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September 16, 2012
'Great Balls of Fire' Crazy Jet Pilots Video Compilation
Here's the warm-up, compliments of the RAF and a Harrier giving this bloke a haircut.
Well now, he ducked too soon and didn't get a proper trim, on the other hand, this fella stuck around for his buzz-cut.
Then again, if you cant give a haircut, why not jut mow the whole damn lawn?
But why let just the military boys have all the fun? Why not buy a ticket to insanity and take a trip to Honduras and try out this landing maneuver behind a hot-dog pilot with balls of steel?
Had enough yet? No? Well here is 16 minutes of more hair-raising aerial action!
August 9, 2012
March 14, 2012
Russia Poised to Sell Fleet of Su-35's to China
The $4 billion deal will see 48 Sukhoi-35 Flanker-E advanced 4th-generation multirole fighters delivered to China equipped with 5th-generation technology. While Chinese officials have denied any such deal in the works, other reports indicate that the deal is all but assured. Both sides have something to gain and something to lose from any such deal, which might explain the secrecy.
Russia lost out to French competitor Rafale in a competition to build a new fighter for India, so this lucrative contract could be tempting for the Russians. On the other hand, Russia has been out-flanked before in weapons deals with China, and the two nations have never enjoyed what might be considered a secure or stable relationship, so there are matters of security to consider in sharing such advanced technology.
For their part, China would essentially be admitting that their advanced 5th-generation J-20 project was not going as well as planned. Which means of course that the Su-35 deal would fill an important role in their military capabilities while at the same time creating a loss of face for China and their own domestic capabilities. It has been suggested that China may be trying to acquire the Flankers in order to pirate the power-plant tech, a long time weakness in their aerospace industry and possibly a stalling point in making the J-20 a practical production model.
You can read more about this story here:
Should Russia Sell Su-35 to China?
Russia lost out to French competitor Rafale in a competition to build a new fighter for India, so this lucrative contract could be tempting for the Russians. On the other hand, Russia has been out-flanked before in weapons deals with China, and the two nations have never enjoyed what might be considered a secure or stable relationship, so there are matters of security to consider in sharing such advanced technology.
For their part, China would essentially be admitting that their advanced 5th-generation J-20 project was not going as well as planned. Which means of course that the Su-35 deal would fill an important role in their military capabilities while at the same time creating a loss of face for China and their own domestic capabilities. It has been suggested that China may be trying to acquire the Flankers in order to pirate the power-plant tech, a long time weakness in their aerospace industry and possibly a stalling point in making the J-20 a practical production model.
You can read more about this story here:
Should Russia Sell Su-35 to China?
January 19, 2012
The ultimate death stare: New RAF helmet allows pilots to shoot down enemy jets by looking at them
* Pilot can glance at an aircraft he wants to fire a missile at by using his mind
It looks no more high-tech than any other fighter pilot helmet.
But this £250,000 headset allows RAF pilots to shoot down planes simply by looking at them.
The ‘Striker’ Integrated Display Helmet marks one of the biggest leaps forward in attack capabilities in military history.
Read more here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1343642/New-RAF-helmet-allows-pilots-shoot-enemy-jets-looking-them.html
August 27, 2011
DHS Grants RC 'Copter to Police Armed with Tazer, Shotgun, Grenades
MK-I
Basic UAS unit with CCD TV optics, standard semi-autonomous flight avionics package and turbine or piston power plant.
MK-II
Upgraded UAS with day CCD TV camera as well as FLIR optics package, fully autonomous avionics package and turbine or piston power-plant.
MK-III
UAS with day CCD, FLIR and thermal cameras, fully autonomous avionics and weaponized with either 40mm, 37mm grenade launcher or 12 gauge shotgun with laser designator (military/LE use only.)
MK-IV
Unavailable to non-military users.
Payload Characteristics
Optics:
Sony FCB EX-980 CCDTV, 20X Zoom FLIR Photon 320, Tau UTAM-32 Thermal Camera
Avionics:
Semi/Full autonomous system radio link, Auto Take-off/Land, Pilot Assist Module, 30 hz Laser Altimeter, DGPS system with 2cm accuracy option.
Weapons:
U.S. Military and Law Enforcement consumers have less-lethal/lethal options including single or mulitple shot 37 mm/40mm grenade launcher, 12g shotgun
Airframe Characteristics
Dry Weight: 35lbs (16 kg)
Overall Length: 96 in (243.9 cm)
Height: 29.8 in (75.7 cm)
Width: 17 in (43.2 cm)
Rotor Span: 76.5 in (194.3 cm)
Usable Load: 22 lbs (10 kg)
Cruising Speed: 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Max Speed: 70 mph (112.6 kph)
Max Range: 35 miles (56 km)
Fuel Endurance: Turbine 45 min/Piston 3.5 hrs.
Article:
Tased From Above! New Robot Copter To Begin Patrolling Our Skies
Supplemental:
Tech in development for UAV's...
Basic UAS unit with CCD TV optics, standard semi-autonomous flight avionics package and turbine or piston power plant.
MK-II
Upgraded UAS with day CCD TV camera as well as FLIR optics package, fully autonomous avionics package and turbine or piston power-plant.
MK-III
UAS with day CCD, FLIR and thermal cameras, fully autonomous avionics and weaponized with either 40mm, 37mm grenade launcher or 12 gauge shotgun with laser designator (military/LE use only.)
MK-IV
Unavailable to non-military users.
Payload Characteristics
Optics:
Sony FCB EX-980 CCDTV, 20X Zoom FLIR Photon 320, Tau UTAM-32 Thermal Camera
Avionics:
Semi/Full autonomous system radio link, Auto Take-off/Land, Pilot Assist Module, 30 hz Laser Altimeter, DGPS system with 2cm accuracy option.
Weapons:
U.S. Military and Law Enforcement consumers have less-lethal/lethal options including single or mulitple shot 37 mm/40mm grenade launcher, 12g shotgun
Airframe Characteristics
Dry Weight: 35lbs (16 kg)
Overall Length: 96 in (243.9 cm)
Height: 29.8 in (75.7 cm)
Width: 17 in (43.2 cm)
Rotor Span: 76.5 in (194.3 cm)
Usable Load: 22 lbs (10 kg)
Cruising Speed: 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Max Speed: 70 mph (112.6 kph)
Max Range: 35 miles (56 km)
Fuel Endurance: Turbine 45 min/Piston 3.5 hrs.
Article:
Tased From Above! New Robot Copter To Begin Patrolling Our Skies
Supplemental:
Tech in development for UAV's...
June 16, 2011
Reds rise again: Military menace of China?
Hope ya like eggrolls!
In this first video we will see confirmation of China's next-generation fighter, the Chengdu J-20. Though information is limited, it is believed to be superior to our F-22 Raptor in many ways. Though the raptor has the edge in maneuverability, in today's aerial battlefield that really only comes down to the very last line of defense for a pilot. The J-20 appears to have the edge in speed, range, and payload. The payload advantage means not only that it can hold more munitions, but also more sophisticated weapons, and even superior electronics options that will increase the survivability of the platform. Range would also be a distinct advantage in an engagement such as over the Strait of Taiwan, as our refueling tankers are not stealth. Feast your eyes now upon the "Black Dragon..."
Yeah, but that's just one weapon system right? Now granted, air power is the key to any modern military campaign, but it still comes down to boots on the ground right? Especially if China ever planned to beat the US in an outright brawl. Well, let's see how China rolls...
Hmmm, not too cool China. I'm not liking General Tso's chicken so much now. As if that weren't enough to ruffle your western Eagle feathers. Try this on for size. China doesn't even have to send men to win a war with the United States. Their women alone could kick our asses.
Population of the United States: 307,006,550, Chinese Women's army: 350,991,416
Maybe they will sing for us, and serve us watermelon...
In this first video we will see confirmation of China's next-generation fighter, the Chengdu J-20. Though information is limited, it is believed to be superior to our F-22 Raptor in many ways. Though the raptor has the edge in maneuverability, in today's aerial battlefield that really only comes down to the very last line of defense for a pilot. The J-20 appears to have the edge in speed, range, and payload. The payload advantage means not only that it can hold more munitions, but also more sophisticated weapons, and even superior electronics options that will increase the survivability of the platform. Range would also be a distinct advantage in an engagement such as over the Strait of Taiwan, as our refueling tankers are not stealth. Feast your eyes now upon the "Black Dragon..."
Yeah, but that's just one weapon system right? Now granted, air power is the key to any modern military campaign, but it still comes down to boots on the ground right? Especially if China ever planned to beat the US in an outright brawl. Well, let's see how China rolls...
Hmmm, not too cool China. I'm not liking General Tso's chicken so much now. As if that weren't enough to ruffle your western Eagle feathers. Try this on for size. China doesn't even have to send men to win a war with the United States. Their women alone could kick our asses.
Population of the United States: 307,006,550, Chinese Women's army: 350,991,416
Maybe they will sing for us, and serve us watermelon...
...One flesh one bone
One true religion
One voice one hope
One real decision
Gimme one light, yeah
Gimme one hope, hey
Just gimme, ah
One man one man
One bar one night
One day hey hey
Just gimme gimme gimme gimme
-Queen
March 5, 2011
Top secret X-37B space craft makes launch
The launch was made today, successfully. Here is a background story...
More at link:
http://rt.com/usa/news/usa-x37b-space-craft-air-force/
Little is known about the US Air Force’s X-37B which ended its first mission three months ago. However, the craft is set to fly again on an unknown mission for unknown reasons.
Pending weather, the X-37B orbiter will launch March 4 on an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral. The Air Force has waited no time at all following the first successful launch. Successful being relative, since no one outside the program knows what the mission entailed.
More at link:
http://rt.com/usa/news/usa-x37b-space-craft-air-force/
November 8, 2010
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