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~
How effective are the Japanese Self Defense Forces? Could they be as bad ass as the Imperial Japanese Army? How do they stack up to the PLA, Russian or Western armies if Japanese is allowed to fully re-arm?
>>64760957>multi part posts about CBT in warfareAbout female vietcong raping GIs?I haven't seen that in years, maybe it's the same schizo and they refined their obsession?
>>64760403>be the spirits of his ancestors>you have done your best to keep your line alive through centuries of Chinese history, with all the wars and rebellions and the billions of casualties they caused>your descendant is acting like THIS.How disgraceful.
>he got so assblasted that someone called him Rapechink that he assumes the guy stalks himWhen will he realize that he just constantly give away the sleeper word to trigger his melty?
>>64761219>he said, as he constantly shits up any Japanese threads
Post some gun ideas you've had. Bonus for KelTec levels of madness.>modern SA/DA cartridge revolver w/swing-out cylinder but designed on Colt 1860 lines.
>bergman bayards with accessory rails and stendos, ideally in a wide spectrum of calibers, potentially including intermediate rifle rounds>had a dream about a "5.56x19mm" pistol that could zip soft armor and only needed a barrel swap to use in my hi power>new production meatballs that can, you guessed it, chamber intermediate rifle cartridges
>>64757523The Rossi LWC, but it's a top-break revolver with a 20" barrel and a blast shield, chambered in 45-70.
Why aren't there more guns that have a secondary barrel for firing a more powerful caliber if the situation changes suddenly? The only example I can think of is the LeMat Revolver. It would throw the caliber wars for a loop and make for a fun range toy.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c1ySenl_OQo
>>64757523>top break>9 shot>327 magnum>3 inch barrel>bobbed hammer>optic/light readyMy idea for the ultimate EDC revolver in places where they limit magazines to 10 rounds. You get nearly the same capacity/reload speed as a semi-auto with near .357 stoppin' powah. Shooped together a shitty mockup using the protoype Detonics top-break that never saw the light of day.
Benelli M1014 that uses a helical mag that goes the length of the barrel. Picrel is a shitty thing I made on my phone in like 3 minutes but you get the idea.I was thinking that I could remove the elevator and just have the bolt push shells out of the magazine into the chamber but it would probably be super fucking unreliable and removing the magazine tube and a portion of the receiver to fit the magazine would make the whole gun fragile. With enough work and some 3D printing I could probably make one. Maybe.
how do you defend yourself from homemade flame throwers and other rudimentary incendiaries?
>>64758648>>64743674>supposedly over ten thousand dead>haven't achieved anything besides torching down some ayatollah posters and toppling some statues to the guy Trump blew upSomebody should tell them that dying isn't winning. As much shit as Trump talks he had a point when he tweeted that they need to take over institutions. Otherwise this entire uprising isn't any better than some BLM chimpout. Except the Iranian government prefers to shoot the angry mob rather than appease it.
>>64759158Why do Indians support Islamic regimes? Does Iran hate Pakistan or something?
>>64759199>Why do Indians support Islamic regimes?Because that's what the client paid for.
>>64742049Your feelings got hurt
>>64760573You're brown
I just got a high paying job and in celebration I'm going to update my arsenal. Pls give input on my choices for these roles and let me know if there's something better:>Ruger SFAR as main DMR rifle, open to other short receiver .308 ARs or a .308 bullpup>M&P9 or 10mm Witness as handgun, I do live in grizzly country and this will be my primary HD/clearing gun>Kel Tec RDB as building clearing/HD rifle>KSG as HD shotgun>Mossberg Aftershock as drone gun to be worn on a scabbard, can also double as bear gun with slugs>300WM rifle as sniper (undecided but either a cheapo Savage bolty or go all in and get a Desert Tech SRS for $6k)Already have my carry guns set and most of the common rifles for range funs but want specific ones that best fill those roles. What are your go-to's?
>>64760728Sounds like you're better organized than me then. Can't imagine dropping 10k on a few guns will interfere with your plans.
>>64760770I manage to save a lot by not being into expensive cars and not expecting much out of housing. Almost bought but 2020 price skyrocketing happened so have just been renting janky 1 bedrooms in semi shitty areas but even those are $2k/mo where I live (the worst state, but with good paying jobs in some sectors at least)
>>64750963I'd get the 10mm Witness. Always wanted one of those.
>>64760865The Steel-framed one, of course. The polymer-framed one is so ugly it hurts to look at it.
>>64750963Almost all of these listed are guns more for fun than serious usage. The SFAR has some reliability issues, the Witness in 10mm is adequate but it's an old and overly heavy gun that is not particularly great in build quality and not super easy to get parts for. The M&P is decent enough in reliability and doesn't have the parts issue at least. The RDB is known for also having meh reliability and for being somewhat flimsy. The KSG is definitely known for flimsiness as well, which is an overall theme for Kel Tec it seems. The stockless shotgun is a meme in that it's incredibly difficult to hit anything beyond handgun self defense scenario distances more than once without taking 5 seconds to fire between aimed shots. The "sniper" category is fine, though it's questionable whether spending $6000 on a gun makes sense compared to $1000 for a Bergara or something similar.
