BMP-1

BMP-1

CountrySoviet Union
TypeAmphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle
In service1966–present
Built20000+

Photo gallery of a BMP-1, The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 1 (Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты 1; БМП-1), meaning “infantry fighting vehicle”. The BMP-1 was the first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of USSR. It was called the M-1967, BMP and BMP-76PB by NATO before its correct designation was known.

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M1151 HMMWV

Hummer M1114

CountryUSA
TypeMilitary light truck
Produced1984–present
Built280000+

Photo gallery of a Hummer M1114, The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly known as the Humvee, is a four-wheel drive military light truck produced by AM General. It has largely supplanted the roles previously performed by the original jeep, and others such as the Vietnam-era M151 jeep, the M561 “Gama Goat”, their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV), and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also used by numerous other countries and organizations and even in civilian adaptations. The Humvee’s widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it negotiated the treacherous desert terrain, helped inspire civilian Hummer versions.

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Tu-2 Bat

Tupolev TU-2

CountrySoviet Union
RoleBomber aircraft
First flight29 January 1941
Built2257

Photo gallery of a Tupolev TU-2S, The Tupolev Tu-2 (development names ANT-58 and 103; NATO reporting name Bat) was a twin-engine Soviet high-speed daylight and frontline (SDB and FB) bomber aircraft of World War II vintage. The Tu-2 was tailored to meet a requirement for a high-speed bomber or dive-bomber, with a large internal bombload, and speed similar to that of a single-seat fighter. Designed to challenge the German Junkers Ju 88, the Tu-2 proved comparable, and was produced in torpedo, interceptor and reconnaissance versions. The Tu-2 was one of the outstanding combat aircraft of World War II and it played a key role in the Red Army’s final offensives

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Bell UH-1Y

Bell UH-1Y2

CountryUSA
TypeMedium-sized utility helicopter
First flight20 December 2001

Photo gallery of a Bell UH-1Y, The Bell UH-1Y Venom (also called Super Huey) is a twin-engine, medium-sized utility helicopter, built by Bell Helicopter under the H-1 upgrade program of the United States Marine Corps. One of the latest members of the numerous Huey family, the UH-1Y is called also Yankee, from its variant letter. The UH-1Y was to have been remanufactured from UH-1Ns, but in 2005, it was approved for the aircraft to be built as new. After entering service in 2008, the UH-1Y is currently in full-rate production to replace the USMC’s aging fleet of UH-1N Twin Huey light utility helicopters, first introduced in the early 1970s

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ISU-122

ISU-122

CountrySoviet Union
TypeSelf-propelled gun
PhotographerUnknow
Description

Album of 75 photos walk-around of a «ISU-122»

Photo gallery of a ISU-122, The ISU-122 (acronym of Istrebitelnaja – or Iosif Stalin-based – Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 122) was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, mostly in the anti-tank role.

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M107 175mm

M107 self-propelled gun

CountryUSA
TypeSelf-propelled gun
PhotographerUnknow
Description

Album of 28 photos walk-around of a «M107 self-propelled gun»

Photo gallery of a M107 self-propelled gun, The M107 175 mm self-propelled gun was used by the U.S. Army from the early 1960s through to the late 1970s. It was part of a family of self-propelled artillery that also included the M110. It was intended to provide long-range fire support in an air-transportable system. It was exported to several other countries including Germany, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Iran, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. The M107’s combat history in U.S. service was limited to the Vietnam War; it also saw extensive combat use in Israeli service. The M107 shared many components with, and in many cases was replaced by, later versions of the M110 8″ howitzer. Although withdrawn from U.S. service in the late 1970s, it continues in service with some armies as of 2010.

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Scout Car Ford Mk 1

Scout Car Ford Mk.1

CountryUK
TypeFour-wheel drive reconnaissance vehicle
In service1940–1974
VuiltUnknow

Photo gallery of a Scout Car Ford Mk.1, The Daimler Scout Car, known in service as the Daimler “Dingo” (after the Australian wild dog), was a British light fast four-wheel drive reconnaissance vehicle also used in the liaison role during the Second World War.

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Kawanishi N1K2-J

Kawanishi N1K2

CountryJapan
TypeNavy Land Based Interceptor
Introduction1943
Built1532

Photo gallery of a Kawanishi N1K2-J, The Kawanishi N1K Kyōfū (強風 “strong wind”, Allied reporting name “Rex”) was an Imperial Japanese Navy floatplane fighter. The Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 “Violet Lightning”) was an Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service land-based version of the N1K. Assigned the Allied codename “George”, the N1K-J was considered by both its pilots and opponents to be one of the finest land-based fighters flown by the Japanese during World War II.

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Mitsubishi Ki-46III

Mitsubishi Ki-46III

CountryJapan
TypeReconnaissance aircraft
First flightNovember 1939
Built1742

Photo gallery of a Mitsubishi Ki-46III, The Mitsubishi Ki-46 was a twin-engine reconnaissance aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. Its Army Shiki designation was Type 100 Command Reconnaissance Aircraft (一〇〇式司令部偵察機); the Allied nickname was “Dinah”.

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Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka

Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka

CountryJapan
RoleKamikaze attack aircraft
First flightOctober 1944
Number built852

Photo gallery of a Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka (櫻花 Ōka?, “cherry blossom”; 桜花 in modern orthography) was a purpose-built, rocket powered human-guided anti-shipping kamikaze attack aircraft employed by Japan towards the end of World War II. United States sailors gave the aircraft the nickname Baka

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