Military Machines Thread (No 56k)

[Velociraptor82]

I'm no tank expert, but I do rather like this one:

[Fled74]

Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

I'm no tank expert, but I do rather like this one:

Brawl was a modified M1 Abrams. He looks pretty badass, if you ask me.

[bungarra]

Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

I'm no tank expert, but I do rather like this one:

When you absolutely positively need to own the offensive battle, accept no substitute. I bet our 1st Armoured boys would like a few of these!!

[rijruna]

aaah Metalstorm,, brilliant concept & execution. An Aussie company that has a contract with the U.S. Navy for 'close support' to replace the 'vulcan'. Although the Vulcan is a great weapon, it doesnt even come close to what Metalstorm is capable of. AND,,, they make handguns too, & other sizes, based on the same principal. No longer using fulminate of mercury [or similar compounds] but an electric trigger. Ya,, i`ve know about them for a few years now & a good mate has shares in the company. Aussie Tech at the 'bleeding edge'. Well worth checking out if you have some spare cash btw. Some interesting vids if your interested.
http://www.metalstorm.com/

cheers
rij

[SB076]

Originally Posted by rijruna

aaah Metalstorm,, brilliant concept & execution. An Aussie company that has a contract with the U.S. Navy for 'close support' to replace the 'vulcan'. Although the Vulcan is a great weapon, it doesnt even come close to what Metalstorm is capable of. AND,,, they make handguns too, & other sizes, based on the same principal. No longer using fulminate of mercury [or similar compounds] but an electric trigger. Ya,, i`ve know about them for a few years now & a good mate has shares in the company. Aussie Tech at the 'bleeding edge'. Well worth checking out if you have some spare cash btw. Some interesting vids if your interested.
http://www.metalstorm.com/

cheers
rij

Yep I loved some of the stuff they did I even bought shares in the company (sold them now and didnt do to well unfortunately) Basically they worked out how to fire projectiles electronically (40mm grenades, bullets etc) which means an incredible firing rate. Aussies also designed Nulka and a few other devices.

Those models look great lots of detail - well done

[Fled74]

I have a fascination with the MH-6 Little Birds and variants.


Rangers:

Delta operatives:

[AdamL]

There's 8 different gears available when you drive it regardless of the box configuration.

We'll agree to disagree.

Heap of junk gearbox anyway. I've lost count of the number I've replaced/repaired over the years.

[Bunyip04]

Originally Posted by XR6TUte

There's 8 different gears available when you drive it regardless of the box configuration.

We'll agree to disagree.

Heap of junk gearbox anyway. I've lost count of the number I've replaced/repaired over the years.

Still better than an R banger box...

[xbrules]

heres a few pictures with military machines from the run over from Adelaide to Sydney at RAAF Wagga and at Murrayville, Victoria.

[HLC]

These:



and these:



Have always been my fav. Only a cool 2.1 billion for a B-2 Bomber!!



awesome.

[Fev]

The Air Force fired a total of 783,514 rounds of 30mm API in the Gulf War. Since each round contains approximately 0.66 pounds of DU, the Air Force expended a total of 259 tons of DU in the Gulf.

WOW. Thats crazy! Not to mention the 3900rpm fire rate

[Fev]

Two of my favourites

The Harrier Jump Jet




Chenowth FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle)



Some other cool pics

The Super Hummer H1 lol


M198 155mm Howitzer Artillery


B-525 Fortress and its payload


F-14 Tomcat - fully loaded

[Fled74]

I'm nearly done converting my 1/18 scale UH-60 Blackhawk into a 160th SOAR (Nightstalkers) MH-60L.
I cut open the small side windows and made my own swiveling minigun mounts.
Just need to finish scratch-building the nose-mounted FLIR radomes and added details to the miniguns and fuselage bottom. Nor sure if I want to add the refueling probe yet.

Rangers in the doors.



Delta Force operatives on an MH-6 Little Bird (Rangers on the opposite side).


The good old Humvee workhorses (scratchbuilt 50-cal MG mount).

[Envi XR8]

in Gulf War 2, the USAF straffed buildings too. Remeber watching this live on TV.

The A10 is also known as the Thunderbolt II after the P47 from WW2 which was used heavily against ground targets in Europe.
the A10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_2Vz_x1LdM

and one on the P47. Love this plane!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shsxuauQA3w

[Fled74]

Road block? Or ambush?

[Bunyip04]

It's a road block to cause a the convoy to block up the car's allowing the opfor to initiate a possible remote IED... :-)

[jaydee]

Heres a youtube clip of a Russian tank captured by the Germans during WW2. They kept it for themselves and marked it up with the German Cros but somehow it ended up in the bottom of a lake, perfectly preserved by the cold water and mud.
Google the full story, very interesting. From memory I think they got it going again, not sure on that though.
I love looking for stories on old war birds too that have been pulled out, like the Spit recently in France.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhK1eXDAfgQ

[Psi-Pop]

Heres a pic of I got with a King Tiger in La Glieze, Belgium. It was left behind with a heap of other armor once fuel ran out.

Apparently it was used as target practice by the US troops once captured, but nothing penetrated it.

[Kingsley]

Tail art I had to paint on to the CO's jet in 2006. I hope I never have to mask out chequers again!!!!

[Fev]

That looks really cool, good job

[rdmr]

Came across this thread via a google search.
Has anyone got any pics of tanks or what 's left of them in their travels of Australia? Any for sale?
I'm restoring a ww2 Ford Blitz at the moment and love old armour. Even the old Bren carrier I would love to own one day. Anyone know of any around in paddocks or sheds?

[Neale]

A friend has a heap of ex military stuff in a shed. No tanks but just about everything else including a big spotlight.











& don't worry they are being restored slowly. His grandson has got the bug & has restored this blitz for his HSC project.



He is now working on a 6 wheel dodge

[Neale]

as for ex military stuff lying around I have spotted these by the side of the road on my adventures

Some sort of Australian Tank at Seamore in Victoria


& I'm sure you have all heard of this one at Holbrook

[Neale]

I just did a search.

If your after a tank, there are plenty for sale here
http://www.milweb.net/classifieds.php?type=1

How about this, it even comes with missiles. I don't know how you would get it through customs though

[rdmr]

Nice pics Neale.
The tank in seymour is a Leopard AS1.
I do know of milweb, but most of the gear is overseas. Would much prefer something already in Oz.
Some great Blitz trucks there in that shed of your friends, years of restos to be had. The grandson looks to have done a terrific job on the RAAF swb blitz.
The 6x6 dodge may in fact be a GMC.
Love the red x fire brigade blitz.

[SantoAU]

Many moons ago I was in the RAAF. Had the opportunity to close and personal with a few bits and pieces. Took these shots at RAAF Base Pearce Open Day 2006



USAF B-1B, flown in from Guam as the star attraction



Royal Singapore Air Force F-16



My baby - RAAF 79SQN BAe Hawk 127LIF. This one had a bad habit of not starting when the temperature got above 29 degrees.



The business end of a RAAF 1SQN F-111C. My favourite of all time



RAAF 75SQN F/A-18A Hornet, painted in special 20th anniversary colour scheme

[mik]

Originally Posted by SantoAU

Many moons ago I was in the RAAF. Had the opportunity to close and personal with a few bits and pieces. Took these shots at RAAF Base Pearce Open Day 2006

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USAF B-1B, flown in from Guam as the star attraction

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Royal Singapore Air Force F-16

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My baby - RAAF 79SQN BAe Hawk 127LIF. This one had a bad habit of not starting when the temperature got above 29 degrees.

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The business end of a RAAF 1SQN F-111C. My favourite of all time

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RAAF 75SQN F/A-18A Hornet, painted in special 20th anniversary colour scheme

Great pics mate, yes F111 is my favorite jet too, still one of the sexiest looking jets even today imo.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by mik

Great pics mate, yes F111 is my favorite jet too, still one of the sexiest looking jets even today imo.

I remember when they first came out.

The joke going around at the time was if you wanted an F111 just buy a block of land and wait for one to fall in.

[mik]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I remember when they first came out.

The joke going around at the time was if you wanted an F111 just buy a block of land and wait for one to fall in.

heheh ok, yes I was having a read on a bit of their history yesterday, it did say they had few problems, good while they're going though.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by SantoAU

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USAF B-1B, flown in from Guam as the star attraction

Goddamn it these things are LOUD.