Recent content by sgtleehead

Sorry - went off topic a bit. Lee

Yes - heard something similar. The Russians have a bad habit of going around the old blocks of Europe and rounding up 'allies' to support them in their ventures. They are correct in their claim that some of those armed are not indeed Russian soldiers. Armed militia, possibly some criminals...

Got a agree. Also Grumman was another favouite. The hurricane was a favouite and the Hawker Sea Fury was, to me, the greatest piston engine fighter ever created. And Grumman, brilliant - didn't they have a motto "built like a battleship?". I like that and the fact that they were so ubiquitous...

Are these the same majority of Russians who think its acceptable to annex other peoples countries because they can. Politically stimulated anti west bullshit. Lee

Does anybody know about the design criteria and choices made with this machine in regard to the engine and the requirements. This plane was certainly seen as a success when compared to certain other designs like the Seamew. but if you look at the Seagull, Seamew and then even the Duck, their...

That's all appreciated, thanks in advance, Lee

Can anyone tell me if the 3 blade Hamilton Standard Propeller fitted to the Corsair was the same as that fitted to the Hellcat and even the Grumman Avenger or the Curtis Helldiver SB2C. Was it the same model or similar in each case? I know the size quoted - approx 13.1 to 13.2 is similarly...

'Rejected by the British as poorly armored and too light a construction in the chassis' MOD competitive evaluation trials 1987 for Challenger 2. Test to find the most suitable tank (not necessarily the best) out of the contenders. Whoops bulb gone.

Very true. Just look at the Eurovision song contest. Joking aside - politics play a massive part between certain countries and their relationships. Especially when they are neighbours. Or not perhaps. Look at the UK buying the F35 from America - is it actually any good?. Look at the Internet...

'But from your post you clearly claim that both Leopard 2 and Abrams are inferior, so provide sources or proves.' Wrong - simple as that. You assumed. This is about evaluation and evaluation is about discussion and highlight. Weapons procurement, which I have been involved in, is about simple...

Read my post again. You've just done the same thing again. 'Ours is better we made it'. This is a forum for discussion not patriotism. You have misread a post based on a defensive patriotic view and posture and polarized a topic and turned it into an argument. Not very positive. Also your...

Prove what? What have you actually asked here?. At no stage have I said in any post what you have just said. At no point in any post have I said that the Challenger is a better tank. Please read my posts again and I'll reply.

Difficult subject to determine because of a huge number of variables, including shell variables, more so perhaps than the gun itself. The British had used different criteria for gun penetration testing between 1939 to 1942. British figures generally tend to come out slightly higher. The British...

Very interesting point. The Israels for some time were looking at 130mm or 140mm. They put a lot of thought and time into into it. There are very big' issues with caliber increase - other then the obvious ergonomics (IS2 crews loading the 122mm!). The big issue is the current performance of the...

Without being rude and with respect - you've walked right into 'its our so its the best' argument. The British Government and defense industry have squandered the brilliance of the Challenger with very poor decisions which cannot be said for the makers of the Leopard 2. Brilliant seller...