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There were many: The Blitzkrieg tactical warfare (lighting war) Radar, and it's underwater cousin, sonar, had a significant...
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The US Army had neglected its armed forces in the inter-war years because of a general isolationist attitude and the impact of...
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No because jet powered J7W2's were only a design concept and were never made. Yes if they did exist, and the F-22's were sitting...
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USS Enterprise, USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, HMS Ark Royal, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Hornet, USS Yorktown, USS Essex, USS...
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The m16 has slightly better ballistics, though how to define better ballistics is open to debate. The m16 is not a more accurate...
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The military did not (does not) make the knives; they are either contracted out (made by a company for the military), or are...
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The Harrier can't fly supersonic in level flight or fly long distances.
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with wood and a metal tip.
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right now it is the M16 A4 5.56mm rifle
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Unlike dynamite, which is relatively simple to obtain, C4 is extremely difficult to procure. Possession of explosives,...
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Basically, a deactivated missile. Typically, an inert missile will either be a purpose built dummy, or a live missile, with its...
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Many dozens. In addition to the Naval Ensigns, the Union flag and the flag of the King (this is why it was called a...
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The A-4 (V-2 rocket) was built and launched from Peenemunde, on a small island on the Baltic Sea in NE Germany. The rockets...
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Really they are not banned armies can use them if they want without any restriction but the weapons banned by the U.N are the Dum...
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To put it simply, you can not. If you want a rifle that looks/functions like an M-16/M-4, but is semi-automatic, then it must...
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Fourth Generation fighters can be sold to civilian customers, although I can't say for certain about the F-16 specifically,...
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The exact same way a normal rifle does, except that the trigger is typically attached to the firing mechanism by some sort of...
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First models entered production in 1919.
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"The year of manufacture for serial number 993785 is 1954." This is a direct quote from the following website which gives the...
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That depends on the material. Different explosives burn at different rates.
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Due to gravity, all projectiles will form an "arc" (curve) while in flight; but will not be visiable to the eye (only by studying...
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Possibly "Organized Militia" Corps? "O.M. Corps" is a common notation on grave markers of US Army veterans of World War I, but I...
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take it to a gunsmith Which works very well when it jams while you're trying to shoot your way out of trouble. Since...
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AnswerIt's definetly not to make them look big, as said below it is worn so that recruits and other instructors alike will be...
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China states that they have a defensive policy. With a population of 1.3 billion, China has a very large population in comparison...
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No they dont, so dont bother cleaning it, just put it on and it wont eventually get blocked up, and you wont die, you will just...
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This is largely a matter of opinion as 'most powerful' is not easy to define. The following list is at least an approximation to...
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You do it very carefully! It is a special skill and one that needs to be learned from a trained individual. The parachute must be...
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The Mausers rifles, such as the Kar98K, fire this round.
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Depending on the era, a number of large weapons - considered to be early day aof artillery have been used which 'fire'...
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I used a sword to slay a dragon.
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AnswerAll the sides involved used machine guns, although the Germans used it to its best advantage. The Germans considered the...
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The standard Knight Halberd was generally 6 feet long and weighed 5 pounds.
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There is no fighter jet that is the best. Each fighter is designed for a purpose like reconaissance or air support. The Fairchild...
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No its not possible i tried a bunch of times.I pressed all the buttons on my keyboard and got nothing.So yeah its not possible.
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Only ammo marked "30-06" on the case head- or military ammo for "US Rifle Caliber .30". Do not attempt to fire 30-30, .308, or...
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No one's actually sure.In the Army, everyone has to qualify with the hand grenade to be in the service. Infantrymen and special...
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Hawker Siddeley (UK) - first flight 1966.
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Both the M8 and M18 smoke grenades used by the US Military generate enough heat to ignite dry grass and leaves. While they do not...
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Not a standard accessory, but one can easily be fitted to it.
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Depends on the tank, WHICH RPG (there are several) and where it is hit. In the case of the M1A1 Abrams, the hull and turret will...
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AnswerThe four battleships of the World War II-era USS Iowa class (includes Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri and Wisconsin) are the...
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An anti-ballistic missile is a based missile system made to shoot down ballistic missiles.Usually ABM consists of a missile...
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World War Two --Blitzkrieg???
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In short the M249 is effective up to 1000 meters to cover an area target which the gun is designed to do.
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As a ballistic missile is one that is only powered on the upward portion of its flight and relies on a sub-orbital arc to then...
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It was the Thor or Karl-Gerat, which was a self propelled siege mortar using either a 24 inch or 21 inch shell with a weight of...
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USS George Washinton.
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tnt and a little ignition. plus greek fire.
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String is a common drop from Spider Mobs.
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The United States had paid about 403 billion in the Korean war.
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Dynamite is some sort of filler that's been soaked in nitroglycerin, then packed into a tube for use. Nobel used sawdust as his...
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The Nimitz-class carriers cost was initially around $675 million; that figure has grown to between $4.5 and $6.2 billion to...
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The first ballistic missile was created in the 1930s by Walter Dornberger. It was launched in 1944 into London, an English city....
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At the back of the floor plate, there's a section which curves upwards. You get a small slotted screwdriver (or similar device)...
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You failed to specify which specific military you had in mind. The original AK-47, with the milled receiver, ceased production in...
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There is a vehcle with the nomenclature of M577, but it's not a tank - it's a command vehicle, and a variant of the M113 armoured...
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The September 15, 1916. It was at this time that the British introduced tanks to battle in World War 1.
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Dynamite is some sort of filler that's been soaked in nitroglycerin, then packed into a tube for use. Nobel used diatomaceous...
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I believe there wont be... it would of been been, but since Osama Bin Laden has died... the threat of a nuclear war is over... so...
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An assault ship with a flight deck may resemble an aircraft carrier, but its purpose is to deliver marines and their equipment...
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gas masks, mess tin, covered tin hat, putees, large pack, wire cutters, entrenching tool, towel, waterproof sheet, holdall...
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the teller mine was used mainly against armoured vehicles.A Teller mine was a German land mine that was made famous during WW2....
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See the SKS Instruction Manual (link below). Note that the "exploded view" diagram is small and not easy to read, but the indexed...
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It was invented on August 19, 1902 in georgia. It was invented by the great engineer Robert walpole
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Mauser, not Mouser. Mauser Waffenfabrik was the original manufacturer, with licenced and unlicenced production in several other...
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A scaling ladder was used to siege stone castles. They will be used to climb up the long walls of the stone castle by attackers.
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the m4 fires a 556 mm NATO round which is only about the size of a 22 calibre round. The reason its effective at all is because...
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depending on the by-laws for your city by actual law yes... it is deemed a sport equipment instead of a weapon, just make sure...
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the barrett .50bgm rifle is not a sniper rifle as most people call it. it is technically an anti-material rifle which is the...
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Based on a single source* the Model 1912 7mm Mauser, very similar to the German Rifle Model 98 was a standard issue for the...
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Or you can go to Ebay The Marlow White Company, 400 Seneca, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048 is the current supplier of...
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Spats are a protective covering popular in the early 1900's for fancy dress wear. They button on the outside edge of the material...
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The M14 was created by the US Govt Springrield Armory. Several people were involved in the creation over a period of time, and it...
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It's highly unlikely they'll ever meet each other in battle, so there probably will never be a definite means of determining...
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The United States Marine Corp is part of the Department of the Navy they don't have there own Department. Many of the people that...
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Given the 1982 date, Cold War weapons would have been used by both sides. Israelis: M16 Assault Rifle Uzi Submachine gun ...
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In order to stabilize them during their flight. Actually, that's not quite right. Missiles have movable "wings" (a better term...
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It had a cyclic rate of fire of 600 rounds per minute, rapid rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute, and a continued rate of fire...
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The first seaplane carrier in history was the French La Foudre (1911). It had a short deck from which seaplanes took off and were...
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Not sure I understand your question- but the M16 rifle used by the US Army is fed by an external magazine, nomally holding either...
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When it comes down to close range combat, the submachine gun, automatic pistol or shotgun, are all fine weapons. Both military...
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This is far from a complete list Russia M1908 Maxim Great Britain Vickers Lewis Colt US Browning Colt Chauchat ...
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The "M" for all US military equipment stands for "Military Model." The army could've done what the US Navy did and say MM; as...
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You mean an arms embargo. For more of an answer than that, you'll have to be a bit more detailed about what exactly you're asking.
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Nimitz class supercarriers.
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Ordnance refers to military weapons and equipment, such as ammunition and combat vehicles. Ordnance is also the name of that...
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The Mississippi Rifle was the common name given to the Model 1841 Rifle. This rifle was one of the earliest military arms made...
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At least two miles with a 400 pound projectile.
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If your talking bout the horn from Jersey Shore (google the word) it's nothing other than a moronic name for a horn Vinny or...
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Landmines A LandMine, is something that is ussually used in wars, to kill the people. There usually covered with dirt so nobody...
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