Science Unique Military Weapons - Page 13

**Easy 6** · 08-02-2013, 05:45 PM

Cant recall ever seeing a thread on this topic so i thought it was time we had one... this thread is dedicated to military weaponry of any kind, from any era or nation.

There is a seemingly endless array of novel, fascinating, revolutionary or even ill-fated hardware out there so subject material shouldnt be a problem.

First entry coming up shortly...

MIAdragon · 08-26-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Delaney37

Everytime someone mentions the ME 262 I also think of the Horton 229. It was the precursor of stealth and a flying wing. Think small fighter version of the B-2. One can only imagine the what ifs if the Nazis could have figured out the dynamics of a making it work and producing it.

They are restoring one at the Steven F Udvar Hazy center in northern va. It's a place that's a bit out of the way but WELL with the trip.

**Easy 6** · 08-26-2016, 10:50 PM

The Horten is the grandaddy of the flying wing, the Germans were truly onto something revolutionary

Its scary how modern it looks even now, two engines aligned along the fuselage for a compact and aerodynamic profile... I've seen that design before, somewhere

**notorious** · 08-27-2016, 12:00 AM

Ahh. The Horton 229. If only they had fly by wire back in the day.

**Donger** · 08-27-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Its easy to imagine Allied pilots shitting their pants when first encountering these things... great pic, this late model version on wiki is pretty sweet too, its incredibly sleek looking for that era

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_262

The managed to down 550+ planes from 1942 to the end...

Thank God they didnt have THAT program underway sooner or we would all be speaking German

It technically wasn't "the first jet fighter" but it was the first operational one.

As you may know, Galland and others wanted it to be a fighter immediately, but Hitler demanded that it be employed as a bomber for a long time. When it reverted back to the fighter role, it was already too late.

Hoover · 08-27-2016, 08:23 AM

The most dangerous weapon known to man.

This weapon is equipped with a number of weapons that render the opposition helpless.

**Easy 6** · 08-27-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

It technically wasn't "the first jet fighter" but it was the first operational one.

As you may know, Galland and others wanted it to be a fighter immediately, but Hitler demanded that it be employed as a bomber for a long time. When it reverted back to the fighter role, it was already too late.

I actually didnt know that about Hitler insisting on making it a bomber until I read that wiki last night... glad ol, Adolph was stubborn, they would've shot the allies out of the sky faster than we could build them

stumppy · 08-27-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

The most dangerous weapon known to man.

This weapon is equipped with a number of weapons that render the opposition helpless.

I surrender ! Oh boy oh boy oh boy. I surrender right now.

**Easy 6** · 08-27-2016, 02:14 PM

Surrender my ass, I'm gonna launch everything I got at her

Delaney37 · 08-27-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

The most dangerous weapon known to man.

This weapon is equipped with a number of weapons that render the opposition helpless.

Ah the voodoo punani secret weapon

Abba-Dabba · 08-27-2016, 02:21 PM

Not unique at all. But to me there is nothing more thrilling than throwing live hand grenades. Seeing that spoon flipping in the air like a ballerina is nothing but pure beauty.

We used M231's to clear trenches. Which were always a blast to shoot. You would run through a 30rnd mag in about 2 or 3 seconds.

There are always unique things to do with 1 1/4lb. sticks of C4.

Colored smoke grenades like green, yellow and purple were always fun and unique to add a little cayenne pepper under the bottom of the tape. Wait a minute, colored smoke isn't supposed to burn like CS. Heh.

Delaney37 · 08-27-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

I surrender ! Oh boy oh boy oh boy. I surrender right now.

And the way this thread is turning now is proof positive of the power of voodoo punani

Delaney37 · 08-27-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberSponge

Not unique at all. But to me there is nothing more thrilling than throwing live hand grenades. Seeing that spoon flipping in the air like a ballerina is nothing but pure beauty.

We used M231's to clear trenches. Which were always a blast to shoot. You would run through a 30rnd mag in about 2 or 3 seconds.

There are always unique things to do with 1 1/4lb. sticks of C4.

Colored smoke grenades like green, yellow and purple were always fun and unique to add a little cayenne pepper under the bottom of the tape. Wait a minute, colored smoke isn't supposed to burn like CS. Heh.

Along the lines of grenades, I give you The Punisher..

Abba-Dabba · 08-27-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Delaney37

Along the lines of grenades, I give you The Punisher..

Wonder how much that thing weighs.

Delaney37 · 08-27-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberSponge

Wonder how much that thing weighs.

My cousin told me in weighs in around to a hefty 14 to 15 pounds. He also said that there has been some problems with misfires and range at this point but that all those problems are currently being remedied. He thinks it has promise as a squad based weapon.

**Easy 6** · 08-27-2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Delaney37

My cousin told me in weighs in around to a hefty 14 to 15 pounds. He also said that there has been some problems with misfires and range at this point but that all those problems are currently being remedied. He thinks it has promise as a squad based weapon.

The Brits are using it in Libya

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sas-use-pro...-libya-1574767

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08-26-2016, 10:50 PM	#182
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3747775	The Horten is the grandaddy of the flying wing, the Germans were truly onto something revolutionary Its scary how modern it looks even now, two engines aligned along the fuselage for a compact and aerodynamic profile... I've seen that design before, somewhere
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08-27-2016, 12:00 AM	#183
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08-27-2016, 08:23 AM	#185
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08-27-2016, 02:14 PM	#188
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3747775	Surrender my ass, I'm gonna launch everything I got at her
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08-27-2016, 02:21 PM	#190
Abba-Dabba MVP Join Date: May 2001 Casino cash: $4502970	Not unique at all. But to me there is nothing more thrilling than throwing live hand grenades. Seeing that spoon flipping in the air like a ballerina is nothing but pure beauty. We used M231's to clear trenches. Which were always a blast to shoot. You would run through a 30rnd mag in about 2 or 3 seconds. There are always unique things to do with 1 1/4lb. sticks of C4. Colored smoke grenades like green, yellow and purple were always fun and unique to add a little cayenne pepper under the bottom of the tape. Wait a minute, colored smoke isn't supposed to burn like CS. Heh.
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