USS Becuna war

USS Becuna

Country USA
Class and type Balao-class diesel-electric submarine
Launched 30 January 1944
Out of service 7 November 1969

USS Becuna (SS/AGSS-319), a Balao-class submarine, is a former ship of the United States Navy named for the becuna, a pike-like fish of Europe. She was designated a National Historic Landmark for her service in World War II, for which she earned four battle stars. She presently serves as a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Embraer KC-390

Embraer C-390 Millennium

CountryBrazil
RoleMedium-sized transport aircraft
Produced2014–present
Built5

The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-engine jet-powered military transport aircraft in production by Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, able to perform aerial refuelling and to transport cargo and troops. It is the heaviest aircraft the company has made to date, and will be able to transport up to 26 tonnes (29 tons) of cargo, including wheeled armoured fighting vehicles.

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ASTROS - LMU

Astros II MLRS

CountryBrazil
RoleRocket artillery
In serviceSince 1983
BuiltUnknow

ASTROS II (Artillery Saturation Rocket System) is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher produced in Brazil by the Avibras company. It features modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches). It was developed on the basis of a Tectran VBT-2028 6×6 all-terrain vehicle for enhanced mobility.

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TUPI – AVIBRAS

Sherpa Light

CountryCANADA
RoleSelf-propelled Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Tank Tank destroyer Missile System
Introduction1981
BuiltUnknow

The Sherpa Light is a family of 4×4 tactical and light armored vehicles developed by French company Renault Trucks Defense (RTD). Available in unarmoured or armoured variants (ballistic, mine and IED kits), the Scout is ideally suited for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol, convoy escort and command and liaison. It is able to transport up to 4 or 5 soldiers or a total payload of up to 4 tonnes.

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ADATS Air Defense Anti-tank System

Air Defense Anti-Tank Systemk

CountryCANADA
RoleSelf-propelled Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Tank Tank destroyer Missile System
Introduction1981
BuiltUnknow

The Lockheed Martin Air Defense Anti Tank System (MIM-146 ADATS) is a dual-purpose short range surface-to-air and anti-tank missile system based on the M113A2 vehicle. The ADATS missile is a laser-guided supersonic missile with a range of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an electro-optical sensor with TV and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR). The carrying vehicle also has a search radar with an effective range of over 25 kilometers (16 miles).

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Sikorsky HH-60G

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk

CountryUSA
RoleCombat search and rescue helicopter
Introduction1982
BuiltUnknow

The Sikorsky MH-60G/HH-60G Pave Hawk is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter in service with the United States Air Force. It is a derivative of the UH-60 Black Hawk and incorporates the US Air Force PAVE electronic systems program. The HH-60/MH-60 is a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family.

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VBTP-MR Guarani

VBTP-MR Guarani

CountryBrazil
RoleArmoured personnel carrier
ManufacturerIveco
BuiltUnknow

The VBTP-MR Guarani is a 6×6 armoured personnel carrier developed by Iveco and the Brazilian Army as part of its “URUTU-III” modernization program aimed to replace all EE-11 Urutu by 2015. The 8×8 version of the VBTP-MR is the base of Iveco’s Superav armoured personnel carrier. In the program other Brazilian Companies also participated, such as IMBEL (Communications), ELBIT (Armaments), Usiminas and Villares (development of national ballistic structural steel).

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Gepard 1A2

Gepard 1A2

Country West Germany
RoleSelf-propelled anti-aircraft gun
BuiltUnknow

The Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard (“anti-aircraft cannon tank Cheetah”, better known as the Flakpanzer Gepard) is an all-weather-capable German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG). It was developed in the 1960s and fielded in the 1970s, and has been upgraded several times with the latest electronics. It constituted a cornerstone of the air defence of the German Army (Bundeswehr) and a number of other NATO countries. In Germany, the Gepard was phased out in late 2010 and replaced by Wiesel 2 Ozelot Leichtes Flugabwehrsystem (LeFlaSys) with four FIM-92 Stinger or LFK NG missile launchers.

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M270 MLRS

M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System

CountryUK
RoleMultiple rocket launcher
In serviceSince March 31, 1983
Built1300

The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS) is an armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher; a type of rocket artillery. Since the first M270s were delivered to the U.S. Army in 1983, the MLRS has been adopted by several NATO countries. Some 1,300 M270 systems have been manufactured in the United States and in Europe, along with more than 700,000 rockets. The production of the M270 ended in 2003, when a last batch was delivered to the Egyptian Army.

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