Admiral Beez
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Escuadrilla Azul
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It could not know that this was going to happen!
Admiral Beez
Major
Was US objection originally a barrier?
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This seems like a strange headline, so now the US doesn't object, did they before? Is this what was holding Scholz back from sending Germany's or anyone else's Leopards to Ukraine?
www.kyivpost.com
"The German newspaper notes that Germany will not supply Ukraine with tanks until the United States does so."
US ‘doesn’t object’ to Germany giving Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine
Washington has made it clear to Berlin that it is not opposed to the transfer of Leopard-2 battle tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which Kyiv has regularly requested, German newspaper FAZ reported on Dec. 7.
This seems like a strange headline, so now the US doesn't object, did they before? Is this what was holding Scholz back from sending Germany's or anyone else's Leopards to Ukraine?
Scholz Blocks Supply of Tanks for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz continues to block billions of dollars of tank supplies to Ukraine despite talks with… - Sep. 07, 2022. By Kyiv Post
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"The German newspaper notes that Germany will not supply Ukraine with tanks until the United States does so."
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Thumpalumpacus
Major
I'm surprised they haven't done that to be honest. I remember reading about the war in Afghanistan how the USSR deployed cluster munitions designed to look like toys so they would kill and maim children with the idea that it'd demoralize and tie-up the population having to take care of all the wounded children.
Do you think he'll create a false-flag to justify a nuclear "retaliation"?
I agree, the war in Russia is extremely unpopular and factories seem to be periodically going up in smoke now and then. If the Ukrainians targeted civilians the Russian population would rally around their government to protect them and escalate retaliation.
While this is going to go very bleak: What do you think the odds are of CBRN being used if the Russians start taking significant losses to their own military bases?
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Several nations (US, UK, etc) have warned Russia that there will be swift and serious consequences if they do.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
My own opinion -- and it's worth every penny you've paid for it, lol -- is that chemical and biological weapons are more likely than any resort to nuclear weaponry, because they're perhaps in Putin's mind more deniable. I don't think there's a big chance of any resort to WMDs, though; Putin knows that will pull NATO into the fray -- and that's his ass.
Admiral Beez
Major
I think there's no chance of any WMD being used, I do wonder what is Putin's next move? His troops are clearly unable to take any more land, and the Ukrainians are clearly preparing their big spring offensives.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I'm not sure they'll wait until spring, if the weather cooperates by freezing the ground. I know I wouldn't.
Admiral Beez
Major
True, good point. Assuming the AFU can obtain sufficient arms and ammunition. I've read that their M777 howitzers are, for example being shipped to Poland for desperately needed barrel replacements. Considering the Ukrainians are using these howitzers at a rate seemingly never considered by its designers and NATO owners, I wonder if replacement barrels are readily available. There's also a shortage of artillery shells and projectiles for the various MRLS.
When the AFU launches their winter/spring offensive presumably toward Melitopol, it needs to be well prepared, big and fast, a blyskavka bula that rolls over the enemy enmass.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Barrel-wear is definitely an issue. In another shadow from WWI, this war is largely an artillery war. American ammo production is ramping up as we write, with the goal of tripling ammo production in the next three years. I'm not sure, but I'd imagine that production of barrel-liners as well is being pushed. There's a lot of money going into this, already approved by the Congress, and it doesn't seem wise to build a buttload of shells when the tubes are worn out.
M777 barrels are rated at around 2,500 rounds before barrel wear is too great. Fatigue life is longer but replacing barrels
before the fatigue life is reached is what is aimed for since fatigue can have catastrophic results.
Many barrels are chrome plated to help with wear but with the higher pressures being used in modern artillery the limits
can be reached in a relatively short time.
Russian artillery has a lower barrel life (have seen figures of 1,500 rounds) and is prone to 'accidents' due to higher velocity
charges being used so the M777 is pretty good as far as barrel life goes.
At 5 rounds per minute that gives the M777 barrel life at 8 hours 20 minutes. Doesn't seem much but that's a lot of firing.
before the fatigue life is reached is what is aimed for since fatigue can have catastrophic results.
Many barrels are chrome plated to help with wear but with the higher pressures being used in modern artillery the limits
can be reached in a relatively short time.
Russian artillery has a lower barrel life (have seen figures of 1,500 rounds) and is prone to 'accidents' due to higher velocity
charges being used so the M777 is pretty good as far as barrel life goes.
At 5 rounds per minute that gives the M777 barrel life at 8 hours 20 minutes. Doesn't seem much but that's a lot of firing.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
So about three hours of Ukrainian work?
Are they on daylight saving ?
Thumpalumpacus
Major
It is a lot At 10.8 kilos of TNT per HE round 2500 rounds per barrel is well over 25 tons.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
It was a joke.
I know. And it was better than a standard joke as it was also correct.
Glider
Captain
This made me feel very humble
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His MiG-29 In Flames, Blood Pouring Down His Face, This Ukrainian Pilot Still Managed To Snap A Selfie
Ejecting from his ruined MiG following a daring nighttime battle with Russian drones, Vadym Voroshylov floated toward the ground, blood streaming from a head wound. He flashed a thumbs-up ... and snapped a selfie.
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