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Mi-6 Hook
The Mi-6 was and is one of the biggest helicopters. It was introduced in 1957. It set world records for max payload and speed in the class of helicopters. It could carry 68 troops, missiles, and even small vehicles like the BRDM. It had large wings that helped to increase speed on the sides. It used rear clamshell doors to load up.
Type: Transport Helicopter
Dimensions: span 35m; length 41.74m; height 9.86m
Payload: 12000kg
Speed: 300km/h
Range: 250km w/ max payload
Ceiling: 300m
The Mi-6 was and is one of the biggest helicopters. It was introduced in 1957. It set world records for max payload and speed in the class of helicopters. It could carry 68 troops, missiles, and even small vehicles like the BRDM. It had large wings that helped to increase speed on the sides. It used rear clamshell doors to load up.
Type: Transport Helicopter
Dimensions: span 35m; length 41.74m; height 9.86m
Payload: 12000kg
Speed: 300km/h
Range: 250km w/ max payload
Ceiling: 300m
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The Ratel-90 is a South African IFV. It was introduced in the mid 1970s. It had large doors on each side to allow passengers in. It is armed with a 90mm autocannon and two MG-4s. The first MG-4 is part of the turret-mounted 90mm autocannon and the second is mounted on the back and manned by a soldier. The windows support small firing ports, four on each side.
Type: IFV
Armament: 90mm autocannon, coaxial MG-4, anti-air MG-4
Dimensions: length 7.21m; width 2.7m; height 2.395m
Payload: 1200kg
Speed: 105km/h (on-road); 30km/h (off-road)
Range: 1000km
The Ratel-90 is a South African IFV. It was introduced in the mid 1970s. It had large doors on each side to allow passengers in. It is armed with a 90mm autocannon and two MG-4s. The first MG-4 is part of the turret-mounted 90mm autocannon and the second is mounted on the back and manned by a soldier. The windows support small firing ports, four on each side.
Type: IFV
Armament: 90mm autocannon, coaxial MG-4, anti-air MG-4
Dimensions: length 7.21m; width 2.7m; height 2.395m
Payload: 1200kg
Speed: 105km/h (on-road); 30km/h (off-road)
Range: 1000km
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The P-166S Albatross is an Italian transport plane. It was introduced in 1957. The Albatross version was specifically built for South Africa, twenty were sold to the South Africans as search and rescue planes.
Type: transport plane
Dimensions: span 14.25m; length 11.61m; height 5m
Payload: 1950kg
Speed: 357km/h
Range: 1930km
Ceiling: 7620m
The P-166S Albatross is an Italian transport plane. It was introduced in 1957. The Albatross version was specifically built for South Africa, twenty were sold to the South Africans as search and rescue planes.
Type: transport plane
Dimensions: span 14.25m; length 11.61m; height 5m
Payload: 1950kg
Speed: 357km/h
Range: 1930km
Ceiling: 7620m
The P-166 flew in South Africa.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The G6 Rhino is a 6x6 South African self-propelled artillery vehicle with a modified G5 mounted on top. It was introduced in 1988. There are 45 extra rounds inside the hull. It can fire 60 seconds after stopping and can move out 30 seconds after firing. It can cover 1000 square kilometers without moving. The G6 is mine-resistant. Three TM46 landmines (or the equivalent) are required to immobilize it. It has two firing ports on each side allowing passengers to fire out of the vehicles while protected inside.
Type: self-propelled artillery
Dimensions: length 10.4m; width 3.4m; height 3.5m
Diameter: 155mm
Caliber: 45
Speed: on-road 85km/h; off-road 30km/h
Range: 700km
Direct Range: 3km
Indirect Range: 30km
Rate of Fire: 3rpm
Armor: 20mm
The G6 Rhino is a 6x6 South African self-propelled artillery vehicle with a modified G5 mounted on top. It was introduced in 1988. There are 45 extra rounds inside the hull. It can fire 60 seconds after stopping and can move out 30 seconds after firing. It can cover 1000 square kilometers without moving. The G6 is mine-resistant. Three TM46 landmines (or the equivalent) are required to immobilize it. It has two firing ports on each side allowing passengers to fire out of the vehicles while protected inside.
Type: self-propelled artillery
Dimensions: length 10.4m; width 3.4m; height 3.5m
Diameter: 155mm
Caliber: 45
Speed: on-road 85km/h; off-road 30km/h
Range: 700km
Direct Range: 3km
Indirect Range: 30km
Rate of Fire: 3rpm
Armor: 20mm
The G6 artillery division moved in without any infantry or armor support and was massacred by enemy forces.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The N-2501 is a French transport plane. It was designed to replace the licensed French version of the C-47. It had a very large loading door and ramp in the back that made loading vehicles easy. It was also used for paratroop runs.
Type: Transport Plane
Dimensions: span 32.5m; length 21.96m; height 6m
Payload: 8458kg
Speed: 440km/h
Range: 2500km
Ceiling: 7500m
The N-2501 is a French transport plane. It was designed to replace the licensed French version of the C-47. It had a very large loading door and ramp in the back that made loading vehicles easy. It was also used for paratroop runs.
Type: Transport Plane
Dimensions: span 32.5m; length 21.96m; height 6m
Payload: 8458kg
Speed: 440km/h
Range: 2500km
Ceiling: 7500m
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The Do-27 was a West German transport plane with STOL abilities. It was introduced just after World War II. About 450 were built for the West German military. The Do-27 preformed excellently when it came to STOL. It had a roomy cabin that sat six.
Type: Transport Plane (STOL)
Dimensions: length 7.65m; width 3.07m; height 2.67m
Payload: 700kg
Speed: 245km/h
Range: 1360km
Ceiling: 6700m
The Do-27 was a West German transport plane with STOL abilities. It was introduced just after World War II. About 450 were built for the West German military. The Do-27 preformed excellently when it came to STOL. It had a roomy cabin that sat six.
Type: Transport Plane (STOL)
Dimensions: length 7.65m; width 3.07m; height 2.67m
Payload: 700kg
Speed: 245km/h
Range: 1360km
Ceiling: 6700m
The Do-27 is a German airplane.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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The G5 Howitzer is a South African towed indirect artillery battery. It was introduced in 1981. It has an engine, which allows it to go about 16km/h for short distances. The engine also controls trails and firing platform. There is no power traverse or elevation. The G5 can be fired in most terrains, including soft or sandy.
Type: semi-mobile indirect artillery
Dimensions: length 11m; width 8.7m; height 2.3m
Diameter: 155mm
Caliber: 45
Tow Speed: on-road 90km/h; off-road 50km/h; cross-country 15km/h
Self-Propelled Speed: on-road 16km/h; off-road INA; cross-country 3km/h
Direct Range: 3km
Indirect Range: 40km
Rate of Fire: 2 rpm
The G5 Howitzer is a South African towed indirect artillery battery. It was introduced in 1981. It has an engine, which allows it to go about 16km/h for short distances. The engine also controls trails and firing platform. There is no power traverse or elevation. The G5 can be fired in most terrains, including soft or sandy.
Type: semi-mobile indirect artillery
Dimensions: length 11m; width 8.7m; height 2.3m
Diameter: 155mm
Caliber: 45
Tow Speed: on-road 90km/h; off-road 50km/h; cross-country 15km/h
Self-Propelled Speed: on-road 16km/h; off-road INA; cross-country 3km/h
Direct Range: 3km
Indirect Range: 40km
Rate of Fire: 2 rpm
by Rot April 7, 2005
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