Sprite001 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 F-16 Fighting Falcons Training at Polish Air Base U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron train at Krzesiny Air Base, Poland on June 8, 2017 during exercise BALTOPS 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, to strengthen combined response capabilities to defend the Baltic Sea region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwd2 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Playing: F-16C Intel i7-13700KF, 64GB DDR5 @5600MHz, RTX 4080 ZOTAC Trinity, WIN 11 64Bit Prof. Squadron "Serious Uglies" / Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/2WccwBh Ghost0815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weta43 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 f-35-fighter-jets-grounded-in-us-due-to-oxygen-deprivation https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/13/dozens-of-f-35-fighter-jets-grounded-in-us-due-to-oxygen-deprivation Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tflash Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Gripen E first flight! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprite001 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2nd Flight of the F35 - Salon du Bourget 2017 3 cameras and sound The second official F35 training flight! Shooting with 3 active cameras and microphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadian-elite-special-forces-sniper-sets-record-breaking-kill-shot-in-iraq/article35415651/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links A sniper with Canada’s elite special forces in Iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,450 metres. Sources say a member of Joint Task Force 2 killed an Islamic State insurgent with a McMillan TAC-50 sniper rifle while firing from a high-rise during an operation that took place within the last month in Iraq. It took under 10 seconds to hit the target. “The shot in question actually disrupted a Daesh [islamic State] attack on Iraqi security forces,” said a military source, who stressed the operation fell within the strictures of the government’s advise and assist mission. “Instead of dropping a bomb that could potentially kill civilians in the area, it is a very precise application of force and because it was so far way, the bad guys didn’t have a clue what was happening.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weta43 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) While aircraft carriers are the flavour of the moment: inside-hms-queen-elizabeth-in-pictures: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2017/jun/26/inside-hms-queen-elizabeth-in-pictures Edited June 26, 2017 by Weta43 Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 :lol: China flight delayed after passenger throws coins into engine for good luck To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 http://defense-update.com/20170626_laser_apache.html Apache Helicopter Fires High-Energy Laser Against a Ground Target at White Sands By Tamir Eshel - Jun 26, 2017 15500 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The test was conducted by Raytheon and the U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command. Illustration: Raytheon For the test, Raytheon coupled a variant of the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, an advanced, electro-optical, infrared sensor, with a laser. The MTS provided targeting information, situational awareness, and beam control. The system tracked and directed energy on a stationary target at a slant range of 1.4 kilometers. It was the first time a fully integrated laser system successfully shot a target from a rotary-wing aircraft over a wide variety of flight regimes, altitudes, and airspeeds, proving the feasibility of laser attack from Apache. For the test the laser was coupled with a variant of the Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) to form a laser weapon pod that could acquire, track and engage the target. Photo: Raytheon The data collected from the test, including the impact of vibration, dust and rotor downwash, will help shape future high-energy laser systems. Modern, solid-state lasers are more useful for military applications as they become more powerful and compact. Podded versions such as the one tested on the Apache could be used on other helicopters in the future, enabling special operations forces and other operators to use kinetic effects with higher precision and lower risk of collateral damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangi Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 USMC KC-130 crashed in Mississippi https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usmc-kc-130-crashes-in-mississippi-439200/ PC: 6600K @ 4.5 GHz, 12GB RAM, GTX 970, 32" 2K monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Air Force Magazine To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Merkel and Macron unveiled plans to develop a new European fighter jet: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-germany-defence-idUSKBN19Y1FJ Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 France was sell 63 Mirage F1 to Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) in US http://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/vente-de-63-mirage-f1-francais-a-l-atac-743632.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Saving Old Fighters The F-15 and F-16 need service life extensions programs. What's needed and how long should they keep flying? By John A. Tirpak To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurius Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Frightening... Fortunately, another great pilot was here... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/pilots-awarded-medal-for-landing-blind-after-istanbul-hailstorm/ 1 Asus P8Z68 Deluxe, Intel Core i7-2600K (3.4 GHz), Corsair Vengeance 2x4096 Mo DDR3 1866 MHz, SSD 120 Go Vertex 2, EVGA GeForce GTX 970 FTW ACX 2.0 4Go (04G-P4-2978-KR), TM HOTAS Warthog #03797 (MB replaced), Saitek Combat Pro Rudder, TrackIR 5, TM Cougar MFDs with Lilliput 8" UM 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwd2 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Discovery of lost WW2 Mosquito plans will allow 'Wooden Wonder' to fly again Playing: F-16C Intel i7-13700KF, 64GB DDR5 @5600MHz, RTX 4080 ZOTAC Trinity, WIN 11 64Bit Prof. Squadron "Serious Uglies" / Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/2WccwBh Ghost0815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteladder Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hms Queen Elizabeth dock at her home port for the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tflash Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 A-10C drops GBU-31 in combat http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/13604/a-10-warthogs-drop-bunker-buster-bombs-in-combat-for-the-first-time 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteladder Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) Sea Ceptor test firing HMS Argyll launches first Sea Ceptor Air Defence missile Edited September 4, 2017 by whiteladder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwd2 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Two A-10s crashed on Nevada Test and Training Range Two United States Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed on the Nevada Test and Training Range Sept. 6, 2017 at approximately 8 p.m. Both pilots ejected safely and are being evaluated at the Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis. The aircraft were on a routine training mission at the time of the crash. The cause of the crash is unknown and a board will be convened to investigate the incident. 1 Playing: F-16C Intel i7-13700KF, 64GB DDR5 @5600MHz, RTX 4080 ZOTAC Trinity, WIN 11 64Bit Prof. Squadron "Serious Uglies" / Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/2WccwBh Ghost0815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csper Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Pilot Dies in 'Classified' Plane Crash at Nevada Training Range http://www.nellis.af.mil/About/Press-Releases/Display/Article/1304034/nevada-test-and-training-range-accident/ To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibit Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Same story different source http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/14202/usaf-reveals-mysterious-crash-occurred-just-days-before-two-a-10s-crashed-in-same-area i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 This happened back in July, only heard about it today. An A320 inbound San Francisco Runway 28R at night mistook taxiway C for 28R, while 28L was out and its lights switched of. With 2*787, 1*A340 and 1*737 lined up on C, the inbound aircraft came within 59 ft as the pilots realized their mistake and initiated a go-around mere seconds away from one of the most disastrous crashes in aviation history. Aviation Herald: Incident: Canada A320 at San Francisco on Jul 7th 2017, lined up with taxiway for landing I sure hope the final NTSB report will go into detail on how this could have happened and, more importantly, how this can be avoided in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) The all-new THOR is a 120mm mortar round developed with a unique design, combining different shapes, materials and fragmentation sizes to attain the desired effect on the target. The new ammunition is developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland (SBDS), a subsidiary to Saab and part of business area Dynamics. At DSEI 2017, the new mortar round will be showcased to the market for the first time. “We are very excited to launch this new product to the market at this year’s DSEI. Our MAPAM® mortar round revolutionised the way infantry units approached mortar-based combat, and now, with our new THOR 120mm mortar round, we are pushing the boundaries even further”, says Stephan Kocher, head of Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland. Traditional airburst mortar rounds fitted with a proximity fuze disperse fragments in nearly every direction. This decreases the mortar’s effect in the target as over 50 percent of the fragments are scattered upwards. THOR offers more than twice the effect compared to a conventional 120mm mortar round while, at the same time, it delivers fragment loss reduction of up to 20 percent, making the round a perfect short range alternative to heavy 155mm artillery. Isensitive Munition (IM) signature provides additional safety for mortar crews. THOR also offers controlled safety zones to protect own troops, as well as to avoid civilian collateral damage. “THOR’s fragmentation provides predictable safe zones which makes your effects more foreseeable and accurate. This new mortar round will give the user a much higher chance of defeating the targets, something that normally would have required heavier support”, says Christopher Leitner, Head of Marketing & Sales at Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland. THOR Key features: Lethality approx. 250 percent of a standard 120mm round Range approximately 8,500m Controlled safety zones to protect own troops, as well as to avoid collateral damage Optimised safety for mobile mortar systems due to IM classification Cylindrical central body design to enhance the lethality effect Adaptable fragment shapes and quantities Spheres can be optimized for range and lethality Optimised to defeat various threats on the battlefield including hardened targets THOR technical specifications: Calibre: 120mm Weight approx: 15 kg Length approx: 770mm Max range approx: 8500m Number of fragments depending on configuration: Max. 4,250 steel balls, Max. 4,250 fragments IM explosive: 3.4 kg PBXN-110 Optional explosive: 1 kg blast explosive http://saabgroup.com/Media/news-press/news/2017-09/new-mortar-round-thor-to-be-launched-at-dsei/ Edited September 13, 2017 by Heli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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