Saferight
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Until now I have seen pictures of BTR-80, BMP-2 and BTR-4E with cage armor kits on. Maybe this is not a huge difference, but I belive that these variants could be of some use on the field in CMBS.
I asked about this awhile back and Mikey Ds reply was they were against slat armor being added to the Ukr vehicles because of the amount of tandem warhead at weapons in-game would make it pointless. I kinda agree...
It makes sense with the amount of PG7VRs in the Russian inf squads but with uncons added there would be a situation where slat would be worthwhile. See with uncons and their mix of kit you would see much more single stage rpgs in their hands like PG7VL VM V and just a few VR here and there depending on equipment quality.
The added workload might be a pita for Bfc so i would be suprised if they change their opinion in the future.
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Agreed on unconventional forces for both sides with older equipment (i.e. BMP-1s, ZU-23-2s, gun-trucks, etc.); and also VDV/USMC in order to add elite light infantry force with unique equipment for both sides.While I am certainly not opposed to Ukrainian National Guard (as in former Interior Troops) either; it would be much more difficult to find a unique niche for them; as they mostly share their OOB with other BTR-based infantry units.
They do have some unique kit like a different version of the t-64B1M and variety of armored mrap type vehicles.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equipment_of_the_National_Guard_of_Ukraine
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Uncons,VDV, and Ukr National Guard at some point would be nice.
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Amazing work
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Here is some recent footage of their takeover of ramadi. some graphic bits so be forewarned.
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I think in that first video it was said that was a kornet engaging a abrams. the turret sure has the shape of one.
I think they lack the logistics to run them so they destroy them. Whats th fuel consumption for these beasts? Are the export models diseal?
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Does the first clip in this video look like a kill on a Iraqi Abrams?
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f88_1402790352
Also here just for reference here is a propaganda clip of a abandoned Abrams being blown up
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The Russian apartment bombings
Im not one to put much faith into conspiracy theories, but with the evidence that is available on this one its blatantly obvious who orchestrated them...
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Saferight, was that video supposed to show promotion of militaristic expansionist aggressive culture? If yes, im sorry, I didnt see it.
I posted that video because it merely deals with the topic, not to argue against or for the parade....
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Yes and from what i read cost was a big factor in the quality of the materials mainly the polymers used. if i remember correctly H&K used lower quality polymers than were spec'd originally. this all has shattered my idea of the G36 being this expensive uber futuristic rifle.
some are saying the 416 would be the best choice for a replacement but i think that would be way too expensive. Is it even possible to refurbish these rifles?
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The problem of the G36 seems to be that during fully automatic fire, the barrel heats up and the plastic parts get soft, reducing accuracy. Tests that were conducted by the BW showed that after 90 shots of fully automatic fire, accuracy drops drastically, rendering the weapon ineffective at ranges beyond 100-150 meters. Many blamed HK for the shortcomings, but in fact the G36 in its standard version met exactly the specifications of the BW when it was introduced. The MG36 was developed for continous fully automatic fire, not the standard version of the rifle. That is why the MG36 has a much heavier barrel. There were also reports of the excessive heat development beeing the result of faulty ammunation, which was confirmed by the manufacturer of that ammo and some 70.000 rounds of the german troops in Afgahnistan were replaced by ammunation from a different manufacturer. But still the BW seems to be unsatisfied with the performance of the G36.
As far as i knnow, the BW is currently looking for either and updated version of the G36 or an entirely new weapon. I dont know if it has been decided yet what they are going to do.
German Defense Minister: G36 Has “No Future” With Bundeswehr
effected by even ambient temperatures :eek: . how this took so long to finally come to light is interesting....
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Currently its about the G36 and its problems (which the press got awfully wrong).
i thought the reporting on the shortcomings of the G36 turned out to be true and the last i read was the BW is looking to have them all replaced.
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Yes i believe so Agusto. Probably just important weapons like AT/MG assets i could be wrong though.
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I think these graphic novels are really great. My younger son is very interested in what happened in the Pacific during WW2 so I just ordered him the Wayne Vansant's "Days of Darkness" book. Of course I will have to check it out and make sure it is cool first!
you won't be disappointed
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I hate to use these guys for example but look at all the footage from the middle east over the past few years. Truck mounted weapons in that high threat environment are used in shoot n' scoot tactics basically popping the vehicles from cover to deliver a few bursts then quickly haul ass back to defilade.Thats how i try to use my HMMVs and Tigrs in CMBS.
Whether its in a urban area or the countryside the longer they stay exposed the more chance of that gunner getting clipped or the whole vehicle blown. They are basically a very mobile soft target with a big friggin red arrow o' death on top of the gunners head. When i have my gunners killed its usually cause i drove them out into situation where i shouldn't have. Also 400m or 250m really aint that much to the small arms in CMBS or in real life.
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Was Ukraine getting Javs?
If they pick 'em up when they buddy aid their US allies
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The firefight in the first video is insanley intense. Love the guy with the PTRS. I wonder how effective this would be in combat.
Ya but do you notice the lack of backblast discipline in that fight? The camera man seemed to learn his lesson though hiding indoors for the next RPG shot LOL
Not very effective in combat but i have to say handling a nearly 7 foot long rifle thats about 50 lbs like that is impressive.
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Wayne vansant's graphic novels rock though i havent got katyusha yet. i have his work on the pacific "Days of darkness" and "Days of Wrath" along with "Knights of the Skull" a small series on the waffen ss. All of it is really gritty very authtenic and give you glimpse of how brutal and unforgiving war is.
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Definitely neo nazis on both sides of the conflict in ukraineAzov battalion clearly shows its allegiance:
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332 pics seemed a bit small for the Russians so i added a few more. Lot more photos of various armor from Vitaly Kuzmins blog, artillery,helos, VDV and VMF troops as well. Total is 500 now, i THINK this will be the real final version.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/meigcpjlo603kal/Red%20Force%20Specific%20Backgrounds.zip?dl=0
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the Leopard-toting Dutch and Germans. The only major unique Polish equipment is the Patria AMV.
Im afraid the Dutch are "Leopard-less" now http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/snow-leopards-dutch-sells-their-remaining-tanks-to-finland-020936/
I would say the mix of upgraded cold war ear WP kit along some modern EU stuff makes the Poles unique at least in my eyes.
German armor in Anzio
in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
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Yeah when i was putting this album together i was surprised to see the Sturmpanzer Units had Panzer IIs attached. What would have been the reasoning been behind that? Similar reason as to why the kind of early Tiger units had Panzer IIINs perhaps?