32 definitions by rot
SAM System SA-7b Grail
The SAM System SA-7b Grail is a Russian self-propelled AA rocket system. The SA-7b Grail was introduced in 1972. It launches on a 9P54M launcher. It can carry around 4 SAM missiles. These missiles are “tail-chasers”, heat-seeking and pretty resistant to IR emissions and flare decoys. The gunner can be fitted with an IFF identifier that allows him to know whether his target is friend or foe.
Type: stationary SAM system
Weapon: 9M32M missile
Missile Range: 5500m
Missile Ceiling: 4500m
Missile Dimensions: length 1.4m; diameter 70mm
Missile Speed: 580m/s
Missile Self Destruct: 15sec
Dimensions: length 1.47m; diameter 70mm
The SAM System SA-7b Grail is a Russian self-propelled AA rocket system. The SA-7b Grail was introduced in 1972. It launches on a 9P54M launcher. It can carry around 4 SAM missiles. These missiles are “tail-chasers”, heat-seeking and pretty resistant to IR emissions and flare decoys. The gunner can be fitted with an IFF identifier that allows him to know whether his target is friend or foe.
Type: stationary SAM system
Weapon: 9M32M missile
Missile Range: 5500m
Missile Ceiling: 4500m
Missile Dimensions: length 1.4m; diameter 70mm
Missile Speed: 580m/s
Missile Self Destruct: 15sec
Dimensions: length 1.47m; diameter 70mm
by rot April 7, 2005
SA-8a Gecko
The SA-8a Gecko is a mobile self-propelled SAM system. The SA-8a Gecko was first introduced during a parade through Red Square on November 7th, 1975. The SA-8a Gecko is amphibious. It was based on the SA-N-4, a naval version used on many Soviet ships, like the Krivak-Class Cruiser. The SA-8 missile could travel for about thirteen kilometers. It weighed about one hundred ninety kilograms when ready to launch. The SA-8 missile uses IR tracking to find its targets. The Gecko itself carries four SA-8 missiles, and another 8 inside for reload purposes.
Type: Mobile SAM
Dimensions: length 3.2m; diameter 210mm; span 640mm
Carries: ready 4; extra 8
Range: 13km
Weight: 190kg
Tracking: IR
Tracker Range: 25km
The SA-8a Gecko is a mobile self-propelled SAM system. The SA-8a Gecko was first introduced during a parade through Red Square on November 7th, 1975. The SA-8a Gecko is amphibious. It was based on the SA-N-4, a naval version used on many Soviet ships, like the Krivak-Class Cruiser. The SA-8 missile could travel for about thirteen kilometers. It weighed about one hundred ninety kilograms when ready to launch. The SA-8 missile uses IR tracking to find its targets. The Gecko itself carries four SA-8 missiles, and another 8 inside for reload purposes.
Type: Mobile SAM
Dimensions: length 3.2m; diameter 210mm; span 640mm
Carries: ready 4; extra 8
Range: 13km
Weight: 190kg
Tracking: IR
Tracker Range: 25km
The SA-8 is amphibious.
by rot April 7, 2005
G6 Rhino Self-Propelled Howitzer
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
P-166S Albatross
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
Do-27
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
by rot April 7, 2005
Mi-8T HIP C
The Mi-8 HIP is a multipurpose helicopter that can be used as a troop carrier, cargo, or attack helicopter. The first Mi-8 flew in January of 1960. The Mi-8 HIP was made by Mil Moscow. The Mi-8 HIP comes in eight variations: HIP C the standard assault / carrier, HIP D the communications, HIP E the modified assault, HIP H (mi-17) the carrier, HIP J the jammer, HIP K the modified jammer, HIP G (Mi-9) the airborne command, and the Mi-14 the naval version. The Mi-8T HIP C is the standard variation of the HIP. The HIP C is a medium assault / troop carrier helicopter. It is usually fitted with 57mm rockets, bombs, AT-2C SWATTER missiles. The HIP C can be used as an assault, transport, rescue, or artillery observation helicopter. The HIP C is characterized by 5 main rotor-blades, a portside triple-bladed tail rotor, twin turboshaft engines, and tricycle landing gears. All HIP C are equipped with a rescue winch capable of lifting 150 kg. The HIP C’s engines are special because one engine can die and the other will automatically increase output. There are over 54 countries that still fly the Mi-8 HIP.
Type: assault / transport helicopter
Armament: 12.7mm machinegun pod, twin 23mm gun pod, 57mm rockets, 80mm rockets, 250kg bombs, 500 kg bombs, AT-2C SWATTER
Payload: 3,000kg
Dimensions: length 25.2m; rotor diameter 21.3m
Speed: 250km/h
Ceiling: 4500m
Range: (with aux fuel) 950km
Vertical Climb: 9m/s
The Mi-8 HIP is a multipurpose helicopter that can be used as a troop carrier, cargo, or attack helicopter. The first Mi-8 flew in January of 1960. The Mi-8 HIP was made by Mil Moscow. The Mi-8 HIP comes in eight variations: HIP C the standard assault / carrier, HIP D the communications, HIP E the modified assault, HIP H (mi-17) the carrier, HIP J the jammer, HIP K the modified jammer, HIP G (Mi-9) the airborne command, and the Mi-14 the naval version. The Mi-8T HIP C is the standard variation of the HIP. The HIP C is a medium assault / troop carrier helicopter. It is usually fitted with 57mm rockets, bombs, AT-2C SWATTER missiles. The HIP C can be used as an assault, transport, rescue, or artillery observation helicopter. The HIP C is characterized by 5 main rotor-blades, a portside triple-bladed tail rotor, twin turboshaft engines, and tricycle landing gears. All HIP C are equipped with a rescue winch capable of lifting 150 kg. The HIP C’s engines are special because one engine can die and the other will automatically increase output. There are over 54 countries that still fly the Mi-8 HIP.
Type: assault / transport helicopter
Armament: 12.7mm machinegun pod, twin 23mm gun pod, 57mm rockets, 80mm rockets, 250kg bombs, 500 kg bombs, AT-2C SWATTER
Payload: 3,000kg
Dimensions: length 25.2m; rotor diameter 21.3m
Speed: 250km/h
Ceiling: 4500m
Range: (with aux fuel) 950km
Vertical Climb: 9m/s
by rot April 7, 2005
B-57 Canberra
The B-57 Canberra is a British licensed bomber jet. It was first introduced in 1951. The US broke its policy of not buying foreign aircraft because the Canberra was one of the first jets. The Canberra was a response to the Messerschmidt and Arado German jets, which were developed too late to affect the out come of the war, but shocked the Allies nonetheless. The B-57 Canberra replaced the B-26 Invader. The USAF produced a total of 403 B-57s before production ended in 1959. One thing that made the B-57 uniqe was its rotating bombing door.
Type: bomber jet
Armament: 2250kg of internal bombs, 8 pylons for bombs or rockets
Dimensions: span 19.5m; length 19.95m; height 4.7m
Payload: 13150kg
Speed: 920km/h
Range: 3200km
Ceiling: 15000m
The B-57 Canberra is a British licensed bomber jet. It was first introduced in 1951. The US broke its policy of not buying foreign aircraft because the Canberra was one of the first jets. The Canberra was a response to the Messerschmidt and Arado German jets, which were developed too late to affect the out come of the war, but shocked the Allies nonetheless. The B-57 Canberra replaced the B-26 Invader. The USAF produced a total of 403 B-57s before production ended in 1959. One thing that made the B-57 uniqe was its rotating bombing door.
Type: bomber jet
Armament: 2250kg of internal bombs, 8 pylons for bombs or rockets
Dimensions: span 19.5m; length 19.95m; height 4.7m
Payload: 13150kg
Speed: 920km/h
Range: 3200km
Ceiling: 15000m
by rot April 7, 2005