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Redleg. Thank you, older pictures. 4-5 years ago perhaps. From my pic file Micro 2.0
7.62, I do the same thing. Intel collection.
7.62, I do the same thing. Intel collection.
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Battalion with 2 companies of Type 98 and mechanized infantry co. APC Type89, anti-tank ZDF89, air defense PGZ95.
Battalion Command Group
Battalion Command Group
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Ebay pickup just painted the Bradleys.
M2 Bradley company in a NON-strict MERDC
These have been painted
French: 3 VAB 4x4 with 20mm,
French VAB VOA,Artillery targeting.
French 6x6 with LMG, removed the 20mm.
VAB Rasit counter battery radar
VABs
French Jaguar and Swedish CV90120
Sweden, CV90120
Swedish XA-203 6x6, APC and air defense
M2 Bradley company in a NON-strict MERDC
These have been painted
French: 3 VAB 4x4 with 20mm,
French VAB VOA,Artillery targeting.
French 6x6 with LMG, removed the 20mm.
VAB Rasit counter battery radar
VABs
French Jaguar and Swedish CV90120
Sweden, CV90120
Swedish XA-203 6x6, APC and air defense
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Thank you Redleg.
Since Model Masters is kaput, so I am out of Medium Green and other spray can colors, in my quest this is Tamiya NATO Green.
A bit darker. I am testing some different brands and colors for my NATO Camouflage.
Since Model Masters is kaput, so I am out of Medium Green and other spray can colors, in my quest this is Tamiya NATO Green.
A bit darker. I am testing some different brands and colors for my NATO Camouflage.
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I did not do well on these….
Abrams, MLRS, Hummvs have been repainted.
An MLRS has a chewed up track on the starboard side, it will have to do.
Hummv with LASER to knockout or destroy Drones
Abrams, MLRS, Hummvs have been repainted.
An MLRS has a chewed up track on the starboard side, it will have to do.
Hummv with LASER to knockout or destroy Drones
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The Humvee with laser ? It it a real item?
Is so that’s cool.
Is so that’s cool.
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Looks great Chris! I do like the laser! Very nice!
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From 2014 article.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/military-want ... own-drones
Another application
The HLONS (HMMWV Laser Ordnance Neutralization System), commonly known as ZEUS, is a solid-state laser weapon which is used by the U.S. military in order to neutralize surface land mines and unexploded ordnance. The ZEUS-HLONS system was a co-operative effort between Sparta Inc and NAVEODTECHDIV (Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division) to demonstrate that a moderate-power commercial solid state laser (SSL) and beam control system could be integrated onto a Humvee (HMMWV) and used to clear surface mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), or unexploded ordnance from supply routes and minefields.
ZEUS-HLONS engaging unexploded ordnance
ZEUS uses a 10 kW solid-state heat capacity (SSHC) laser beam to heat target ordnance to the point of causing the explosive filler to ignite and start to burn. Therefore, it does not depend on the type of fusing the specific ordnance uses. The resulting neutralization causes a low-level explosion that minimizes collateral damage.
It has demonstrated the capability to engage targets from 25 to 300 meters away, as long as they are in line of sight. The Zeus system can be fired up to 2,000 times a day.
The ZEUS-HLONS system offers a roll-on roll-off capability that is C-17 and C-130 transportable. It is also helicopter sling certified.
Deployment
Over its test and deployment history, ZEUS has eliminated more than 1,600 ordnance items of 40 different types with more than a 98% success rate.[citation needed]
In March 2003, ZEUS was deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months to demonstrate its counter-mine capabilities in a combat environment (Operation Enduring Freedom). It was used at Bagram Air Base and neutralized more than 200 munitions (including 51 in one 100 minute period) of 10 different types. At the time, the ZEUS-HLONS system was a 1/2 kilowatt laser.
On March 16, 2005, ZEUS was deployed to Iraq to assist in explosive ordnance disposal activities there as part of a three-vehicle convoy protection concept. The Zeus laser was tested and used in Iraq along MSR Tampa by a team of EOD soldiers from the 319th Ord Co (EOD), Tacoma, Washington in February and March 2005. The HLONS(Zeus) was added into the Hunter/Killer Project in an attempt to integrate EOD and Engineer resources. The project illustrated the shortcomings of the system with Counter IED (C-IED) operations. Chief among the limitations of the system was the inability to penetrate concealment materials to heat the explosives inside the ordnance, and the tendency of non EOD personnel to utilize the HLONS on all ordnance even if doing so created a more dangerous situation.
It is currently being used in Iraq by the U.S. military, in the first battlefield use of any laser weapon.[1][2]
https://spectrum.ieee.org/military-want ... own-drones
Another application
The HLONS (HMMWV Laser Ordnance Neutralization System), commonly known as ZEUS, is a solid-state laser weapon which is used by the U.S. military in order to neutralize surface land mines and unexploded ordnance. The ZEUS-HLONS system was a co-operative effort between Sparta Inc and NAVEODTECHDIV (Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division) to demonstrate that a moderate-power commercial solid state laser (SSL) and beam control system could be integrated onto a Humvee (HMMWV) and used to clear surface mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), or unexploded ordnance from supply routes and minefields.
ZEUS-HLONS engaging unexploded ordnance
ZEUS uses a 10 kW solid-state heat capacity (SSHC) laser beam to heat target ordnance to the point of causing the explosive filler to ignite and start to burn. Therefore, it does not depend on the type of fusing the specific ordnance uses. The resulting neutralization causes a low-level explosion that minimizes collateral damage.
It has demonstrated the capability to engage targets from 25 to 300 meters away, as long as they are in line of sight. The Zeus system can be fired up to 2,000 times a day.
The ZEUS-HLONS system offers a roll-on roll-off capability that is C-17 and C-130 transportable. It is also helicopter sling certified.
Deployment
Over its test and deployment history, ZEUS has eliminated more than 1,600 ordnance items of 40 different types with more than a 98% success rate.[citation needed]
In March 2003, ZEUS was deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months to demonstrate its counter-mine capabilities in a combat environment (Operation Enduring Freedom). It was used at Bagram Air Base and neutralized more than 200 munitions (including 51 in one 100 minute period) of 10 different types. At the time, the ZEUS-HLONS system was a 1/2 kilowatt laser.
On March 16, 2005, ZEUS was deployed to Iraq to assist in explosive ordnance disposal activities there as part of a three-vehicle convoy protection concept. The Zeus laser was tested and used in Iraq along MSR Tampa by a team of EOD soldiers from the 319th Ord Co (EOD), Tacoma, Washington in February and March 2005. The HLONS(Zeus) was added into the Hunter/Killer Project in an attempt to integrate EOD and Engineer resources. The project illustrated the shortcomings of the system with Counter IED (C-IED) operations. Chief among the limitations of the system was the inability to penetrate concealment materials to heat the explosives inside the ordnance, and the tendency of non EOD personnel to utilize the HLONS on all ordnance even if doing so created a more dangerous situation.
It is currently being used in Iraq by the U.S. military, in the first battlefield use of any laser weapon.[1][2]
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Just added the third color, the black on these.
CV9040 and twin 120mm mortar carrier.
Czech Republic artillery, the only recent painted are the two OT-64 using Tamiya NATO Green
CV9040 and twin 120mm mortar carrier.
Czech Republic artillery, the only recent painted are the two OT-64 using Tamiya NATO Green
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Very nicely done Chris! You can never have too much artillery!
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Thank you Redleg.
Czech Republic, a member of NATO are increasing the training cycle.
Artillery in parade formation for simulated planned fire. Exercise for the newest members on these batteries.
Infantry in OT-65
Artillery in line of fire for the camera.
Czech Republic, a member of NATO are increasing the training cycle.
Artillery in parade formation for simulated planned fire. Exercise for the newest members on these batteries.
Infantry in OT-65
Artillery in line of fire for the camera.
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Nice work, Chris. Time to set up the whole table for a CofC "family pic."
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