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"The U.S. Army's version of the Navy's CIWS Phalanx anti-missile system is called the "Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System" (LPWS). It is a type of "C-RAM" (counter-rockets, artillery and mortars) defensive weapon.
Whereas naval Phalanx systems fire depleted uranium or (more recently) tungsten armor-piercing rounds, the LPWS uses the HEIT-SD (High-Explosive Incendiary Tracer, Self-Destruct) ammunition originally developed for the M163 Vulcan air-defense system. These rounds explode on impact with the target, or upon tracer burnout. With a reliability of between 95 and 99 percent the odds of live rounds falling on "friendlies" is minimal."
What a lovely weapon, when can we field our indigenous version of this?
Another one showing a mortor attack on Balad Air Base. Two mortors are destroyed by the C-RAM and another hits the base.
You can clearly see the explosive tracers.
Mar 290 rocket launcher on Sherman chassis walk around pic I took last month in latrun
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Northrop Grumman has developed the only 360 degree, spherical situational awareness system in the electro-optical distributed aperture system (DAS). The DAS surrounds the aircraft with a protective sphere of situational awareness. It warns the pilot of incoming aircraft and missile threats as well as providing day/night vision, fire control capability and precision tracking of wingmen/friendly aircraft for tactical maneuvering.
Designated the AN/AAQ-37, and comprising six electro-optical sensors, the full EO DAS will enhance the F-35's survivability and operational effectiveness by warning the pilot of incoming aircraft and missile threats, providing day/night vision and supporting the navigation function of the F-35's forward-looking infrared sensor.
The DAS provides:
•Missile detection and tracking
•Launch point detection
•Situational awareness IRST & cueing
•Weapons support
•Day/night navigation
In addition to developing the EO DAS, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems is supplying the F-35's AN/APG-81 advanced electronically scanned array (AESA) fire-control radar. The AESA radar is designed to enable the pilot to effectively engage air and ground targets at long range, while also providing outstanding situational awareness
Raytheon is proposing an upgrade to the Tomahawk cruise missile designed to make the cruise missile a suitable weapon for killing ships in a cluttered environment.
The Navy is searching hard for ship-killing weapons that can operate in the busy littoral environment. Operating here can stress existing systems like Tomhawk because they must react to moving targets as well as classify and identify a specific ship target even when other ships are present.
The company wants to add an AESA radar on the front end as well as a more robust two-way datalink and a multi-effects warhead.
didn't the US have an anti-ship tomahawk till early 90's ? which was subsequently withdrawn as harpoon was said to be enough ?
so they deem the harpoon is no longer enough and tomahawk needs to be back.
The Aero India 2009 special DVD is made by the Bharat-Rakshak.com team and includes footage of every aircraft display from the show including the contenders for the IAF'S MRCA requirement. There is also a look at the stalls in the exhibition area with a focus on Indian products. The nearly one hour long DVD comes with a commentary. Watch the magnificient Su 30 MKI,the nimble Tejas , the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter,the HAWK AJT along with the latest F-16,Eurofighter and F-18 Super Hornet. Plus a look at the C-130J and the C-17 Globemaster. Duration: 75 minutes. Watch the preview:
I found this nice documentary about the training in the Indian Military Academy. Thought I'd share it with the folks on the board. Apologies if this has been posted before.
Raja Bose wrote:shiv, in your narration you say "Sqn Ldr Guha" but on your visuals you have him listed as "Flt. Lt. Guha".
Corrrect. Not once - but twice. It is Flt Lt. Actually coordinating the narration with the sound effects proved to be a real bugger. The narration was recorded wrong. I tried to do an exact delete and replace of the sound of "sq ldr" with "flt lt" but it was no good. Eventually it meant another several hours of work (spread over many days) on something that has taken me weeks to do and I gave up and said "Oh what the heck - let it be"
I was just having fun doing it - and I believe it is a duty - but my views are OT for this thread.
Shiv
Nice Video. I had been hearing this nonsense for a long time now (even from some Indians). My job has now been made easier by you. All I have to do now is to direct them to your video.
Jagan wrote:lol nice video shiv, but the words chamcha and lifafa would mean you are losing the western audience. maybe you can find the english equivalent.
chamcha ----> A*skisser
lifafa --------> Brown Nose
I wonder if Arjun can do a jump like the one T 90 does in this video....
Arjun doesn't need to... it can cruise over dunes and ditches while keeping the occupants in a Benz-like comfort...
you may enjoy those jumps and all, but spare a thought for the poor occupants in the tank...
I find that hard to believe. How can Arjun cruise over a steep ditches...ofcourse it can slow down its speed and gradually climb down the slope but then thats hardly the point when you are chasing or running like hell from a projectile...
Other point about occupants.....they better have some good cushioning on their chairs ...otherwise its gonna be one shaky brain....