Lord_James

@LoooSeRFirst, I hope you are alright and not concerned by the draft.
 
How is the public opinion in Russia now that (partial) mobilization has been announced?
It was one thing Putin seemed to be very reluctant to do for a fear of a shift in public opinion.

Yeah, I tried to break up my points to reflect several of the major milestones in aviation history, but I guess that’s what I get for trying to simplify a complex topic while on lunch break. 
 
 
A ha! But you have forgotten the all important buzz word: HyDrOgEn!!! It doesn’t matter that hydrogen is difficult to produce, annoying to contain, highly reactive to a lot of things you might not want it to react to, AND leaves behind steam which is not only visible to infrared, but also to radar which can completely nullify any stealth features an aircraft might come with, it’s the FuTuRe!!! 
 
On a less satirical note, I wasn’t even going to try and claim that they will try to phase out fossil fuels from aircraft; I already know that’s completely retarded. I was more remarking that jet engine designers might be forced to conform to some emissions standards like in the civilian market. Although that thought is also retarded, sadly it’s not above the realm of possibilities, from my outside perspective at least. Though, if “full stealth” (B2 or F117) were a more industrialized option, that can be scientifically estimated and exploited, slower flying “fighter jets” might still be just as capable as aircraft today. 

Video of the new version of the EMBT presented at Eurosatory 2022 :
 
 
Lifted turret with the turret basket visible and some slow rolling (no shooting though).

“What is cyber punk, friend? Never heard of it! Why do I need to know about air rights or Kowloon city or socio-economic disparity?” 

Incredible scenery of Mars, James. Elon's Mars terraforming programs looks like is on scedule.
 
   In early 2000s i played a demo of Russian game called ZAR, first level of which had landscape like this, but greener. I thought "well that doesn't look real, why there are steps on the hills?" Funny to see being wrong 20 years later.
 
 

https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5534745
Incredible.
 

So, to practice sending photos from my phone to the internet (in preparation for taking pictures of Artemis 2), I'd like to share some pictures of my most recent vacation to Mars. Yup, took one of Elon's rockets and blasted off! Utah is so damn beautiful. 
 
I didn't want to derail looser's family photos thread, so I'll just make this new one. 
 
Flying in

 
 
The first stop my family and I made on our trip was on the "wrong side" of Zion, or the less busy side. I loved the red rocks, and the sky was an incredible shade of blue; my phone camera doesn't quite capture that. 

 
There's a whole lot of nothin' between towns and tourist stops, but the scenery is nice. 

 
The next stop was Arches national park, which you need to make a reservation to get into. I took few pictures of the actual Arcs, because I cannot into be bothered. 

 
Next came Dead Horse Point; it's called that because the cowboys use to drive the wild horses up onto the plateau to catch them. 

 
We also visited Goblins state park, where part of the movie Galaxy Quest was filmed. 

 
We went some other random places to. I don't remember which belongs to what, so I'll be lazy and put them all here

 
And our last stop was at Bryce national park, where I finally saw snow. I was ill prepared for such an event, however... 

 
I would have posted this an hour or so ago, but I honestly got distracted by something on Imgur, which was a nice start to the day. 

So, to practice sending photos from my phone to the internet (in preparation for taking pictures of Artemis 2), I'd like to share some pictures of my most recent vacation to Mars. Yup, took one of Elon's rockets and blasted off! Utah is so damn beautiful. 
 
I didn't want to derail looser's family photos thread, so I'll just make this new one. 
 
Flying in

 
 
The first stop my family and I made on our trip was on the "wrong side" of Zion, or the less busy side. I loved the red rocks, and the sky was an incredible shade of blue; my phone camera doesn't quite capture that. 

 
There's a whole lot of nothin' between towns and tourist stops, but the scenery is nice. 

 
The next stop was Arches national park, which you need to make a reservation to get into. I took few pictures of the actual Arcs, because I cannot into be bothered. 

 
Next came Dead Horse Point; it's called that because the cowboys use to drive the wild horses up onto the plateau to catch them. 

 
We also visited Goblins state park, where part of the movie Galaxy Quest was filmed. 

 
We went some other random places to. I don't remember which belongs to what, so I'll be lazy and put them all here

 
And our last stop was at Bryce national park, where I finally saw snow. I was ill prepared for such an event, however... 

 
I would have posted this an hour or so ago, but I honestly got distracted by something on Imgur, which was a nice start to the day. 

Algerians reusing older wheeled AFVs as ATGM carriers.
 
Malyutka/Fleita moded into Konkurs carrier

 
BTR-60PB, now with 400% more Kornets

 
BTR-80, with Kornets

 
 

It may be a case of “we have grenade and rocket launchers, why need API”? Their RPGs already provide them with better anti armored vehicle performance than any AP or API short of a tank gun, so why spend the extra money on something you don’t need? 

https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/european-space-chief-says-continent-will-lead-in-space-based-solar-power/
 

Some of unmanned turrets/RCWS for Armata/Kurganets/Bumerang

Kinzhal and 57 mm caliber rounds for it.
 
Epokha

 
I forgot how this one is called, designation for lesser ones are hard to remember for long for me, lel. This one is for APCs on Bumerang and Kurganets chassis.

 

"PL-01 still leaves in our hearts".
 
Would be interesting to see actual vehicles made.

I wonder how much weight they can pile on the Sprut before she can’t float anymore. 

Please add a description at least for the monuments and statues. That clock tower for example with its strange architecture / columns or that monument with columns on each side of the entrance ... add some info to make pics more informative.
Thank you

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3120524//
"General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $99,861,434 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/definite-quantity contract for M1 Abrams tank sight units with containers. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Alabama, with a Dec. 31, 2029, delivery completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2022 through 2027 Army working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Warren, Michigan (SPRDL1-22-D-0050)."
 
Unknown if this is the new sights for the SEPv4.

And village in Georgia where my grandmother lives.

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
-How is visibility on roads?
-Cloudy.
-What?

 
 

Mother's July trip to Georgia to a friend and to relatives. Some photos were made from a car and few have horizon not exactly horizontal, but damn places are pretty.
 
First - a few random ones

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Glass bridge

 
 

 
 

You just described a Leopard 2, my friend. All NATO box tanks are secretly Leopard 2s. 

Drummond, once more at the top edge analysis 
https://twitter.com/nicholadrummond/status/1552995957742227456?s=20&t=z5VH7-f-J8TbdSQEdgOcQg

Scorpion backpack for PKM - some of Razvedos notes

 
 

The armour layout of ZTZ99A is foolish，totally a disaster in warthunder and real world.
 

BMO-T, ANNA news reporter:
 

DIdn't expected to see that, but here it is. Raptor with Afghanit was spotted during Navy Day parade in St.Petersburgfew days ago. Note that in the rear vertically mounted countermeasures can be also seen.