The Lavi aircraft has a delta wing with large steerable canards at the front. Aircraft was powered by a single Pratt & Whitney engine, fitted with an afterburner.

Avionics of the IAI Lavi were considered to be innovative. It was completed with sophisticated fly-by-wire system. This fighter was also equipped with advanced pulse Doppler radar.

Primary mission for this aircraft was close air support and interdiction. It was armed with a single 30-mm cannon and could carry over 7 000 kg of missiles and bombs on 11 hardpoints and two wingtip rails.

Both single-seat and two-seat versions were developed. The two-seater was fully combat capable advanced trainer. Second prototype of the Lavi was fitted with an in-flight refue ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The TR-85M1 features improved armor protection comparing with it's predecessor. It has a bigger turret with additional passive armor over frontal arc. The tank is equipped with laser warning receivers, NBC protection system and automatic fire suppression system.

The TR-85M1 has the same armament as it's predecessor. It is armed with a 100-mm rifled gun. This gun is loaded manually. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels. Despite that this gun fires newly-designed APFSDS round, it is inferior to modern 120-mm and 125-mm tank guns. Latest MBTs are a hard nut for the TR-85M1 to defeat.

Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and 12.7-mm machine gun, mounted on the turret roof.

The TR-85M1 is fitted with new fire control system.

Vehicle has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.

The TR-85M1 is powered by a new German diesel engine, developing 860 horsepower. It also has new hydropneumatic suspension. Weight of the upgraded MBT increased to 50 tons, however there was only slight increase in engine power. I ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The T-90 MBT uses a well proven chassis of the T-72 and turret with all weapon systems of the T-80U.

It's hull is welded from multilayered armor with a built-in Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor blocks. It's protection is enhanced by Shtora-1 countermeasures system, which significantly reduces enemy ATGW with semi-automatic guidance hit probability.

The T-90 main battle tank is a armed with a fully-stabilized 2A46M 125-mm smoothbore gun. This gun is also used to launch AT-11 Sniper-B anti-tank guided missies, in the same manner, as ordinary munitions. The AT-11 has a range of effective fire in 4 -5 km and can also engage low-flying helicopters. Main gun of the T-90 is completed with a carousel-type autoloader. 22 rounds are carried in the autoloader. Unfortunately it's spare ammunition is stored in the main compartment, but not in a separate compartment with a blow-out panels. This drawback was common to all Cold War er ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The Al Khalid main battle tank is based on Chinese and Soviet designs. It is considerably smaller and lighter than modern western MBTs. Vehicle has a composite armor and is fitted with add-on explosive reactive armor blocks. It is also fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems. It also has a advanced laser detection warning system.

The Al Khalid MBT is armed with a fully-stabilized 125-mm smoothbore gun, fitted with an autoloader. It is capable of firing anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. It is a Russian-made 9K119 Refleks (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper), which is produced in China under license. Maximum range of effective fire is 4 - 5 km. The AT-11 Sniper can also target low-flying helicopters.

Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and anoth ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The latest Merkava Mk.4 is slightly larger than the Mk.3. The new MBT is one of the most protected tanks in the world. It has a new armor protection, comparing with predecessor. Hull of the Merkava Mk.4 was redesigned to install new engine. It also provided improved frontal armor protection. The Mk.4 is also fitted with new modular armor, that can be reconfigured to match specific threats. Bottom of the hull has been strengthened for better protection against land mines. This main battle tank can also be fitted with Trophy active protection system. Protection suite also includes advanced threat identification and warning system. This MBT is well protected against air-launched guided missiles and top attack anti-tank weapons

The Merkava Mk.4 features an improved 120-mm smoothbore gun, developed by IMI. It is a further development of the Merkava Mk.3 tank gun. This gun is designed to sustain higher pressure, generating higher muzzle velocity. This MBT can fire various 120-mm rounds, including LAHAT anti-tank missiles. Ten rounds are stored in electrically operated revolving magazine and are ready to ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

Varyag was sold in 1998 to Macau-based entertainment company for $20 million. The unfinished hull was to be towed to the Far East where it would be converted into an entertainment complex and casino. The contract with Ukraine prohibited the buyer from using Varyag for military purposes. Though this company appeared to be a front for the Chinese Navy.

Varyag arrived to China in 2002. It was docked in Dalian at the Naval Shipyards and has been stationed there under tight secrecy ever since. It was handed to Chinese Navy for research and restoration. At that time ship was in poor condition and it has been undergoing significant refurbishment work. The restoration was completed in 2006, however as of 2008 no further development on the vessel has been reported. Vessel still lacks weapons, propulsion and electronic systems. Some sources report that China is negotiating with Russia ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The RAF received its first of 152 production F.Mk 3s in 1986 and these have since had several updates. The Stage 1 upgrade included hands on throttle and stick controls, radar absorbent material coating, and flare dispensers while Stage 2 enhances the computer and radar imagery and adds the joint tactical information data-link.

The long-awaited Eurofighter Typhoon is intended first to replace the F.Mk 3, but as an interim measure, the RAF is further upgrading 100 F.Mk 3s trough a Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP). This adds AMRAAM and ASRAAM capability (albeit not exploiting the full potential of these weapons via digital avionics and helmet-mounted sights), a multiple target engagement capability for the radar and improved defensive aids. The Common Operational Value (COV) modification features some structural reworking, and night vision goggles-compatible cockpit with new displays, GPS and Have Quick secure radios. The first CSP/COV aircraft were re-delivered to RAF units in 2000. The ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The improved F-5E/F Tiger II was developed from the F-5A/B as an International Fighter Aircraft for sale to US allies. The F-5E prototype first flew in August 1972 and was followed by some 1 300 production F-5Es and two-seat F-5Fs for sale to 20 air forces. The F-5E was also assembled under license in Taiwan and South Korea. Tiger IIs remain in widespread service with Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, US Marine Corps and US Navy and Yemen.

Reconnaissance F-5E variants are operated by Malaysia (RF-5E Tigereye), Singapore (RF-5S) and Taiwan (RF-5E Tigergazer).

Numerous update programmes ar ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

Four pre-production aircraft were built under the new designation SA 321 Super Frelon. These were followed in October 1965 by production SA 321G anti-submarine warfare helicopters for the Aeronavale. Apart from ship-based ASW missions, the SA 321G also carried out sanitisation patrols in support of Redoutable class ballistic missile submarines. Some were modified with nose-mounted targeting radar for Exocet anti-ship missiles. Five SA 321GA freighters, originally used in support of the Pacific nuclear test centre, were transferred to assault support duties. In 2003, the sur ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

Vehicle has no turret, but a raised superstructure over the troops compartment. The ASLAV-PC can be fitted with slat armor if necessary, which provides protection against RPG rounds.

The main armament is a pintle-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun. Currently most of the vehicles are retrofitted with remotely controlled weapon stations fitted with either a 12.7-mm machine gun, 7.62-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. It can be operated remotely from behind armor protection.

The ASLAV-PC has a crew of two and can carry seven fully equipped troops. Occupants enter and leave the vehicle through the rear ramp or roof hatches. There is no provision for the troops to use their weapons behind armor.

Vehicle is powered by the Detroit Diesel 6V53T diesel engine, developing 275 horsepower. It is capable of either four or eight wheel drive. The ASLAV-PC is fully-amphibious with 3 minute preparation.