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Come here to discuss anything military, besides guns, as there is a firearms thread already:
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/threads/910381-Firearms-V.-Super-Redneck-Edition[/url]
But please, if we are going on the topic on Iraq or Afghanistan, no politics please.
Oh, and I will focus on modern military, and then go back to 80s-90s and so on.
CAN SOMEONE MAKE A THREAD TITLE IMAGE? Like everyone does for their megathread? You'll receive hearts for your effort, sorry.
list of stuff to do:
LAND VEHICLES
Armoured cars-WIP
Tanks-not started
Armoured personnel carrier-not started
Infantry fighting vehicle-not started
Tank destroyer-not started
Anti-air vehicles-not started
AIR VEHICLES
Attack aircraft-not started
Bombers-not started
Fighters-not started
Reconnaissance aircraft-not started
Logistics aircraft-not started
Helicopters-not started
Multirole aircraft-not started
Experimental Aircraft-not started
NAVAL UNITS:
Aircraft carrier-not started
Surface Combatant-not started
Submarine-not started
Patrol Combatant-not started
Amphibious Warfare-not started
Combat Logistics-not started
Mine Warfare-not started
Coastal Defense-not started
Mobile Logistics-not started
Support-not started
Service Type Craft-not started
COASTAL DEFENCES
Anti-tank weapons-not started
Anti-air weapons-not started
Anti-ship weapons-not started
Radars and shit-not started
ORDNANCEs
Bombs-not started
missiles-not started
cannon rounds-not started
artillery rounds-not started
Nukes-not started
grenades-not started
mines-not started
EQUIPMENT
Scopes and attachments-not started
Combat Uniforms-not started
MISC SHIT
Booby traps-not started
All the cool experimental and strange weapons-not started
[b]FIRST CATEGORY: ARMOURED CARS AND TRANSPORTS[/b]
[img]http://altair.com.pl/files/news/2008/06/i-i08-06-026uh76tur.jpg[/img]
Armoured cars are mostly meant for transporting troops, and for light fire support, as most of them do not carry large guns or any weapons. They are also designed to protect the occupants against small arms fire, but not against anti tank weapons or mines. As compared to tanks, they are lighter, carry very little or no weapons, and their size and maneuverability is more compatible with tight urban spaces designed for wheeled vehicles.
[b]4X4[/b]
[b]High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HUMVEE)[/b]
[img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n7B-CaUcnJY/SjPnMdlBDII/AAAAAAAAAXI/LuNGf7iE2T4/s400/2009-06-09_M1151.JPG[/img]
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or also known as the Humvee, is a 4 wheel drive transport designed to transport cargo and troops across land. The Humvee is known to be able to cross across a huge terrain, as seen in the recent combat role in Afghanistan and Iraq. There are also many variants of the Humvee, from ambulance vehicles, to anti-tank vehicles, and anti-air vehicles.
Right now, it is currently being used in afghanistan. Due to the large amount of deaths caused by IEDs, the US military made upgrades and improvement to the vehicle, adding Armour plates to the doors and the hood. They have also added bulletproof glass to the windscreen and crew doors, and armour plates to the exposed gunner as well. All this improvement allowed the vehicle to withstand most small arms fire, and RPG attacks. But the belly of the vehicle is exposed to mines and IED, and the weight has been significantly increased. The ISAF and US Military has also asked for MRAP vehicles to replace the humvees. This is also the current main vehicle of the United States Army.
[b]M1117 Armored Security Vehicle Guardian[/b]
[img]http://www.gunslot.com/files/gunslot/images/56709.jpg[/img]
This vehicle is currently the answer to most of the Humvee's problems. It gives the person inside much more protecting, being able to withstand small arms fire, RPGs, and IEDs as well. It is a 4 wheel drive, but the gunner is protected and armed with a 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher and a .50 caliber M2HB machine gun.
At about 15 tons, the M1117 is lighter than the 20 ton Stryker ICV or 25 ton M2 Bradley armored vehicle. It is only 7 feet 9½ inches (2.4 meters) wide, compared to 11 feet 9½ inches (3.6 meters) for a Bradley. Buttoned up, the crew has 360º visibility. In size and capability, it fits between the Humvee and the $1.42 million Stryker. The crew compartment is fully air-conditioned. The ASV is built by Textron in Louisiana.(copied from wikipedia because I'm lazy :v:)
There are different variants of the vehicle as well, like the Humvee.
[b]International MaxxPro MRAP[/b]
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The International MaxxPro, is a 4 wheel drive vehicle transport, designed to counter the increasing amount of IED attacks. It has a v-shaped hull, designed to deflect the blast from an IED or mine. It can carry up to 6-10 troops and a gunner manning the 50 cal M2HB at the top of the vehicle.
[b]8X8 vehicles[/b]
[b]BTR-80[/b]
[img]http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6233/btr80by04a.jpg[/img]
The BTR-80 is an 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier. It is made by the soviets during the 80s. It was very widely used in the soviet occupation of Afghanistan, and is armed with a 14.5mm KPVT machine gun, which is capable of attacking infantry, light vehicles and even helicopters. It also has a 7.62mm PKT machine gun, mainly used against infantry. It is mainly used to transport infantry, and not used as a support vehicle. It also have firing ports at the side of the vehicles, allowing soldiers inside to fire at enemies without getting hurt. It is also capable of going over tough terrain, and even swim in the water. But, unfortunately, it can only withstand small arms fire, but not RPGs or IEDs. After the Soviet Union has collapsed, several countries have bought the vehicle, and made some improvements or upgrades. Some added heavier weaponry, better armour and better engines.
[QUOTE=Infected Vagina;25935850]OP:
[img_thumb]http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2089/internetsoldier.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE]
Either way he has an MG42 and you don't
No thanks I don't want a plastic MG42.
[QUOTE=Spikesandhands;25935866]Either way he has an MG42 and you don't[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that and tits.
[QUOTE=kapin_krunch;25935926]Yeah, that and tits.[/QUOTE]
he just has big armours
[QUOTE=Bat-shit;25936344]he just has big armours[/QUOTE]
And 2 chins.
[QUOTE=Infected Vagina;25935850]OP:
[img_thumb]http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2089/internetsoldier.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE]
Even so, he has a gun and you don't.
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Fucking ninja'd
Have fun fighting wars for rich people, not getting paid money as a veteran (in usa) and having mental illness for the rest of your life.
[QUOTE=Infected Vagina;25935886]No thanks I don't want a plastic MG42.[/QUOTE]
Doesn't have to be plastic, might be a metal Air Soft gun.
But who needs them anyway.
[editline]8th November 2010[/editline]
But in topic, Army Sucks.
Guys, lay off. He's just trying to make a thread, and is obviously putting effort into it.
The army are just the little people, fighting and dying for bigger people, who are using war for their own good.
Army surplus is actually good. Stuff like backpacks, working clothes...
I don't play that COD crap. Arma 2 is the way to go!
[QUOTE=Infected Vagina;25935850]OP:
[img_thumb]http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2089/internetsoldier.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE]
maybe its an mg3?
then everybody have to edit their posts
Good thread, OP. Can anyone tell me what the difference between an IFV and an APC is?
It's HMMVEE
[QUOTE=Grotsky;25937631]Good thread, OP. Can anyone tell me what the difference between an IFV and an APC is?[/QUOTE]
Armoured Personal carrier, is designed to carry troops, and are more armed and have stronger armour as compared to your average humvee.
IFV is designed to transport troops as well, and to give fire support.
It varies. APC's have different variants, while IFV all seems to be vehicles like the Bradly, BMP, LAV.
[QUOTE=Maximo13;25937640]It's HMMVEE[/QUOTE]
No, its HMMWV.
MG42 is way larger then on that picture.
why make threads like this? it's just copying and pasting.
So....just american stuff?
Ok, not my kind of thread...
[QUOTE=madmax678;25938248]So....just american stuff?
Ok, not my kind of thread...[/QUOTE]
Post about one of those German Panzers then.
[QUOTE=TheUnwantedFag;25938284]Post about one of those German Panzers then.[/QUOTE]Nien
This thread is now about folding clothes.
[img]http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~alc52/images/folding-shirt.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=proch;25936721]The army are just the little people, fighting and dying for bigger people, who are using war for their own good.[/QUOTE]
Or maybe we need oil in order to go on with our daily lives.
[QUOTE=Moose;25938687]Or maybe we need oil in order to go on with our daily lives.[/QUOTE]
Seeing that alot of oil is wasted in the Gulf of Mexico. Our daily lives will change soon.
Where the fuck are all the cannon, muskets, rifles, howitzers, mortars, picklehaubes, swords, daggers, shields, cavalry, armour, spears and all that other stuff?
And Galleys, caravels, galleons, cogs, hulks, holks, longboats, frigates, sloops, brigs, ship of the line, paddle steamers, ironclads, dreadnoughts, etc?
[QUOTE=proch;25936721]The army are just the little people, fighting and dying for bigger people, who are using war for their own good.[/QUOTE]
Thread is shit, but your in need of a serious slap.
Let the kid be ignorant and take everything for granted, no one will give a fuck.
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