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C-130

C-130 Hercules

The C-130 is a US vehicle transport plane. It is amphibious. It was tested in 1954. It could serve thirteen different roles and has fifty-one variants. All the C-130 variants can perform tactical airlifts and humanitarian relief, eight are aerial tankers, three are commanding aircrafts, one is a maritime patrol aircraft, two fly special operations, six are search and rescue, two are VIP transports, one flies reconnaissance missions, one is an airborne hospital, four fly support to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, three control unmanned aircraft, three cover electronic warfare, three are responsible for space and missile operations, six are for test and evaluation purposes, and five are gunships. The AC-130J is one of the most lethal planes in existence, and the C-130J is one of the best mobile hospitals, the RC-130J is one of the best recon planes out there, and the EC-130J is one of the best aerial command and control posts that ever flew.

Type: multipurpose plane
Dimensions: span 40.4m; length 34.37m; height 10.1m
Payload: 19500kg
Speed: 625km/h
Range: 5100km
Ceiling: 10668m
The C-130 Herculese is a wonderful airplane.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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C-160

C-160 Gabriel

The C-160 Gabriel is a French multipurpose plane. It could fly cargo or reconnaissance. It could also act as an airborne command and control center. It was introduced in 1962. It has two turboprop engines. It has high mounted wings.

Type: multipurpose plane
Dimensions: span 40m; length 32.4m; height 11.67m
Payload: 20000kg
Speed: 515km/h
Ceiling: 80000m
The C-160 Gabriel is a French airplane.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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C-185

C-185 Skywagon

The C-185 Skywagon is a US reconnaissance biplane. It was introduced in July of 1960. It could carry six people. It could be used for cargo or reconnaissance purposes.

Type: recon/transport biplane
Dimensions: span 10.92m; length 7.81m
Payload: 750kg
Speed: 283km/h
Range: 1575km
Ceiling: 5500m
by Rot April 7, 2005
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Casspir

Casspir

The Casspir was introduced in the late 1970s. It was used by the South African police force and military. It was a mine-protected APC. The Casspir could withstand 21kg of TNT under any wheel or 14kg of TNT under the hull. The Casspir has an open roof. It has firing ports under the bulletproof windows to allow the protected passengers fire out into any enemy outside the Casspir. The Casspir was one of the best MPVs because it was cheap and easy to repair. The Casspir also had an advantage in the bush. It was high up and gave the driver a good view and it had a low center of gravity which made it very stabile.

Type: mine-protected APC
Armament: one to three 7.63mm machine guns
Dimensions: unknown
Payload: 2000kg
Speed: 70km/h
Range: 500km
The Caspir is a mine resistant infantry fighting vehicle made by South Africa.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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Do-27

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 is a German airplane.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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G5

G5 Howitzer

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 fired a long range round at the advancing Cuban forces.
by Rot April 7, 2005
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G6

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 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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