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Pandur II

or vehicle is available in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. It is in service with Austrian Army. Portugal ordered 260 8x8 armored vehicles in 2005. It is worth mentioning that Portuguese Pandurs have slightly different appearance. Czech Republic initially ordered 199 vehicles in 2006, however this number was later reduced to 107.

The Pandur II is available in a number of variants and can take variety of turret systems. A baseline 6x6 armored personnel carrier is designed to carry a crew of three and six troops. It can be armed with various weapons up to 90-mm caliber. The Pandur II 8x8 can carry up to 12 troops and can be fitted with weapons up to 105-mm caliber.

Armor of this vehicle protects against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Optional add-on armor provides protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing projectiles. Spall liners and improved mine protection are offered as an option. NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems are also optional.

The Pandur II APC has a longer wheelbase comparing with it's predecessor. Vehicle is powered by the Cummins ISC diesel engine, developing 285 hp. Both 6x6 and 8x8 variants use the same engine. It can be removed and replaced during 30 minutes in field conditions. Another diesel engine, developing 400 hp, is available as an option. Some variants of the Pandur II are fully amphibious. These are fitted with two waterjets and trim vane. Veh ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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Artillery Gun Module (AGM)

The Artillery Gun Module (AGM) 155-mm self-propelled howitzer was developed as a private venture to meet potential future requirements of the German Army. Prototype of the AGM was revealed in 2004. The Artillery Gun Module is based on the technology of the PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer, which is in service with German Army. It provides the same performance of the PzH 2000, but is cheaper to build has reduced crew and significantly lighter weight. The AGM is air-transportable. It was developed as a supplement to the PzH 2000 where heavier weaponry is not available, recommendable or too expensive. The Artillery Gun Module uses the 155-mm / L52 gun. The AGM has a fully automatic loading system, which loads the projectiles and the charges. The main gun components are from the PzH 2000. It also retains features and performance parameters of the PzH 2000. The AGM has a rate of fire of 6 - 8 rounds per minute and is capable of multiple-round simultaneous-impact firing. If necessary the system can be loaded and fired manually. The AGM is compatible with all standard NATO munitions. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with standard rounds and 40 km with base bleed rounds. A total of 30 projectiles are and associated charged are carried. The AGM can also be adapted for a lighter gun, such as the 155-mm / L39 of 105-mm gun. Artillery Gun Module is fitted with advanced fire control system. A muzzle ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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DANA 152-mm self-propelled gun-howitzer

The DANA 152-mm self-propelled gun-howitzer was developed in former Czechoslovakia. It was designed as an alternative for the Soviet 2S3 Akatsiya. Unlike many other howitzers DANA is based on a wheeled chassis. It's production commenced in 1981 and ceased in 1994 with over 750 units built. Currently it is in service with Czech republic, Slovakia, Poland and Libya. The DANA is armed with a turret-mounted 152-mm gun-howitzer. It fires all standard Soviet and indigenous 152-mm rounds. Czech army currently uses three main types of ammunition, high-explosive rounds with a maximum range of 18 km, improved shape high-explosive with a maximum range of 20 km, and high-explosive anti-tank rounds for direct fire at armored targets. DANA carried 60 rounds, that are fed automatically. It is worth mentioning that the DANA's autoloader was unique for it's time. It is able to load shell and cartridge in any elevation. This feature is considered as standard nowadays and DANA was one of the first artillery systems with such loader in service. Three hydraulic stabilizers are lowered into the ground before firing. The DANA has a roof-mounted crane to assist ammunition loading. Secondary armament consists of a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun. Chassis of the DANA SpGH has 8x8 configuration. It uses many mechanical components of the Tatra T815 Koloss ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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SH2 122-mm self-propelled howitzer

The SH2 artillery system is the second Chinese 6x6 truck-mounted howitzer. The SH2 was recently developed by NORINCO. Vehicle was revealed in 2007. Details of this artillery system were released at the same time as were details of the larger SH1 155-mm truck-mounted howitzer. The SH2 is aimed at the export market, however if design proves to be successful it may enter service with the Chinese airborne force or marines. Quantity production of the SH2 had not yet commenced.

The SH2 is armed with a 122-mm howitzer. It was developed from the PL96 towed howitzer (Chinese copy of the Soviet D-30). The PL96 howitzer is also used in a number of Chinese tracked artillery systems, including the Type 89 and Type 85 122-mm SPHs. The SH2 is compatible with the D-30 ammunition. Maximum range of fire depends on projectile and charge combination. It is 22 km with extended-range projectile and 27 km with rocket-assisted projectile. The SH2 is capable of firing indigenous copy of the Russian Kitolov 122-mm precision guided projectile. In 2001 Russian official confirmed that the Kitolov laser-guided projectiles are produced in China.

The SH2 can launch it's first round in less than one minute. Two hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered before firing. A typical shoot-and-scoot mission of stopping, firing six rounds and transforming back to traveling mode can be completed within 3 minutes.

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Engesa EE-12

The EE-12 was developed by Engesa Engenheiros Especializados SA of Sao Paulo during the mid-1980s and is claimed to have an excellent cross country performance. The vehicle is normally driven with an open top with only the forward-folding windscreen for cover. A canvas hood can be erected over a folding frame to provide weather protection for the driver and three passengers, the two removable side doors are canvas.

Originally developed for an overseas customer, the EE-12 has a strong steel chassis frame with integral front and rear bumpers fitted with towing and lashing shackles, a towing pintle for light trailers or light weapons such as mortars is provided at the rear. If required the rear bench seat can be removed to provide extra cargo stowage space. Standard equipment carried includes a spare wheel at the rear and one jerrican rack.

Weapons such as machine guns can be mounted and a there is a special anti-tank version with a rearranged layout plus a split windscreen to accommodate a 106-mm recoilless rifle. Other variants include an anti-tank missile carrier, a communications vehicle, and a frontline ambulance carrying a single stretcher. It is available powered by either a General Motors 151 2.5-liter petrol engine or a Perkins 3.9-liter diesel.

The EE-12 has been exported in quantity to Angola (their versions feature a hard- ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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AMX-40

The AMX-40 was developed as a private venture specially for the export market. It was first revealed in 1983. The AMX-40 uses a number of components of the AMX-32 prototype MBT, however it is considered as a new design. Four prototypes had been built by 1986, unfortunately no production orders were placed on this MBT.

The AMX-40 main battle tank has all-welded hull and turret with composite armor on the frontal arc. Frontal armor can withstand hits of 100-mm projectiles. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.

This main battle tank is armed with a French GIAT 120-mm smoothbore gun. It is fully-stabilized and fires all standard NATO 120-mm rounds, as well as indigenous French ammunition. A total of 40 rounds are carried. Main gun ammunition is stored in the rear turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels.

The AMX-40 is fitted with COTAC fire control system, similar to that of the AMX-32 MBT. It is claimed that the AMX-40 has a hit probability of 90% against a stationary target at 2 000 m range. It can also engage a moving target, while on the move.

Secondary armament consists of 20-mm quick-firing cannon with independent elevation. It is also fitted with a remotely controlled 7.62-mm machine gun, mounted on top of the roof.

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Leopard C2

The Leopard C2 MBT is a Canadian upgrade of the German Leopard 1. Canada purchased 127 Leopard 1A3 MBTs in the late 1970s. These were designated as the Leopard C1. In 2000 the 114 C1 tanks were upgraded to the C2 standard to extend their service lives. There were plans to replace these tanks with Stryker Mobile Gun Systems, however the C2s are likely to remain in active service until 2015.

The Leopard C2 MBTs have increased armor protection. It is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems as standard. Vehicles sent to Afghanistan in 2006 were fitted with MEXAS add-on heavy composite armor kits. This armor provides superior protection against RPGs and IEDs.

The Leopard C2 main battle tank is fitted with a complete turret of the the Leopard 1A5. These turrets were purchased from German Ministry of Defense. Vehicle is armed with a fully-stabilized L7A3 105-mm rifled gun. This gun is capable of firing accurately while the tank is moving. It fires a full range of NATO 105-mm tank ammunition. This tank also uses improved ammunition for increased lethality. Vehicle has thermal sights and new computerized fire control system.

Ammunition carried would normally consists of large proportion of armor-piercing rounds. During peacekeeping operations these tanks usually carry a mix of high explosive and squash- ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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Falcon

The Falcon turret was indigenously developed by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in close partnership with the Mechanology Design Bureau and IST Dynamics of South Africa. It also uses some British and Swiss sub-systems. The Falcon turret was first revealed in 2003. The intended platform for this turret is the Jordanian Al Hussein (Challenger 1) main battle tank. Jordanian Army also operates Tariq (Centurions), M60A3 and Khalid (Chieftain) main battle tanks. These tanks can be also fitted with the Falcon turret. This turret is also proposed for export customers.

The Falcon is a low-volume and reduced-silhouette turret. It incorporates a Swiss RUAG Defense Systems 120-mm / L50 smoothbore gun, fitted with an autoloader. This gun is capable of firing all types of NATO 120-mm tank ammunition. It is superior to the British L11 120-mm rifled gun of the Al Hussein. Maximum rate of fire is up to 8 rounds per minute. Up to 17 rounds can be stowed in the bustle autoloader. Loading mechanism and ready-to-use ammunition are separated from the crew. Turret bustle is fitted with blow-out panels. Additional rounds are carried inside the hull.

Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. This turret is fitted with the latest generation thermal imaging, surveillance, navigation and fire control sys ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

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UH-72A Lakota

The UH-72A Lakota is the new US Army's new light utility helicopter, named after a Native American tribe. It is in line with the US Army's tradition of giving its helicopters Indian names. The Lakota is a military version of the Eurocopter EC145. Helicopters are being manufactured by American Eurocopter. It will replace the older UH-1H Iroquois and OH-58C Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota helicopters will be used inside the USA only, supporting homeland security, disaster relief and law enforcement operations. The first UH-72 Lakota was delivered to the US Army in 2006. Deliveries of initial eight helicopters were completed in 2007. Later more helicopters were ordered and a full-rate production was authorized. The US Army's requirement is for a total of 345 helicopters. The Army National Guard will receive the majority of these helicopters. Five helicopters were ordered by the US Navy.

The UH-72A Lakota helicopter is unarmed. It is used mainly for logistics and support missions in non-combat environments. It will also perform medical evacuations and personnel recovery.

This helicopter has a payload capacity of 1 790 kg. It can also carry a maximum underslung load of 1 500 kg. The Lakota has a crew of two and can accommodate up to 8 troops. Alternatively it can carry two stretchers and medical attendants.

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me-262

es iyo sauketeso germanuli gamanadgurebeli. ai martlaz magari ra. me es mirchevnia P-51D mustangsac ki. qonda 4 cali 30mm saaviacio qvemexi.

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