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Friday, February 26, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Russia's New Stealth Fighter
Some background and general information, see youtube video below:
Russia's first stealth fighter intended to match the latest U.S. design made its maiden flight boosting the country's efforts to modernize its rusting Soviet-built arsenals and retain its lucrative export market.
The Sukhoi T-50's flight comes nearly two decades after the first prototype of the U.S. F-22 Raptor took to the air, and Russian officials said it will take another five years for the new jet to enter service. Still, the flight marked a major step in Russia's efforts to burnish the faded glory of its aviation industries and strengthen a beleaguered military.
The sleek twin-engined jet closely resembling the Raptor flew for 47-minutes from an airfield at Sukhoi's production plant in the Far Eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Development of the so-called fifth-generation fighter has been veiled in secrecy and no images of it had been released before the flight.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hailed the flight as a "big step forward," but admitted that "a lot remains to be done in terms of engines and armament."
Craig Caffrey, an analyst for Jane's Defense Procurement-Military Aircraft, said the new fighter is "hugely important," both for modernizing the aging Russian air force fleet and retaining export markets.
The T-50 should offer the Russian Air Force a significant boost in its capabilities and ensure that it remains one of the best equipped air forces in the world.
For those countries that don't traditionally purchase military equipment from the U.S. it will be the only fifth generation aircraft available.
The NPO Saturn company said in a statement that the jet has new engines, but military analysts suggested that they were a slightly modernized version of the Soviet-era engine powering the Su-27 family of fighters.
"It's a humbug," said independent military analyst Pavel Felgenhauer. "It's just a prototype lacking new engines and a new radar. It takes new materials to build a fifth-generation fighter, and Russia lacks them."
Putin said Friday the first batch of new fighters is set to enter an Air Force evaluation unit in 2013 and serial production is set to begin in 2015.
Russian military analysts were also skeptical, pointing at a history of delays in the program and other Russian weapons projects.
"The schedule will likely be pushed back as usual," said Alexander Konovalov, the head of the Moscow-based Institute of Strategic Assessment, an independent think tank.
Russia's prospective Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile has failed in at least eight of its 12 test launches, dealing a blow to Russia's hopes of making it a cornerstone of its nuclear arsenal. Officials have blamed the failures on manufacturing flaws resulting from post-Soviet industrial degradation.
Felgenhauer and other observers said the fighter program, which depends on hundreds of subcontractors, has been dogged by similar problems.
Russian officials have said the new fighter, like the Raptor, will have supersonic cruising speed and stealth capabilities. Its pilot, Sergei Bogdan, said in televised remarks that it was easy and pleasant to fly.
While officials saw the new fighter as essential, some analysts said the country has more pressing needs.
"There is no mission and no adversary for such plane," Konovalov said, adding that the Russian military lacks a modern communications system and satellite navigation. "It would be more expedient to fit modern avionics to older generation jets."
===>The U.S. administration decided to quit buying the F-22 Raptor, the world's most expensive fighter jet at more than $140 million apiece, effectively capping its production at the 186 already ordered.
YouTube Video: Russian 5th Gen PAK FA T-50 fighter makes first ever flight.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
YouTube: How To Make A Homemade BB Gun
This link was emailed to me recently.
The video would be better if the kid different have the music playing in the background while he is talking.
Labels: Home Made Weapons, YouTube Videos
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
YouTube Video: Field Striping the AR-15 Assault Rifle
This youtube video link was emailed to me by James.
Happy Holiday to one and all.
Please drive safely, remember to spend time with your children and family.
There will be NO posting tomorrow, Christmas Day.
Labels: Assault Weapons, YouTube Videos
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
YouTube Video : Why Switzerland Has The Lowest Crime Rate In The World
Now every citizen wherever they live should be allowed to do this.
I wish I was allowed to bring home my M-16 from the Corps.
Labels: YouTube Videos
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
YouTube: Archery Tips & Techniques, How to Shoot a Bow & Arrow
Labels: Archery, Other Types Weapons, YouTube Videos
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
YouTube: How to Shoot an Anvil 200 Feet in the Air
This link was emailed to me last night. I found it interesting I hope you do.
Labels: YouTube Videos
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
YouTube Video: Stupid Hunters Under Lion Attack
Check out these stupid hunters.
This proves buying a rifle even with a scope doesn't mean you can hit anything.
Practice people, practice often, or you may regret spending all that money on a firearm!
Labels: YouTube Videos
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
YouTube Video: CSX Military Train at Tucker, GA Army Tanks Hummers and More!
I don't care where you live in the world, but how would you like to see this rolling by your town?
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
YouTube Video: The Pumpkin Cannon of Ulster County
You have got to see this. This home made cannon can shoot squash and pumpkins up to a mile.
Labels: Crazy Designed Weapons, Home Made Weapons, YouTube Videos
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
YouTube Video: APS (Stechkin Machine Pistol)
The Stechkin APS (Avtomaticheskiy Pistolet Stetchkina, Russian: Автоматический Пистолет Стечкина) is a Russian selective fire machine pistol. It bears the name of its developer, Igor Stechkin.
The Stechkin pistol was originally chambered for 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Circa 1961 - 1975.
Stechkin changed the pistol to the 9 mm caliber used in the new Makarov pistol, as it became clear that this cartridge was set to become the new service ammunition for handguns of the Red Army.
In 1951, both the Makarov and Stechkin were introduced into the Soviet military arsenal, replacing the trusted Tokarev TT-33. They do not only look similar but have indeed much in common, such as the simple unlocked blow-back mechanism.
In contrast to the Makarov, the Stechkin APS has an automatic fire mode, which is selected using the safety lever. In burst or automatic fire, the pistol should be fitted with the wooden shoulder stock; otherwise, the weapon quickly becomes uncontrollable. The detachable stock is similar in appearance and design to that of the Mauser C96, and likewise, the pistol can be stored inside when not in use. The extra weight of the stock helps to control the recoil.
Labels: Assault Weapons, Handgun, YouTube Videos
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
YouTube Video: Shotgun versus the Turnip
This video shows the awesome power of a shotgun even with a light shot load.
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, worked a double shift.
Labels: Shotgun, YouTube Videos
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
The Net Gun
The Net-2000 Shooting Net Rod uses compressed air to launch a 52 square foot net at criminals, friends, or animals. The net travels up to 50 feet, so you can be a safe distance away out of stabbing range anyway and still use the device. They sell for about USD $419.00; but the net can be reinserted into the device and fired repeatedly, so it's got lots of replay value.
This is probably safer than a Taser Device, but more bulky to carry.
See the You-Tube Video below.....
YouTube Video: Non Lethal Weapon :net gun, CatchingNet, security net launcher (the net gun)
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Labels: Other Types Weapons, YouTube Videos
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
YouTube Video: A drunk guy owned by shotgun
Please do not play with firearms. This guy is damn lucky he didn't get hurt and the idiot filming the video doesn't realize how lucky he was, he could have been shot and killed....
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Labels: Shotgun, YouTube Videos
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Rogue 600 Over Kill Big Game Rifle
Custom designed by bijoucreek. This rifle is for Big Game hunting such as elephants. In the U.S. they are used for hunting large wild boars. Make sure you watch the YouTube Video as part of this posting.
YouTube Video: 600 Overkill, 8-LB elephant rifle, exploding 55 gallon drum of water
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Labels: Hunting-n-Sniper Rifles, YouTube Videos
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Monday, September 14, 2009
YouTube: AA12 Automatic Shotgun
Labels: Shotgun, YouTube Videos
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
YouTube Video: Benchmade 3300 Infidel Automatic Knife
This is a cool knife but very expensive. They can cost up to USD $400.00.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
YouTube Video: 577 T REX
Test Firing the .577 Caliber Double Barrel version of the T-Rex
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Sunday, September 6, 2009
YouTube Video: 600 Nitro Express Revolver
This is in response to a comment left by a poster from my original posting, dated May 12, 2008, of a picture of the '600 Nitro Express Revolver.'
Here is a young guy firing a Smith and Wesson (S&W) Production made 500 Magnum Revolver with a 700 Grain Bullet. You can clearly see the difference.
Labels: Crazy Designed Weapons, Handgun, YouTube Videos
Posted by mr.s4h1d at 6:35 AM 0 comments
Sunday, August 9, 2009
YouTube Video: Vortex Cannon
This is a very interesting idea for a weapon....
Labels: YouTube Videos
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