Friday, June 8, 2012

Hmmwv Humvee




Afghanistan
TypeUnarmored: Light Utility Vehicle,
Armored: Light Armored Car
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service1984 – present
Production history
ManufacturerAM General
Unit costUnarmored: $65,000
Armored: $140,000 [1]
Produced1984 – present
Specifications
Weight5,200–5,900 lb (2,340–2,680 kg) curb weight[2]
Length15 ft (4.6 m)[3]
Width7.08 ft (2.16 m)[3]
Height6 ft (1.8 m), reducible to 4.5 ft (1.4 m)[3]

Main
armament
see text
Engine8 Cyl. Diesel 6.2 L (380 cu in)
or 6.5 L (400 cu in)[2]
6.5 L V8 turbo: 190 hp (142 kW) @ 3,400 rpm / 380 lbf·ft (515 N·m) @ 1,700 rpm
Transmission4-speed automatic
SuspensionIndependent 4x4
Fuel capacity25 U.S. gal (95 L)[3]
Speed55 mph (89 km/h) at max gross weight[4]
Over 65 mph (105 km/h) top speed[5]

M270 Multiple rocket launcher



M270 MLRS
TypeMultiple rocket launcher
Place of origin United States
Service history
In serviceSince March 31, 1983
Production history
DesignerVought Corporation
Designed1977
ManufacturerLockheed MartinDiehl BGT Defence
Produced1980–2003
VariantsM270A1
Specifications
Weight55,000 lb (24,950 kg)
Length22 ft 6 in (6.85 m)
Width9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)
Height8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Crew3

Rate of fireRockets: 12 rounds in < 40 sec
Missiles: 2 rounds in 10 sec

Main
armament
M269 Launcher Loader Module
EngineCummins Diesel
500 hp
Operational
range
400 miles (640 km)
Speed40 mph (64.3 km/h)

F-14 Tomcat



An F-14A Tomcat from the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) duringOperation Southern Watch, with its wings fully swept
RoleInterceptorair superiority and multirole combat aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerGrumman
First flight21 December 1970
IntroductionSeptember 1974
StatusIn service with Iranian Air Force
Primary usersUnited States Navy (retired)
Imperial Iranian Air Force
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Number built712
Unit costUS$38 million (1998)