A pair of truck mounted Iraqi FROG missiles targeted and destroyed by US forces. The FROG was a short range, solid fueled artillery missile (designation 2K6 Luna) developed by the Soviet Union.
Posts from November 2017
German PzH 2000 155 mm self propelled gun
This German Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) is an armoured self-propelled gun manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). The platform uses a Leopard 2 tank chassis, features a 155 mm 52 caliber main gun manufactured by Rheinmetall and is capable of firing certain specialized rounds a distance of over 50 km.
World War II recruitment poster
An American recruitment/propaganda poster from the second World War. This one tried to entice young American men to join the Airborne division of the US Army instead of other military branches.
Special Air Service (SAS) patrol in Iraq
Australian special forces troops from its Special Air Service (SAS) are shown here on a long range patrol operation in Iraq during the early stages of the country’s invasion and the Global War on Terror.
Denel Rooivalk attack helicopter
South African Rooivalk attack helicopter on display. Manufactured by Denel, this South African plane is used by the South African Air Force. This display model shows its fully decked out configuration that includes a 20mm cannon, a pair of Mistral air-to-air missiles (AAM), eight Mokopa anti-tank missiles (ATGM) and two pods of unguided ground attack rockets.
Special Forces Hummer
A US Special Forces Hummer/Humvee decked out for long range patrol or special forces operations in Iraq. This one is equipped with two (a heavy and medium) mounted machine guns.
1st Cavalry Division patch
The badge/patch of one of the most decorated combined arms combat division, the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army. Includes the iconic horse, symbolizing its cavalry roots.
Submarine attracts polar bears
Polar bears flock to a US Navy submarine which had broken through the ice and come to the surface in the Arctic.
French Mirage 2000N with ASMP nuclear missile
A fully loaded French Air Force’s Mirage 2000N bomber jet. This version of Dassault’s Mirage 2000B is a two seater jet that has been modified for low level attack and the ability to deploy the ASMP medium range nuclear cruise missile (seen on the fuselage hardpoint above). It forms the basis of France’s air force based tactical nuclear deterrent.
Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD)
Russian made Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD). The Dragunov is a 7.62x54mmR gas operated semi-automatic sniper/marksman rifle used by the armed forces of dozens of countries.