraft Society. Their goal is to establish a permanent museum in Terrace commemorating the mysterious crash. Healey said they weren't aware of the law. "We just wanted to make sure this stuff didn't disappear altogether," he said.
They also want permission from the B.C. government to keep the artifacts and retrieve more next year. "This is the real thing," said Healey. "It's not science fiction. It's a real story. And it's our history."
They also hope to solve some mysteries. Did the plane really fly that distance with no one at the controls? Or did one of the pilots stay on board and go down with the plane?
One researcher, Dirk Septer of Telkwa, B.C., believes but can't confirm that the co-pilot stayed on board. He said there are unsubstantiated reports that the co-pilot's dog tag was found in the plane and that human remains were unearthed in 1997.
Did the plane carry the highly radioactive plutonium core necessary to make the bomb live? U.S. military officials have consistently denied that. At least one mystery was solved last year when Environment Canada officials tested the site and concluded there was no radiation contamination.
"This bomber's got a story to tell and it hasn't been told -- it's been kept a secret for so long," said Healey.
B-36 Bomber Crash in British Columbia
Further to the continuing story of the USAF SAC B-36 bomber which lost an atomic bomb beyond British Columbia, I should like to add some pertinant information, and bring the matter to a close. Although this was the first recorded loss of an atomic bomb by the United States, and certainly a serious accident, it was not as bad as has been made out in the press by a few interested individuals over the past few years.
USAF SAC bomber B-36B, s/n 44-92075, with only 185 flying hours on the airframe, belonged to the 436th Bomb Squadron of the 7th Bomb Wing at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. It had been sent to Alaska as part of an exercise to test the readi- ness of USAF bomber teams to drop nuclear weapons.
This was at a time when the Air Force still did not have custody of nuclear weapons. This is an important fact, as it shows that it is almost totally impossible for there to have been a nuclear capsule (the core of fissile material) on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. The MkIII bomb, identical to that dropped on Nagasaki, took many technicians a couple of days to assemble into strike configuration, thus further mitigating against an assembled bomb being present.
Captain Barry (29), the pilot, testified in secret that the bomb bay doors and salvo drop mechanism did not work the first time, but that the co-pilot was able to drop the load on the second try. The aircraft was some 3000m high, and the bomb was observed to have detonated at about 1200m. Barry then rang the alarm bell and everyone bailed out. The bomb type had a tamper of depleted uranium, and this was scattered over the Pacific in the storm. A radiological survey of the crash site in the bried summer of 1997 by the National Defence Directorate of Nuclear Safety found no sign of radiation other than the radium paint on the instrument panels.
US secrecy about the site itself was not due to the presence of an atomic bomb, it was due to the fact that the aircraft itself contained many secrets of the early nuclear age. The bomb sight and various nuclear weapons' tools for the bomb-armourer were considered far too sensitive to leave for anyone to find. The USAF also feared that certain records of the training operation itself would have survived, and this would reveal US nuclear war plans.
The records of the crash and the USAF investigation have been declassified and are now available for public inspection at the USAF Historical Agency on Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. The reccords are sorted by date, so this item is found on the file for 14 February 1950.
As an aside, this and several other accidents involving US bombers over Canada will be covered in a chapter on accidents in my upcoming book: "U.S. NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN CANADA". | weapons_science |
http://allroundview.com/world-living-in-shadow-of-nuclear-catastrophe-un-chief-warns/ | 2020-10-20T17:29:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107874026.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020162922-20201020192922-00605.warc.gz | 0.94504 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__50982247 | en | All round view (Peshawar): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for reversing course and returning to a common path of nuclear disarmament to create a nuclear weapon free world.
The UN chief made that call in a message on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons marked on Saturday.
The UN committed itself in 1946, to ridding the planet of nuclear weapons after the devastating death and destruction, and the aftermath of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was pointed out.
Almost seventy five years later “the world continues to live in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe,” the secretary-general said.
“Relationships between states possessing nuclear weapons are characterized by division, distrust and an absence of dialogue. As they increasingly choose to pursue strategic competition over cooperation, the dangers posed by nuclear weapons are becoming more acute.”
“This International Day highlights the need to reverse course and return to a common path to nuclear disarmament. The use of nuclear weapons would affect all states, meaning that all states have a responsibility to ensure that such deadly armaments are never used again and are eliminated completely from national arsenals,” Guterres said.
“COVID-19 has exposed a wide range of global fragilities, from pandemic readiness and inequality to climate change to lawlessness in cyberspace; our preparedness to address the threat of nuclear weapons is one of those vulnerabilities. We need a strengthened, inclusive and renewed multilateralism built on trust and based on international law that can guide us to our shared goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.”
“Those states that possess nuclear weapons must lead. They must return to real, good-faith dialogue to restore trust and confidence, reduce nuclear risk and take tangible steps in nuclear disarmament. They should reaffirm the shared understanding that a nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought. They should take steps to implement the commitments they have undertaken,” the UN chief said.
“The death, suffering and destruction caused by the atomic bombing in Hiroshima and Nagasaki must not be repeated. The only guarantee against the use of these abhorrent weapons is their total elimination.”
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https://speedwealthcodes.com/2023/04/26/biden-steps-up-commitment-to-south-korean-nuclear-defence/ | 2024-02-23T04:49:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00894.warc.gz | 0.95481 | 950 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__14222797 | en | The US is significantly stepping up its commitment to use its nuclear arsenal to defend South Korea, as it seeks to reassure Seoul about the strength of their alliance in the face of threats from North Korea.
President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol are set to announce on Wednesday that the US military will deploy more nuclear-capable bombers and other strategic assets on temporary missions to South Korea to send a clear message to Pyongyang about deterrence.
The two countries, which celebrated the 70th anniversary of their alliance last year, will also create a new bilateral nuclear consultative group to give Seoul more insight and input into US war planning.
Biden and Yoon, who is on a state visit to the US, will sign a “Washington declaration”, which will include a commitment from South Korea not to develop its own nuclear weapons, US officials said.
The rhetoric and new military deployments are designed to not only reassure the South Korean public that Washington will defend its ally but also to ensure that Seoul does not build atomic weapons, which US officials worry would spark a dangerous nuclear arms race in Asia.
Under the so-called nuclear umbrella, nuclear-armed states guarantee to protect nuclear-unarmed allied states, and senior US officials said the declaration would make their commitment to deterrence “crystal clear”. The move comes just months after the Biden administration warned in its Nuclear Posture Review that a North Korean attack on US allies would result in “the end of that regime”.
“We intend to take steps to make our deterrence more visible through the regular deployment of strategic [nuclear] assets, including a US nuclear ballistic submarine visit to South Korea, which has not happened since the early 1980s,” said one senior US official.
The official added that the allies would boost training to enhance deterrence and work towards “better integrating Republic of Korean conventional assets into our strategic planning”. A second official said the increased visibility would include more visits by aircraft carriers.
The second official said the nuclear consultative group was inspired by a similar arrangement Washington had with Nato during the cold war, but while Nato has tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, the US has no nuclear weapons in South Korea. “I’ll be crystal clear, there is no vision of returning US tactical or any other kind of nuclear weapon to the Korean peninsula,” the official added.
Zack Cooper, an Asia security expert at the American Enterprise Institute, said the move would ensure that South Korea did not try to develop nuclear weapons, while giving Seoul the assurances it had repeatedly sought from the US.
“This is a smart effort to proactively address a growing risk to the . . . alliance: Seoul’s dalliance with the idea of acquiring its own independent nuclear capabilities,” said Cooper.
“It is only natural that experts and the public in South Korea would want to bolster deterrence capabilities. After all, North Korea continues to expand and modernise its nuclear forces while Russia levies nuclear threats and China engages in a massive nuclear build-up.”
But there are doubts, including whether the agreement can hold if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election in 2024.
Go Myong-hyun, a senior fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, said that the level of reassurance offered to Seoul by Washington would depend on the “precise agenda” of the new consultation group.
“The important thing for the South Koreans is to be able to get greater insight and input into US thinking on nuclear issues . . . specifically nuclear use scenarios in the event of a war with North Korea,” said Go, who added that the visible visit of a nuclear-armed submarine is “definitely a win” for the South Korean side.
Anxiety in Seoul has grown as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear weapons programme. Last year, Pyongyang adopted a new nuclear doctrine allowing pre-emptive strikes in a wide range of scenarios, including when the country or the government was attacked by conventional forces.
South Korean leaders — including Yoon himself — have openly speculated that Seoul could one day pursue its own nuclear deterrent, a move strongly opposed by the US.
Go said this reflected longstanding fears that North Korea’s nuclear capabilities may already be sufficient to deter the US from intervening in any conflict on Seoul’s behalf.
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The troops are shielded from biological, chemical, physical, and radioactive hazards with body protection gear. Over the course of the forecast timeframe, market expansion is anticipated to be fueled by increased military spending and defense agencies’ increased attention on soldier safety and security.
Defense body protection gear worn by troops during conflict or exercise includes body armor, tactical vests, improved combat helmets, breathing apparatuses, gloves, and boots.
How Do Bomb Blankets Protect During An Explosion?
This item of protective military gear is intended to reduce explosion bombardments to reduce the possibility of secondary improvised explosive device disintegration. Bomb blankets protect against hand grenades, fragmentation created by electrical explosions and pipe bombs.
A explosion containment ring is used in combination with the bomb blankets. In order to suppress the fragments and inflict more harm, it is employed in houses and automobiles. The containment ring is utilized in the vicinity of explosives, and both the weapon and the ring are covered by a sheet. Two rings and bomb blankets can also be used to suppress the explosions from more massive explosives. The multi-layered ballistic fillers are kept in the interior and exterior coverings of the ring and blanket.
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Body armor is the misnomer applied to body armor resistant to gunfire. Bulletproof vests come in various configurations, typically using layers of tightly woven, specialized fabric to create the desired protection. In addition, some vests allow for the insertion of ceramic and metal plates for added defense.
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Body armor is made of woven and non-woven balls that are incredibly durable. The substance in question will stop a bullet. The bullet is turned, slowed down, and its energy is transmitted across the entire panel as a result. The bullet fungi aid in the procedure. Keep in mind that the better the wearing, the slower the bullet will be. Bullets with a sharp point or those fired at a fast rate of speed will pass straight through the fibers of the bulletproof vest.
Body armor (nothing is “bullet proof” if you gave enough ammunition) is a one-use item. After the body armor has been shot, some of the fibers in the protective material will be torn, although, in most circumstances, enough of them stay intact to stop the projectile. If the body armor were to be struck again in the same spot, it would give way sooner or later.
If someone is shot wearing body armor, the body armor is retired. Sometimes it goes into a glass case as souvenir or other memorabilia of the incident. Body armor is also routinely replaced after about five years, as the ballistic material degrades with time and repeated exposure to UV light and moisture. Sometimes it is repurposed for protective panels in desks, car doors, etc., or used for demonstrations on pistol ranges.
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Weapon: Wild Gnome Kutangi
Description: Combine a dash of primitive shortstaff, with a dash of slingshot, with a dash of Gnomish wackiness and you will get a Wild Gnome Kutangi. Wild Gnomes (Also called forest gnomes) are proficient with these weapons by default.
A wildly shaped shaft of wood splits to a Y at the top. Cradled in the middle of the split at the top is a grapefruit sized Rock. There are chords that wrap around the rock like a net, and connect at a point near each end of the split, allowing the rock to swing between the split, freely as the weapon moves
Used first as a melee weapon, the wild gnomes swing the Kutangi, gaining momentum in the rock as it strikes bludgeoning blows against opponents.
The Kutangi can also be used as a ranged weapon. The weapon must be used with 2 hands, or at least a hand free enough to pull the chord to release the mechanism holding the rock in the net before releasing. The rock is then flung forward, striking enemies with great force. Unlike a sling, the Kutangi rock is spun rapidly in small circles to gain momentum before flinging.
Base Weapon for melee: Club
1d8 Damage when rock is attacked (Sized to 1d6 for Small creatures)
1d6 Damage when rock is gone (Sized to 1d4 for Small Creatures)
Base weapon for ranged:
1d8 Damage sling, ranged 20ft (Sized to 1d6 for Small creatures)
Enhanced Melee – for a (background? Feat?) Characters can use the Kutangi in other ways. Wild gnomes coat the chords that wrap around the rock with wild saps and pollens, causing the enemy, if hit, to suffer additional effects.
Craft – Craft Herbalism is needed to craft the weapons powders and saps.
Yellow Itch Pollen of the Yentifluzi flower – The subject’s skin begins to itch uncontrollably, giving them a -1 to all casting rolls rolls for 3 rounds and -2 for rolls that involve speaking coherently
Red Spice pollen of the juma flower petal – The subjects eyes begin to feel painful and start to water uncontrollably as their sinuses also swell, giving them a -1 to all attack rolls for 3 rounds and -3 for vision based perception checks.
Forgetful pollen of the Silk Lilly – The subject forgets everything that it was doing for a few moments after inhaling or ingesting this pollen, giving them -2 to all rolls for 1 turn
GM Note to players
Interested in this cool weapon but feel like it would not be worth it to specialize in it because you wouldn’t be able to use other magical weapons as well? Don’t worry… we may be coming across some special versions of this funny little beast of a weapon if we have party member(s) wielding it.
Jay- Leaving this here so you’ll see it. Halfling Sling StaffBJ- The Kutangi is already a feat for non-gnomes (exotic Weapon prof) I would handle this in the same manner the other Named Weapons are. It is considered a martial weapon for the race to which it belongs. For other races it would be an exotic weapon prof. Anything that the weapon is capable of doing anyone trained (Proficient) with it can do those thing.
AS to BJ – yep – good beedback… the general populus of the wild gnomes do not all use the Kunagi with sap and pollen… its a specialty thing. The base weapon is in line with other racial weapons like the orc double axe or the gnome pick hammer… the extra feat is a way of giving balance to the enhanced features… think of it as a feat that allows poisoning normal weapons. | weapons_science |
https://indognitoarms.com/testimonials | 2023-12-03T13:54:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203125921-20231203155921-00016.warc.gz | 0.97833 | 737 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__99685694 | en | Another happy customer
I had several rifles repair with Jerry and the price was affordable and he stands by his work. I never had to return the rifle for the same repair. I had a 308 custom made rifle that had a ejection problem that I took back to the manufacturer and they were not able to fix it. I took my rifle to Jerry and show him what the problem was. The next time I took that rifle to the range it was like a new rifle. I also took a 50 BMG that had a missing extractor. I originally send the bolt back to the manufacturer but after 6 months of waiting for them to repair it. I couldn't wait anymore so I got my bolt back and gave the bolt to Jerry. He not only made an extractor out on nothing but he also fix the broken magazine the never fed correctly from the first time I brought it. I also broke a bolt on a Mini 30 that I shipped back to the Ruger factory for repair twice. Every time Ruger Factory shipped it back to me, it would not fire. I called the factory and they kept telling me I am using the wrong ammo. I knew that wasn't the case because firing pin barely dimple the primer. I gave up on the factory and gave it to Jerry. After Jerry worked on it, I took it to the range and all is well again. I have many more instance of repair that Jerry perform but these are the most recent event.
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I had purchased a rifle from a local gun store it came with one magazine all the other aftermarket magazines I found would not fit after locating a website that sold parts for this rifle I purchased said parts took them to Jerry not only did Jerry install the parts but he modified the whole magazine well so I could use the current magazines up until then this rifle would only except one magazine now it excepts all current correct models after that procedure he bedded the rifle and made it one of the most accurate rifles I've ever owned and shot....thanks Jerry
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Here's another one where you just feel more comfortable with Jerry at INDOGNITO ARMS doing instead of you watching a YouTube video and trying it yourself there are tricks of the trade and especially in the gunsmithing trade upon changing the fiber optic rod from red to green on my concealed carry weapon I did not know there was a way to keep the optic fiber it's clearest and cleanest for The best and quickest visual recognition possible but Jerry knew it and did it on the installation and everything came out excellent ..... Thanks again Jerry for your fine attention to detail and superior quality workmanship in the immortal words of our ex Governor / terminator -I'LL BE BACK! | weapons_science |
https://www.indoorfiringrange.com/courses/ | 2022-05-20T21:15:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662534669.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520191810-20220520221810-00323.warc.gz | 0.933995 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__53196768 | en | The Preserve Academy
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https://theafricanmirror.africa/world/the-reuters-graphic-in-a-flash-a-changed-world-remembering-hiroshima/ | 2023-09-24T10:38:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506632.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924091344-20230924121344-00498.warc.gz | 0.946062 | 458 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__66214288 | en | THE atomic bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945 killed tens of thousands and flattened the Japanese city in an instant.
“Little Boy,” as it was known, was the endpoint of years of research, wrangling a physics theory into a mechanism that would release the energy that binds together atoms.
The concept was simple: driving together enough uranium or plutonium at high enough speeds would create a “critical mass” so quickly that it would start an uncontrolled, nearly instantaneous chain reaction of neutrons knocking apart atomic nuclei.
Click https://tmsnrt.rs/2Pk2iKB to see an interactive graphic about developing atomic weapons.
Each atom’s lost mass is converted to energy at a staggering exchange rate. Only 1.09kg of the 64kg of uranium in Little Boy became energy, but it was the equivalent of detonating 15,000 tons (13.6 million kg) of TNT, according to Los Alamos National Laboratory calculations.
About one square mile of Hiroshima was flattened, crushed by the hammer blow of Little Boy detonating about 580 metres (1,900 ft) overhead. Nearly everyone in that area died instantly. Farther away, the bomb’s heat ignited buildings and people, and deadly radiation bloomed.
Since World War Two, no country has attacked another with a nuclear weapon. But at least eight have developed them. More than 2,000 nuclear weapons have been detonated in experiments since 1945.
Thousands of nuclear weapons now sit in arsenals around the world, ready to deploy by aircraft or missile. The Arms Control Association estimates that there are nearly 14,000 such weapons, although of these only a third or so could be immediately used in a war.
Even so, 75 years have passed without a nuclear attack.
“I am hopeful that we can stretch the streak for decades more – but the real question is whether nuclear deterrence will work forever,” said Jeffrey Lewis, head of the East Asia Nonproliferation Project at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
“I am not so sure about that. And that means, sooner or later, our luck will run out.” – Thomson Reuters Foundation. | weapons_science |
https://asianherald.com/2021/01/15/north-korea-flaunts-new-submarine-launched-missiles-during-parade/ | 2024-02-22T20:53:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00159.warc.gz | 0.954973 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__61186283 | en | SEOUL (SOUTH KOREA) – North Korea showcased what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night, according to state media.
Photos by state media showed a leather coat clad leader Kim Jong Un, who smiled and waved as he oversaw the parade in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square.
The parade featured rows of marching soldiers, as well as a range of military hardware including tanks and rocket launchers.
Analysts pointed out to what they thought appeared to be new variants of short-range ballistic missiles and SLBMs rolled into the square on trucks.
“The world’s most powerful weapon, submarine-launch ballistic missiles, entered the square one after another, powerfully demonstrating the might of the revolutionary armed forces,” news agency KCNA reported.
Photos released by state media showed the SLBM was labelled Pukguksong-5, potentially marking an upgrade over the Pukguksong-4 that was unveiled at a larger military parade in October.
North Korea has not tested a nuclear bomb or fired its longest-range ICBMs since 2017. However, Kim signaled that he no longer feels bound by that self-imposed moratorium after denuclearisation talks with U.S. President Donald Trump failed. | weapons_science |
https://www.independentrip.com/en/sightseeing-and-transportation-gibraltar/100-ton-gun-of-gibraltar | 2020-11-24T15:42:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141176864.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20201124140942-20201124170942-00022.warc.gz | 0.971675 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__182476448 | en | 100 Ton Gun of Gibraltar
100 Ton Gun is one of the attractions in Gibraltar honoring its military heritage. Located at Napier of Magdala Battery, this historic artillery is one of the original twelve guns manufactured by the British in 1870. Gibraltar has two in possession but only one, this piece in Napier Battery, was kept in mint condition. Its features depicted the strength of the British Naval supremacy and dominance in using steam engines not just for locomotives but for warfare as well.
During its time, this 17.72-inch Rifled Muzzle loader was a landmark assemblage of arms and weaponry. Its barrel measures some 32 feet, with a firing range that extended up to 8 miles. Steam engine technology powered the gun through hydraulics, which took at least 3 hours to complete in order to operate the firearm.
The 100 Ton Gun required about 450 pounds of black prism gunpowder that can pierce through the toughest wrought iron as thick as 24 inches. It was capable of firing one round every four minutes, operated by a battalion of 35 men.
It was in September 2002 that the historic piece of artillery was last test fired during a Gibraltar-Malta conference. The occasion exhibited the gun’s firepower rocking through Gibraltar along with the simultaneous firing of its counterpart in the Maltese shores.
The entrance to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve includes the visite to the 100 Ton Gun. | weapons_science |
http://without-warning.blogspot.com/2008/04/frittering-away-day.html | 2017-04-29T11:27:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00461-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.973091 | 570 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__164682675 | en | Everyone was sad to see him go, because Bob may require kidney dialysis soon. If so, it will restrict his availability for another reunion. After we said our goodbyes, we loaded everyone into the Death Van for a trip to the Tennesse Museum of Aviation. It has a nice collection of WWII aircraft, including this magnificent P-51 Mustang, the fighter that Co-Pilot Hank B* trained to fly:
Here’s a cool TBM Avenger torpedo bomber, which was equipped with folding wings so it could be carried on aircraft carriers. It carried a crew of three, including a pilot, a radio operator (who also doubled as a gunner, firing a downward-facing gun mounted under the tail) and a turret gunner, who fired an upward-facing gun mounted in an electrically operated turret behind the cockpit:
And this is an airworthy P-47D Thunderbolt, the largest single-engine fighter aircraft produced for WWII.
You’ll notice large oil drip pans under the aircraft. My father told me that oil leakage was a characteristic of all radial engines used during WWII. Before every takeoff in the B-29, the ground crew was required to manually rotate the propeller blades through four complete revolutions, ensuring that adequate oil was lifted into the cylinders.
They had some more contemporary aircraft as well, including this F-86 Saberjet, and a Soviet MIG-17:
One interesting display consisted of two components of the famous top secret Norden bombsight, which my father used during the war. This bombsight was carried to the bombers under armed guard and installed just prior to each mission, then removed to a secure bunker afterwards. If an aircraft was forced to ditch or land in enemy territory, bombardiers were under strict instructions to destroy the bombsight by emptying a clip from their .45 caliber sidearm into it.
In the gift shop, my brother-in-law was browsing through the book section, and found a book called "Nose Art." It contained images culled from the national archives and private collections of the girlie pictures found on military aircraft.
And on page 190, he found my father’s aircraft. It was a huge surprise, and he bought the book for my dad. This almost makes up for his poor navigation on the drive out to Tennessee.
After the museum, we had lunch in a country-style restaurant built around an old farmhouse located in an apple orchard. They serve a basket of delicious apple fritters with every meal. In my opinion, these things should be illegal:
Later, the ladies wandered through the gift shops, while the crew hung out swapping stories and jokes in the orchard, which was just starting to bud out with the promise of a new crop. | weapons_science |
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https://www.alwaystimeless.com/collections/all-products/products/timeless-pocket-knife?variant=43981341425834 | 2023-03-28T04:54:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948765.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328042424-20230328072424-00007.warc.gz | 0.850448 | 217 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__113826626 | en | The Timeless x Burnside Knives Pocket Knife is a folding knife with stainless steel blade. It comes in two different colors: Black with black blade and Camo with silver blade. The pocket clip can be used on either side of the knife, which makes it ideal for right-handed or left-handed people. The Timeless x Burnside Knives Pocket Knife features an ergonomic handle that fits comfortably in your hand, making it easy to maneuver through materials you are cutting.
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https://theoldmachinist.com/2018/02/17/the-hound-dog-cruise-missile/ | 2023-02-02T15:44:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500028.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202133541-20230202163541-00123.warc.gz | 0.98385 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__114050114 | en | I have been scanning my old color slides to digitize them for use on my computer. I found a good image of a North American Aviation built ‘Hound Dog’ missile. The missile used an Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) developed and produced by North American Aviation (NAA) in Downey, California and since I worked on the gyroscopes used by the INS, I decided to share this image with my friends.
Two of these missiles were carried under the wings of the B-52 bomber as part of its armament. They were used by the B-52 bomber for several years.
I believe the design of the airframe of this missile incorporated the general concept of the SM-64 Navajo missile. The Navajo missile was to be a high altitude cruise missile which was to have used Ram jet engines for propulsion and to fly at speeds which were to have been several times the speed of sound. The SM-64 missile contract was cancelled as it was then thought the then new Minuteman ballistic missile would render the air breathing cruise missile concept obsolete. The ‘Hound Dog’ flew at subsonic speeds. It is ironic that the mainstay of today’s missile fleet is an air breathing, subsonic cruise missile. | weapons_science |
https://yurukizi.com/fighter-jets-attack-aircraft-and-bombers-understanding-the-differences/ | 2024-04-17T22:13:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00510.warc.gz | 0.925536 | 517 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__160319237 | en | Military aircraft come in various types, each designed for specific purposes. Three of the most prominent categories are fighter jets, attack aircraft, and bombers. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between these aircraft, comparing their roles, strengths, and weaknesses to provide a clear understanding of their distinct characteristics.
Fighter jets are primarily designed to engage enemy aircraft in aerial combat. They are known for their high speed, maneuverability, and powerful weaponry.
- High speed and agility
- Specialized in air-to-air combat
- Equipped with potent weaponry
- Limited range compared to other aircraft
- Restricted ground attack capabilities
Attack aircraft are designed to provide close air support and engage ground targets. While slower than fighter jets, they excel in ground attack missions.
- Specialized in attacking ground targets
- Capable of carrying diverse weapon payloads
- Longer range compared to fighter jets
- Slower and less maneuverable than fighter jets
- Limited air-to-air combat capabilities
Bombers are large aircraft designed to carry heavy payloads of bombs and attack distant targets. They are characterized by their long-range capabilities and substantial size.
- Ability to carry massive bomb payloads
- Long-range strike capabilities
- Suitable for strategic bombing missions
- Slow speed and low maneuverability
- Vulnerable to enemy air defenses
|High speed, agility, powerful weapons
|Limited range, restricted ground attack capabilities
|Specialized in ground attacks, diverse weapon payloads, longer range
|Slower, less maneuverable, limited air-to-air combat capabilities
|Heavy bomb payloads, long-range strikes, strategic bombing
|Slow, low maneuverability, vulnerable to air defenses
Fighter jets, attack aircraft, and bombers each serve distinct purposes within military aviation. Fighter jets excel in aerial combat, attack aircraft specialize in ground attacks, and bombers are designed for long-range bombing missions. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each type, military strategists can effectively deploy these aircraft in combination to achieve successful military operations. | weapons_science |
https://www.thejainblogs.com/post/the-most-dangerous-invention | 2021-03-04T13:08:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178369054.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210304113205-20210304143205-00251.warc.gz | 0.971573 | 644 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__55054388 | en | Lets go back into the time . In the current world the most famous thing that's known to every one is a gun . And today we will come to know about the most famous gun that changed the world of gun development . The invention of Ak-47 was one of the most dangerous and terrific invention. This was absolutely a mistake , this gun was invented for speedy defense .
The invention of Ak-47 has been the turning point of the Weapons world. Because till the invention of Ak-47 , all guns used to shoot a bullet at a time , but when this gun is capable of shooting A dozen of bullets in milliseconds . The man who invented this gun didn't know that this gun would have been a part of many massacre, terrorist attacks and wars. This gun is used by all countries and army groups . Ak-47 is the nightmare that came true . Because of this gun's invention , this killed lots of people in the second world war . being one of the cheapest and best assault rifles this is now easily available or made by any country . So terrorists are making this gun at a large instance , because this gun has been proving the best for their sudden attacks .
Why was this gun even invented , more then speedy defense ,this gun does kill many in just some seconds. This gun has aa magazine capacity of 30-40 bullets , so it kills almost so many people . The inventor of the gun did a huge mistake , working for his country he made a gun , but working against the humanity he made the root of the destructive world . After the invention of this sub machine gun ,other countries couldn't bare the success of One country , and in next five years more better complete machine guns were invented , these guns have capacity of 150 and above capacity of shooting bullets , that also at rate of 10-45 bullets per second. As years passed , the development in this field increased. Now we have guns that shoot grenades at speed rate .
Invention is caused when there is any need . Was there any need of a gun , why humans are so cruel . They are ready to kill their neighboring countries for land and wealth ? Where is the humanity , leave humanity , just killing will solve problems ? Then i say all those who love killing take few guns start killing everyone in this world , at one instance all those whom you don't like won't be alive , but how many would be left After that ?
I say humans are crazy , if world war three comes up , then that would be a nuclear war . It means almost all people , animals and plants will die . The rest which escape the war would die after some days , because of radiation. If the invention of this gun wouldn't have happened then the Humans would have seen a more better and beautiful world .
There is just difference of 1 in 0 and 1 , but this number 1 decides many things , 1 Invention , 1 run , 1 mark , 1 Judgement and many more such things those affect many other things and decide the fate of upcoming generations .
I say Ak-47 was the most dangerous invention of the Millennium. Fighting with swords and arrows was not as painful and dangerous as fighting with guns and bombs . | weapons_science |
http://skipslighthouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/true-peace-verses-false-peace-part-four.html | 2018-07-19T22:56:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591332.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719222958-20180720002958-00042.warc.gz | 0.981083 | 687 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__10279841 | en | Today soldiers do not use spears, swords and bows. Today we have the most powerful and the most destructive weapons ever known to man. Nuclear weapons are the most powerful and deadly weapons of all. A nuclear bomb dropped over a city would cause great loss of life and great destruction of property. And the radioactive fallout from the bomb could cause further loss of life to surrounding regions.
There is much talk today about NUCLEAR WAR. Many people are afraid of what might happen if men were to use nuclear weapons. Many fear that a nuclear war would begin and that missiles carrying bombs (perhaps launched by submarines) would be sent all over the world and that there would be no survivors. Is this possible? Could mankind be completely destroyed by a nuclear war? Is this how the world is going to come to an end?
The world that God has made is not going to be destroyed by nuclear weapons. It is theoretically possible, but it is not Biblically possible. What does the Bible teach about this? Why does the Bible teach that mankind cannot destroy itself?
Suppose everyone were to die in a nuclear war. If this were to happen, then would there be anyone left on earth when Christ returns? _____ Christ would have to return to an empty earth because everyone would have died in the war. But this is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible makes it clear that when Christ returns there will still be many people alive on the earth (see Psalm 2:2 and Revelation 19:11-19). Mankind will not be totally destroyed by war. This is not God’s plan. The Bible teaches that there will be people on earth.
There are people today who are afraid that the entire human race will be destroyed by nuclear war. If they knew and believed their Bible, they would realize that this could never happen because the Bible teaches that people will be living on the earth when Christ returns. A long time ago a similar situation took place. In the days of Esther there were people who were afraid that the entire Jewish race would be destroyed. And they had good reason for thinking this would happen (see Esther 3:13). But if the people had believed their Bibles, they would have known that this was impossible. God had promised that the nation Israel would never cease from being a nation (Jeremiah 31:35-37; 33:24-26). If the Jewish race had been destroyed then God would have been a liar!
The same thing is true today. According to what God has told us in His Word, the human race cannot be destroyed by nuclear war. There are people living on earth today. There will be people living on earth during the tribulation period (a seven year period prior to the Lord's coming to earth). There will be people living on earth during the thousand year reign of Christ. The Bible never envisions a time when the entire human race will be destroyed.
This does not mean that nuclear weapons will never be used. Such weapons of mass destruction have already been used! The United States used atomic weapons to bring World War Two to an end. Many people died because of the atomic bomb that was dropped, but many more people were saved because this terrible war came to a swift end because of these bombings. These bombs were dropped on Japan. Whether more atomic or nuclear bombs will be used in the future, God only knows. | weapons_science |
http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2009/11/news-mons-meg-almost-fixed/ | 2018-09-23T20:47:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267159744.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923193039-20180923213439-00013.warc.gz | 0.968836 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__180741031 | en | Mon’s Meg is a huge medieval siege gun that was presented to King James II in 1457 and used in war against the English and stands proudly inside Edinburgh Castle.
During one firing in 1558, the massive gunstone was found almost 2 miles away ! It was last fired in 1681 when it’s gun barrel burst.
Mon’s Meg wheels support the 6 ton barrel and 2 ton carriage and it was recently found that one of the metal bands on the wheels was distorted due to the huge weight.
The wheel is due back in the nest couple of days, so Mons Meg will stand proud once again. More information about the repair can be found HERE. | weapons_science |
https://www.worldofgamesinfo.com/war-thunder-leopard-2k/ | 2019-01-22T04:47:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583826240.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122034213-20190122060213-00165.warc.gz | 0.931376 | 480 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__35301477 | en | Once it was clear that the US-German jointly developed MBT-70 project was doomed to fail, German engineers began working on a new MBT design that would incorporate some of the technologies developed for the MBT-70. The result of this undertaking was the development of the Leopard 2K, of which about a dozen different prototypes were produced. And one of these Leopard 2K versions arrives on the battlefield in the upcoming War Thunder update 1.77!
In War Thunder, the Leopard 2K expands the Leopard line in Rank VI of the German ground forces research tree.
Although the Leopard 2K was one of many prototypes, we picked the Leopard 2K armed with a 120mm smoothbore Rh120 L/44 cannon and a turret-mounted 20mm Rh202 cannon because we consider to be the most interesting (and fun!) for War Thunder players.
The Leopard 2K builds on the familiar Leopard formula but goes one step further. One of its standout features is its 120mm smoothbore cannon, which can pierce even the thickest armour found in War Thunder with relative ease. Deadly weaponry backed by a powerful 1,500 horsepower engine (with a top speed of 70 km/h) is a classic Leopard formula.
Although Rank VI vehicles in War Thunder are best known for their advanced armour protection (such as ERA and composite armour), the Leopard 2K relies on a complex combination of multilayered, highly sloped, and relatively thin steel armour plating. This gives the Leopard 2K comparable armour protection to other Rank VI vehicles but with reduced weight. A fully-loaded Leopard 2K weighs about 50 tonnes, making it slightly lighter than the MBT-70.
Even if the Leopard 2k’s armor makes you feel a little less protected, its mobility definitely makes up the difference. Enemies can’t hit what they can’t see, and the Leopard 2K’s speed and mobility make it a virtual ghost on the battlefield. By the time you see it and hear the thunder of its 120mm cannon, you’re probably already dead.
The Leopard 2K joins the top ranks of the German ground forces tree in the upcoming War Thunder update 1.77.
Excited? Hoping for something else in the next update? Let us know in the comments below. Until next time! | weapons_science |
https://www.airsoft-shooting.org/popular-weapons-replicas-in-airsoft/ | 2023-09-22T05:00:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506329.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922034112-20230922064112-00197.warc.gz | 0.954168 | 759 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__72313754 | en | Airsoft is one of the greatest sports that can be played and enjoyed by everyone. It is the kind of sport that brings together several people in a tactical, cooperative game. When you are preparing for your next game, it is important to ensure that you are going back with the best weapon replica. A well-chosen replica is one of the essential elements of equipment for any serious airsoft player. When shopping for a new model, it is important that you consider some fundamental parameters. Also important is the type of replica. With a well-chosen model, you can feel confident.
Most popular weapons replicas in airsoft
Weapons replicas for airsoft game participants usually differ in terms of such parameters as power source, ammunition used or applied mechanisms. When you want to choose the ideal gunfire replica, you should first of all consider the equipment’s specification. Your preferences and your ability to use the weapon replica is also very important. Discussed below are some of the most popular weapons replica in airsoft.
- Machine carbine
Machine carbine is arguably the most common choice as it is often chosen by the majority of airsoft participants. There is a good reason for this type of equipment being popular among airsoft participants. It is characterized by an optimal fire power and very high rate of fire. However, the fired pellet doesn’t necessarily accomplish as high ballistic parameters like in the case of an equipment such as an assault rifle. Instead, this type of equipment allows for continuous firing, making it ideal for airsoft participants.
One of the greatest advantages of machine carbine is its weight. It rests securely in the hands of the user and allows for a very stable aiming even at targets that are far away. A replica of a machine gun typically uses a gas power or an electric source.
- Assault rifle
Assault rifle is an equipment with a design that is similar to those of machine carbines. However, it differs with machine carbines in the way that it allows for single shots to be taken over a long distance. Another way it differs is that it has a longer barrel that that of machine carbines and can weigh even up to 5 kg.
This type of equipment is a great choice for airsoft participants who prefer a bit calmer game, whereby tactical thinking is the main form of fight. By completing the accessories that are necessary for the assault rifle, you can actually create a universal model.
Besides weapons replicas, airsoft participants also needs some more devices and gear to be ready for the real-world combat game. Night vision goggles is one of the most essentials that you needs to have. Some of the best night vision goggles to consider are AGM NVG-50 3AL1, AGM PVS-7 3NL3, and AGM APACHE A-9 among others. There are many online and brick-and-motor shops selling night vision goggles.
Shotgun is a weapon replica model that is not for everyone. It is designed for close combat. So, to eliminate your opponents from the game, you have to get very close to them. Some of the shotguns that are available in the market include double barrel versions, single barrel versions, as well as single shot and semi-automatic models.
- Submachine gun
This is an excellent choice for those airsoft participants who are not fun or running around with heavy weapons replicas in their hand. It is smaller and also lighter. However, it retains an optimum fire power and greater rate if fire just like a machine carbine.
The best weapons replicas that an airsoft player choses come down to personal presences and the way one prefers to play the game. | weapons_science |
https://spacecue.news/2021/12/20/the-fastest-manhole-history-human-legend-truth/ | 2023-02-04T09:00:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500095.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204075436-20230204105436-00271.warc.gz | 0.967593 | 846 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__26580665 | en | On 4 October 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first satellite into an elliptical low Earth orbit. It was only 83 kilograms with a diameter of 54 centimetres and managed to stay in orbit for 21 days before the battery powering the transmitter ran out. It burned up in the atmosphere three months later. This marked the beginning of what would be known as the “space race”between the Soviets and the United States. However, According to legend, America may have accidentally beaten the Soviets in launching something into space: a manhole cover.
America and nuclear bombs
The top-secret Manhattan Project that saw the development of the first nuclear bomb at the end of World War II was only the beginning of a long era of nuclear weapons research and development. Between 1945 and 1992, the United States alone detonated more than 1,000 nuclear warheads during testing.
For obvious reasons, these weapons of mass destruction were detonated in highly isolated areas of the country, such as the deserts of New Mexico and Nevada, or the Marshall Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Even so, scientists were rightly concerned about the nuclear fallout from these tests that could travel through the atmosphere and affect civilians.
So, in the late 1950s, the Pentagon decided that the vast majority of its tests should be performed underground. These were not the first underground nuclear tests, but they would be the first ever projects involving nuclear containment.
In the summer of 1957, during Operation Plumbbob, American scientists were testing the capabilities of nuclear explosions at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. They tested different alloys, various yield sizes and, controversially, the way troops react to exposure.
Operation Plumbbob was a series of 29 explosions designed to study various aspects of nuclear bombs, including how to contain the fallout from an underground explosion. To test this, the military set off several explosions at the bottom of deep shafts, covered by metal caps.
During the Pascal-A test on 26 July, scientists tested a nuclear warhead below the surface of the Earth, marking the United States’ first underground nuclear test. The yield of the test was 50,000 times greater than expected and the explosion came out of the 152-metre deep hole. It destroyed 1.5 meters of concrete used to cover the explosion.
A modified W-25 warhead weighing 55 tonnes and measuring 650 centimetres in diameter and 440 centimetres in length was used for the test. But, before scientists could design a fully contained nuclear test, one of them became the stuff of legends.
The fastest manhole cover in the world
On 27 August, instead of the 55-tonne W-25 of the previous test, they used a 300-tonne bomb. So they placed a 2-tonne concrete cap just above the bomb and on top of the hole was the manhole cover that was to become famous.
Scientists expected the concrete cap to vaporize, but as the vapors expanded, the pressure pushed up into the shaft and blew the steel manhole cover into the air.The only high-speed camera, which captured one frame per millisecond, was only able to capture the manhole cover in a single frame.
In those days, it was thought to have reached six times the escape velocity of the Earth (which is 11.2 km/sec). A more modern estimate puts the speed of the steel cap at about 56 km/sec.
Today, the fastest man-made object is the Helios 2, which travels at 70.2 km/sec.
Subsequent tests were designed in such a way that total containment of the nuclear explosion was achieved.
Over time the tests became very sophisticated and expensive, but we were able to achieve complete containment for almost all of the tests. So I would judge that our efforts have been quite successful.
Nowadays we have no way of verifying whether the manhole cover survived the explosion and entry into orbit, but if the calculations were correct, Dr. Brownlee may have been the first to reach space creating the fastest object until the 1980s. | weapons_science |
https://www.mayorsforpeace.org/en/news/2014/former-2014-2-new-en/ | 2022-11-28T02:33:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710462.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128002256-20221128032256-00280.warc.gz | 0.913685 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__288781170 | en | Dispatching a delegation to the Second Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons
Mayors for Peace sent a delegation to the Second Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons (*) held on February 13 and 14, 2014 in Naya:rit, Mexico, in order to call on national governments to take actions for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Also, at the conference we distributed the “Damage Scenario Resulting from a Nuclear Attack: Brief Summary of a Study by the City of Hiroshima,” which describes the outcome of the 2007 study regarding an estimate of damage caused by a nuclear attack and possible response actions. The purpose of the study was to communicate to people around the world the massive scale of devastation that cities will face in the case that nuclear weapons are used.
Remarks by Secretary General Komizo
Mayors for Peace delegation led by Mayor Thore Vestby of Frogn (Norway),Vice President of Mayors for Peace and Secretary General Komizo attended the conference. Mr. Komizo spoke at a question and answer session after the Hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) presentation.
(*)Second Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons
Following the conference held last March in Oslo, Norway, the Government of Mexico hosted the 2nd conference, providing an arena for a discussion about various consequences of the use of nuclear weapons from a scientific point of view. | weapons_science |
http://opiningonline.com/gun-trivia/ | 2017-11-20T15:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806070.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120145722-20171120165722-00577.warc.gz | 0.980659 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__144710712 | en | Alphecca recently commented on how the AP defines “assault rifle” or weapon. Basically, it’s a rifle that looks mean, or “military” and it really doesn’t matter how you define the terms. It’s been my experience that where the media is concerned, AK-47 and assault weapon are synonymous.
Well, darned if the media didn’t have it right this time. Although I doubt they were any more aware of their correctness than I was.
It seems that the AK-47 was designed by copying certain features of the original “assault rifle”, the Sturmgewehr 44. It seems Hitler was highly impressed by that precursor to the AK-47 and gave it a name “satisfying his demented dream of eternally attacking the world”. (p.331) | weapons_science |
https://adventurematerials.wordpress.com/2018/05/30/emphasize-the-magic-in-items/ | 2021-05-16T00:29:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991488.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515223209-20210516013209-00611.warc.gz | 0.916958 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__96108194 | en | One of my least favorite aspects of all versions of Dungeons and Dragons have been the prevalence of vanilla “plus” weapons. They’re just boring. A long sword +1 feels an awful lot like a purely mechanical reward–less “magic” and more “accountant”.
It takes very little imagination to add a minor cantrip or bit of flavor to a magic weapon to make it exciting, but it provides a tremendous amount of interest versus the simple “plus” bonus.
This is not to say that magic weapons should not come with plus bonuses, but these plus bonuses should reflect the magic nature of the weapon, not define it. Take a look at my Waxing Sun/Daylight’s End dual sword for an example of what I mean, and here are a few more sample items to illustrate how minor mechanical effects can add a lot of variety to low-level magic rewards.
This rapier bears a coal-black pommel that appears to be made of rough stone. When in combat, the blade and hilt both emit a dull red grow that eventually burns as brightly as a candle. The glow extinguishes after 1d6 minutes. The blade, when placed in a pile of wood or fabric, can be commanded to ignite the touched material. This ignition will take about five seconds of intentional, unbroken contact. And it’s +1.
This heavy flail crackles with electric power whenever the wielder swings it through the air. When fighting with this weapon above ground, there is a 10% chance per hit that a lightning bolt will strike the head just as it impacts an enemy. Treat this as an extra 6d6 electrical damage. It’s up to the DM whether this effect can occur in cloudless weather. If not, I suggest that there is a +20% chance of storm weather per day wherever this weapon is carried. It is a +2 mace.
This 6′ long staff is made of a pale, unblemished piece of pine. A single channel, maybe 1/4″ deep, runs in a spiral the length of the staff. One time per day, the wielder of this spell can cast any first level spell he knows in exchange for a memorized spell (this does not increase spells per day). It is a +1 staff. | weapons_science |
https://shockgear.ecrater.com/p/1356327/400000-volt-stun-jacket | 2017-11-21T23:08:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806438.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121223707-20171122003707-00056.warc.gz | 0.928568 | 658 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__26547726 | en | *The store has not been updated recently. You may want to contact the merchant to confirm the availability of the product.
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https://rdtwot.wordpress.com/2008/07/27/man-kills-parents-with-gardening-hoe/ | 2023-05-29T07:55:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00581.warc.gz | 0.963235 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__272252677 | en | ABC News reports that 24 year-old James A. Soares was charged with killing his parents with a gardening hoe and burying them in their backyard cesspool. This is a terrible tragedy indeed, but it makes me wonder if the folks who decry gun rights will equally decry farming tool rights. For the sake of consistency I hope they will.
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Farming tools don’t kill people. People with farming tools kill people.
Actually, in all seriousness, the whole thing is a little more problematical than you appear to allow. After all, farming tools are made for a purpose other than violence (even if they can be used violently). Guns, on the other hand, exist solely in relationship to violence. So, one could own a farming tool, and not own a gun, and there would be no inconsistency.
Indeed, one’s farming tools could even be made from gun parts! That, I think, would be consistent with the prophetic vision of beating swords into plowshares (cf. Isaiah, Micah, and Joel).
Dan: That’s simply not true of guns. Sport shooting has nothing to do with violence. A skeet (i.e., clay disc) or target (stationary or moving) is not a victim of gun violence, and there are specific shotguns and rifles made for sport shooting. I don’t even think that animals that are shot can be said to be vicitims of gun violence (any more than a plant could be considered the victim of hoe violence). So certain guns are made for purposes other than violence (and let us not forget flare guns and starter pistols, which can be used wrongly to kill people).
Now of course there are firearms that are made for the express purpose of killing humans, but when they do kill the problem isn’t with the gun, it’s with the owner. So while your first sentence was said in jest, it expresses the simple fact of the matter, people kill people…
Guns were invented as a weapon to kill people. They became ‘useful’ to kill animals too, and considered ‘sport’. Improving one’s aim to ensure the kill was achieved by developing practice methods with targets and clay discs. Starter pistols just go bang. Lots of things go bang – drums go bang. You must be joking with flare guns as a justification for killing guns. Guns are primarily for killing. There – I’ve vented. You’ll continue to believe what you want to believe and so will I. Dan rocks.:-) | weapons_science |
http://paxchristinsw.blogspot.com/2013/05/disarmament-double-speak-produced-by.html | 2019-04-26T01:46:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578747424.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190426013652-20190426035652-00371.warc.gz | 0.893798 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__219567598 | en | Today at Parliament House in Canberra, ICAN Australia launched an booklet titled Disarmament Double-Speak, which exposes Australia’s mixed record on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
It describes early attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, support for British nuclear testing on Australian soil, participation in US extended nuclear deterrence, resistance to a ban treaty and the inadequacy of safeguards for uranium exports.
As former prime minister Malcolm Fraser writes in the foreword, Australia “should use our position on the UN Security Council to help lead the push for negotiations on a treaty to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons”.
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http://sejebikygeteco.mint-body.com/atomic-bomb-dropping-1592715927.html | 2018-12-14T20:26:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376826306.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20181214184754-20181214210754-00005.warc.gz | 0.966366 | 1,139 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__168284857 | en | Earlier in the war, Atomic bomb dropping Franklin D. Because the flying squadrons of the group consisted of both bomber and transport aircraft, the group was designated as a "composite" rather than a "bombardment" unit. LeMay thought that leaflets would increase the psychological impact of bombing, and reduce the international stigma of area-bombing cities.
Russian armies were occupying most of Eastern Europe. The city was unbelievably devastated. Bythe Soviets had developed their own atomic bomb and the nuclear arms race began. Wilson and William Penney from the Manhattan Project.
Kyoto has the advantage of the people being more highly intelligent and hence better able to appreciate the significance of the weapon.
On August 6,at 9: Most Americans accepted the obvious reasoning: Another bomb was assembled at Tinian Island on August 6. The transition from war to peace was probably much smoother in Japan than it was elsewhere because MacArthur declined to blame the Emperor for the war, regardless whether he was responsible or not.
These aircraft were specially adapted to carry nuclear weapons, and were equipped with fuel-injected engines, Curtiss Electric reversible-pitch propellerspneumatic actuators for rapid opening and closing of bomb bay doors and other improvements.
Visit Website In the years since the two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, a number of historians have suggested that the weapons had a two-pronged objective.
The burning cordite pushed the Uranium bullet down the gunbarrel. As the beryllium and polonium in the neutron source intermixed,alpha particles from the decaying polonium were captured by theberyllium causing it to emit a burst of neutrons.
Air bases were developed, and B operations commenced from the Marianas in October Most Japanese military units fought fiercely, ensuring that the Allied victory would come at an enormous cost. In FebruaryPrince Fumimaro Konoe advised Emperor Hirohito that defeat was inevitable, and urged him to abdicate.
The mass of the vaporized tamper contained the mass of thevaporized Uranium a couple more microseconds, then the bombexploded. In later years, however, many have begun to question the conventional wisdom of "Truman was saving lives," putting forth theories of their own.
It was the deadliest bombing raid of the war, at a cost of 20 Bs shot down by flak and fighters. When the bomb had fallen far enough that the altimetersindicated it was at the selected altitude for detonation, a signalwas sent to the X-Unit. Then, when the Japanese militarists continued to counsel no surrender, we bombed Nagasaki to show that we had more superweapons, since apparently the militarists were hard to convince.
The reasons The Bomb was used in the first place was we had the weapon, and we wanted to avoid having to invade the Japanese Home Islands because we already had a pretty good idea what it was going to cost in lives.
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The leaflets caused such concern that the government ordered the arrest of anyone caught in possession of a leaflet. The spherical implosion wave then passed from the Plutoniumcore to a beryllium-polonium neutron source called the Urchin. What were the names of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Robert Oppenheimer worked to turn these materials into a workable atomic bomb. Would you like to merge this question into it? But in we were building a third Atomic weapon for use on Japan if necessary. As the beryllium and polonium in the neutron sourcesintermixed, alpha particles from the decaying polonium werecaptured by the beryllium causing it to emit a burst ofneutrons.
They also worried that the bomb might be a dud since the Trinity test was of a stationary device, not an air-dropped bomb. Japanese fighters and antiaircraft guns had difficulty engaging bombers flying at high altitude. Little Boy was a gun-type fission weapon that used uraniuma rare isotope of uranium separated at the Clinton Engineer Works at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Three days later, another bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, killing nearly 40, more people. Tens of thousands more died in the following weeks from wounds and radiation poisoning.Aug 06, · Critics of the decision to use the “special bomb” in are judging men born in the 19th century by the standards of the 21st.
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Critics of the decision to use the “special bomb” in are judging men born in the 19th century by the standards of the 21st. 2 Ibid.,7 The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb by Melissa G. Thiel In Augustthe United States used atomic weapons to destroy Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Since the fourteenth century, the Austrian town of Steyr (Upper Austria) is known as a metallurgical center and was known for its dealers. In the mid-seventeenth century, thousands of muskets, pistols and rifles were produced annually for the purpose of the Hapsburg Imperial Army.
In April 1864, Josef Werndl founded the "Josef und Franz Werndl & Comp. Waffenfabrik und Sägemühle in Oberletten (Manufacture d'Armes and Sawmill and Franz Josef Werndl Oberletten & Company), which will emerge later the "Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (OEWG: Austro-Hungarian Society production of weapons) , then the "Steyr Werke AG" and finally "Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, whose" Steyr Mannlicher is the subsidiary that specializes in light weaponry.
OEWG marketing primarily a rifle designed by Werndl snuff box, with the help of his engineer Holub. Production of Werndl rifle began in 1867 on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian Army who received hundreds of thousands. During this first expansion, more than 6,000 workers were employed in Steyr, and the production exceeded 8000 rifles per week.
In 1886, a new model of gun lock, Repetier Gwher 1886, was adopted by the imperial army, knowing soon, thanks to its derivatives, a huge success. It was designed by Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher (Knight Mannlicher), who became chief engineer of the OEWG. In 1889, the number of workers exceeded 10 000.
Josef Werndl died suddenly April 29, 1889, but this event did not disrupted the growing dissemination of weapons Steyr. Mannlicher rifles were produced per million not only on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but also that of many other armies in Europe and across the seas as well as for the civilian market.
Shortly before the turn of the century, Mannlicher created with the help of the new director of the OEWG Schönauer Otto, a new bolt action rifle, destined to become one of the rifles most successful. Combining precision, durability, robustness, reliability and manageability, plus a smooth line, the Mannlicher Schönauer Stutzen 1903 (rifle was long) sold very well internationally until 1970. guns 1905et Steyr Mannlicher M.1912 marked the technical history of semi-automatic pistols.
In 1912 and 1914 to increased sales a new and larger plant was built more modern in Steyr (the old factory is transformed into a museum). Thus, early in the 1st world war, the daily production of weapons reached 4000 and the number of employed amounted to over 15 000. Were added in addition to bicycles and aircraft engines.
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Model 740 & 740A : There seems to be lots of missing information as to the relationship of the 740 and the 740A Remington. This article will not be a collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. Below I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if any in print covering this subject.
At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" barrel with a detachable 4 shot box magazine, being introduced in 1955, three years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump.
This model 740 was probably only initially produced in 30-06. Initially the buttstock wood was plain uncheckered walnut, with no grip cap and sported a cast aluminum buttplate. As seen in the photo below, the stock has a lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. Original forearms had finger grooves running horizontally most of the length, weakening it. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remington’s unique rear sight (shown below), while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the front sight.
Initially the early production, (740) had a receiver mounted pivoting bar type ejector, which is odd that they did not follow the improved bolt head extractor/plunger type ejector used on the already in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later.
These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set rode in a shallow groove in the inner top part of the receiver. The other side sets of lugs straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered.
In the photos below you can see the definite visible differences as compared to the later type related to the pivot mounted ejector mentioned in this article. The material in the side of the receiver where this ejector was mounted was not thick enough to allow the whole pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer on the pivot pin. This location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose at the pivot pin lips of the C allowing the ejector to fall out. Heat treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical.
|Remington 740 visible pivot pin hole in receiver||Remington 740 pivoted ejector lays in the LH side|
It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come out first, or at least at or near the same time as the 760 pump. But partial production got ahead of engineering, so they put the 740 project on the back burner, and focused then on getting the 760 pump out first.
Then when engineering got many of the bugs out, they apparently picked up and finished what guns or receivers were started, using up completed parts.
Also an educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, along with that they were probably trying to use the snap in extractor from the then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until it came out in the 760). But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, it was nearly impossible to make it fit and function reliably in/around the small multi lug locking lugs. So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 and BINGO they could make it function. Once those manufactured pivoted ejector receivers were all used up, they then probably changed over to using the then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was common in the industry then. Therefore it is very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A bolt in it as it is unlikely for 740 parts to run out at the exact same time.
In the 740 operation, the bolt lip mounted extractor pulls the fired case out of the chamber, holds it there and as the bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into the bolt face farther as it goes back and stops. This then allows the ejector to come in contact with the LH rear side of the fired case, pushing it out from the extractor's grasp and out the ejection port.
Operation of all the later bolt face plunger ejectors (760 and 740A) was similar, except the spring loaded ejector always has pressure on the fired case and as this case is pulled rearward enough to clear the ejection port of the receiver, the force of this ejector overrides the extractor, forcing the case out the ejection port.
As theorized above, the 740 was probably made only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line as soon as the old inventory was cleared out. This also makes sense by looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest into the product line / production, followed by the 760, as was earlier production of the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. I have a 740 with serial number 46,965, barrel code PB which was makes it June 1955. I have no basis for this theorization other than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. You will not see this in print anywhere else, but it about all that makes sense as far as manufacturing.
You will not see any mention of the 740A in any factory advertising, or stamping on the gun (kind of like the bastard child, it was there, but they did not recognize it) and to the general public, no one knows EXCEPT the poor un knowing gunsmith that comes on something unexplainable MANY years later (like the plain old 740s). The 740A is listed in the early parts manuals however.
In the photos below, you can see in the LH photo, the pivoted bar type ejector protruding through the slot in the back side of the bolt head. This is at the rearmost travel of the bolt assembly which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked back by the magazine follower). With this bolt at the same location as the RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding interference from the magazine. In the RH photo, with pressure on the rear of cartridge of the spring loaded ejector plunger, as soon as the fired case clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. You will also notice in the RH photo, the angled front of the ejection port cover. This is also designed to give that case clearance on ejection.
|Remington 740 pivoted ejector protruding out the back of the bolt face||Here the Remington 740A & later, plunger ejector mounted in the bolt face|
|Remington 740/740A ejection port showing the metal cover|
Then since the old style ejector soon became obsolete, if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any) type of repairs, the repair was to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. Therefore you may see a 740 receiver with no pivoted ejector but the new bolt head assembly. When I mention "740 receiver" here, I am referring to the visible small drilled hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as shown in a photo above. The factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and Silver soldered on front ramp. It is a true 740 replacement as there are no prior date codes also stamped on it.
I have never seen a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. You will find that the 308 did not enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. According to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered production, just all the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742).
Now consider the
WINCHESTER was designed by Winchester,
where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers
unless it really hurt their checking account. That is also
the reason Remington came out with the 244, to compete with Winchester's 243.
The same for the Remington 280 / Winchester 270. Later it has been said of
Remington "NIH" (Not Invented Here) for many other calibers or industry
standards like screw in chokes for shotguns, where Remington was the last
factory to add this to their line AND when doing so used their own design, not
compatible with all the others. Again I am trying to visualize
the whole picture here and from being in the industry shortly after that time (I
got my FFL in Feb. 1959).
I can not remember, or can find in a my reference that the 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, with both using the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base and possibly for a peep.
Also there was a 740ADL which was similar to the 740A but had a checkered stock, pistol grip cap and sling swivels. The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select wood.
|Remington 740ADL showing some of the checkered wood|
You will notice on the above photo that since the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the scope), that the original dovetailed rear sight has been replaced with a Lyman folding rear sight, which is common.
One problem with this model 740 firearm was that
the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm
tight against the front of the receiver. When firing rapidly the 2nd and
3rd shots seemed to always climb, hence making the gun shoot higher with each successive shot.
Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and
between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the
front and therefore making the forearm float
at the rear.
These forearms are rather thin wood that is glued onto a sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. No factory replacement parts are now available, and very few aftermarket (other than extractors and wood) are available.
The 740 and 740A bolt cover was made of blued sheet metal on these models and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was because of the bolt handle in the slot providing some resistance.
This magazine was designed so that on the last shot being fired, the action remained open. In reality the only reason for this was so you could have the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty magazine. This can be a hassle for some, so many just use the 760 magazine which is the same without the hold open feature.
Sights have changed many times over the years. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit.
Sights : OK, now may be the time for a short gunsmithing 101 on dovetailed sights (both front and rear). The barrel dovetail will be slightly tapered and the sight has to be driven in from the RH side, slightly tightening as it gets all the way in. TO REMOVE IT, drive it out from the LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as much as a steel drift). For front sights that use a screwed on ramp type base, a special sight pusher tool should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a screw in. This reduces the chance of knocking/stripping the base screws out.
Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. However I will try to show photos of most of the different versions. In the LH photo below, you see the original 740 and 760 rear sight. The RH photo shows the first 742 rear sights. These were screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be front part of the base. The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment screw and used a blade type notched elevator.
|Remington 740/740A/760 original rear sight (G1)||First Remington 742 & corresponding 760 rear sight (G2)|
In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). The base has a male dovetail on the inclined top ramp.
For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross screw pinching onto the dovetail. The windage blade was adjusted by the blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing.
|Remington later rear sight (G3)||Remington late rear sight (G4)|
If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700 or 742s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. The rear screw on sight has been changed 3 times and parts for the early versions are no longer available from the factory. All screw on front sight bases have the same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the height of the blade may be different if off a different model.
For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made CLICK HERE to go to the barrel date code.
OK, from here on out most of this information is pretty well documented.
Model 742 : In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced replacing the Model 740A. In January of 1960, the Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F with caliber's in .257 Roberts, .270 Win, 300 Savage and the BDL versions. January of 1962 brought the new version of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. In January of 1963, the 6MM Rem was added. January of 1964 brought about the discontinuation of the .280 Rem in the CDL grades.
The 150th Anniversary edition, in limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. This version had a longer flat on the top rear of the receiver with a small flare at the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for the checkering to differentiate it from the ADL.
January of 1968 brought in the .243 Win and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus eliminating the A and CDL grades. January of 1976 brought about the Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. The 7MM Express Rem. cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980.
Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of improved as in the 740A, while the B being deluxe, and there were also D and F suffixes, which designated higher grades yet. And to confuse things, they also added the DL suffix.
In the photo below, this apparently is of the ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from the last 740A, plain no checkering and the vertical ribbed "Corncob" style forearm. From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed original.
|Magazine add of 1960 showing Remington 742 being introduced|
Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version with Remington's own screw on rear sight with a sliding dovetail ramp for elevation plus a cross dovetail for windage was implemented. The front ramps were also screwed on.
The buttstocks were made with the
comb a bit higher to be more aligned for the use of a scope. The early 742
wood was not checkered and forearm was the vertical ribbed (corncob style). The buttplate was made of plastic, and
had as seen below, white line plastic spacers at buttplate, pistol grip and forend cap,
but no factory sling swivels.
|A later Remington 742, NOTE the higher comb on the buttstock with white spacers & newer style rear sight|
The 742 incorporated a different forearm attachment screw which had a dual pitch thread. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where one thread screwed into the forend cap and the other at a different pitch into the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. When installing these forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed rearward until tigfht against the front of the receiver, and then continued tightening, securing it while moving it forward for free floating. This gap between the rear of the forearm and the front of the receiver should be about about .025". If more or less, remove it and either pre-tighten the screw in a bit more or less and try it again until you have about the right clearance.
The 742 has an improved bolt system incorporating a internal bolt latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. However you can not just replace a 740 bolt head with a newer 742 head because when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver.
In Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the barrel during the firing cycle. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section.
No factory replacement parts (other than 7400 magazines and magazine latches), and very few aftermarket (other than extractors, firing pins and wood) are available.
The bolt cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty much eliminated the rattle.
Magazines : These steel stamped magazines were a work of art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. They were designed to hold 4 rounds.
Remington did not own the tooling to make the magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for consideration in making them. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR making new tooling. I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an obligation. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer.
The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, with the metal box, but plastic bottom.
Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. This could mean usually peening down or filing down the rear latch. Usually the shallow front protrusion was OK.
Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on the same tooling, so should interchange. The only difference was the 742 utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. They also had a release button on the bottom to override this feature. However it took so much effort that most hunters did not use it, but simply remove the magazine from the gun. It was really a hindrance if you shot the last round and wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first remove the empty one (while under pressure of the recoil spring pushing the bolt unit forward. Not as fast as you would think. The only real need for this feature was when you were cleaning the firearm. With that in mind, many would simply use the 760 as their primary magazine, eliminating all the hassle.
There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines
available for these guns, some functioned, some didn't. I have
been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting
rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out
of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway.
|Remington 742 BDL post 1966 gun with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood.|
Gunsmithing These Models : Any gunsmithing information listed below will be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations.
These firearms are now obsolete and if you contact Remington, they
will say they don't have any parts. As a matter of fact they don't
even have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore or if they do
and it also fitting a different model,
the part number has NO reference to fitting these 740/742 models.
To remove the trigger assembly (Fire Control is the actual factory nomenclature), be sure the gun is unloaded, use a long punch, tap out both the 2 cross pins holding this unit in the receiver. These pins are retained by small wired "C" clips once installed. This unit should then come right out the bottom. Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the safety off, try to simulate your problem. You could find something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or movement of the sear to disengage the hammer.
|Here you see the "Fire Control" assembly removed from the receiver|
If the problem is in the safety, there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on vintage). Drive this pin out, carefully remove the spring and plunger. Now the safety itself can be removed. REMEMBER WHICH WAY IT CAME OUT, it will go in wrong but not function. Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow all the excess off the internal parts, then reinstall.
Trigger pull is usually a little on the upper range and with some creep. This can be improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very carefully removing a slight amount of metal off hammer notch (maybe up to .010"). HOWEVER be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a Remington warranty center and purchase these spare parts. Remington has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety issue if they sold it and was installed incorrectly that they will not sell it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. Therefore any part with the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they will not sell individually.
The first thing I would look at if a feeding problem seems to be the culprit, is
the magazine. Feeding problems on these series of models can many times be
traced to the magazine as with any semi-auto. Here the average
hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put
away. Also the magazines will have been carried in a pocket where
lint, twigs, dirt etc. can accumulate. With this debris internally
the live round can be restricted as it tries to feed up into the chamber,
possibly causing a malfunction. Also they can have became sat on,
squashed so as to not allow the follower to come all the way up. You
notice I do not use the word “Jam”, as it is so broad a term that it is
essentially useless when relating a firearm malfunction.
The followers from these semi-auto magazines will tax your imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them back onto the trip latch. I would suggest that to clean the internal parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. Or if you happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times.
|Here you see a early magazine assembly (no caliber marking) for these firearms, note the follower release button||Here you have one of the better aftermarket high capacity magazines|
The next to look at would be are reloads being used? Reloads are not bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. A small base die needs to be used that sizes the WHOLE body back to original factory specs. Also if a crimp is used on the case, it will have to be trimmed accordingly so there is no bulge at the neck. This reloaded case MUST fall into the chamber, as there is very little caming power on the rotating locking lugs as compared to a bolt handle on a bolt action rifle. This is also true with the 760 pump.
Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for hunting 2 or MAYBE 3 times. As when using the small base resizing die needed to resize back to original dimensions, it will also work the base of the case which can create a case head separation of the brass after a few loadings (squeezing it down, then it being blown out numerous times when being fired). You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones for target practice. Paint the primer with nail polish to identify those. Believe me it is rather helpless seeing an animal you just hit, but did not go down, then run off with you holding a useless firearm. You have a case head separation in your gun and about all you can do in the field is to just can stand there with your finger in your nose.
Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure
level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to
eject. You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to
function. Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in
the mid range.
You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore I know what I am doing" does not mean a thing if all his experience has NOT been for semi-autos pr pumps that the reloader himself is NOT in turn using this ammo themselves. In all may years as a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with blown up guns. Hell, I have been eating food for 80 years, but that does not make me a cook.
To remove the bolt assembly from this firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described above), then you have to remove the forearm. Unscrew the front forearm retainer screw, slide the forearm off forward. In the underneath barrel gas port lug there is a sheet-metal U gas nozzle/recoil spring guide that is held in place by a crosswise roll pin. Drive this pin out. Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U shaped guide down, then pull out and forward the metal guide tube. Now the recoil spring can be removed from the rear side of the operating rods forward gas block.
Slide the recoil spring rails back enough to disengage the bolt's locking lugs. If you roll the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. This holds the base of the operating handle in. Roll the action over and locate the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port cover a bit to locate the pin). Using a punch, drive this pin INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. Catch this pin as it falls free in the inside. Now the operating handle can be withdrawn outward and out of the gun.
A word of caution here, on these semi-autos, the inner part of the operating handle also doubles as a bolt head cam pin, engaging in a cam slot in the bolt head. There are two cams, one on each side. The cam pin on the far side is simply a short 3/16" diameter pin that can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body.
In the front receiver below the barrel where the recoil spring abutted there is a 3/8" threaded stud (you will not see it). This is attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all of which holds the barrel in place by a round threaded nut. On the 740 there are 4 holes drilled around the periphery of this nut that can be accessed by a special wrench. However you may see chisel or punch marks around the outside left by previous repair operations where the wrench was not available. The 742 uses a hex nut, but it is an uncommon size (25/32") and again hard to unscrew because of it's closeness to the barrel and the action bars. The factory made special open end wrenches that had thin outer ends, allowing it to reach in farther on the nut, yet clear the operating rods somewhat.
If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade and replace it with a standard 3/4" wrench size, one made for the 7400. Once this nut is removed, remove the thin dual eared spring under the nut. This flat U shaped spring is designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from rattling. Now the barrel assembly, operating rod and bolt assembly can be drawn forward and out of the receiver.
Shown in the photo below the slide has been held back about 1 1/2" to clarify things by showing the gas nozzle. You can see the front roll pin retaining the U shaped guide retainer, with the gas nozzle between the barrel and the recoil guide. At the complete forward position, this nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is attached to the action slide arms. Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, pushing the spring loaded block and arms rearward, retracting to extract and eject the fired case. At the end of the stroke, the recoil spring pushes everything back, loading a new round and chambering it ready for another shot. At the rear of the recoil spring (which goes over the guide tube) you can see the hex nut that holds everything together.
|Remington 742 gas system|
In operation on these 742 models, as the bolt moves out of
battery the bolt latch locks the rotating bolt head, keeping it from rotating.
This bolt latch lies in a slot in the bolt body. The front of the latch
has a downward angled front ear that goes into a recess. Directly
behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. of the slot.
There is a spring loaded (.087 dia.) pivot pin that goes into this hole with a
spring under it. This pin has one rounded end. This
rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. There is also
another hole in the rear of the slot. The pin that goes into this
slot also has a spring under it. But this plunger has BOTH ends
square, as the upper end acts as a retainer against a square matching notch in
the underside of the latch. However sometimes the rear plunger does
not have enough tension to really hold the latch in position during cycling.
|Remington 742 bolt latch #16988|
Remington’s solution was to drop a #7 ½ lead shot pellet into this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. This increased the tension and improved operation. Many of the 742 parts are now obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. You may well try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, the latch may not be depressed far enough to allow the bolt carrier to depress the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. Or if it is one that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be hard to get the lead shot out without drilling.
Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that acts as the extraction point.
At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause of extraction problems. Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not be as efficient as it should be.
As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping the fired case and or the faulty extractor. If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips of the bolt face off. This then leaves no metal to hold the extractor into the bolt head. You now can have a really stuck fired case and a broken bolt head.
In the pictures below the barrel was almost ruined by
neglect, but was salvageable because it was caught early and was mostly surface
rust. The bore was bad also that when I got the gun, but it was firing
and extracting, much to my dismay. I was able to salvage this gun, by
polishing the chamber with crocus cloth, fire lapping the bore, and the gun is
still in service today as far as I know.
|A 7400 with a rusty chamber||Obviously someone used this one in a rainstorm
& neglected to clean it, look at the rust on the spring guide rod
A GOOD gunsmith/welder can weld the broken lips of the bolt, re-machine it back and reinstall a new extractor. If the chamber rust is not too bad it can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. It has been discussed on some message boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. BULL SHIT, and these are not match rifles.
Well, the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it better than it was. Sure you may have made a slight change in the chamber diameter, but using this method, you can not remove an excess amount UNLESS you use course emery cloth. Also do not believe any BS you hear about the chamber HAS TO BE slightly rough. Look at any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some are even chrome plated. If it is somewhat rough, the extractor will indeed pull chunks off the case rim leaving the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor in place in the bolt. The roughness idea may have come from a retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE.
These later guns (742) use a plastic type ejection port cover, which is now obsolete by Remington, but made by an aftermarket business. The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to the old 742 cover. The 7400 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt operation, however it is .640 in height. You need to remove .040 off the bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. You can not get it all the same there, but enough to work. But don't cut it so close on the lower forward end that you weaken it. The other thing, you may have to remove a slight bit from inside the forward slot if the operating handle bumps on the closed stroke. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a different location, but that is inconsequential being only used on disassembly.
|Remington 7400 ejection port cover on top & 742 on the bottom|
After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued
with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer
finally came to me one night about 2AM. It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain,
deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems.
The sunshine hunters appear to not have any problems.
In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. Also here the brush, replanted young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, so they unload the gun, remove the magazine, rest the muzzle on the floor possibly between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access.
This could also happen in a very humid climate.
But here in the colder weather if the gun is brought into a warm vehicle, the barrel will condense water on the inside, since the
action is spring loaded and has no means of being held open without an empty
magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves it closed. The
gun has gotten wet and COLD, now it is subject to a forced HOT air from the
heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on
both sides of the steel. With the bolt forward under spring
pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has
condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. And now this moisture inside has no place
to go because the bolt is closed.
If the drive home is long enough and/or the firearm stays there long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. And at the end of the day, the hunter then takes it home, may stand it in the corner to dry off. The condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber area. Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and also out of sight since there is no way to clean the bore from the rear. This is not an area that the average hunter will even see if he runs a cleaning rag thru the barrel. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms when being stored. This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. The gun is set away with the bolt closed until the next year with the owner thinking that they have done the right thing. Then the first day of deer season, the gun gets shot, but it will not cycle the 2nd round because the fired case is stuck in the barrel. The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we gunsmiths have seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened.
At one time the factory supplied a
Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog
leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the
shipping boxes. This brush may have helped in the above situation.
One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and 742 is that after much use, the receiver rails will get worn. The top receiver rail guides the bolt lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. The receiver is made of a soft easily machined steel since the bolt lugs engage the rear of the hardened barrel extension for a positive lockup. In essence the receiver simply holds the parts together and could possibly be made of aluminum.
This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring pressure on the forward movement. At the rearward stop position the inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, caming it against the receiver rail slot, pounding them enough that this rail gets worn. There is a bolt latch on the 742 (this latch was not on the 740). This latch is supposed to lock the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem to get sloppy and do not really function as intended.
When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. Then this happens the bolt carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke enough to stop it before it completely closes.
Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of the receiver slot that the handle operates in. If this happens it is usually related to the above rail problem.
In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount hole (LH one). Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke of the whole operating system inside the forearm and receiver. Over time, it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that the slide unit may become bound up rearward. There is another spot here that is worn but hard to see in this photo, that is again in this guide rail slot, below the front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. This is also caused by the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping situation which is caused at the initial unlock stage of the locking lugs.
|Remington 742 chewed up receiver rails|
Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be questionable in that may possibly be worn also, A GOOD gunsmith/welder/machinist familiar with firearms can usually salvage the receiver by welding the worn rails with a long nozzled wire feed welder. This receiver can then be re-machined to factory or even tighter dimensions using a vertical mill and using special long shanked cutters. This is not a job for the average Red Neck "gunsmith", or "welder" however.
In the 7400 series rifles, this problem was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the bolt to less and larger lugs.
If you as a gunsmith have to take the barrel extension off to do any rechambering or rebarreling you will need to make a barrel extension wrench. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. It is threaded and timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug are all indexed for bolt lockup, and correct headspace so everything where it should be. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these extensions. If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be assured of breaking the hardened extension. However shown below is a photo of the one I made.
You have all the dimensions you need to make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. The working end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. The 3/8" hole for the bolt is the hole that the receiver retaining bolt is located in the barrel lug. This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. The main tool body is .875 thick with the lug engagement slider .500.
|Remington barrel extension removal tool|
In the above photo, the inner slider is made to fit inside the barrel locking lugs. The 3/8" bolt locks the slider to the base. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. In use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider is then slid endwise into the lug recess. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for removal. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on layout die. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. And then the barrel lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off.
Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code
from RH to LH to
facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns.
This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the
can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a
3# hammer, in the proper
direction, then unscrew the extension off the barrel. These extensions are usually on
tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken.
Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the
extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the
barrel lug to take both off at the same time.
The picture below of a fired 30-06
Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that
the RH threaded barrel extension had became loose, unthreading as the case was being extracted.
On this gun the extractor held the loaded round tight enough to allow the firing
pin to actually fire the round. As luck would have it, the bullet exited the barrel
while the case was still somewhat in the chamber during extraction. You may notice a slight
crease in the body behind the shoulder where this case upon being ejected was
dented as it was going out and hit the ejection port of the receiver.
|Comparison of a normal round & the lengthened case apparently because of a loose barrel thread|
Remington has also discontinued making extractors for these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). These extractors are riveted into the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. The rivet tool and replacement extractors are currently available from Brownells in Iowa 1-800-471-0015. Extractors for the newer 7400/7600s are non riveted type and snap into mating recesses in the bolt head.
Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being
currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from
cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant
cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken.
Magazine latches are also obsolete. However the larger latch off the newer 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used.
Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having them made. Aftermarket manufacturers like Uncle Mikes make sling swivel kits to fit these guns.
Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. The factory will not tell you this, but they WILL all interchange. The finish or checkering will not match your original one however. But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you can find.
Forearms are a different matter. All 740, 742 forearms are now obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit.
The sights have changed many times over the years. The early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending on the caliber). If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times and parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail.
About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or
shotgun use many of the same basic “Fire Control” parts (as Remington calls the trigger
group) parts. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6,
74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the
11-87 in the shotguns. They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the
factory. AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH
For many years there were aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. However for some reason these companies dropped production. The guess is that if THEY sold you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done something else wrong inside the “Fire Control” unit at the same time, creating a unsafe situation These companies also could have felt threatened by lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory design.
You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some
LH safeties, but in all probability they too, would not be advertising it to any
degree, because of the possible liability involved.
Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2
different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the
RH to LH. They even supplied a detailed drawing of this
placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. However they later found
that beings as how this trigger guard was
made of an aluminum casting, that
over time the THIN web between these 2 holes was prone to breaking, then the
safety would not function as designed. More liability, so this whole
idea was apparently abandoned.
Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be encountered. The usual problem here is that the scope base mounting screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing.
The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts
interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will
come back saying -- discontinued--. This is very hard to understand
in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total
restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. The old people who knew
anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any
history/interchangeability, or were told to not
offer information that some of the new parts will fit. It is
the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the
above information seems to be more valid. They want you to by a new
model. The factory even can not cross-reference the buttstock bolts,
saying the older ones are obsolete. But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are
the same and will
There was a factory upgrade for the
worn receiver rails at one
time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that
they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. This
however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape.
This program has been
discontinued since about the mid 1980s.
For Remington factory date codes CLICK HERE
It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give up. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle?
Model 4 / 7400 : In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 and Model 7400. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933.
This model (along with the 7600) had
internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. As mentioned above
the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow
dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel
insert. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the
bolt to less and larger lugs. The scope mount location holes were
different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a
different scope base. The magazine release was made larger.
When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior configuration. It was designated model 4, and the model 7400. The calibers available were 6mm Rem. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in 1988. The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. This new style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action guns.
The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). The model 4 had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. The model 7400 which was the same gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been equivalent to the ADL).
I am not running down the design of
these models as it was well past time. BUT now comes a real salesmanship
BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. They must have had bosses who
were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to
when these new models were advertised.
In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. They did not tell us that there was also being made an economy model, the 7400. We found out later in the early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted and sold the 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the Model 4 that they were selling us.
The retail customer was not dumb,
as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "marts" for $100
less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very
we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns.
The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" ordered only the 30-06 calibers,
customer could not understand why we could not sell them a 270 Winchester
caliber for the
same price the marts wanted for their 30-06. The end result was that
we were therefore stuck
with higher priced guns on our shelves, and upset some customers.
Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have the 7400s in their sales catalog. The independent shop owners had to then buy the model 7400's to stay even somewhat competitive. So the model 4's sat on our shelves and at the factory warehouse. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us.
As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic
stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel
finish on the metal.
Model 74 : Then later, about 1985 there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, with no checkering. The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. Now the "marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these 74s. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman".
In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the Model 4. So in essence the two above guns (model 4 and 7400) in the end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture.
Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are interchangeable.
The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the
6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking
lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail
insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating
the possibility of the receiver rails being ruined. The scope base
mounting holes were changed and increased in size from the normal 6-48 to 8-40
size. The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. The trigger group
remained basically the same with the exception of a larger magazine release
About 2002 the magazine tooling wore out and there was only
one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this
operation. As mentioned above this company made and owned the tooling under the
original contract, but when it wore out, they opted not to continue making the magazines for
Remington then had MecGar make new replacement magazines out of 2 pieces with
the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine.
However the new magazines may require fitting to the older guns.
Model 750 :
The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions
and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut
checkering. And was
also available in a brushed stainless type finish. It later came out with
a black synthetic stock. It comes supplied with factory sling swivel
The factory advertisement says felt recoil is diminished by its ultra-efficient gas action (what ever that is) and the addition of a revolutionary R3® recoil pad. It is supposed to have a better self-compensating gas system. My guess was that they changed the gas nozzle shape so that it dissipates the gasses better as the action bars move the attached gas block rearward. And/or they possibly just chrome plated parts of the 7400 gas system and are calling it improved.
However I recently received some further information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington "The model 750 uses a different gas block system. The 74 series of rifles used a 90 degree gas port system. The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas block. "
OK, I'm close, as this could result in a slightly different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method.
This model appears to me to be a regeneration of the earlier Model 4 as a deluxe
model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the
inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue.
|Remington model 750|
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Heckler & Koch GmbH (HK; German pronunciation: [ˌhɛklɐ ʔʊnt ˈkɔx]) is a German defense manufacturing company that manufactures handguns, rifles, submachine guns, and grenade launchers.The company is located in Oberndorf am Neckar in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and also has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France and the United States Heckler Koch Accessories handguard for PTR 91,93,94, MP5, Cetme Receiver Mounts HK claw mount, H K Low Pro File Picatinny Mount, H K, GSG-5 Hand-guard Picatinny Weaver Rails On Sale Browse HK G3 / HK91 Products. Sort. View . Items 1-25 of 25 (SUPER SALE) MFI HK G28 DMR STYLE MUZZLE BRAKE / FLASH ENHANCER 3.875 LONG IN 1/2 X 28 TPI (SOLD OUT & DISCONTINUED) Currently 5/5 Stars (1) Description: Designed specifically to fit the any thread pattern to. HK G3 HK 91 PTR 91 PTR-32 HK91, G3 clones or other custom HK builds. * Does Not fit: H&K 94 . Related Products: HK .22 Caliber Conversion Kit For The G3/91 . Price: $549.95. Quantity: HK 91 20-Round Magazine - Aluminum. Price: Starting at $6.49. Original HK, Pre-Ban Surplus Scope Mount MP5 HK CETME G3. Scope Mount, Easy to install, may require some minor fitting depending on the model. $29.00: MDNP5: Sling , G3 Rifle , Leather EXCELLENT UNISSUED. Original G3 Leather Slings In Excellent UNISSUED CONDITION. These will work with the HK G3 and similar Rifles
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hk g3. 581 likes. nothing to say.. one shoot, one kill HK G3. 482 likes. NOTHING TO SAY.. ONE SHOOT, ONE KILL The HK-91 magazine catch is a button style catch, which needs to be depressed, like that of a semi auto pistol. One of the side effects of the different style catch, is that inserting and locking a magazine in place, in an HK-91, can take a bit of practice. On the original G3, the magazine was merely rocked into place So,it started its life as a JG G3.Now externally I have a G&G Magnesium receiver,Tokyo Marui cocking tube and Internally it has SHS 16:1 gears,SHS silent pistonhead+piston kit,SHS full steel cylinder,SHS cylinderhead,M140 spring,SHS high torque motor,E&C quick spring change gearbox shells,GATE NanoHard MOSFET,wiring for 11.1v lipo,G&G green hop up rubber and stock Marui inner barrel hk g3 SKU: BR3 The G3 is a 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifle developed in the 1950s by the German armament manufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) in collaboration with the Spanish state-owned design and development agency CETME (Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales) | weapons_science |
http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2007/10/opposes-weapons.html | 2015-11-29T01:36:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398455135.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205415-00278-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971264 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__134691183 | en | I am disappointed that your article on the proposed new nuclear weapons plant near Kansas City ignored several important issues (10/25, Business, “Weapons plant moves ahead; A federal agency OKs a plan near the old Richards-Gebaur airport site”).
If the Bannister Road facility is decommissioned, what will happen to that heavily contaminated site and who will pay for the cleanup? Why is a government agency working on something as sensitive as nuclear weapons components relying on a private business? How is this private funding scheme skirting congressional oversight? Most important, does the U.S. need to be upgrading our nuclear capabilities while insisting that other nations abandon nuclear weapons programs?
I was at the Kansas City plant last week. The program managers there were proud of their workers and their facility, which they said they could produce “anything.” Many of us in Kansas City would prefer to see this world-class facility produce almost anything but parts for nuclear weapons.
Kansas City, Kan. | weapons_science |
http://arrowsmith-components.co.uk/page10.html | 2023-12-10T13:56:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00006.warc.gz | 0.886433 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__213065074 | en | Other nock solutions available for the Cartel 800 & 900 spines entail using out nocks. These increase the diameter of the arrow passing through the air, and adds to the cross sectional area exposed to cross winds, leading to additional wind drift. This negates the advantage of these very small diameter arrows.
Why short bullet heads?
The short bullet point head (10 mm in length) minimises the potential for the head to bend on the very small diameter shank inside the arrow. This is a common, but not easily seen problem with many current point designs with point head lengths of 20 mm upwards. The problem can be seen by rolling the arrow on a flat surface such as table with the arrow point hanging over the table edge. The arrow point will wobble if it has bent on the shank, and the arrow will no longer fly consistently straight.
The shank length inside the arrow is greater to make up the weight lost from the head. This in turn slightly increases the stiffness of the arrow. This property can be used to add more weight to the point, or use of a weaker thinner spine to minimise side wind drift.
Short Bullet Arrow Points
Suitable for Easton, Mckinney, Bohning Blazer, and Beiter pin nocks.
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Nock pins help protect the back of the arrow from impact damage and Robin Hoods. The pins tend to deflect any impacts rather than the back of the arrow being shattered, see image below. | weapons_science |
https://generalmagazine.ca/technology-trends/unleashing-the-power-of-airguns-exploring-the-uragan-2/ | 2024-02-23T08:02:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00295.warc.gz | 0.913339 | 855 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__87064114 | en | In the world of airguns, enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for the latest advancements that combine precision, power, and innovation. One such standout in the realm of air rifles is the Uragan 2. This cutting-edge airgun has garnered attention for its exceptional performance and features, making it a must-have for serious shooters. In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of airguns, with a special focus on the Uragan 2.
Airguns have come a long way from their humble beginnings, evolving into sophisticated tools that cater to both recreational and professional shooters. The Uragan 2, in particular, showcases the pinnacle of airgun technology, pushing the boundaries of what these guns can achieve.
Power and Precision:
At the heart of the Uragan 2 lies a powerful engine that propels pellets with precision and force. This air rifle is designed to deliver consistent accuracy, making it a favorite among shooting enthusiasts who demand reliability and performance. The combination of advanced engineering and state-of-the-art materials ensures that every shot is not only powerful but also hits the mark with unparalleled precision.
What sets the Uragan 2 apart from its counterparts are the innovative features that enhance the overall shooting experience. From customizable settings to ergonomic designs, this air rifle has been meticulously crafted to meet the diverse needs of shooters. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a novice, the Uragan 2 offers a user-friendly interface coupled with advanced functionalities.
Exploring the Uragan 2:
The Uragan 2 boasts a range of features that make it a standout in the competitive world of airguns. Let’s take a closer look at some key aspects that contribute to its acclaim:
Adjustable Power Settings:
The Uragan 2 allows shooters to fine-tune the power settings according to their preferences and shooting requirements. This adaptability ensures that the air rifle can be optimized for different scenarios, whether it’s target practice, pest control, or competitive shooting.
Crafted from high-quality materials, the Uragan 2 is built to withstand the rigors of regular use. The robust construction not only enhances the rifle’s longevity but also contributes to its overall reliability. Shooters can trust that the Uragan 2 will consistently deliver exceptional performance over the long haul.
Noise is often a concern for shooters, especially in environments where discretion is key. The Uragan 2 addresses this issue with an integrated suppressor that significantly reduces the sound produced upon firing. This feature makes it an excellent choice for those who value a quieter shooting experience without compromising on power.
Whether you’re a seasoned marksman or a beginner, the Uragan 2’s user-friendly design ensures that you can easily navigate and customize its settings. Intuitive controls and a comfortable grip contribute to a seamless shooting experience, allowing users to focus on their aim rather than grappling with complex mechanisms.
The Rise of Airgun Titans:
As the airgun community continues to grow, platforms like Airgun Titans provide a valuable space for enthusiasts to explore, discuss, and stay informed about the latest developments in the world of airguns. While sites like Airgun Titans don’t directly endorse products, they play a crucial role in fostering a community where information and experiences can be shared.
The Uragan 2, with its remarkable features, has undoubtedly made its mark on the airgun scene. Enthusiasts can find a wealth of information on forums, blogs, and review sites, contributing to the collective knowledge base that helps individuals make informed decisions about their airgun purchases.
Uragan 2 is A Testament to Airgun Advancement
The Uragan 2 stands as a testament to the ongoing advancements in airgun technology. Its blend of power, precision, and innovative features makes it a formidable choice for shooters of all levels. As the airgun community continues to thrive, platforms like Airgun Titans provide a valuable resource for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a curious beginner, the Uragan 2 represents a compelling option in the ever-evolving world of airguns, promising an exhilarating shooting experience with every pull of the trigger. | weapons_science |
https://topshotindoorrange.com/range-rules/ | 2017-10-23T09:44:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825889.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023092524-20171023112524-00429.warc.gz | 0.889927 | 711 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__291455583 | en | - All shooters must be able to legally posses a firearm in order to be allowed to shoot on this range.
- All shooters must check in at the front counter & leave their Range Membership card and Driver’s License before being allowed to enter the range. Replacement of a Range Membership card will be $25.00.
- All weapons and ammunition must be approved by the range officer prior to shooting.
- All shooting will be restricted to the shooter’s assigned lane.
- No horseplay, disruptive or abusive language will be allowed on the range at any time.
- The wearing of hearing and eye protection for all persons inside of the range is mandatory.
- All muzzles must stay pointed down range at all times.
- All loading & unloading to be performed only on the firing line & in assigned shooting booth.
- All weapons are to be conspicuously unloaded when not stored or holstered.
- No one under 18 years of age will be allowed to shoot without a parent or legal guardian physically present.
- Collection of your brass behind the firing line is allowed with prior consent of the range officer, and all brass on the floor forward of the firing line is property of Top Shot Indoor Range & Guns.
- Collection of any brass is not allowed during CHL qualifications.
- No shooters are allowed downrange at any time for any reason.
- No smoking, chewing, or dipping allowed on the range.
- No beverages allowed on the range.
- No eating allowed on the range.
- No shooters under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed on the range.
- Rapid fire of more than 2 shots per second is prohibited without prior permission of the range officer.
- Drawing from a holster is strictly prohibited without prior permission of the range officer and only strong side, directional draw holsters will be permitted to be used on the range.
- Class 3 items such as suppressors, short barrel rifles, etc. must be checked in with the proper tax stamp prior to admission to the range.
- No fully automatic or bump fire weapons allowed on the range.
- Shotguns are allowed on the range only with the permission of the range officer.
- Center fire rifles are allowed on the range only with the permission of the range officer.
- No steel cased ammunition will be allowed on the range.
- No steel core, steel-jacketed, or copper coated steel-jacketed projectiles will be allowed on the range.
- No tracers or frangible projectiles will be allowed on the range.
- reloaded ammunition will be allowed as long as it does not generate excessive smoke.
- Targets can be purchased at the range or you may bring and use your own targets with prior permission of the range officer
- You will be furnished all materials required for hanging the targets.
- All targets must be hung in so that all projectiles strike at the bullet trap at the chest level or lower.
- Bullets that strike the ceiling, walls, or target carries may result in immediate expulsion from the range along with forfeiture of fees and range membership.
- Non-compliance with any of these rules will result in immediate expulsion from the range and forfeiture of range fees and memebership privileges. Top Shot Indoor Range and Guns reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time in order to preserve the safety an integrity of the policy. (Rev 12/14) | weapons_science |
https://brusselsebibliotheken.bibliotheek.be/en/catalog/konstantin-konstantinov/domashni-i-divi-zhivotni-v-blgariya/book/library-marc-vlacc_10217127 | 2021-01-27T17:22:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704828358.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20210127152334-20210127182334-00022.warc.gz | 0.950549 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__115684488 | en | Konstantin Ivanovich Konstantinov (Russian: Константин Иванович Константинов, 6 Аpril 1818 – 12 January 1871) was a Russian artillery officer and scientist in the fields of artillery, rocketry and instrument making. He completed his military career at the rank of Lieutenant General.
He was an illegitimate son of Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of Russia and a French actress.
Konstantinov graduated from Mikhailovskoye Artillery School in St. Petersburg in 1836. In 1844, he invented a device for measuring the flight speed of projectiles at any point of their trajectory. In 1847 Konstantinov created a ballistic rocket pendulum, which would allow to establish a law of changing rocket motion in time. With the help of this device, he was able to determine the influence of the form and design of a rocket on its ballistic characteristics, thereby laying the foundations for calculated rocket designs. In 1849…Read more on Wikipedia | weapons_science |
https://www.bogenshop.eu/Excalibur-Recurvearmbrust-Micro-Extreme-2023 | 2023-03-28T21:11:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948871.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328201715-20230328231715-00751.warc.gz | 0.870431 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__112174646 | en | Excalibur Micro Extreme
New for 2023, the Excalibur Micro Extreme takes crossbow hunting to the next level. This crossbow may be small in stature but not in performance, reliability, and safety. Ceasefire technology ensures the crossbow cannot be fired unless an arrow is loaded. Like the other crossbows in the Micro series, it features the High Output Limbs that are virtually bulletproof under any condition. Perfectly at home in the blind, in a tree, or deep in the brush on a spot and stalk, the Micro Extreme is ready to take it on in true Excalibur style. All at 360 feet per second. | weapons_science |
http://modiachievements.in/news/half-of-the-world-is-following-us-we-will-be-the-power-modi/ | 2017-06-22T23:59:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319933.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622234435-20170623014435-00189.warc.gz | 0.965992 | 451 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__70890475 | en | On the successful launch of Agni-5 every Indian should be proud. It will be the reason of a great security of the nation.It is the result of the scientist of DRDO. A great hard work is there behind this launch. I give a hearty congratulation to all the scientist and our country: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Successful experiment of
Agni-5 is able to hit the target from 5000 kilometers of distance.
India has taken its place in the hyper-exclusive club along with America, Russia, and China.
By writing the new story of success and Glory India has successfully done the experiment with missile Agni-5 which has a great mark and atomic power. Agni-5 can hit the target from the distance of 5000 kilometer or more. A test has done with missile Agni-5 from the Abdul Kalam island of Odisha, which will be able to hit the place of event China.
DRDO raised a statement that this missile has launched on 11 a.m. It was the fourth successful launch and second can astride test of this missile. This missile is able to bring the atomic types of equipment. According to the report, Agni-5 is 17-metre height and 2 meters in radius and 50 tons in weight. This missile can bring the atomic weapons with very heavy weight. The speed of Agni-5 is 24 times more than the speed of sound.
India has achieved its place in the hyper-exclusive club with Agni 5. America, Russia and china are the members of this club already. The missile is able to target many areas of Asia, northern China and a large part of Europe. At the time of the launching DRDL Hyderabad and many other scientists were present.
ITR raised a statement that Agni-5 which is an advanced and fully loaded with Indian techniques. It has already tested with mobile launcher and it is the first time.
At the present time, India has Agni-1 which has 700 kilometers of range. Agni-2, which has 2000 kilometers of range. Agni-3 which has 2500 to 3500 kilometers of range and now Agni-4 and 5 available. | weapons_science |
http://pikeandplunder.vexillia.com/2012/01/weapons-and-warfare-in-renaissance.html | 2017-05-23T05:15:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607369.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523045144-20170523065144-00609.warc.gz | 0.981576 | 436 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__119969894 | en | I have just finished reading Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe by Bert S. Hall.
It examines several aspects of warfare in the later middle ages and sixteenth century, but concentrates on the effect of gunpowder in western Europe, gunpowder production, gunpowder weapon development and tactics, and its consequences in relation to other military arms and tactical development; heavy cavalry and pike squares.
It is a fine and detailed study, and although there was nothing that I did not know already, outside of gunpowder production and how it works as it is not as simple as "it goes bang", it does state WHAT IS KNOWN about firearms and tactics very clearly.
One thing, which I found most interesting, was his interpretation of arquebus "volleys" during the Battle of Pavia. He has deduced that the volley fire came about due to the heavy fog. The arquebusier being 'loaded', saw a unit of French loom out of the mist at close range and fired at all at once, the French unit would disappear back into the mist and having no target the arquebusier would reload and await the next target looming out of the mist.
I can see this, and it is a very clever conclusion as to how fire control during this battle was different to that in other battles; they were allowed time to reload because the French could not see them, at a distance, and were therefore unable to launch an organised charge against them. The mist became 'the wall' for the arquebusier to operate behind.
The book is a good addition to my library. I can recommend it in the 'further reading' category for those with a keen interest in 16th century warfare. It does not provide much in the way of information that will be directly useful for war gaming the period.
I bought it from Amazon; it is a fine second hand copy in hardback, which I managed to pick up at a similar price to a new paper back (£18.50 including postage). This is something I've noticed before, and I much prefer hardbacks, even if they are not exactly in perfect condition. | weapons_science |
https://www.americansecuritycouncilfoundation.org/iaea-voices-serious-concern-over-iran-blocking-inspector-access-to-sites/ | 2020-08-09T23:04:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738595.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20200809222112-20200810012112-00343.warc.gz | 0.966471 | 1,223 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__140337501 | en | The United Nations atomic agency expressed “serious concern” Friday about Iran’s failure to cooperate with its probe into undeclared nuclear material in the country, adding to calls from opponents of the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran to kill off that agreement.
In two reports sent to member states by the International Atomic Energy Agency, viewed by The Wall Street Journal, the Vienna-based organization said Iran had failed to give its inspectors access to two sites the agency wanted to visit. The agency also said Iran didn’t answer questions about the use of possible undeclared nuclear material in the early 2000s and what had happened to it since.
The agency recorded another big jump in Iran’s nuclear-fuel stockpile, far above the levels permitted under the 2015 pact. Iran has reduced its compliance with the nuclear deal in response to sweeping U.S. sanctions. The Trump administration has called for its European allies—Britain, France and Germany—to exit from the agreement and work with Washington on a new tougher accord with Tehran.
In Friday’s reports, IAEA for the first time provided significant detail on the questions it was asking Iran and the sites it wanted to visit. Taken together, the information suggests Tehran had been working seriously on a nuclear test or nuclear device in the early 2000s and failed to declare material related to that work. There is no evidence it is currently doing so.
Western officials have long suspected that Tehran had an active nuclear-weapons program in the early 2000s. The IAEA said in a 2015 report that Iran likely had such a program up until 2003. However, experts have said evidence has since emerged—including in information provided by Iran’s rival, Israel—to suggest that the weapons program was more advanced than previously thought. Last year, following an Israeli tip, the agency found undeclared nuclear material at a site in the outskirts of Tehran.
“The Agency notes with serious concern that, for over four months, Iran has denied access to the Agency…to two locations and, for almost a year, has not engaged in substantive discussions to clarify Agency questions related to possible undeclared nuclear material and nuclear-related activities in Iran,” one of the reports said.
The U.S. has demanded Iran clarify questions about its past nuclear work. American and Israeli officials have argued that Tehran’s failure to open up about its past activities, as well as its hoarding of a nuclear archive and material, is intended to help the country develop nuclear weapons in future, once the restrictions in the 2015 nuclear deal start to expire.
“We now have confirmation that Iran is hiding undeclared nuclear sites and materials, which have been deliberately concealed from the world despite a nuclear deal built on the promise of full disclosure of nuclear activities. All responsible nations must hold Iran accountable,” said Richard Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Washington-based think tank, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, which advocates for a tougher stance toward Iran, and until recently a White House official.
A State Department spokesman declined to address the contents of the reports, as they haven’t yet been made public.
The U.S. government is “deeply concerned about Iran’s ongoing refusal to cooperate with the IAEA regarding possible undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran,” he said.
If Iran fails to answer the IAEA’s questions, the issue could be sent up to the U.N. Security Council, which has previously imposed sanctions on Iran. However, permanent members of the security council Russia and China have publicly played down the significance of Iran’s past nuclear work.
The agency said it has been stonewalled by on three sets of issues. One is the possible presence of an undeclared metal disk made of natural uranium between 2002-3 at a location that was later largely destroyed, and the question of where it is now. The agency also wanted answers about the possible use and storage of undeclared nuclear material, where explosives testing might have taken place in 2003 in relation to neutron detectors. The agency noted Iran appeared to start cleansing the site in July 2019.
The suspected work on a uranium metal disk, which could be used as a nuclear weapon component, and on neutrons—which are used to trigger a nuclear implosion—point to Iranian work on a neutron initiator for a nuclear weapons test or nuclear weapons device, two diplomats said.
Iran also had provided no answers on questions related to the possible use and storage of undeclared nuclear material at a location in the early 2000s related to processing or converting uranium ore. The diplomats said this might have been related to Iran’s search for uranium that it could use in an undeclared enrichment program at the time.
The IAEA also reported that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium has grown by around 50% since February to 1,572 kilograms. That puts Iran’s stockpile of the nuclear fuel far above the limit of 202.8 kilograms stipulated in the 2015 nuclear accord. The material hasn’t been enriched beyond 4.5%, however, making it far below weapons grade.
Nuclear experts say that with 1,000 kilograms of low-enriched uranium, Iran would likely have enough material to fuel a single bomb once the material is further enriched, a process some experts believe could take as little as three months.
The agency also reported Iran informed it of a new breach of the 2015 accord on June 1. That involves the setting up of a new cascade of centrifuges—machines to enrich uranium—at the so-called Pilot project at Iran’s Natanz facility. That would allow Iran to further speed its uranium production.
Photo: The IAEA says it hasn’t received clarification about Tehran’s possible past work in the early 2000s on uranium material. – LEONHARD FOEGER/REUTERS | weapons_science |
http://bybloscasa.eu/stilettos-in-the-kitchen-pdf/ | 2018-07-16T06:42:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589222.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716060836-20180716080836-00047.warc.gz | 0.955869 | 931 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__148231109 | en | The stiletto blade’s narrow cross-section and acuminated tip reduces friction upon entry, allowing the blade to penetrate deeply. Early stilettos normally used a one-piece cast-metal handle which was shaped and turned on a lathe. The stiletto blade was usually hammer-forged into a dense rod with stilettos in the kitchen pdf narrow, triangular cross section, without any sharpened edges.
However, other examples of the period have emerged bearing round, square, or diamond cross sections. Roman writing instrument used to engrave wax or clay tablets in ancient times. Originally designed as a purely offensive weapon, the stiletto was used to finish off a fallen or severely wounded heavily armored opponent. The stiletto was preferred by assassins as it was silent, easily concealed inside a sleeve or jacket, and featured a blade capable of easily penetrating the heavy leather and fabric clothing of the day, while inflicting mortal wounds that tended to bleed less than those made by other types of knives. A person skilled in the use of a stiletto would thrust the knife deep into the victim, then twist the blade sharply in various directions before retracting it, causing the sharp point to inflict severe internal damage not readily apparent when examining the entrance wound.
19th century, where the knife became a popular weapon of gamblers, gang members, and assorted assassins. The stiletto was involved in so many stabbings and murders in New Orleans that the city passed an ordinance in 1879 outlawing the sale or exhibition for sale of any stiletto within the city limits. Many versions of these stabbing knives exist, some individually made by soldiers, while others were government-procured and authorized. These weapons were used to eliminate sentries in trench raids as well as for personal defense. Fairbairn-Sykes knife, and the U. During the 1950s, large numbers of folding switchblade or automatic opening knives with locking blades were imported from Italy to the United States. These Italian switchblades were commonly and popularly referred to as stilettos, since most incorporated a long, slender blade tapering to a needle-like point, together with a slim-profile handle and vestigial cross-guard.
As with the medieval stiletto, the stiletto switchblade was designed primarily as an offensive weapon, optimized for thrusting rather than cutting. Though most switchblade stilettos used a single-edge blade equipped with a long false edge, many variations exist. The stiletto switchblade is produced to this day in Italy and many other countries, and now includes many derivative folding knife designs that incorporate the same basic ‘stiletto’ or bayonet-style blade profile, including spring-assist, non-locking, and lock blade variants. Where appropriate, incorporate items into the main body of the article. Punks uses an Italian stiletto to attack the leader of the Warriors while they are hiding in the bathroom at the subway.
Adding to this, there is also a gang in the script of the Warriors known as the Stilettos. Will Graham in the stomach with a stiletto. It was long and narrow, with a pointed nose cone. Baron Silas Greenback was a crow named Stiletto Mafiosa. He spoke with an Italian accent, though this was changed to cockney for American distribution. In the Ken Follett book “Eye of the Needle” the main character uses a stiletto as his primary weapon.
Stiletta,” a feminine form of “stiletto. She was a skilled knife thrower, and used stilettos in both her circus act and her criminal endeavors. Count Olaf’s girlfriend, Esmé Squalor, wears stiletto-heeled shoes with the heels replaced by stiletto blades. Paducah, KY: Turner Publishing Co. An Illustrated History of Arms and Armour: The Dagger, Poniard, Stiletto, Kouttar, Crease, Etc.
The Spectator, Volume 72, No. The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure, London: John Hinton, Vol. 4, January 23, 1904, p. 151: The resident surgeon at the Pennsylvania State Hospital in Hazleton noted the severe internal wounds caused by a stiletto used by a trained operator. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing Co. 6, New York: Frank A. I, Privately published, 1988, p. | weapons_science |
https://battletech.gamepedia.com/Phoenix_Hawk_PXH-1?cb=9409 | 2021-01-22T13:50:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703529331.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122113332-20210122143332-00636.warc.gz | 0.937459 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__13958873 | en | Phoenix Hawk PXH-1
The PXH-1 is a 45 ton medium mech that has 7.19 tons available after full armor or 19 tons with no armor. Its structural hit points and armor are equivalent to the Blackjack BJ-1 and Vindicator VND-1AA, 376 structure and 945 armor at full. The Phoenix Hawk PXH-1 can equip six jump jets and has a total of two Vectored Thrust Kits, one mounted on the right and left torsos. The Vectored Thrust Kit function as jump jets in addition to providing 10% increased jump distance as well as 10% increased attack damage after jumping, combining the two should give a total of 20% increased jump distance and 20% increased damage after jumping. | weapons_science |
http://legolasofthewoodlemrealm.blogspot.com/2009/03/rising-of-black-tide.html | 2018-07-17T01:33:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589537.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717012034-20180717032034-00578.warc.gz | 0.987306 | 452 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__271559298 | en | Gonifred was ready, he put both swords together in a parry. Gonifred felt the power in the blow, it squashed him to the ground, then Mordorath sent another blow at Gonifred from the side. Gonifred saw it coming and blocked it, but he was almost knocked off his feet. The red jewel in Mordorath's crown started to glow again and Mordorath stature, as big as it was already, seemed to grow in power and height. Gonifred swung a sword at Mordorath's head and the other one at Mordorath's side. Mordorath parried them with ease, then Mordorath swung his sword around in wild arcs to confuse Gonifred's eyes, then with both hands on his sword Mordorath took other side strike at Gonifred and Gonifred parried it with both swords and Mordorath's sword sheared through Gonifred's first sword, which dropped to the ground in two pieces and sent his second sword out of his hands and across the battle field some distance away.
Gonifred reached over his shoulder and pulled from a scabbard a two handed broad sword, it made a hiss when it was pulled from its scabbard, it shone with a soft pale light. The sword in length was a bit smaller then Mordorath's but made of much lighter and harder metals, which were very rare and expensive, called Klackie. Gonifred leaped at Mordorath with his sword Mordorath blocked it and lunged at Gonifred, Gonifred side stepped and thrust his sword into Mordorath's heart. It went through the mail and deep into Mordorath's evil hide and black blood started to trickle from the wound. The red jewel on Mordorath's crown started to glow again and the black blood stopped coming out. Gonifred looked on in amazement. The hole where he had stabbed Mordorath was gone, the only thing left to show where the wound had been was the hole in Mordorath's black mail. Mordorath now wielded his sword like a toy and hacked away at Gonifred's defense. | weapons_science |
https://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/page_ad5be9c2090c/?department=260ed145263d&subdepartment=dadc284c6c54 | 2019-08-24T09:41:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027320156.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824084149-20190824110149-00416.warc.gz | 0.915074 | 250 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__211418156 | en | Each fall the Brown County Rifle Range is open to the general public for sight in purposes. Experienced park staff are available during our range hours to assist shooters with adjusting their sights. .
Features of the Brown County Rifle Range:
- 10 shooting lanes
- Hearing protection provided
- Bore sighting
- Targets provided
- Targets setup at 25, 50 and 100 yard distances
- Staff assistance
- Handicap accessible booths
- Archery & crossbow lanes available
- Handgun, shotguns, rifles, crossbow, compound bows are welcomed
- Portable toilet
- Covered benches
- Open rain or shine
. This facility can also be reserved by law enforcement agencies, hunter education instructors and security companies.
The Rifle Range is located at 2227 Brown Road, ten miles north of Green Bay. Take exit 179 at Brown Road and turn left.
Click herefor a printable brochure on the Rifle Range.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Children who do not turn ten years old by December 31st (of the current year) are not allowed to shoot on the range. In accordance with State Law, all shooters under the age of 12 need to be with a parent or parent designee. . | weapons_science |
https://legendgunshop.com/product/glock-48-mos-9mm-2/ | 2024-03-01T04:44:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474948.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301030138-20240301060138-00740.warc.gz | 0.922602 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71292601 | en | Glock 48 MOS 9mm
The Glock 48 MOS in 9mm Luger is of similar length and height as the Glock 19 but the width of the pistol is reduced for increased concealability and high carrying comfort. The magazine capacity of the slim magazine of the Glock 48 is 10 rounds. It comes with a black finished nPVD coated slide with front serrations. This version of the Glock 48 comes with the Modular Optics System and a slim Glock mounting rail system. Pistol is in factory new in the box condition, in stock and ready to ship!
- Make: Glock
- Model: G48 MOS
- Caliber: 9mm
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We are selling a new in the box Glock 48 MOS. These are the actual pictures of this Glock 48 MOS $35 UPS Ground with insurance included in the shipping price. We relist duplicated guns so they are untouched for our customers, if the serial number is important please message us. Make sure to ask any questions you may have before you bid as ongoing auction bids cannot be retracted.
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http://dawlishchronicles.blogspot.com/2016/02/naval-brigades-of-victorian-era.html | 2022-11-29T21:27:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710711.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129200438-20221129230438-00660.warc.gz | 0.979142 | 2,046 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__219883792 | en | (This is a much-expanded revision of a blog published two years ago).
Throughout the nineteenth century the Royal Navy had a strong tradition of landing “Naval Brigades” in trouble spots – invariably succeeding brilliantly. Crises often flared up in remote locations, to which sending Army units would be slow and difficult. The Navy was in a position to land ad-hoc forces made up of marines and “bluejackets” – as seamen ashore were known – and to support this ad-hoc infantry this most ships carried light field-guns, typically 7, 9 or 12-pounders. These were designed to be broken down into their components – barrel, wheels etc. – for easy transport and easily reassembled for action. Such Field-Gun Competitions are still held in the Royal Navy, with teams competing for the Brickwood Trophy, and can be witnessed at public displays.
|Field-gun drill, circa 1895|
In addition to such light weapons considerably larger ordnance was sometimes also landed. Seamen’s familiarity with blocks and tackles made them especially valuable when transporting heavy equipment across obstacles and ships’ carpenters were capable of taking on any challenge from constructing gun carriages to building bridges. Naval muzzle-loaders which had been brought ashore played a major role in the Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War (1854-56).
|Naval guns in use at the Siege of Sevastopol|
An even more impressive achievement was that of the naval brigade of HMS Shannon, which dragged several of her 8-inch weapons some 600 miles across Northern India, from Calcutta to Lucknow, during the suppression of the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58. More powerful than any army artillery, these weapons were invaluable for breaching walls. Given the heat, the appalling road conditions and the fact that only bullocks and human muscle-power was available to pull the weapons, the achievement was an epic one. Another notable example came several decades later when 4.7” guns from HMS Powerful and HMS Terrible were mounted on improvised carriages and were to play a key role in the relief of Ladysmith in 1899 during the Second Boer war.
Naval forces also made use of rockets in an artillery role. Congreve rockets, some as heavy as 32-pounds, had been in use since the Napoleonic period and they were to be superseded from around 1850 by the Hales rocket. The latter did not rely on a long, trailing stick for guidance but were spin-stabilised to improved accuracy. Since no recoil forces were involved, only a light framework was needed for launching and they could be used equally easily ashore or in small boats. During the Abyssinian campaign of 1868 the only body of men in the whole army which arrived at Magdala, after a brutal march of 400 miles across the mountains, without a single man falling out for any cause, was the Naval Brigade, including its team of rocketeers.
The Navy was in advance of the Army in the use of semi-automatic, and later automatic, weapons. Gatling, Nordenveldt and Gardner guns were attractive for deterrence – and destruction of light enemy craft. This a role became especially important when the torpedo-boat, armed with automotive “fish torpedoes” emerged as a serious threat to large surface warships. Mounted on upper-decks, or even in fighting tops on masts, such weapons could deliver a devastating rate and volume of fire and could be compared with the “Goalkeeper” close-in weapons systems mounted today for protection against missile, aircraft and fast- boat attack.
|Naval Gatlings in action in the Sudan 1884|
The Gatling, Nordenveldt and Gardner designs were all mechanical rather than automatic weapons, and were fired by manually turning a crank, or in the case of the Nordenvedlt, by rocking a lever back and forward. The usual round for such weapons was a heavy .45-inch bullet but Nordenveldts were also manufactured in 1-inch calibre, providing a fearsome hail that could rip apart a lightly constructed torpedo-boat.
|5-barrel, .45-in calibre Nordenveldt|
|The Archetypal Bluejacket|
They were equally devastating when used against mass attacks by tribesmen and other enemies in colonial warfare. These designs were to be replaced in due course by fully-automatic machine guns such as the Maxim. Though the attractions of such weapons on board ship were obvious there was less certainty as to how such weapons should be used on land and the British and other armies were tentative in committing to them, seeing them mainly as a branch of the artillery arm and being uncertain as to how they could be deployed tactically. The result was that the majority of the early deployments were by naval brigades, the main challenge for which was often action against lightly-armed, though often numerous, untrained enemies on the fringes of the empire. In such cases a combination of mechanical machine guns, on often-improvised wheeled carriages, and standard 7 or 9-pounder naval field guns could prove hard-hitting, mobile and flexible support to landed bluejackets and marines.
The most important single element in a naval brigade, whether consisting of the crew of a single small ship, or drawn from many larger ones, was the men themselves. Seamen, no less than marines, were trained in musketry and their skill with the cutlass – a fearsome close-quarters weapon – was legendary. The cutlass, the weapon most closely associated with the British bluejacket was still considered a useful weapon. The “stamp, thrust and hack” associated with its use must have been terrifying at close quarters and regular exercising was a normal part of every ship’s routine. Tomahawks – effective weapons in close action - were carried by some ships into mid-century and beyond.
|Cutlass drill on the quarterdeck of HMS Royal Sovereign (1991)|
|Cutlass drill ashore|
In the later decades of the century proficiency in rifle shooting was enhanced by practice at sea, made possible by use of the “Morris Tube” calibre-adapter which allowed miniature rounds to be used in the standard rifle of the time, the .303 Lee-Metford.
|Rifle practice with Morris Tubes on the quarterdeck of HMS Royal Sovereign (1891)|
In the 1890s a large Royal Navy vessel – such as an “R-Class” battleship such as HMS Royal Sovereign – was capable of landing a “Battalion” of four “Companies”, with sixty men in each. Two 9-pounders and two Maxim machine guns, all on field carriages, were available to land with them. When fully accoutred the men carried rifles, ammunition pouches, water bottle, haversack, blanket and entrenching spade. They were trained to carry out regimental attack and defence manoeuvres – as the dramatic photograph below of “forming square” against cavalry attack so well illustrates.
|"Forming Square" to repel cavalry or human-wave attack|
|HMS Active's naval brigade in line with marines in centre, Zululand 1879|
A typical example of a brigade landed from a smaller vessel was that of HMS Active which came ashore in Natal in November 1878 to prevent any from Zululand. The force consisted of 174 bluejackets, 42 marines and 14 West African “kroomen”. They were equipped with two 12-pounder field guns, one Gatling and two 24-pounder Hales rocket launchers. They were to play a valuable role in the Zulu War the following year.
Once ashore a naval brigade could be considered capable of taking on just about any role, from fighting battles and besieging fortifications to restoration and maintenance of law and order. In many cases they were present before the army arrived and they often continued to play an active role thereafter. Their versatility is perhaps best illustrated by the hurried construction and manning of an armoured train at Alexandria, Egypt, in 1882, in the aftermath of British landings there.
|Armoured train at Alexandria 1882|
|Gatling in action against rioters in Alexandria, 1882|
Though there were too many such Naval Brigade operations to be listed here the most spectacular were those in The Crimea (1854-56), the Indian Mutiny (1857-58), the Ashanti War (1873-74), Alexandria (1882 - see illustrations above), the Gordon Relief Expedition (1885) and the Boxer Rising (1900). There were literally dozens of smaller actions. Particularly notable was the Benin Expedition of 1897 which was almost an entirely naval “show” without Regular Army participation. Perhaps we’ll return to this later incident in a later blog.
The original – and much shorter – version of this article was prompted by a question from a reader of Britannia’s Wolf which is equally relevant to Britannia’s Reach, Britannia’s Shark and Britannia’s Spartan. The reader asked “Dawlish seems to be pretty comfortable fighting on shore, but he was an officer in the Royal Navy. How come he seems to be able to fight so well on land?” I have now expanded the article to include much more information.
The answer is that from his entry into the Navy in 1859 Dawlish, like other officers and ratings of the time, was trained to fight on land as well as sea and had naval-brigade experience. His skill as a horseman, learned in boyhood, proved an extra advantage. Click on the links below to learn more about his adventures ashore and afloat. | weapons_science |
http://bluecollarprepping.blogspot.com/2014/03/shtfriday-your-apocalypse-arsenal-pt2.html | 2017-05-01T00:24:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917126237.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031206-00008-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.959823 | 1,799 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__30865320 | en | |Not actually Erin.|
Picture by KJ Photography
& is used with permission.
I have to confess that the fallout from this article left me not wanting to write any more in this series. However, if I ran away from something every time someone hated me for it, I'd accomplish very little in life, and so I intend to soldier on.
But still, I feel there's a need for a bit of humor to lighten the mood a bit, so this Apocalypse Arsenal category is going to be less than serious.
An Actual "Walking Dead" Zombie Apocalypse
- Scoped .22LR Rifle
I have chosen a scoped rifle because, ideally, you want to shoot zombies in the head from enough of a distance that they cannot reach you before you kill them. I have chosen a .22LR for caliber for the following reasons:
- They are small, so it's easy to carry a lot of them without being weighed down.
- They are inexpensive (although I am not 100% certain if prices have returned to pre-2013 levels), so stocking up is relatively easy.
- It's the single most common cartridge in North America, if not the planet, so in an end-of-civilization scenario like the Zombie Apocalypse, scrounging them should be easier than most any other cartridge.
- A rifle chambered in .22LR will also accept .22 Short and .22 Long.
- A suppressed .22 is about the quietest firearm in the world.
- Recoil is minimal, allowing you faster follow-up shots.
There are, however, a few caveats here:
- .22LR is a very light round, and because of that it is susceptible to wind effects.
- Depending on the distance of the shot, the angle of attack, and the type of cartridge being used the bullet just might deflect off of the skull.
- Copper hollowpoints are arguably best for skull penetration. Additionally, you won't have to worry about lead fouling the inside of your rifle barrel.
- If all you have is lead or round nose, you'll probably need to shoot the zombie in the eye to reach the brain, rather than risk having the round deflect due to the thickness and curvature of the forehead.
- Zombie mythology is a bit fuzzy on how much of the brain you need to destroy, and which parts; a fast moving rifle round just might make a through-and-through and miss the critical part (whatever that might be) entirely.
- Fortunately, you'll have enough ammo to make follow-up shots, and low recoil means you can make those shots quickly.
- It's going to take a lot of practice with your rifle and ammunition of choice to get good enough to pull off zombie head-shots on a regular basis, but we all know that half of responsible gun ownership is practice, right?
The specifics of which kind of rifle to choose are a debate unto themselves. Semi-autos allow for faster follow-up shots, but they also make ammunition-wasting panic fire much easier than do pump or bolt action guns. Some folks swear by the Ruger 10/22, others by the Marlin 60, and still others the Nylon 66; all are fine rifles with a long record of good service.
Personally, I prefer tube-fed rifles to those that use magazines, for reasons I detail here, but that is a purely personal decision. As long as the rifle you have is reliable and can be comfortably shot, you've made a good decision.
A case could be made for using .223/5.56mm ammunition from an AR-15 pattern rifle. This is also a good choice, as there will be plenty of ammunition left over to be scavenged, and the powder charge will definitely be enough to penetrate a skull at effective engagement ranges. The biggest problems with this solution, however, are size and weight of ammunition (much larger and heavier than .22LR) and the requirement for magazines -- if you empty your magazines, your AR has become a single-shot rifle.
I firmly believe that my choice of the Kel-Tec PMR-30 is going to cause consternation, mostly because it's very hard to get hold of (perhaps not quite the unicorn that the KSG is, but it's close), but it's a gun that I have experience with. In fact, when I reviewed it on Lurking Rhythmically, I started the review by calling it "the finest anti-zombie pistol ever made."
Why? Well, let's start with the big reason: It has a thirty-round magazine. If zombie movies have taught me anything, it's that you run out of ammunition at a fast rate. With 30 rounds in your gun, you will be changing magazines less often. And carrying extras won't be a problem: the magazine is almost all polymer (I think that the spring is the only metallic component) which makes it very light, and the .22 Magnum round it carries is also very light. Three full magazines would be negligible weight; six would be barely noticed. I imagine (though I cannot prove) that 10 magazines -- 300 rounds -- would constitute a manageable combat load. Bulk would be more of an issue than weight.
Actually, I think the real issue would be continued supply of ammunition. On the good side, the .22 WMR is a commonly available (if pricey) cartridge, such that stocking up prior to Z-Day, or scavenging supplies in wrecked Wal-Marts post-Z, is entirely possible. On the bad side, it's a rimfire cartridge, meaning that it can't be reloaded. And the manual specifically says not to use anything but .22 WMR, so no loading it with .22 Long Rifle.
But the best thing about the pistol is that it is screamingly accurate. Bright fiber-optic sights make target acquisition easy, even in dim lighting. The .22 WMR cartridge is essentially flat-shooting, and its already low recoil is further mitigated by a full-size frame.So yes, while getting ammunition might be difficult, if you use it only for "oh crap" moments and use your rifle as your primary zombie killer, it ought to serve you fine
Oh sure, you could be reasonable and load up with a semi-auto .22 pistol like a Ruger Mark III for ammunition compatibility, or get a 9mm Glock (the second most-common pistol caliber and most-issued pistol type in the USA), but now you're just being difficult and letting logic get in the way of a really cool gun that holds 30 rounds, is big like a 1911 but weighs about as much as a squirt gun, and makes really impressive Robocop-style fireballs every time you shoot it. What's not to love?
Well, fine. Whatever sidearm you get for the zombie apocalypse, make sure that it's semi-auto, uses ammo you can re-stock and is a caliber large enough to hurt the occasional human who wants you dead (because if The Walking Dead has taught me anything, it's that humans are more monstrous than zombies can ever be).
Finally, the machete. The picture above is a Cold Steel Kukri Machete, which I have lovingly reviewed on my blog because it is badass, but honestly any machete or sufficiently large knife will do, so long as
- It can hold a decent edge;
- It can take abuse;
- You can use it both as a tool as and as a weapon.
I love my kukri because it's essentially a combat meat cleaver that can be used to cut down trees. If it can do that, then it can hack off limbs (and heads) with the same amount of effort.
But why a machete, I hear you asking. Why not a spear or a sword, to give you more distance? Well, here are my reasons:
- Spears require two hands to use and one hand to carry. I can strap a machete (or hatchet, etc) to my belt and have both hands free to carry other things (like my rifle), and if I'm in a fight and need my pistol, I can carry the machete in my other hand.
- I'm not Michonne. Swords require more training than axes/hatchets to be used effectively in a fight.
- You can't gut an animal, cut firewood, or make a shelter with a sword or a spear.
Thank you for indulging me in this light-hearted thought exercise. Next week's article will be more serious, I promise.
Next week: a different scenario! | weapons_science |
https://openstax.org/books/world-history-volume-1/pages/17-3-gunpowder-and-nomads-in-a-transitional-age | 2023-11-29T01:47:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100047.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129010302-20231129040302-00052.warc.gz | 0.976375 | 3,668 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__25687041 | en | By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Describe gunpowder weaponry and its effect on early modern society
- Explain the reasons for the decline in nomadic societies in this period and beyond
The development of gunpowder and firearms technology in the late Middle Ages and early modern era had a tremendous impact on many societies. Firearms changed the nature of siege warfare and reduced the effectiveness of mounted warriors in battle, which in turn influenced the decisions of governments and the social organization of many states. Firearms also had an effect on nomadic societies that, before the early modern era, had often managed to dominate settled societies.
Social Change and the Adoption of Gunpowder
Societies like those of the Turks and the Mongols had originally gained power as a result of their prowess as mounted warriors. Turkish fighters, whether Janissaries or mamluks, were renowned for their archery and equestrian abilities. The Mongols also awed their opponents with their skills as archers and riders. In the tenth century, however, the invention of gunpowder transformed the manner in which these societies and others made war.
The first recorded use of gunpowder in battle occurred in China in 919. Scholars believe gunpowder was invented as a by-product of experiments conducted by Chinese alchemists, a group of people who pursued ways to turn ordinary metals into gold. A painting from Dunhuang in western China depicts a figure holding a tube from which flames are issuing forth (Figure 17.26). In 1126, a Chinese army was described as using similar tubes made of bamboo to fire projectiles at their opponents. Only six years later, another Chinese army made use of a bamboo cannon on wheels to destroy the walls of a city to which they had laid siege. By the thirteenth century, the Chinese were forging cannons from bronze.
Gunpowder and guns, along with the knowledge of how to manufacture them, spread westward from China with invading Mongol armies. This was not entirely new technology, however. The Arabs of this region already knew how to create flammable substances using petroleum, and the Byzantines employed a substance made from naphtha, called “Greek fire,” to set enemy ships alight (Figure 17.27). Arab texts of the thirteenth century contain numerous recipes for gunpowder and descriptions of rockets and other weapons that made use of it. The Mongols employed gunpowder and incendiary devices when laying siege to cities but did not adopt guns for fighting on horseback. The Arabs and Turks did, however. At the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, the mamluk forces that successfully fought off a Mongol army and prevented it from conquering Egypt were armed with an early type of cannon.
Europeans probably first encountered early versions of firearms in Russia, where the Mongols had introduced Chinese technology. Western Europeans discovered recipes for gunpowder in Arabic texts brought back from the Crusades or, in the case of Spain, introduced by the Muslims who established kingdoms there from the eighth through the fifteenth centuries. By the fifteenth century, numerous European countries had begun to use gunpowder and guns in battle. Some of the earliest weapons employed exploding gunpowder to fire arrows. By the thirteenth century, European and Ottoman armies were using early cannons called bombards to destroy the walls of cities and fortresses.
The use of early firearms, cannons, and gunpowder transformed the ways in which wars were fought and also changed the societies that adopted this technology. On the battlefield, explosions could not only kill soldiers but also panic horses ridden by mounted warriors and thwart cavalry charges. Before the adoption of bombards and cannon, sieges of cities could drag on interminably; some lasted for years. So long as the people within the city walls had food and water, they would not surrender. Bombards and cannon allowed armies to breach stone walls, however; even a modest opening gave enemy attackers the opportunity to enter the city and do battle with the forces within. It was the use of cannon that finally allowed the Ottomans to destroy the walls of Constantinople and bring an end to the Byzantine Empire in 1453 (Figure 17.28). Earlier attempts to defeat the city had failed because armies could not break through the walls and were unable to carry on a prolonged siege that could reduce the Byzantines to starvation. The ability to destroy fortifications helped rulers assert power both in battle and at home. Nobles found it difficult to challenge the power of rulers whose cannon could destroy their castles.
The use of cannon also changed the nature of military defenses. To give added strength to city or fortress walls, earthen banks were built up inside them. Fortresses and city defenses were designed in the shape of stars so guns could be aimed in all directions, preventing an enemy from bringing artillery within reach of the walls (Figure 17.29). Engineers who knew how to build or destroy the new styles of fortress were in high demand. Paying for their expertise and for cannon, gunpowder, and cannon balls was expensive; rulers in societies that adopted guns taxed peasants heavily to pay for this new style of warfare.
The nature of armies changed as well. Before the invention of gunpowder, cavalry were the most effective troops a commander could place in the field. Mounted warriors could attack and escape much faster than soldiers on foot, and they could reach down from horseback to deliver fatal blows to infantry or trample them underfoot. Guns deprived the cavalry of these advantages because they could kill riders and their mounts before they came within striking distance of opponents on the ground.
The development of handheld guns for individual soldiers lagged behind improvements in large artillery pieces like cannon. Early firearms were heavy and difficult to carry and maneuver. An arquebus, one of the earliest guns, had to be propped up on pieces of wood to be fired because it was too heavy to hold easily (Figure 17.30). Early firearms were also unreliable, inaccurate, and slow to load. A skilled archer like a mamluk soldier could fire several arrows in the time it took to reload a gun. Indeed, even after firearms were introduced, many armies still relied on infantry armed with bows and arrows. The Ottomans, for example, used peasant soldiers called azebs who carried bows and arrows, sabers, and sometimes halberds (weapons that combined a spear and an axe). Azebs bore the brunt of the enemy’s frontal attack before moving to the side and allowing cannon and Janissaries with guns, who had been stationed behind them, to fire at the oncoming foe.
The adoption of firearms like the arquebus required the development of new military tactics to enable them to be used effectively in battle. For example, military commanders adapted the technique of volley fire, which had been used by archers and crossbow fighters, to the use of firearms. Because early guns like the arquebus were so inaccurate and took so long to reload, a row of soldiers was trained to fire and then immediately move to the rear behind other rows of troops who, in turn, stepped to the front, fired, and then moved back. The soldiers in the rear had time to reload their guns as others fired their volleys. To help soldiers remember the complex series of steps to be followed in loading their guns, the Ming general Qi Jiguang composed a song listing them in turn.
In most societies, male members of the nobility, often the only ones who could afford to purchase and pay for the upkeep of horses, had formed the core of the fighting forces. Their role as society’s defenders helped to justify the exalted position their class occupied. When handheld guns became common, armed peasant infantrymen supplanted the mounted elite. The loss of their warrior role often marked the beginning of the decline in the power of the aristocracy, and the loss of privileges that other social classes had not shared.
As societies adopted the use of guns, some states developed a decisive advantage over others. Rulers who had access to metal to forge guns and the chemicals to make gunpowder were better able to impose their will on societies that did not. As the cost of handheld guns decreased, rulers such as Matthias I of Hungary created corps of armed infantry. Matthias armed approximately one-quarter of his foot soldiers with arquebuses in the fifteenth century. Countries with centralized governments and well-developed bureaucracies that were able to effectively tax their populations had the money to pay for these developments and found it easier to locate and recruit soldiers into the army. States with these advantages grew even more powerful.
Gunpowder thus helped to develop centralized states in Europe. These changes did not happen everywhere, though. States like the Ottoman Empire and Ming China already possessed centralized governments before they adopted gunpowder technology, and the use of firearms did not have a significant impact on the position of their nobility. In the Ottoman Empire, the non-noble Janissaries had formed the core of the Ottoman military before the widespread adoption of gunpowder and remained an elite force afterward. For the military portion of the Janissary corps, the adoption of gunpowder weapons combined with their intense training from a young age made them a formidable fighting force indeed, especially when using weapons that were not simple to use effectively. In Japan, the daimyo elite and their samurai vassals retained their privileged position in society until the nineteenth century, hundreds of years after the Japanese adopted guns. The arrival of guns brought change to a society, but not all societies responded in the same way.
The Age of the Nomad
The adoption of guns by societies in Europe, Asia, and Africa was the beginning of the end for some nomadic cultures. For centuries before this, nomadic societies had often played an important role in world history and were often important agents in bringing about historical change. For instance, life on the Indian subcontinent was transformed by the arrival of mounted Indo-Europeans around 1500 BCE. The sacred texts of the Indo-Europeans, the Vedas, were the basis on which the religion of Hinduism was built, and their social organization formed the basis for the Hindu caste system. Their language, Sanskrit, became the sacred tongue of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
The nomadic tribes of central Asia set in motion changes that contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire. In the fourth and fifth centuries CE, the Huns, who occupied central Asia, the Caucasus, and eastern Europe, began to sweep westward, attacking and conquering Germanic tribes that lived on the borders of the Roman Empire. These tribes, the Goths, the Visigoths, and others, fled before their onslaught into Roman territory, destabilizing the empire. In East Asia, mounted nomads had a similar effect on Chinese society. Over the centuries, a variety of tribes—the Xiongnu, the Jurchen, and others—alternately traded with and attacked Han Chinese settlements. During the Qin dynasty (c. 221 BCE), construction of a wall began to protect the more settled areas of China from the roaming riders. When this failed, because the wall was built along only portions of the border between the lands settled by the Chinese and those occupied by nomadic tribes, Chinese emperors gave tribute in the form of gifts and Chinese princesses to mollify more aggressive tribes, which also demonstrated that the status of women was seen as being completely secondary to the agency and needs of men, even those from high social standing.
Beginning in the early modern era, nomadic societies increasingly began to settle down. The adoption of firearms by settled societies undoubtedly jeopardized the continued existence of nomadic societies. When firearms technology was perfected, meaning guns and artillery became more accurate and could fire farther and faster, mounted archers could not compete. This does not completely explain the disappearance of the nomadic way of life, however. Although early firearms were unwieldy and could not easily be fired from horseback, once they became more lightweight, they could have been adopted by nomads, and some nomadic societies, such as the Plains Indians of North America, did adopt them.
Not all nomads were mounted warriors. Mongols and Arab Bedouins were both, as were the Huns and the Xiongnu who plagued the Han dynasty. However, many nomadic groups neither rode horses nor formed armies. The Sami reindeer herders of Scandinavia and Russia and the Gaddi shepherds of the Himalaya were not traditionally warriors. Furthermore, settled societies, like those of Europe, also fielded mounted warriors. The European knights of the Middle Ages disappeared as a result of the widespread adoption of gunpowder and firearms. It also took several centuries after the development of firearms before mounted warriors no longer formed part of the world’s armies. European and U.S. combatants in World War I made use of cavalry. It is thus perhaps more correct to say that gunpowder made cavalry (other than modern “cavalry” in the form of tanks) obsolete, than to say that gunpowder made nomads disappear. Finally, while mounted warriors are today a thing of the past, nomadic societies still exist across geographic boundaries around the world, although their numbers are much smaller. Many modern Mongols and Arab Bedouin, for example, still lead a nomadic lifestyle.
Nomadic Lifestyles in the Twenty-First Century
In the twenty-first century, many people still lead nomadic lifestyles. Roughly one-quarter of Africa’s population consists of nomadic pastoralists who graze herds of cattle and goats. In China, millions of Mongolians also live as herders on the Asian steppes, though the group has been gradually relocating to cities. Climate change, political conflicts, and economic factors are forcing nomadic groups to adopt new practices and are threatening their way of life. Desertification is expanding the size of Africa’s Sahel desert region, making it more difficult for pastoralists in West Africa to find grazing lands for their flocks. As they search out grasslands, they have found themselves competing with both small farmers and commercialized agricultural enterprises for access to land and water. This has at times led to violence, just as clashes between nomadic herders and settled farmers did in past centuries. In Cote d’Ivoire in March 2016, such violence resulted in twenty-seven deaths. In the first eight months of 2018, conflicts between farmers and pastoralists cost more than 1,300 Nigerians their lives. Hundreds of thousands more have been displaced by such conflicts.
Just as gunpowder and firearms adversely affected some nomadic groups in the early modern era, so too did the development of land mines affect the Kuchi of Afghanistan and change their way of life. Their herds were destroyed, and armed conflict often made traveling dangerous. For the Kuchi, who are Sunni Muslims, being allied with the Taliban has worsened their situation. When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan before the U.S. invasion in 2001, the Kuchi were given rights to graze their animals on land claimed by the Shi’a Hazara ethnic group. When the Taliban were routed from power, the Hazara sought revenge by expelling the Kuchi from the pastureland they had been using. Now it is unclear what will happen to the Kuchi.
- In what ways are the problems that nomadic pastoralists face today similar to those of the past? In what ways are they different?
- What are possible solutions to some of the difficulties nomadic people encounter in the twenty-first century?
The rise of firearms played a role in forcing many nomads to adapt to changing military, political, and social realities, which in turn would lead many to move toward sedentarization. However, they were only the means by which some modern states enforced their will on nomads; guns were not the reason nomadic groups declined. The reasons modern states made war on nomads were various. Often, settled people feared nomads, especially those who waged war on them or who competed with settled people for natural resources. In the case of the North American Plains Indians, for example, settled people not only feared the mounted warriors, but they also coveted the lands they occupied. So long as the Plains tribes claimed extensive hunting grounds, the colonizing farmers, ranchers, and miners could not utilize the natural resources of the American West as they wished.
Modern nation-states with permanent borders also objected to nomads crossing at will from one nation into another. They regarded nomads as a threat to national security and sovereignty and forced them to settle. Modern nation-states also found it easier to tax people who were not always on the move. As nations industrialized, nomads’ access to the grasslands and water sources that their herds needed was jeopardized. Private lands were fenced. Water sources were polluted. Grasslands were grazed by animals owned by commercialized livestock interests that produced meat to feed city dwellers. As industrialization made settled life more comfortable, many nomads willingly abandoned their traditional way of life.
Increasingly, in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, climate change has also made nomadic life more difficult. Droughts and more severe weather are jeopardizing grasslands and water sources for animals. Lack of grass is disastrous for nomadic pastoralists. The soldiers of the Mamluk Sultanate made use of early cannons at the Battle of Ain Jalut. That was not what made them victorious, however. The Mongol force they faced was much smaller than such armies usually were. The arid climate of the Levant could not supply enough grass for the thousands of horses (five or six per person) that Mongol warriors traveled with, which forced the Mongols to field a smaller army. Now, more nomad homelands are experiencing desertification and harsh winter temperatures, and this may be the final blow for the world’s few remaining nomadic societies. | weapons_science |
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Air rifles have many sensible makes use of and I imagine everybody keen on survival ought to personal one.
When you have a great air gun then you may hunt recreation, observe your marksmanship, defend your crops, and entertain your self, with much less expense, noise, and authorized trouble than utilizing a firearm!
Whereas some high-caliber air rifles can get into deer-hunting territory (and can even be used for self defense!), most individuals are going to choose up a .177 or .22 caliber pellet gun.
What’s the distinction between .177 vs .22 air rifles?
Which do you have to purchase?
.177 vs .22 Pellets – Caliber Issues
Each .177 and .22 caliber air rifles are related in some ways, however they’ve sure variations that may make or break the gun in your goal.
In each circumstances, the quantity refers back to the dimension of the gun’s bore in inches: 0.177 inches / 4.5 mm versus 0.22 inches / 5.5mm.
The plain result’s that .177 air rifles will fireplace a smaller pellet.
What are the non-obvious outcomes?
Mass, particularly its impact on ballistics.
Primarily, .22 pellets could have extra mass in them than most .177 pellets, when evaluating the same type of ammo. Lower than a dozen grains versus over a dozen.
Newton’s Second Regulation tells us that power equals mass instances acceleration.
This further mass is extra advantageous than a bit of additional velocity and helps the pellet buck the wind higher and preserve extra inertia.
The result’s that, for those who evaluate two air rifles which can be in any other case the identical, the .22 rifle will hit tougher than the .177 rifle at each the muzzle and the goal.
As for .177 vs .22 accuracy, they’ll each be simply as correct when the wind continues to be however the .177 pellet will get shoved extra by a breeze so a .22 caliber air rifle will likely be barely extra correct in real-world situations. Outdoor.
The Distinction Between .177 and .22 Pellet Weapons
Typically, the distinction between the .177 caliber and .22 caliber variations of the identical mannequin of air rifle is…
…zilch. Nothing. Nada. No distinction apart from caliber.
You’ll typically discover that it’s the very same air rifle offered for the very same sum of money, comparable to with the Benjamin Trail NP2.
The bore is totally different to suit the totally different caliber pellet, however in any other case, the one distinction is in what dimension projectile you’re sending downrange.
What About Barrel Harmonics?
I’ve seen folks complain that .177 air rifles are usually extra correct than their .22 brethren however the distinction, if it even exists, goes to be minuscule.
If the barrel in each calibers has the identical outdoors diameter then it is going to be a bit thicker, theoretically, from the smaller bore on the .177, making the barrel a bit stiffer.
Stiffer barrels are usually inherently extra correct than whippy barrels.
Nevertheless, air rifles will not be firearms.
They’ve a “chilly bore” as a result of the projectile shouldn’t be being pushed by quickly expanded, heated gasses.
So, you don’t have to fret about warmth growth and contraction affecting barrel harmonics.
And the elements that will apply, from a spring or air reservoir, are decrease power than the chemical explosion you’d get from gunpowder, thus minimizing their impact on barrel harmonics.
Notice which you could purchase tuners to tune an air rifle’s barrel harmonics, however not everybody will see a profit.
.177 vs .22 Air Rifles for Searching
Figuring out what you now find out about .177 and .22 air rifles, which do you assume could be higher for looking?
That’s proper: .22!
.22 is heavier and hits tougher than .177.
However that’s not the one consideration…
Once you’re deciding on a .177 or .22 air rifle for rabbits or squirrels, you additionally want to think about the very important areas on the animal you’re looking.
A .22 pellet is 0.043 inches wider in cross-section than a .177 pellet, which signifies that if you wish to hunt with a .177 air rifle it is advisable to be that rather more correct.
There’s a standard rule of thumb for looking with these small-bore air rounds:
- For those who can hit 1 / 4 at a sure vary, you may hunt a squirrel at that vary with .22
- For those who can hit a nickel at a sure vary, you may hunt a squirrel at that vary with .177
It doesn’t matter when you’ve got a beefy .177 and a wimpy .22. For those who can repeatedly hit a quarter-sized goal however would have missed a nickel-sized goal, .177 isn’t the best spherical for you.
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What Can You Hunt with .177 Air Rifles?
Some folks say to make use of .177 on feathers and .22 on fur.
When you get previous the coat of armor that’s your common crow’s plumage, birds are fairly weak.
Small and medium sized birds are good targets for .177 caliber air rifles.
When you get into huge chook territory, you’ll desire a larger air rifle.
Don’t attempt to take out a turkey with a .177 air rifle!
It’s also possible to take out tiny furry varmints with a .177 air rifle, however I wouldn’t use one to take purpose at a squirrel.
See our picks for the best air pistols on the market at this time!
What Can You Hunt with .22 Air Rifles?
.22 caliber air weapons are the minimal, for my part, for any furred creature squirrel-sized or bigger.
And even then, you continue to need to be as exact together with your shot as attainable.
Rabbits are additionally good targets for .22 air rifles.
When you get to raccoons and possums, you’ll be stretching the boundaries of the caliber. Think about using a .25 or bigger air rifle.
You may nonetheless put down raccoons with a very highly effective .22 air rifle for those who don’t miss the very important zone.
Try my review of the Benjamin Marauder, a superb air gun for looking!
.177 vs .22 Air Rifles for Observe and Competitors
However, .177 has the benefit over .22 relating to taking pictures at non-living targets.
You get extra ammo in your greenback with .177 than you get with .22.
200 .22 Predator Polymag pellets will value you a buck fifty greater than 200 .177 Predator Polymag pellets.
150 .177 Gamo Rocket pellets will solely value you half a buck extra in comparison with 100 .22 Gamo Rocket pellets, however there’s 50% extra pellets per container!
So, until you’re going to be taking pictures at an animal, it’s typically a good suggestion to go for the cheaper ammunition.
.177 additionally has a bonus over .22 in that the smaller holes make it simpler to see exactly the place you hit the goal.
This may also help you visualize your shot sample, making it simpler to practice more effectively.
I’ll level out that .22 air rifles will likely be higher for long-range plinking as a result of the extra huge projectile will resist wind drift extra.
However, until you’re lobbing these pellets far downrange, .177 is mostly the higher selection for goal taking pictures.
Each .177 and .22 air rifles have their place.
If it is advisable to defend your backyard from starlings then go for the .177 air gun.
Nevertheless, for those who’re looking rabbits, a .22 pellet gun will go well with you higher.
For paper? .177, more often than not.
And for these individuals who will use one air gun for all of these functions? Go along with the .22 air rifle. It’ll offer you extra decisions.
And keep in mind to examine your native legal guidelines! Laws would possibly prohibit you to sure calibers.
Which is your favourite small-bore air rifle caliber? Let me know within the feedback under! | weapons_science |
http://tannerball.blogspot.com/2005/11/they-keep-saying-there-were-no-wmd.html | 2018-07-22T18:04:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593438.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722174538-20180722194538-00432.warc.gz | 0.983396 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__169575053 | en | Then energy secretary Spencer Abraham hailed the operation as “a major achievement.” Polish general Marek Dukaczewski, Poland’s military intelligence chief, revealed that troops in the Polish-patrolled sector of Iraq had received tips from Iraqis that chemical weapons were sold to terrorists on the black market. The weapons had been buried to avoid detection, the general told the BBC. Polish military officials bought seventeen chemical-weapons warheads from Iraqis for $5,000 each to keep them from Iraq’s so-called insurgents. “An attack with such weapons would be hard to imagine,” the general said. “All of our activity was accelerated at appropriating these warheads.” Tests confirmed that some of the warheads contained cyclosarin, a nerve agent five times more powerful than sarin. These chemical weapons were supposed to have been completely destroyed during the 1991–1998 UN inspector regime. Clearly, some WMD survived.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
They keep saying there were no WMD
and, apparently, they aren't telling us the whole truth. | weapons_science |
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What is known about the Poseidon nuclear torpedo and what the weapon of the Apocalypse is capable of – learned the ICTV Facts.
A bit of history
The first public appearance of Poseidon took place in September 2015, citing Pentagon sources.WATCHING NOW
On November 10, 2015, the Russian TV channel NTV allegedly accidentally published a page of a document containing information about a secret ocean-going multipurpose system called Status-6 .
In fact, the CIA concluded that the leak was intentional.
According to the Pentagon, Russia conducted the first Poseidon test launch on November 27, 2016 from the B-90 Sarov special-purpose submarine .
Then the tests were carried out in the Arctic Ocean.
Already at the beginning of 2018, the Pentagon publicly recognized the Russian development of a new intercontinental, nuclear, autonomous underwater torpedo.
Following a public vote in 2018, the weapon was officially named Poseidon .
Subsequently, in January 2019, the Russian Navy announced plans to procure at least 30 Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicles to deploy on four submarines, two of which will serve in the Russian Northern Fleet , and two more in the Pacific Fleet .
What is a Poseidon torpedo
Formerly codenamed Status-6, the Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous drone that can travel very deep and very fast underwater.
Poseidon is no more than 20 meters long and about 1.8 meters in diameter.
It can reach depths of up to 1 km , but various sources claim even deeper. Poseidon can move at an amazing speed of 100 knots (185 km/h) and has an effective range of 8,690 nautical kilometers.
The weapons are made from high-strength titanium alloys to withstand deep sea pressure. Poseidon is called a drone because it can be controlled autonomously and also has the ability to remotely redirect or stop the mission after launch.
The nuclear submarines Belgorod, Khabarovsk and Ulyanovsk can be the base launch carrier .
This nuclear warhead can travel tens of thousands of kilometers under waves and then explode off the coast, causing a radioactive tsunami .
A radioactive wave can destroy large metropolitan areas, such as New York or Los Angeles. In addition, a torpedo can carry two megaton nuclear warheads, which is more than enough to destroy a large city.
However, experts note that the same effect can be achieved with the help of intercontinental ballistic missiles, which have existed since the 1960s.
Today, there are special networks of satellites with infrared sensors that are able to detect the departure of Russian missiles, but the satellite cannot see what exactly is happening in the ocean depths.
The Poseidon torpedo was specially designed to radiate very little heat and move silently at speeds of over 100 km per hour.
What the experts say
According to the National Interest , Poseidon is nothing more than a naval version of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
It must autonomously overcome thousands of kilometers and explode off the coast of an enemy city so that the tsunami caused by it completely destroys it.
Experts do not understand why the Russian Federation would launch a nuclear strike, for example, on an American city using an underwater drone (moving at a speed of 180 km / h), if a conventional ICBM will do it in 30 minutes.
In Russia, it was explained back in 2019 that a nuclear torpedo would be able to take revenge on the United States for the first strike if the American missile defense system intercepted all Russian intercontinental missiles.
As for strength and power, Euronews writes that the power of Poseidon can reach 2 megatons. This is a huge power – 100 times more than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima (which was about 15 kilotons).
But experts reassure and emphasize that the threat is by no means real.
“We did a lot of work back in the crazy days of the Cold War on how to do this—create a tsunami with nuclear weapons.
The fact is that a large tsunami requires a huge amount of energy – even more than can be obtained from a nuclear explosion. For example, an earthquake can cause a larger tsunami than Poseidon, defense technology journalist David Hambling told Euronews . | weapons_science |
http://kalts-com-br.web03.redehost.net/hge4diex/6rnh57.php?tag=d35495-rex-silentium-glompensator | 2024-03-02T22:57:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00576.warc.gz | 0.906987 | 3,590 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__9467447 | en | I scratched it. Thanks for having me, And I look … I've been seeing[…], Our largest LGS usually has ammo, but at the highe[…], HandCrafted With and By SiteSplat - Powered By phpBB. Beyond the realm of tactical rifles, Rex Silentium also offers muzzle devices for rifles and pistols. Did you have the issue before you installed the comp/ brake on the barrel? While the Kriss Vector is not a light pistol, the GunFighter Muzzle Brake reduces the "snappiness" of the 10mm enabling very accurate rapid follow-up shots. Reasonably easy to install and lock nut works well on the Stribog. I installed the Rex Silentium GunFighter Muzzle Brake on my 10mm Kriss Vector Enhanced 6.5" barrel pistol. "When you come to the fork in the road, take it." Typically a rifle will recoil up and a bit to the right for a right handed shooter. 4 Posted by Daniel Andraka on 26th Jul I love … It brings control not only to your pistol but to your pistol caliber carbines (PCC) too. Similar to Atibal Optics‘ Atibal X FFP scope series but configured on the second focal … Tonights chores was to clean, REALLY clean it. The Glompensator (TM) … Muzzle Brakes & Devices – Rex Silentium – USA Manufacturer of Precision Muzzle Devices and Suppressors Skip to content Store Silencers Muzzle Brakes & Devices Product News & Updates … Ship same day if orderplaced before 1 PM EST, 30-day hassle free returnNO restocking fee. A look at the Tri Delta Muzzle brake from custom muzzle brakes on my Canik TP9SA Definitely will buy this again or any of their products, if all like this. Resources Blog * Compare * Reorder * My Account * * Cart 0 item Toggle menu Search Fast Shipping Ship same day if order placed before 1 PM EST Satisfaction … Fast prompt service, made ordering it a breeze. A complete guide to anyone considering a compensator for their pistol. If you have the license and the equipment to do so, the fact that this baby is rated for fully automatic fire is right up your alley. I felt the Ruger PCC had a little more recoil than I preferred and there was significant muzzle rise. Completing the picture without losing focus, Rex Silentium offers its line of locking nuts and thread … Firstly, the quality and workmanship on the muzzle brake is impeccable. Installation took a few minutes and then it was off to the range. This was just the right item for a customer's gun, fit and finish were great and locked on just about perfect. Atibal Optics has announced their latest offering the Atibal Xs 1-10x30mm Second Focal Plane rifle scope. SO close to perfect. These issues are more the nature of the beast for this PCC. This brake didn’t come to play, it came to conquer. Opened for photos, … Sounds like a good time is being had by all. Sitemap. Maybe deserving of a new topic: Who here has shot a million rounds? Tightened it down with a 1/4 turn and done. New owner of a Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive. If you run pistols, a pistol caliber carbine, or a sub-machine gun you simply have to get your hands on a Gunfighter Muzzle Brake. New Members, take a moment and introduce yourself. There are no machining marks and the finish is very smooth. and all this for a very reasonable price when you compared to some of the $200 plus devices out there. If you run pistols, a pistol caliber carbine, or a sub-machine gun you simply have to get your … Rex Silentium Glompensator G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake $59.50 $50.58 Choose Options Quick View Tyrant Designs T-Comp for Sig Sauer P320 $89.95 $85.45 Choose Options Quick View Tyrant Designs … barrels. Welcome to forum, You made excelent choice with Combat Executive. Taurus USA states “Built for personal defense.Perfected for … *Due to the added weight to the barrel and recoil reduction, it might require using a lighter (than factory) spring rate recoil spring on some semi-auto pistols. New owner of a Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive. This compensator works great! I called the OEM and they sent me a new tightening nut at no charge. Suppressor manufacturer in Bozeman Montana I hand tightened it and even after 500 rounds it stayed completely tight. The flat trigger is realy out of this world. Muzzle rise and blowback are well controlled and bringing the red dot back on target is very quick and steady. Tell us a little about you and your interest in the Canik brand of firearms. *Please make sure the barrel outer diameter is smaller than the lock nut inner diameter. The item arrived on time. Welcome to the forum. "Timing" a muzzle brake/compensator. Glad you found us. Taurus USA announced another new color in their on going series of their 856 ultra-lite revolvers with the new Cobalt blue. "Progress" is the opposite of "Congress". Thirdly, while a very subjective observation, I believe the design, quality and beautiful finish on the Rex Silentium GunFighter Muzzle Brake compliments and finishes the somewhat austere looking barrel on the Kriss Vector. Just for comparison, buddy of mine have a Rex Silentium Glompensator on his XD-m Elite. It brings control not only to your pistol but to your pistol caliber carbines (PCC) too. Muzzle brakes with large top holes and maybe some small side holes can be … I put it on my CMMG banshee chambered in .45 and man it made a noticeable difference, especially when rapid firing. If you have been searching for the perfect pistol caliber muzzle brake, you likely have run into quite a few that are merely cut-down versions of full-size brakes. Rex Silentium has recently debuted their latest SKU the Glompensator G-type muzzle brake for pistols. Designed to fit the profile of your Glock 9mm or 357 sig, but will fit other 1/2x28 handguns. Rex Silentium Glompensator G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake $59.50 $50.58 Choose Options Quick View Next Level Armament Alice 9mm Compensator / Flash Hider $70.00 $60.00 Out of Stock Quick View Next … OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! 3G35 Rex Silentium G-Type Glompensator(TM Pistol/Carbine Muzzle Brake 1/2-28 9mm Relentlessly quiet. Great product, high recommend. JG, Hows the glass on the Swampfox? Or wait and hope for prices to drop. No doubt, the first thing you will notice is that it’s very light and compact but don’t let that fool you. The intent of this PCC is for USPSA PCC matches where multiple shots on the same target are routine. All Rights Reserved. Interesting. The Glompensator (TM) G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake was built for aggressive recoil and muzzle rise reduction. REX SILENTIUM ANNOUNCES THE GLOMPENSATOR G-TYPE PISTOL MUZZLE BRAKE!! I work at a gun store and indoor shooting range in the Indiana. We ran 5 mags full on it with 115gr FMJ Red Army steel case on stock springs with no hiccups. Rex Silentium Glompensator G Type Muzzle Brake 5 Posted by Sherrin on 14th Sep 2020 so far great a few hunderd ran thru it no a flaw ! The Rex Silentium GunFighter Muzzle Brake resets the bar to new heights with their line of muzzle brakes. I had the item installed by our gunsmith to ensure there would be no issues with how it was installed or set up. In testing the set up I found the recoil significantly reduced to something more tolerable and the muzzle rise greatly reduced. Customer was thrilled. The Glompensator (TM) G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake was built for aggressive recoil and muzzle rise reduction. You will notice that this pistol caliber muzzle brake is ported on the sides and top but not the bottom. Please try again. Welcome. Ruthlessly tested, the Glompensator (TM) enhances shot to shot accuracy. Ammo, do you buy now? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrPha5slDGs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEfzoXk7z6A, CANIK (CENTURY & TRISTAR) GENERAL DISCUSSIONS, CANIK MODIFICATIONS, UPGRADES & AFTERMARKET PRODUCT REVIEWS, COMPETITION: IDPA, IPSC, USPSA, 3-GUN DISCUSSIONS, BASIC FIREARM & DEFENSIVE SKILLS, DRILLS & TRAINING. Rex Silentium USA Manufacturer of Precision Muzzle Devices and Suppressors Store Pistol Muzzle Brakes Sort by On Sale Glompensator(TM) G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake GEN3 Glompensator(TM) G … Makes my 10 mm kriss Vector feel like a 22. For this you need minimum recoil and muzzle rise since the times for some of the strings are less than 6 seconds for 6 shots including transition from one target to the next. Rex Silentium Rex Silentium Glompensator Handgun Compensator 1/2x28 9mm. Rex Silentium muzzle brake on Glock G34 #roguegunnworks #rexsilentium Secondly, the muzzle brake works very effectively on the Kriss Vector. Its profile is uniquely suited to iron sights, you’ll find that the brakes flat top keeps your sight plane clear. Doesn't stay tight and causes the firearm to malfunction. All Prices Are In USD. Ruthlessly tested, the Glompensator (TM) enhances shot to shot accuracy. This little pistol caliber muzzle brake lives to conquer your weapons recoil and muzzle rise so you can do your job and do it well. Give yourself an edge! So, don’t ever “spray and pray” again, take control with a GunFighter. There were no problems during the testing and the device was still firmly in place when we had finished. -Yogi Berra. Please be aware not to scratch the tightening nut which secures the muzzle brake in place. This muzzle brake / compensator did exactly what it was designed to do. No muzzle rise extremely controllable for follow-up shots! *The barrel must have a noticeable step where the threads end on your barrel. The Glompensator (TM) … His set … In fact, the faster you fire, the better the GunFighter Muzzle Brake performs. Oops, something went wrong. I think the device is well designed, well made and well worth the money. And as a friend said - "It has a nice "cool" factor." I would recommend this to anyone who wants to tame an energetic PCC and score higher in PCC contests. Rex Silentium GunFighter Pistol Caliber Muzzle Brake, Rex Silentium Razor Tactical Pistol Muzzle Brake, Rex Silentium TriDelta Tactical Pistol Muzzle Brake, Rex Silentium Glompensator G-Type Pistol Muzzle Brake, Compatible with Stormlake, Lonewolf and other threaded pistol barrels, Low-profile - does not obstruct sight alignment, No dust printing shooting from prone position, Built for pistol caliber carbines and pistols, 9mm / .40S&W (or 10mm) / .45 cal. Copyight 2020 Wing Tactical. The extra thread allows the included Integral Nut to sit up against the wall/step, so the main muzzle device can have something to thread onto and secure tightly in place. Whether you squeeze off one round or burn an entire magazine this pistol carbine compensator delivers. Don't waste your money. The Rex Silentium GunFighter Muzzle Brake resets the bar to new heights with their line of muzzle brakes. That gives you great performance without a dust cloud in your face when firing from a prone position. Been hanging out reading and lurking for a few weeks, thought I'de say Hi, and thanks already for the wisdom. I bought the CMB-GF9 to install on my new Ruger PCC 9mm. I would highly recommend this product! This is the only device I have used besides the thread projector on this weapon, so not very comparable to other devices, but control of the weapon is easy using this device. The price is very good considering how well it really works. 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https://thelastgreatstand-older.com/2016/09/24/putin-russia-wipe-u-s-less-half-hour-video/ | 2017-07-27T14:09:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549428257.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727122407-20170727142407-00170.warc.gz | 0.943145 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__147356595 | en | “I am not your friend, I am not your bride, or your groom… I am the President of Russia…”Russia has made no comment on this, but it does not bode well for the rocky relationship the two countries already have. This article (Putin: ‘Russia Can Wipe Out America In Half An Hour’) is free and open source. You have permission to republish this article under a Creative Commons license with full attribution and a link to the original source on Disclose.tv Originally Published By Disclose.tv
RUSSIAN MISSILE DEFENSE S-400 SYSTEM: AKA “THE MONSTER”The S-400’s are so advanced, they can follow up to 300 targets simultaneously ranging from anywhere between just a few feet off the ground, all the way to 40 miles above the earth’s surface. That’s roughly 5x the reach as it’s western counterpart, the Patriot Missile. The S-400 can also acquire targets up to 600km away and take them out at 400km away. Finally, for efficiency, the super high tech missile defense platform only requires three people to operate, and as you can see in the videos provided, the system is highly portable.
Also, don’t forget the Chinese “Carrier Killer” that Russia could no doubt get its hands on if it wanted to. Originally developed as a strategic weapon, the DF-21’s later variants were designed for both nuclear and conventional missions. As well as a nuclear warhead of around 300 kt, it is thought that high explosive and submunition warheads are available. The latest DF-21D was said to be the world’s first anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). The DF-21 has also been developed into a space-capable anti-satellite weapon/anti-missile weapon carrier. | weapons_science |
http://merciaarchers.co.uk/about/archery/ | 2019-11-21T04:29:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670729.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121023525-20191121051525-00290.warc.gz | 0.958549 | 729 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__96414608 | en | Officially titled The English Longbow, this Victorian style of longbow is based on the design developed from the medieval war bow, when archery was first developed into a sport for the gentry. These days, the longbow is an increasingly popular choice for it’s instinctive and simplistic fun, as well as the challenge of skill involved! We have a large number of longbow archers, juniors and seniors, with many who make their own bows and arrows.
Recurve and Barebow
The recurve, or Olympic, bow is the popular choice for competitive target archery. Modern materials, recurved limbs, sights, stabilising rods, clickers; all help to produce an efficient bow and accurate shot. To simplify the bow setup, but increase the challenge, the majority of add ons can be removed, then being classified as barebow.
Developed in the USA for hunting, the compound bow is at the top of the bow evolution. The mechanical action of cams on the bow limbs, produces an extremely powerful bow that is easy to hold at full draw. The addition of telescopic sights and trigger release aids, results in a bow that requires you to pick which part of the gold you hit!
A variety of traditional wooden bows have increasingly begun to find popularity on the shooting line. Amongst these is the horsebow, originally developed by the Mongols for shooting from horseback. Highly reflexed limbs produce a very fast, but short bow, proving popular for archers that prefer to rely on instinct over sighting aids.
Regardless of which bow you choose, you are advised to make use of the knowledge and experience of our members before spending your hard earned money. Try different types of bow to see what suits you best, each having their attractions and challenges. Often second hand equipment is advisable to start, as your technique and developing muscles will soon grow out it!
Evolved from a more traditional form of archery practice, clout involves shooting long distances at a flag in the ground, the arrow score being determined by a coloured rope hooked over the flag, marking scoring zones as it is walked around in a circle. As well as hosting clout Tournaments across the year, we can boast several of the top clout archers in the UK, across Longbow, Recurve and Barebow. Launching arrows through the sky to reach up to 180yds/165m, clout has the “wheeeee” factor!
The most common form of archery practise in the UK is target archery; shooting at straw or foam bosses at circular, coloured target faces. In competitions and tournaments, there are a wide range of rounds that may be shot. Each round is made up of a set number of arrows at set distances, for example a Western round is 4 dozen arrows at 60yds, followed by 4 dozen at 50yds.
Field, Flight and Popinjay
Due to the specific nature of these disciplines, we do not have the facility to shoot these. Field takes place normally through a wooded area, shooting at a range of often 3D targets set at unmarked distances. Flight shooting involves shooting an arrow as far as possible, and so is a highly specialised form or archery that requires a lot of space! Popinjay was traditionally shot below church steeples, where blunted arrows are shot near vertically to knock off “crows” mounted on a raised pole; more commonly this is done with a specially made pole that can be raised in the middle of an archery field. | weapons_science |
http://claymore.wikia.com/wiki/Claymore_(disambiguation) | 2017-08-23T19:16:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886123359.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170823190745-20170823210745-00503.warc.gz | 0.713093 | 112 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__170051954 | en | Claymore (クレイモア) may refer to:
- Claymore (manga) — Claymore serial comic
- Claymore (anime) — Claymore TV animation
- Claymore (character) — character class found in the Claymore universe
- Claymore (sword) — sword used by the character class
- Claymore (world) — franchise and fictional world
- 大剣 -クレイモア- (Great Sword: Claymore) — Claymore Anime Episode 1 "Great Sword" | weapons_science |
https://vilamuseu.es/en/item/la-falcata-iberica/40 | 2021-11-30T11:19:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358973.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20211130110936-20211130140936-00263.warc.gz | 0.971063 | 697 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__115748226 | en | The falcata is the most characteristic weapon of Iberian culture. This piece found in Vilajoiosa has a 44 cm blade and is made up of three sheets of forged metal, joined together to “la calda”, that means in hot, hammering the three blades on an anvil in the red of the forge.
The characteristics that differentiate it from other contemporary swords used by other cultures are the width of its blade, the double edge (main and dorsal), the "S" profile of its blade and the handle in the shape of a horse or a bird. The central blade, thicker than the lateral ones, extends to the hilt, in this way, the falcata is a weapon made as a single piece of iron, thus making it much stronger. The main "S" edge makes the cutting blow stronger and the dorsal edge allows the falcata to be used as a stabbing weapon as well as a cutting one.
The grooves that appear on the blade are meant to lighten its weight without reducing resistance, with them the qualities of resistance, lightness and flexibility are improved, in addition to improving its aesthetics. Therefore, we must discard the unbelievable theory that the function of these grooves was to facilitate the entry of air to aggravate the wounds of their enemy. If this were their function, the grooves should reach the tip of the falcata and this does not occur in any of the falcatas located so far. In addition, the blade should penetrate 10-15 cm into the body of the enemy, so that air could enter the wound, in this case, the entry of air would be the least important fact of it.
The hilt is shaped like a horse's head and curves over the hand that wields it. On the metal there would be some scales of wood or bone, which surely disappeared in the funeral pyre, and these scales joined with bronze nails to the metal, also with a decorative function since the nail located at the end, serves as the eye of the head of the animal. Regarding their size, it has been speculated that the Iberians had very small hands or were short, however, it has been proven that they can be handled perfectly. Another curious fact of this Iberian weapon, is that the measure of the opening of the handle is constant of about 11 cm in all the falcatas that appear, unlike the variability in the length of the blade that usually measure from 32 to 61 cm.
Along with the falcata there was found the structure of the scabbard, which was probably made of leather, although it has not been preserved. The edges would be reinforced with a thin iron sheet butt plate, in addition to four horizontal reinforcements of the same metal. The second and third reinforcement would have a slight broadening so that the feather knife could enter that hole and also some rings to be able to carry it hanging from the swordbelt. It was slung over the shoulder, across the chest almost horizontally rather than vertically.
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Iberian necropolis of Poble Nou, Quintana sector, Tomb 37
Length: 557 mm; width: 67mm
Chronology: 5th- 4th century BC
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http://www.bizzyblog.com/DOEuranium_jul08_04.html | 2018-11-15T15:29:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742779.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20181115141220-20181115162439-00045.warc.gz | 0.948039 | 785 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__22663903 | en | U.S. REMOVES NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL MATERIALS FROM IRAQ
WASHINGTON, JULY 8-- Iraqi radiological and nuclear materials with a potential use in weapons programs or dispersal devices have been removed from the country and airlifted to the United States, according to a July 6 press statement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
In a joint Energy and Defense Department operation, 1.77 metric tons of low-enriched uranium and approximately 1000 highly radioactive sources were secured from Iraq's former nuclear research facility, packaged and then airlifted on June 23, the press statement said.
"This operation was a major achievement for the Bush Administration's goal to keep potentially dangerous nuclear materials out of the hands of terrorists," Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said in the statement. "It also puts this material out of reach for countries that may seek to develop their own nuclear weapons."
The DOE press statement said the Bush administration advised both the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iraqi officials in advance of the removal of the materials. It also said that less sensitive materials "that continue to serve useful medical, agricultural or industrial purposes" were not removed from the country.
Following is the text of the DOE press statement:
WASHINGTON, DC -- Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have completed a joint operation to secure and remove from Iraq radiological and nuclear materials that could potentially be used in a radiological dispersal device or diverted to support a nuclear weapons program.
"This operation was a major achievement for the Bush Administration's goal to keep potentially dangerous nuclear materials out of the hands of terrorists," Secretary Abraham said. "It also puts this material out of reach for countries that may seek to develop their own nuclear weapons."
Twenty experts from DOE's national laboratory complex packaged 1.77 metric tons of low-enriched uranium and roughly 1000 highly radioactive sources from the former Iraq nuclear research facility. The DOD airlifted the material to the United States on June 23 and provided security, coordination, planning, ground transportation, and funding for the mission.
Due to safety and security issues surrounding the removed materials, the U.S., consistent with its authorities and relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions, took possession of, and removed the materials to ensure the safety and security of the Iraqi people.
DOE also repackaged less sensitive materials that will remain in Iraq. Radiological sources that continue to serve useful medical, agricultural or industrial purposes were not removed from Iraq.
The low enriched uranium will be stored temporarily at a secure DOE facility and the radiological sources will initially be brought to a DOE laboratory for further characterization and disposition.
The International Atomic Energy Agency was advised in advance of the U.S. intentions to remove the nuclear materials. Iraqi officials were briefed about the removal of the materials and sources prior to evacuation.
The nuclear research complex, now under the responsibility of the Iraq Ministry of Science and Technology, was once a central institution for Iraq's nuclear weapons program before being dismantled in the early 1990s, following the first Gulf War. The complex was also the consolidation point for highly radioactive sources collected by the Department of Defense with assistance by employees of the Ministry of Science and Technology within Iraq over the last year.
(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
Note: A Bangla translation of this article is also available from the American Center. If you are interested in the translation, please call the American Center Press Section (Tel: 8813440-4, Fax: 9881677; e-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov; Website: www.usembassy-dhaka.org). | weapons_science |
https://mecella.com/2018/10/22/nuclear-arms-the-united-states-and-russia-made-a-deal/ | 2021-01-26T04:32:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704798089.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126042704-20210126072704-00403.warc.gz | 0.979722 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__45403995 | en | The United States of America and The Union of Soviet Socialists Republics (USSR) were nations who had known the effects of war. They both were participants of WWII, and both of their military might combined, coupled with the efforts of various other nations, helped to take down the axis powers and defeat Nazism from taking over Europe. What sprung from WWII was another test of might, one that would last decades up until December 5th, 1994, a war The USA and Russia will always be known for. The Cold War. This decades long display of nuclear power created an instability in the world, and although neither country formally attacked the other, the threat of nuclear war greatly loomed over both nations. Today, both the USA and Russia are a part of a Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also known as S.T.A.R.T., which ultimately led to an armistice between the two powerful nations which led to the end of the Cold War.
It appears things may soon change.
A call to the end of the armistice between Russia and The USA appears to be President Trump’s latest battle cry, and it comes in the wake of many other events taking place in the political spectrum. Russia has been accused of meddling in the 2016 Presidential election by The Democrats and other government officials, and while many republican officials refuted the notion, to include President Trump, now President Trump himself is accusing Russia of attempting to interfere with the 2018 midterm elections.
At this point, it is tough to understand what will come next. A pullout from this armistice with Russia, because they are indeed testing long range nuclear missiles, may perhaps ultimately mean that The USA will now continue to embark on tests as well. It wasn’t too long ago that world leaders were arguing for an end to nuclear weapons altogether (this argument still exists), but this latest move by President Trump may be an inadvertent show of strength. Perhaps before his time is up as President, he will enact an agenda to institute more nuclear armament testing, unlike the world has ever seen before. One thing is true, and it is that President Trump does not like to be outdone. He likes his stuff bigger, and he likes his stuff better.
We may be witnessing the start of a new nuclear arms race. | weapons_science |
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