North Korea Deadly Chemical Weapons

North Korea Deadly Chemical Weapons

Monday, March 9, 2015 / No Comments

North Korea has reportedly staged several large-scale biochemical warfare exercises in a further show of belligerence amid the ongoing tensions in the Korean peninsula.

Citing South Korean intelligence officials, the Seoul-based Chosun Ilbo daily said Pyongyang is intensifying its military drill involving biochemical weapons.

"Military intelligence believes that the North has carried out at least a dozen massive biochemical drills since late last year," a senior South Korean official who has knowledge of the matter, was quoted as saying.

"We believe that could pose a real threat."

On earlier occasions, the North was believed to have carried out such biological and chemical warfare drills in summer but not during the winter as they could potentially turn into disaster.

"These are clearly offensive drills planning a biochemical attack," a South Korean military official said.

In the wake of growing threats from the North, the US is said to be dispatching protective equipment to its troops stationed in South Korea.

North Korea may possess between 2,500 tons and 5,000 tons of CW agents. The South Korean government assesses that North Korea is able to produce most types of chemical weapons indigenously, although it must import some precursors to produce nerve agents, which it has done in the past.  At maximum capacity, North Korea is estimated to be capable of producing up to 12,000 tons of CW. Nerve agents such as sarin and VX are thought be to be the focus of North Korean production.

So how could Pyongyang strike South Korea with maximum impact using such deadly weapons? Well, for starters, a massive folly fired from artillery shells or missiles is always the most thought of approach. However, with a little ingenuity, North Korea could also spread small amounts of chemical weapons in some of the largest cities in the ROK using teams as I laid out above. With a little planning and ingenuity, Pyongyang could use such a plot to create panic and slow the response times of ROK and U.S. forces— a fog of war thickened by deadly chemical agents hanging in the air.

Deadly French Military The Airbus Tiger Attack Helicopter

Deadly French Military The Airbus Tiger Attack Helicopter

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A great attack helicopter for the french military the Airbus Tiger attack helicopter would be effective on combating ISIS terrorists. The Eurocopter Tiger is a four-bladed, twin-engined attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003. It is manufactured by Eurocopter, the successor company to Aérospatiale's and Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG's respective helicopter divisions, who designate it as the EC 665. In Germany it is known as the Tiger; in France and Spain it is called the Tigre.
Development of the Tiger had started during the Cold War, it was initially intended as an anti tank helicopter platform to be used against a Soviet ground invasion of Western Europe. Due to a prolonged development period during which the Soviet Union collapsed, France and Germany chose to proceed with the Tiger, developing it as a multirole attack helicopter instead, achieving operational readiness in 2008.
The Tiger has the distinction of being the first all-composite helicopter developed in Europe; and incorporates other advanced features such as a glass cockpit, stealth technology and high agility in order to increase its survivability. Improved variants have also begun to enter service, outfitted with more powerful engines and compatible with a wider range of weapons. Since the type's introduction to service, Tigers have been used in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali.

The Tiger is capable of undertaking a wide range of combat missions, including armed reconnaissance and surveillance, anti-tank and close air support, escort and protection of friendly assets; and can operate during day or night in all-weather conditions, and has been designed to include operations in the aftermath of nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare. The Tiger can also be used in the maritime environment, able to operate from the decks of ships including frigates and during extreme weather conditions. Amongst the Tiger's notable qualities, it possesses very high levels of agility, much of which is attributed to the design of its 13-meter four-bladed hingeless main rotor; the Tiger can perform full loops and negative g manoeuvres. Power is provided by a pair of FADEC-controlled MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshaft engines.

The Tiger has a tandem-seat 'glass cockpit' and is operated by a two-man crew; the pilot is placed in the forward position, with the gunner seated behind. Either of the crew members can manage the weapon systems or the primary flight controls, switching roles if necessitated; in addition to flying the aircraft, the Tiger's pilot would typically be in control of the self-defence systems and communications, as well as some secondary weapons functions. While some of the weapons use dedicated control interfaces, such as the anti-tank Trigat missile, air-to-air weapons can be managed via controls on both sets of collective and cyclic sticks.



Crew new to the Tiger have to undergo substantial retraining due to the differences from older platforms, particularly in higher workload management and the additional capabilities afforded by the type; one major change from preceding attack helicopters is a far greater degree of operational autonomy According to Andrew Warner, chief test pilot during the Tiger's development, it is "the easiest-handling aircraft I have ever flown".The system cost (helicopter, armament, support) and unit cost varies between variants; Australia's Tiger ARH has a price per unit of A$68 million, the latest Tiger HAD variant is estimated to cost US$44–48 million.
The Tiger has a tandem-seat 'glass cockpit' and is operated by a two-man crew; the pilot is placed in the forward position, with the gunner seated behind. Either of the crew members can manage the weapon systems or the primary flight controls, switching roles if necessitated; in addition to flying the aircraft, the Tiger's pilot would typically be in control of the self-defence systems and communications, as well as some secondary weapons functions. While some of the weapons use dedicated control interfaces, such as the anti-tank Trigat missile, air-to-air weapons can be managed via controls on both sets of collective and cyclic sticks.
Crew new to the Tiger have to undergo substantial retraining due to the differences from older platforms, particularly in higher workload management and the additional capabilities afforded by the type; one major change from preceding attack helicopters is a far greater degree of operational autonomy. According to Andrew Warner, chief test pilot during the Tiger's development, it is "the easiest-handling aircraft I have ever flown".

Here is The Best Sniper Rifles

Here is The Best Sniper Rifles

Sunday, March 8, 2015 / No Comments

M24 Sniper Weapons System (U.S.A)

The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the military and police version of the Remington 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. The M24 is referred to as a "weapons system" because it consists of not only a rifle, but also a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories.

The M24 SWS has the "long-action" bolt version of the Remington 700 receiver but is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO "short-action" cartridge. The "long-action" allows the rifle to be re-configured for a dimensionally larger cartridge.

The M24 originally came tapped for the Leupold Ultra M3A 10×42mm fixed-power scope, which came with a circle-shaped mil-dot glass-etched reticle. This was later replaced in 1998 by the cheaper Leupold Mk 4 LR/T M3 10×40mm fixed-power scope with an elongated-shaped mil-dot wire reticle.

Production history

Designed     1988
Manufacturer     Remington Arms
Produced     1988–c.2010
Number built     15,000
Variants     M24A2, M24A3, M24E1

Specifications

Weight     5.4 kg (11.88 lbs) empty, w/. sling, without scope (M24)
7.3 kg (16 lbs) max weight with day optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine[1]
5.6 kg (12.32 lbs) empty, w/. sling, without scope (M24A3).
Length     1,092 mm (43 in) (M24A1, M24A2);
(46.5 in) (M24A3)
Barrel length     660.4 mm (24 in)(M24A1, M24A2);
685.8 mm (27 in) (M24A3)

Knight’s Armament Company SR-25 (U.S.A)

The SR-25 (Stoner Rifle-25) is a semi-automatic special application sniper rifle designed by Eugene Stoner and manufactured by Knight’s Armament Company. The SR-25 uses a rotating bolt and a direct impingement gas system. It is loosely based on Stoner’s AR-10, rebuilt in its original 7.62x51mm NATO caliber. Up to 60% of parts of the SR-25 are interchangeable with the AR-15 and M16 - everything but the upper and lower receivers, the hammer, the barrel assembly and the bolt carrier group. SR-25 barrels were originally manufactured by Remington Arms with its 5R (5 grooves, rounded) rifling, with twist 1:11.25 (1 complete turn in 11.25 inches or 286 millimetres). The heavy 20 in (510mm) barrel is free-floating, so handguards are attached to the front of the receiver and do not touch the barrel.

Service history

In service     1990–present
Used by     See Users
Wars     Afghanistan War, Iraq War, 2006 East Timorese crisis, 2nd Intifada

Production history

Designer     Eugene Stoner
Manufacturer     Knight's Armament Company
Variants    

SR-25 Enhanced Match rifle, with 20 in (510 mm) barrel
SR-25 Enhanced Match Carbine, with 16 in (410 mm) barrel and M110 flash suppressor

Specifications

Weight     Match Rifle 10.75 lb (4.88 kg),
LwMatch 9.5 lb (4.3 kg),
Carbine 7.5 lb (3.4 kg),
Sporter 8.75 lb (3.97 kg)
Length     1,118 mm (44.0 in)
Barrel length    

Match Rifle 24 in (610 mm)
(also LwMatch & Sporter 20 in or 510 mm, Carbine 16 in or 410 mm)

AW50 Snifer Riples Specifications

AW50 Snifer Riples Specifications

Saturday, March 7, 2015 / No Comments

The AW50 is intended to engage a variety of targets including radar installations, light vehicles (including light armoured vehicles), field fortifications, boats and ammunition dumps. The standard ammunition combines a penetrator, high explosive and incendiary effect in a single round.

The weight of the weapon (15 kg), combined with a muzzle brake and a hydraulic buffer system in the butt, gives the AW50F relatively low recoil and enhances accuracy.

The MIL STD 1913 sight rail can hold a variety of equipment; the normal sight for the AW50 is the Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 PM II with Al Mil Dot reticle, 0.2 MRad clicks and elevation to 1500 m and laser protection. Night vision device sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.


The AW50F is a folding stock variant which fires the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge and other rounds. Most of the rifle is made in the United Kingdom; The barrels are sourced from three different manufacturers: Loather Walther, Border and Maddco. The weapon's stock folds for portability. It has a fully adjustable bipod and buttstock heel rest. Four sling loops allow shoulder and hand carrying of the rifle.

Weighing 15 kilograms, the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The NM140 .50 calibre ammunition is also heavy. The weight of the weapon, combined with a muzzle brake on the front end and a hydraulic buffer system in the butt, gives the AW50F a relatively low recoil and enhances accuracy.

AI Arctic Warfare .50

Type : Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin : United Kingdom

Manufacturer Accuracy International

Specifications
Weight : 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
Length : 1,420 mm,[1] 1,170 mm (folded) [1]
Barrel length : 686 mm (27 inches) [1]
Cartridge  : 12.7x99mm NATO
Caliber : .50 BMG [1]
Action : Bolt-action
Effective firing range : 1,500 m [2]
Feed system : Box magazine, 5 rounds
Sights : Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights

Accuracy International AW50 Anti-Materiel / Sniper Rifle (1999)

Accuracy International AW50 Anti-Materiel / Sniper Rifle (1999)

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The Accuracy International AW50 (see specifications) resides in the same league of heavy battlefield guns that include the well-known American Barrett M82/M107 rifle. These weapon systems are charged with directly engaging armored vehicles, structures or even personnel at distance and delivering a lethal dose of heavy caliber firepower from over a mile away (more in some cases). Despite their large caliber and inherently massive recoil, gunsmiths engineer several key factors into such weapon systems as the AW50 to make them more manageable battlefield instruments.

These additions help to suppress or - at the very least - control the violent rearwards/upwards movement between successive shots while also making said weapons safe for the operator to fire. Since 1978, the British firm of Accuracy International has long been in the business of developing its brand of well-known, highly-accurized tactical rifles and the AW50 for the British Army is no exception. The rifle is a relatively new addition to the global anti-materiel rifle line in whole, having begun production in 1999. To many, the AW50 is essentially a scaled-up version of the proven L96A1 sniper rifle, also by Accuracy International.

This means that the operator ejects the spent shell casing and introduces a fresh round into the firing chamber by manually operating a bolt-lever along the side of the receiver (gun body). The bolt-action returns the fresh cartridge from the spring-loaded magazine and the weapon is made ready to fire as quickly as the operator can manage the bolt. The AW50's accuracy is reportedly out to 1.5 miles and the weapon can be ported into action by a single operator thanks to weight-saving features utilized in her construction. Additionally, the stock can be folded for airborne drops, reducing the weapon's overall length by 10 inches, and no fewer than four sling attachments are provided. Construction of the weapon is such that it is designed to combat the effects of "normal" battlefield abuse, wear-and-tear and general environmental corrosion. The AW50 offers up heavy duty firepower that adds a whole new level of real-time lethality.

The AW50 is chambered to fire the 12.7x99mm NATO standard cartridge (12.7mm .50 BMG) and does so through use of a 5-round detachable steel "straight" box magazine. Cartridges can be armor piercing, explosive-tipped or incendiary in nature, allowing some battlefield flexibility when choosing targets. The entire system weighs in at 30lbs sans scope, accessories and ammunition. Her full running length is equal to 53.3 inches (1,350mm) while her barrel measures in at 27 inches (690mm). Optics are optional and fitted to a top-mounted accessories rail. Additional accessories can be fitted along the sides of the forestock. A bipod is provided and completely adjustable while effective range is listed out to 1,500 meters.

The Accuracy International AW50 is imposing despite her relatively conventional design and layout. She fields an integrated, folding stock design exclusively to combat the abusive nation of consistent field use and features a rear-mounted "leg" system for improved stability during long observation periods. The butt pad is spring-loaded for additional recoil suppression and comfort. The pistol grip with its oblong trigger guard (featuring a fully-adjustable, two-stage trigger system) is set under the flat-sided, full-length aluminum receiver to which is mounted the optional optics along the top Mil Standard 1913 rail machined accessories system. 

The bolt-handle sits above the pistol group and there is a two-position safety device. The large magazine box inserts just ahead of the pistol grip and ahead of the magazine feed is the mounting for the bipod, which can collapse rearward against the underside of the forend. The aft end of the barrel sits atop the forend grip and is encased in polymer to which accessory rails can be seen along its sides. The large, thick heavy match grade free-floating barrel protrudes a distance ahead of the receiver and is capped by a large double-baffled muzzle brake - the latter reducing recoil and muzzle flash. Using the supplied barrel change kit, a trained operator can change the AW50 barrel within ten minutes. Ergonomics have been integrated throughout the AW50 for smoother handling. With its low-visibility green and black finish, large caliber ammunition and unassisted, highly accurate firing action - the AW50 is second to none.