Brazilian Uno spare wheel placement. The global market viewed the uno as a compact car intended for city use, therefore it did not need a roomy baggage area and a sturdy suspension. In Brazil it was sold as an economic family car, so it needed extra space in the trunk and a sturdier rear suspension, which led to the…
WV Type 2. Originally intended as a passenger and cargo van, ended up as a symbol for a whole culture
“Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” Infinite Probability Drive...
If it is a solid fuel missile then yes, they cannot be defueled unless you dismantle the missile. Solid fuel is more stable than liquid fuel, but that does not mean it is safe, though in 1991 a minuteman missile being transported was involved in a accident when its transporting semi flipped on its side. The missile…
Yeah because EVERY 3 axle tractor hauling a 2 axle trailer is indeed carrying nuclear material... And if you are looking for a US Govt plate you already knew what to look for, youtube or not. Having a plain jane semi and escort is much more low-profile than having a bunch of USAF POLICE marked trucks (with lights) a…
“crashing into what he says is a truck carrying a nuclear warhead “
I was thinking along those lines... Send the USCG HITRON and be done with it... or use the tether in a reverse Fulton STARS recovery with a MC-130 (if those still have the STARS gear on them)
Just because it had the capability removed does not mean it can’t be reinstalled, in very short notice even. START agreements estabihed limits to ICBMs, SLBMs, strategic nuclear capable bombers and even conventional equipment such as tanks, artillery pieces, attack helicopters and others.
Yes, those long range nuclear capable bombers have a maximum active fleet regulated by international treaties such as SALT. They are kept as a spare parts source or they can replace a total hull loss aircraft (they actually did it with a B-52 recently).
Done. Precision guided munitions, ISR platform and light CAS in a single affordable plane.
The predecessor, on the other hand, is a work of art.
USMC wants a VTOL aircraft, it will replace its AV-8 Harrier jump-jets, so it is a single engine aircraft replacing another. Besides, USMC aircraft are intended to fly missions in support of ground troops, so it would be a short flight from a LHA or LHD to open up a landing zone, then when the fight moves inland the…
I’m glad the Brazilian Air Force chose them... We do not have money to waste, it is cheaper to fly than the mirage 2000 we had and modernized F-5 tiger IIs we still use and has great capabilities. And it looks great as well. The digital pattern of the brazilian mock-up of the gripen NG is stunningly beautiful. I hope…
Reality and perception of reality are pretty different. How many engine failures do recent fighters jet have? it is pretty small occurence per million flight hours. But how would the average canadian feel if/when it happens and the pilot has to eject? Even if the pilot is recovered alive and well how would public…
The Gripen is indeed the cheapest aircraft both in acquisition cost and cost per flight hour. However canadians have stated several times that one of the reasons they believed the F-35 was ill-suited to Canada’s needs was the fact that they feel it is unsafe to fly single engine fighters over the vast uninhabited and…
I’ve seen pusher service in trains, but this is a first for trucks. It seems the lead truck is only there for steering, all the hard work is done by those four trucks in the rear...
Really? Hellfires and mavericks against insurgents in comercial-spec pick-ups? Is that a little bit cost innefective for insurgent stomping? How much does it cost for a burst of 30mm cannon and how much does it cost a hellfire? If you really need to stay away from MANPADS than the most cost-effective way is to use the…
Try to say that to the São Paulo Police in Brazil. They bought 50 of these initially intended for rural patrol and wildlife/environment protection enforcement. Instead those Defenders 110 went to regular patrol duties. In less than a year most were completely wrecked in roll-overs when engaged in pursuits or speeding…
Someone would have to pay Robert Heinlen & Games Workshop some serious money over Project Ithacus...
Fiat Uno Mille, it was my first car, had an amazing fuel economy (being a university student in a tight budget makes this VERY important), the 1 liter naturally aspirated 4 banger did deliver an adequate amount of power for its weight (65 hp for 810 kg/1785 pounds) and had a impressive of-road capability (could keep…
