They're considered to be some superweapon that could change the tide of a war. But let's take the current war in Ukraine, if Russia were to deploy tactical nukes against military targets, could It realistically enable a proper breakthrough in any of the fronts?
>>64759232Soviet military theory was that they could simply nuke holes in NATO's defensive lines and then drive through the blast zones (hence their obsession with a fully mechanized and mostly amphibious force, all of which were equipped with some form of NBC protection (lol lmao your logistics though)). But studies done after the war concluded that not only would attempting this probably not work out so well, it would actively backfire since it would destroy roads, create impassable firestorms in wooded areas, and of course there's the issue of casualties from radiation and that the breakthrough force couldn't have a logistical tail following it. A timely offensive according to Soviet timetables anywhere besides northern Germany (which would be the main push regardless, not the fulda gap) was deemed unrealistic, even in an ideal scenario where the soviets gained air superiority (lol, lmao). The czechs believed they wouldn't even be able to cross the border in force due to how poorly suited the terrain was, NATO could shut down any major offensive by simply air striking two highways.
>>64761142>The czechs believed they wouldn't even be able to cross the border in force due to how poorly suited the terrain was, NATO could shut down any major offensive by simply air striking two highways.It was basically just as bad in fulda. Any approach south of Nordhauzen would need to pass through Eisenach before branching into one of the few directions they could take, with it being an east german city.I spent some time looking at topographic maps of the area and ended up making pic related to make this point. On another note even the north German plain wasn't very plain and its upper hilly half down south was substantially urbanized with tons of towns and villages within almost view distance from each other all across, which would suck for those living there but would be leave soviet attackers expecting to march through a "plain" quite dumbfounded.
>>64761238I have an old document buried at home somewhere, but by the 80s the V Corps believed they could contain the entire CGF within 5 days at.. I don't remember where, exactly. The Soviets weren't even going to make it to the main. Then by the late 80s there were crazy plans for army level decapitation strikes able to shut the CGF down even in a bolt-from-the-blue scenario with no US buildup from peacetime.
>>64761258Bad Hersfeld was one of the primary nuke targets, followed by the Alsfeld since the roads to Giessen and Fulda both go through there. There's actually a Fulda gap museum in Germany that even has a website talking about the emplacements, history and various vectors of attack, albeit it's only in German.I hadn't read about it but from looking at the map Eisenach is an incredible choke point so bombing it would completely shut down any progress north of Witzenhauzen/Kassel wholesale. Bomb it, mine it and then bomb it again, repeating as necessary and there's nowhere for the soviets to go but north. Even better is that unlike Bad Hersfeld and Alsfeld it's not a west German city so there'd be no bad taste in nuking it either.And around Kassel there are similar mountainous choke poins and road-contnected population centers up north so they'd need to take Gottingen/Witzenhauzen before approaching it, which would completely negate the plans for any quick offensive altogether.
>>64759232Soviets were in the habit of bragging that "The Peace Movement" was "more powerful than Atomic weapons." Considering Paris and Moscow spending multiples of their war materiel aid to Vietnam on psyopping the US public, they may have a point. Fallout and 'nuclear winter' are canards vitiated by airbursting (which is more energy efficient anyways). The point of going kinetic is capitulation, then taking the land for yourself. Not a lot of sense if you've just created a continent sized Chernobyl.
If you're the dictator of a shithole how do you prevent the hollowing out/paper tigerization of your military over time? All of these had strong capable militaries until one day they didn't and got their cheeks busted and wig split
>>64750477become an economic partner and regional ally of the united states
>>64757457Assuming nothing is done to inflect American politics in a more constructive direction, it will take two more election cycles before the rot sets in and entrenches itself
>>64761133this
>>64750477Just don't become a shithole in the first place? Literally all enemies of America are total hellholes because they deliberately and willingly decided they would be just to spite the West. Simply not doing this instantly makes you ten times richer and more stable.
>>64750783Norks are "stable" because they exist as a buffer state between China and US allied counties (SK and Japan)
Any anons here ever been to ShootSmart? Its pretty much the only range I hear about in DFW, but they seem extremely expensive: Their prices put me off but their also the closest range to my neighborhood so their convenient...Would you say if I shoot at the minimum 2-3 times a month that a membership would be worth it? How much money would I realistically save? If you get their most expensive membership you get to shoot at the lanes for free and get a free FFL, which is tempting but I'm not sure if its worth it bros...their normal prices are as follows>Public Shooting Lane: $17>Private Shooting Lane: $32>FFL: $45And that's not even counting everything else. Like I've seen Holosun Sights easily going for $400+ there. I think that they upcharge everything to get you to buy a membership, which is pretty scummy, but I am tempted I'm ngl.
>>64759937>Rifle range doesn't accept FMJ ammo.I was pretty excited reading about Elm Fork until I saw that.
>>64760026nta but yeah huh, that's quite an odd set of range rules, not that I'm any range expert but while steel core or API I can understand a little if they're worried about sparks why on earth would you ban FMJ unless you were running lead free entirely, but in that case it'd include TMJ/TSJ/bonded etc too not just FMJ. And only on the 100yd range, not on the 50yd? And also they want you to have at least 3x mag, does that mean a variable optic is ok if the range jannie sees you dialed it up enough but not at base or does it require you to run an HPVO or something? Usually when you see something strange you can at least theorycraft as to why but I don't get some of those at all.
>>64760026I shot FMJ there though not the 100 yard
just go to texas defensive shooting academy (tdsa) down in ferris. outdoors with bays. its where colion noir goes if you can recognize it. been going for years and its super sweet if you can stomach the drive. i believe it to be worth it, but to each their own. never taken someone who didnt think it was worth it
>>64757503>have range membership>haven't gone in a while at least I paid for a lifetime membership but I really need to go
When I submit a 4473 to a shop in order to buy a handgun, will I be flagged if I've admitted myself (voluntary) to the mental hospital for major depression, in Seattle, WA? I have no criminal record, ostensibly not on the police's radar, I've never even applied for a CPL and gotten my prints recorded. HIPAA keeps me out of the federal background check, no? Not currently on medication, haven't been for a year or so.
>>64759441>>64759450it's not a federal disability but idk if your gay ass state has a specific law about it. like I think NJ has a gay ass law about it and you need a doc to give you a cert that says you aren't donkey brained if you had any mental health thing ever
>>64759450guns are banned in your country
>>64759486I always hate how I think I'm going to accidently say I'm a felon or something
>>64759742bro just take these chemicals that rewrite your brain chemistry bro>btw like 60 years ago we used ice picks to scramble people's brains, but this is safe bro
>>64760272the mentally ill shouldn't be barred from owning guns. they do crimes at a much lower rate than the regular pop and those laws just make it so people refuse to see a doctor
Why aren't ballistic submarines the backbone of world navies? Why haven't surface ships been relegated to carrier protection and amphibious operations? Why not make SLBMs out of RIM-66s and Standard missiles and Tomahawks and ASROCs? If you want force projection why wouldn't the ambiguity of the presence of submarines be enough to scare your enemies?
>>64756578And falling prey to ELINT or failure to recognize a target.
>>64756527>they have limited utility as sensor platforms (e.g. radar)*sad SSRN noises*
>>64756527>Nobody wants to work on them>they're fucking expensive to buildyes>they have limited utility as sensor platforms (e.g. radar)dead wrongthe 2nd best use of a submarine other than killing anything in the water is ISR>they're expensive to runyes>they can't do the vast majority of peacetime naval duties (e.g. disaster relief, interdiction)very yes>they're slowonly if they're diesel>they're dangerouswell, mainly to snownigs and turdiesComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>64741566They are and they have. All surface primary navies (e.g. anyone not the US) are larping. US surface fleet conducts policing actions against non threats and screens carriers. Like, holy shit dude, they were picking the new boats based on shore bombardment for a while. The SSGN is the battleship of the missile age, all that shit already happened, you're so behind we're talking about what's next dude.
>>64752734Hey I made that post years ago. Good times. 70% disability rating yo. I miss Mayport...
Lockheed Martin's latest promotional video about their LRASM antiship missile engaging a Chinese Type 055 Cruiser launched from a F-35
>>64760153>what are the j36 and j50
>>64760942Missile bait.
>>64760464Where F-47 and FA-XX?: https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-6th-generation-stealth-fighters-both-appear-at-secretive-test-base
>>64760464>>my scenario still standskek, I remember the one where he grouped the escorts tighter for better short range coverage and they all got growl'd
>>64761231Yes a very good question. They may be hiding behind the second generation stealth bombers, or the SR-72, or the stealth drones, or perhaps they're all stowed away in the various live-reactor detecting neutrino stations the US has positioned globally for triangulating nuclear subs. Or maybe we've lost the race and should just cry into our bowl of rice...
Would going to an Appleseed course be worth it? I've never had any instruction in shooting and there's a few coming up within driving distance so the cost would be low. I'd use a 10/22 with an LVPO.It kind of seems like it's all old people and kids in the basic courses, though admittedly, that's probably better than getting there and finding a bunch of spergs my own age trying to look cool. I doubt I'll find a more accessible form of training but I'm not sure if this is the best format. Like how much is shooting and how much is just listening to the instructors give a history lesson?I also understand they put a lot of emphasis on sling use but the USGI sling they use seems pretty clunky from some of the videos I've seen so I may never swap to it but I do think having someone actually watching and give me feedback might help, especially if it's assumed I have no knowledge upon arrival.Anyone that's been to one want to give your impressions?
>>64756990>I've been mentally tallying the cost of stuff like rain gear (the class is in April and it'll almost certainly be raining) and cases/bags/electronic earpro and I'm looking more than that in gear alone if I want to be decently prepared.You're gonna need most of that to go shooting anyway, man. That's not class prep, that's general touching-grass prep. All you need to do to pay it off is go hiking or find some BLM land nearby to practice the principles you learn in the class.
>>64753932I thought it was worth it enough to go to a second one but not a third. History parts were alright, well delivered by the volunteers at the ones I went to. Felt like about 1/3 shooting, 1/3 instruction, 1/3 history and lunch was included.There are slings other than the USGI that can be used for loop-style support (Rifle-Craft RS-2 pictured) or you can use a modern two-point around your back just fine. Magnification would have made it way easier. Bring water or gatorade, eyesight is the first thing to suffer when dehydrated.
>>64756990>flipping the gun over or clamping it between your legs to adjust the strapThis means the strap was installed incorrectly. It is adjustable with one hand if installed correctly.
>>64753932>Would going to an Appleseed course be worth it?yeah it's pretty fun >It kind of seems like it's all old people and kids in the basic courses,yeah when I went to it about half were boomers. no kids but a lot of olds> Like how much is shooting and how much is just listening to the instructors give a history lesson?you do a lot of shooting. it's 2 days I think they give you an estimate on how many rounds you are going to shoot, it's a lot>I also understand they put a lot of emphasis on sling use but the USGI sling they use seems pretty clunkythey're like $10 or $20 so it's not that big of a deal if you use it for the class and then never again
>>64756990>Some of the videos I've seen have you flipping the gun over or clamping it between your legs to adjust the strap and it seems inconvenient. I might put it on my 10/22 or a sporter but I like front carry for my AR and it looks like the USGI is over the shoulder onlyit takes like 2 seconds, you just need to turn the loop sideways and then stick your arm through. the only thing that sucks is if your gun isn't free floated it fucked with your PoI
Could this realistically work?
>>64754560Retards will always exist, IMO the biggest problem of AI videos are the false positives, people losing their sense of wonder because something wild will become likely to be AI slop in their radars.
>>64754231The whole point of being stealthy is to be able to get closer to the enemy without detection, and if you're closer you might as well just stick rockets to the bombs the aircraft would be carrying and cut out the middle man.
>>64754231it would probably require multi stage Propulsion to get the aircraft though the waterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAM_shiphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDAS_(missile)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_Cormorant
>>64754231how will it recapture the planes?
>>64754622@grok you stupid clown. You are fund by Pakistan. I gave you order but why you did not listen to me
>20 years ago>People constantly felate the F22, claiming its the plane version of jesus.>Constantly disparage the F35 saying its a an expensive boondongle that can't fight and is shit and is worse in every way to the f22 and they should have just made more f22s instead of axing the program>Today>People lament that the f22 is underutilized as it never gets any engagements>Still question the value of F35 despite its multiple successes in infiltrating enemy held airspace and leading ground attack missions in heavily defended adversary airspace.Its time you admit that F35 is the superior aircraft.
>>64758921You absolutely are seething
>>64757477Why does /k/ constantly spam this? This isn't true. The RCS is greater, the top speed is lower, the acceleration is lower, the flight ceiling is lower, the range is lower, the payload capacity is smaller, its radar is made of identical materials but is smaller and has less electrical power.What you get in exchange is strike capability independent of supporting assets, which is important but in no way whatsoever makes the plane "better". They do different jobs. If a squadron of F-22s vs a squadron of F-35s actually fought each other, the F-22s would win every time.
>>64754260the F22 is an air superiority fighter the f35 is an attack craft/missile bus. the issue is we haven't had to fight any country that would require an air superiority fighter
>>64761240Except this isn't true for strategic reasons. If country A invests in air superiority and country B is forced to respond by investing in ground based defense, such as SAMs, then country B is permanently debilitated. If country A's air force didn't exist, country B could not spend the money on SAMs and could instead build a larger air force of their own. In networks of alliances where there are many countries, not just two, this changes strategy.Therefore, country A's air force is strategically dominant, even if it never sees combat.
>>64761257>no gunz yuropoor shitcool story bro, but I really don't care
chinks are selling drone jammers for like 1000 bucksis it legal to own one of these in louisiana? also how effective would these be against retards with fpvs or glowniggers flying their shit around my property?
>>64757915>I can find youBack to the Baofeng YouTube comment sections, gramps.
>>64755056It's so that your neighbours shit won't go into the groundwater and poison your well.
>>64755056The FAA and the FCC will rape your ass to the moon and back.
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>>64759709>no feds are around to detect itNot only will the feds detect it, but the FCC will actually drive to your front door to hand-deliver a court summons. Radio triangulation is a bitch.
Previous: >>64643273Stamboulieh Law makes weekly videos on all the latest lawfare:https://youtube.com/@2alawYou've heard of FRTs, but what's a "super safety"?>uses the safety to force the reset of the trigger>allows for way more trigger options (you just have to trim two places)>invented by Tim Hoffman (https://hoffmantactical.com)>gifted to the world to freely 3D print>enterprising people now selling super safeties made of steel (recommend at least 4140)>cheaper than an FRT ($90-$150)>originally a 3-position cross-bolt safety>left is safe, right is semi, middle is super>3-position 90° super safety selectors are now availableComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
FRT List updated with footage links, I'll be adding more footage over time.https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KG2G/FRTINFO/refs/heads/main/FRTINFO
>>64760826does it work without the chassis? just as a pistol?
>>64718737retarded advice. It's all about bolt carrier mass. the trigger spring weight doesn't matter. If you have a lot of mass and gas forcing that finger back you have sufficient forced reset.Bunch of guys here running H1s and shit without knowing it are bitching about light triggers but the SSA-E springs run fine.I personally run a SSA but that's because I like light take up and a strong firm wall to break, same with my 2011.The no two stage is a stupid meme by people who don't understand how a FRT works, much like the old AR15 "it shits where it eats" meme.If you want SUPER-DUPER-RELIABILITY run a H3 buffer & lightweight bolt carrier.
>>64741902Reminder that FRT/SS devices and mechanisms which require feathering or light trigger finger pressure to function "reliably" are not actually reliable, and are no more than gimmick range toys. Such designs and products are not "complete" nor "finished", and we as consumers should articulate as much to producers.FWIW In my experience the Arc-fire from ASD is 99% agnostic to trigger finger pressure within reasonable biomechanical limit. It does modify the RoF, but the gun doesn't lock up. Going on 1500rnds FRT/SS mode, one malfunction, and 500rnds semi. No signs of wear or cracking like Atrius.Still waiting on Atrius to beef up their lever."IF you need to feather, it's an issue with your cycling system, not the FRT/SS because the FRT/SS's cycling is dependent on your cycling system's velocity, not anything else with the FRT/SS.But you wouldn't understand that because you are a retarded tripfag who doesn't understand basic physics.Give your fucking fail hard builds more gas and mass and you will see everything but the atrius cycle reliably.Go back to your stupid retarded faggotry WGWS, can't wait till people stop listening to retards like you who spew retardation in here like you used to in /ARG/ until you finally got found out.
>>64761263atrius will not cycle reliably because the pencil dicked lever will break under pressure.But seriously, if any of you take WGWS or A2GRIP's (is that faggot still around) advice seriously, you are doing stupid shit. They have worse understanding than the fucking chinese who copy everything but still make things worse by adding needless shit.
This changes everything.https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/indonesia-rafale-fighter-jets-depart-france-airpower-shift-southeast-asia/
>>64749304>Australia's 70 F-35As so stealthy that Indoanon doesn't even realise they're there and make the RAAF the unquestionable dominant regional air power even without US backing
>>64760725For the new MRCA procurement plan, Malaysia may get SU-57 fighter jets from Russia and KF-21 from South Korea or even KAAN from Turkey because they have already offered it to Malaysia. Russia has already offered the SU57 package along with the S400 to Malaysia. The US gives too many conditions and no freedom to repair or upgrade the aircraft made in the United States. Most recently, Malaysia has held discussions with the Russian authorities to obtain the Mig-35 as well as the 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 aircraft because Russia guarantees technology exchange and aircraft upgrades in the future.Eventhough the US bribing Malaysia not to join BRICS with sale of F-35, it wont be easy for them if the US Congress keep trying to meddle in and trying to approve it only with terms. Although both countries are friends, Malaysia is not that close with US, unlike Singapore , which the US gave much favour too. Also, Putrajaya (Malaysia) did not recognized Israel and dont have any Diplomatic relationship with Tel Aviv. Unlike Singapore which is the strongest supporters of Israel's war against the Palestinian people. So, you can do the math why Malaysian prefer to get 2nd hand F-18 from Kuwait as a temporary "stop-gap measure" only, as a temporary filling in the procurement of fifth or sixth generation fighter jets that will begin in the 14th Malaysia Plan (RM14 & RM15) 2030-2040.
>>64761175Many seething Australians on /k/ have already been sounding the alarm since the US decided to sell the F-35 to Singapore as they believe it compromises Australia's air defense to China. While the US can afford to replace the F-35 with something new in 20 years Australians are going to be stuck with them for at least 50.
>>64761179>ManyCan we see them?
>>64761175It's dangerous if the weaponry leans more towards the west, especially America, the strangest policy is, the fighter jets have been purchased but their use requires permission from them. For F-18D Malaysia, the Malaysian technician was not given the source code for the settings when there was a mission, they had to report to America first. After that the RMAF showing high-interest on American F-18 only to be blocked by the Congress and Singaporean lobbyist claiming "to prevent arms race in S.E. Asia" (In the same time authorize the selling of F-16 and F-15 to Singapore. Fucking hypocrites). After the Malaysian shocking decision to buying the Russian MiG-29N (Malaysia was the first in S.E Asia officially to use modern Russian fighter after the Cold War), President Clinton allowed the sale of little 8 unit of Hornet to save face and "to prevent Russian influence". Clinton administration also trying to persuade Malaysian government by selling second hand F-16 only to be bluntly rejected. (One of main criteria for RMAF fighters is to have enough range to reach either Malaysia peninsula and Borneo. Which mean most single-engine fighter like F-16 will fail.) >Malaysia wanted more F/A-18>Malaysia looking for second hand USN/USMC F/A-18>Uncle Sam said no. Instead offered up F/A-18F>Malaysia tempted to buy F/A-18F but didn't want to surrender their existing F/A-18D as part of buyback option>Deal went dead>Suddenly US came back and "hinted" that they may export F-35 for Malaysia if they could permanently stationed their F-15/F-16 in Malaysia because reasons.>Malaysia said "take that F-35 of yours and shove it up your ass" subtlyTil now American suffering loses because Malaysian opened the market gate for Russian and European arms sales on SE Asia and destroying the American arms sales monopoly.
6,500,000,000€largest sale in israel's history
>>64746995>but no one is attacking germany thothat's generally the best time to order things with multi-year lead times, yes.
>>64747363>Just develop and then manufacture an anti-MRBM/IRBM system from scratch, bro.
>>64749378You have to be at least 80 IQ to post here.
>>64747374Well maybe Germany could just do what Israel did for their AA system and turn off their patriot batteries, lie that they don’t work, and then demand a tech transfer from Congress plus US tax payer funded tip.
>>64752574They already gave the Russians the kill codes for Israeli built drones during the invasion of Georgia and nothing came of it.Well actually that’s not true, Russia did come away thinking every western weapon system has secret kill codes. Which is why they keep spamming it like a meme.
AK General /akg/Chocolate Chip Chinese Chestrig Edition>Thread #2086Old thread here >>64704982
Or should I get sureshot?Need loooong quadrail
>>64760171Based Swissanon>>64759565Neither is a real PM md. 90 though, picture related. >>64760231I just got 1500rnd of 150gr supers in brass cases for 41 cents per round, shipped. It is literally cheaper then 7.62x39, plus cycles subs. I wish there was a good 300blk AK. Hell I wish there were several good 300blk AKs. The PSA 300blk Krink could have been so cool, but PSA shit. >>64760278No one except a couple of custom gunsmith guns I've seen around on AKfiles etc.
>>64759379My free MP5 stamps were approved today, I'll probably sbr the Tula krink and leave the 106ur at 16".
>>64760651It has an affect on if I like it and I don't like it.
>>64761125>PSA shitWhy shit? I was thinking of swapping my Saiga for a PSA 103 and pocketing few hundred bucks. I almost never shoot the Saiga anymore so it just sits there looking sexy.Were they still having that issue with excessive BCG mushrooming and rail wear? Did the Toolcraft BCGs solve anything? Seems like they're making them out of too soft a metal. I'd hate to trade something I know will live forever for something that won't.
> see pic related with my kids> expect whimsical adventure movie about sky pirates with plane autism> it’s a meditation on surivor’s guilt and ptsd from the perspective of a WW1 pilotThat shit had no business hitting so hard. Felt gutted all day. Absolute S tier film. Ghibli’s best imo
>>64752819the series is so much better i get a bit angry any time i see someone mention the movie. >singing the Soviet anthem at the Christmas partyok I’ll give that one to the movie
>>64754091>It would be a good seriesanon, I…
>>64759182>well planned operation autism
I watched Der Hauptmann on a flight and that was pretty good. German deserted at the end of WW2 stumbles across an SS officer uniform and starts executing deserters, a real fake it till you make it store. It's based off a true story, which is pretty crazy.Another movie, not necessarily k, but City of God, definitely worth a watch. Brazilian biopic of a journalist who grew up in the City of God and he just goes over the shit he saw while growing up.
>>64749583Those were the days, my friend, We thought they'd never end, We'd sing and dance, forever and a day We'd live the life we choose, We'd fight and never lose,Those were the days, oh yes those were the days~
