The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30

The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 is a Russian 30mm cannon used by Soviet and later CIS military aircraft.

The GSh-6-30, designed in the early 1970s and entering service in 1975, is a six barrelled Gatling gub similar in design to the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-23. It was based on the naval AQ-18 used in the AK-630 system. Unlike rotary cannon, it is gas operated rather than electric, aloowing it to “ spin up “ to maximum rate of fire more quickly, allowing more rounds to be placed on target in a short-duration burst. Ignition is electrical, as witj the smaller GSh-6-23.

Trigat MR/Trigan

TRIGAT is a third-generation anti-tank missile, being developed in two variations, TRIGAT-MR for medium range applications and TRIGAT-LR for long range applications. The missile is also known as PARS-3 (Panzerabewehr Rakensystem 3) in Germany and AC 3G (AntiChar de 3e Generation) in France.

TRIGAT began as a European programme involving France, Germany and the UK A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was agreed by the governments of the three countries in 1988 to cover the development of TRIGAT. Belgium and the Netherlands joined as associate members of the group in 1989. Trials of TRIGAT MR were completed in July 1998.

AAI receives PBL contract for US Navy’s EA-6B, E2C and C-2 aircraft

The US Navy has awarded a contract to AAI Logistics & Technical Services to deliver performance base logistics (PBL) support for theEA-6B Prowler, E-2C Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft.

Under the contract, AAI will provide logistical services for 110 hydraulic components that are used for the three aircraft.

Raytheon to equip GA-ASI's MQ-9 Reaper UAS with MALD

Raytheon has partnered with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to integrate its miniature air launched decoy (MALD) into thePredator B/MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).

The companies have already completed the ground verification test phase at GA-ASI's Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility in Palmdale, California, US, in November 2012.

Raytheon Missile Systems Air Warfare Systems vice president Harry Schulte said the new product offers enhanced electronic warfare capability facilitating remote, unmanned suppression of enemy air defences.

"Integrating MALD weaponry on remotely piloted aircraft systems is integral to maintaining air superiority in today's and tomorrow's conflicts," Schulte added.

Weighing less than 300lb, the ADM-160 MALD is an advanced, air-launched and programmable flight vehicle designed to confuse enemy integrated air defense systems (IADS), by duplicating friendly aircraft flight profiles and radar signatures in the battlefield.

The low-cost vehicle is capable of duplicating all combat flight profiles and signatures of US and allied aircraft over a range of approximately 500nm, and executes a pre-programmed mission following its release from the host aircraft, primarily the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft.

MALD does not require communication with, or guidance from, other aircraft or ground stations once it is launched.

As well as safeguarding valuable aircraft, the system also offers counter-air operations to neutralise air defence systems that pose a threat to the US and allied pilots. Incorporation of MALD into the aircraft is expected to be completed in 2013.

The MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-to-high altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed to conduct close air support, air interdiction and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

The drone is currently operational with the US Air Force, Navy, Customs and Border Protection, as well as Italy and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF).

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Saab to modernise Swedish ground-based air defence system

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded contracts to Saab to deliver and modernise the national army's ground-based air defence systems.

Valued at a total Skr600m ($94.7m), the two contracts cover an upgrade of existing units and supply of new systems with ground-based air defence command, control and communication (C3) functions based on its Giraffe agile multi-beam (AMB) multifunctional radar system.

Saab Electronic Defence Systems business area head Micael Johansson said the contract further strengthens the company's position in the field of ground-based air defence, both domestically and worldwide.

THE ASTROS II MLRS

The ASTROS II (Artillery SaTuration ROcket System) was developed by Avibras, which was developing multiple launch rocket systems since the early 1960s. It features modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 300 mm. It was developed on the basis of a Tectran VBT-2028 6x6 all-terrain vehicle for enhanced mobility.

AK-630 CIWS

The AK-630 is a Soviet fully automatic naval close-in weapon system based on a six-barreled 30 mm Gatling gun. In "630", "6" means 6 barrels and "30" means 30 mm. The AK-630 was one of the first ever CIWS systems: when it was developed, there were no Phalanx,DARDO or Goalkeeper systems; however, the long development time of the AK-630 partially negated this advantage. Once operational, this weapon system was rapidly adopted, with up to 8 units installed in every new Soviet warship (from mine-hunters to aircraft carriers), and hundreds produced in total.

Design of the AK_630 gun system startedin 1963. The first prototype was made in 1964 and trials  were conducted until 1966. The trials of the complete system with radar and controls went on untuil 1976 when the system was accepted for service. Production started in 1969 in Tula, with a modified AK-630M system accepted into service in 1979.

Specifications :

·         Gun: AO-18 six-barrel 30 mm Gatling gun.

·         Weight: (Empty / with ammunition and control system)

·   AK-630/630M: 1,850 kg (empty), 1,918 kg (with ammunition), 9,114 kg (with ammunition and control systems)

·         AK-630M1-2: 2,500 kg (empty), 11,819 kg (with ammunition and control systems)

·         AK-306: 1,100 kg (empty), 1, 630 kg (with ammunition and control systems)

·         Elevation: -12 to +88 degrees at 50 degree/s

·         Traverse: ±180 degrees at 70 degree/s

·         Muzzle velocity: 900 m/s (MPDS round).

·         Rate of fire:

·         AK-630/630M: 83 round/s (5000 round/min).

·         AK-630M1-2: 166 round/s (10000 round/min).

·         Ammunition: Fixed (HEI-FRAG, FRAG-T)

·         Ammunition stowage: A single below deck magazine

·         AK-630/630M: 2,000 rounds

·         AK-630M1-2: 4,000 rounds

·         AK-306: 500 rounds

·         Weapons range: Effective range with HEI-FRAG (0.54 kg) shell, 4,000 m (4,375 yd)

·         Search and track systems: A-213-Vympel-A, includes radar, optical, and TV control systems

AK-630 M2

TOP10 FASTEST PLANE IN THE WORLD

Flights for military purposes occurred in 1794 during the Battle of Fleurus. When French use an air balloon to spy Austria army. Although successful at the time, much progress has been made in the field of military air power.
List the names here are top 10 fastest plane in the world. All represented at mach speed or thespeed of sound units and each of the aircraft that was piloted using a jet engine. Just so you knowmach speed 1 is equivalent to 1225 km / hour.
10. F-14D Super Tomcat-Mach 2:34

If you ever watch Top Gun, you’ll see the Tomcat, although probably one of the previous series. F-14D Tomcat, designed by Grumman, obviously is one of the fastest types of military aircraft.

Capable of reaching speeds of mach 2.34, the plane was made in order to destroy enemy aircraft at night. While many planes are only allowed to fly in decent weather, the F-14D can fly and destroy in all kinds of conditions. Not only that, other than to attack at night and in weather that is not too good, this plane is also capable of firing at once six targets at the same time. Tomcat is also good for detecting enemy aircraft from a distance of 100 miles.
Inaugural flight on November 23, 1987 from the Grumman Calverton pages and the final prototype flew on February 9, 1990. Tomcat F-14D was the last series of the series F-14 F are upgraded with computer software far more powerful and sophisticated. However, Defense Secretary Dick Cheney thought the plane was not competitive enough to compete with modern technology today and cancel production of the F-14 in 2008.