Xlucine

There are far more crustaceans than human females on this planet.  My odds of being alone are much lower than yours. 

Japan is and was weird.

Not an AMX-30
http://www.tank-net.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37653&p=1029976

Lol, but when the French can make a 35 ton design that's roughly equivalent to the T-55...

A friend got this declassified recently. There's a test report that goes with it too that he hasn't scanned yet, will translate and post as soon as he does.

Yes, ever since I saw yours I wanted to buy, like, four and save them as project guns for when my kids turn 14.
 
"ALRIGHT SON, YOU'RE GONNA CONVERT THIS DEER GUN INTO AN ASSAULT RIFLE AND THEN YOU WILL BE A MAN WORTHY OF MY NAME."

Need Lion King intro...

"Hey guys, check out this sweet new fighter I drew on a napkin."
"Where does the pilot go?"
"Bollocks."
 

Make sure you type the d before you hit enter, otherwise you end up playing world of tanks

Make sure you type the d before you hit enter, otherwise you end up playing world of tanks

Yeah, T-15 have basically same weapons as BMPT, while it also can carry 10-14 soldiers inside, have same or better armor, and (possibly) 1500 HP engine. In future T-15 can be upgunned with some interesting weapons.
 
On topic of 152 mm cannons, new leaked photo of the Object 195 with 152 mm gun. 

Test vehicle №2.
 

2A42 30 mm autocannon is visible.
 
 
Here is №1:
 

You people with your science talk. Well Mister Science Talk People, let me tell you this! Clearly the problem was using the number 13 on the hull!!!

All hopped up on sweet tea?  Good God man, what are you doing to yourself?  Life in the fast lane is surely going to burn you out.  

Well, one guy on otvaga forum, that known more about Armata suspension than average human should IMO, noted several things about T-14's chassis. He said that it use rotary shock absorbers amongst other things. In fact, here is some of his posts (sorry for some mistakes, he use some professional jargon):
 
     "Supporting surface is increased. Therefore there was no need to "broaden" tracks. Longer length provides better passableness. However, it increases resistance to rotation. 
 
      In general, suspension is well optimized. Perfect geometry, correct rollers diameter. Note the lack of sagging in not loaded areas of tracks [he talk about tracks near/between support rollers]. Suspension is not active, but it is controllable, it is controlled by rotary shock absorbers. And because of this support arm is thick. "Telescopes" [telescopic shock absorber] - they are hydro stops that create a very progressive force when [terrain] is applying to much force ["trying to break trough"]. 
 
      Exhaust goes to the sides, where it is mixed with air [exhaust gases are going trough side armor module, where it is mixed with air]. Reduce thermal signature. It is [located] above vital units, so penetration does not resulting in damage to vital parts. Exhaust to the rear would impair state of health of infantry, which is moving behind the tank [during operations]. Layout [with side-mounted exhaust] is easier. Rear plate - without holes, provides the necessary rigidity for engine deck. 
 
      Engine is X12 diesel, steering gear and transmission are mechanical. Specified turning radius and shifting is controlled by an automatic movement system, as well as suspension. All fuel is under armor. Hatches have double armor plates [sort of spaced armor], as well as all the desired zone on the top [of hull]. Generally, there are no traditional weakspots))).
      Thick side armor covers, amongst other things, autoloader and ammunition. All ammunition is automated (in autoloader).         Each person has his own hatch. There is no need to climd to other [crew working stations], because there is a duplication of control. Hatches are opened in such way, that in any position of the turret soldiers could leave the vehicle.  
      About the participation of rollers in protection of the sides - it is far-fetched. The probability of hitting this zone is small. If there is a hit, it is usually a small caliber weapon. Protection of the sides - new modular screens/skirts and thick, non-homogeneous side armor [of the hull]."
 
 
     Although this guy don't know anything about turret design. Well, at least it is what he said for now. And that all can be just joke or something else. 
 
Anyway - this vehicle is clearly was copied from Western designs - it doesn't have a SUPERIOR SOVIET LOG!

I look forward to the counter-counter assault rifles to counter this counter assault rifle, perhaps it would be some kind of modernised mosin nagant. Also, according to the manufacturer they include 100 rounds of greek 30.06 in the $4.7k package - now that's good value!*
 
*per firearm blog interview with designer of weapon, weapon is not guaranteed to work with cheap ammunition.

Ob. 699 has turned up!

(found on tanknet)

Ob. 699 has turned up!

(found on tanknet)

OK, I think I found the answer to this.
 
A straight wing with an equal chord/height ratio would actually have a slightly better Mcrit than a comparable swept wing.
 
However, in supersonic flight a straight wing would stick out the sides of the mach cone created by the nose of the aircraft, while swept wings could fit inside.  Having your wings stick outside the mach cone is a PITA for various reasons.

A triple posting about boobs calls for the Total Recall homage!
 

 
And an interesting story about the actress Lycia Naff who was in that scene.

No, Bele, I could never destroy something so beautiful.

Tomorrow's post will be about the T-72A "Dolly Parton."

Koalitsiya-SV SPGs in Alabino prooving grounds, Moscow.
 

 
Pay attention to visible crew members. They are located in hull, so it is might be Armata hull, after all. Those sponsons are big, bigger than any T-90 had. Also note spacing between first rollers, this is unusual for T-90.
 
 

 
Frontal part of hull have number of features, that suggest that this is not just T-90 hull with increased height.

The best I've been able to come up with if I could tailor a defense specifically to that threat is helped considerably by the very low bar for a system that does less damage than PLUTO. Defense in depth by nuclear devices a bit above the ground trying to swat the things out of the air would actually make sense in a great number of places because it would be less destructive than letting them through.

You can tell it's an American T-34-85 because it has chrome rims.

This one came across my feed and I immediately though that this is how my Commieboo comrades would play lawn darts if enough vodak and black bread was involved: