It was a good year for imaginative military
innovations but we would be talking about five (5) of the best that was made in 2016.
innovations but we would be talking about five (5) of the best that was made in 2016.
We got “Star Wars”-style speeders
to superman vision style surveillance drone, you would think it was straight out of
science fiction or Hollywood blockbusters.
to superman vision style surveillance drone, you would think it was straight out of
science fiction or Hollywood blockbusters.
'Star Wars'- style speeders
Remember the speeder bikes in the “Return of the Jedi” that raced through the air?
Well it's about to come to reality as The US MILLITARY and Malloy Aeronautics
and SURVICE Engineering Company teamed up to further develop "The Hoverbike"
for the U.S. Army.
The Hover bike is officially called the "Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle", or JTARV.
Well it's about to come to reality as The US MILLITARY and Malloy Aeronautics
and SURVICE Engineering Company teamed up to further develop "The Hoverbike"
for the U.S. Army.
The Hover bike is officially called the "Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle", or JTARV.
SPECIFICATIONS
The JTARV is Capable of reaching speeds of 110 mph, and carry teams rapidly around a war zone.
It can also be used for delivering supplies that could weigh about 300 pounds by itself.
It can also be used for delivering supplies that could weigh about 300 pounds by itself.
JTARV was built to provide stealth advantages, reduced acoustic signature and give only a small physical footprint in order to reduce discovery.
These real life speeders are built not to require runways or landing zones, giving them additional flexibility.
Combat tractor
The 32-ton armored vehicle is a Swiss Army Knife and the ultimate tractor.
It is built with the strength to punch holes through concrete, fire rockets, and also carve safe passage through minefields for soldiers.
The tractor is named "BAE Systems Terrier" and is believed to be able to tackle all conditions of war.
It is built with the strength to punch holes through concrete, fire rockets, and also carve safe passage through minefields for soldiers.
The tractor is named "BAE Systems Terrier" and is believed to be able to tackle all conditions of war.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Terrier is a multi-tool on a giant scale, which can quickly adapt to tackle a range of important tasks.
It has a 26-foot long arm with a front loader system that can lift upto five tons and move a staggering 300 tons of earth per
hour ( that’s about the weight of 120 5,000- pound SUVs..)
Terrier can also destroy enemy runways, rip holes in
concrete compounds serving as hideout for terrorists,
dismantle bridges, and even
unleash PYTHON rocket-propelled explosives to destroy concealed IEDS, in order to protect dismounted troops.
Terrier is one hell of a tractor that can lift, grab and move things.
What else can it do?
It has a 26-foot long arm with a front loader system that can lift upto five tons and move a staggering 300 tons of earth per
hour ( that’s about the weight of 120 5,000- pound SUVs..)
Terrier can also destroy enemy runways, rip holes in
concrete compounds serving as hideout for terrorists,
dismantle bridges, and even
unleash PYTHON rocket-propelled explosives to destroy concealed IEDS, in order to protect dismounted troops.
Terrier is one hell of a tractor that can lift, grab and move things.
What else can it do?
Surveillance drone
The search for terrorists just got a big boost.It looks more like a “Star Trek” Bird of Prey, but it's actually a drone that terrorists cannot escape:
SPECIFICATIONS
It is a new military aircraft that’s totally powered by the sun
and can conduct missions without landing for about 45 days.
and can conduct missions without landing for about 45 days.
It was designed and created by Airbus Defence and Space. They call the new drone
the "High Altitude Pseudo Satellite" (HAPS), but
it’s been dubbed the code name "Zephyr".
The “pseudo satellite” has satellite-type capabilities like
extreme surveillance— but also has the flexibility and versatility of an unmanned aircraft.
This capability may prove very handy for special operations.
the "High Altitude Pseudo Satellite" (HAPS), but
it’s been dubbed the code name "Zephyr".
The “pseudo satellite” has satellite-type capabilities like
extreme surveillance— but also has the flexibility and versatility of an unmanned aircraft.
This capability may prove very handy for special operations.
Unlike a regular satellite, the Zephyr can be landed,
modified with alternative tech, and re-launched to provide different capabilities that maybe required.
modified with alternative tech, and re-launched to provide different capabilities that maybe required.
The major use of the Zephyr is the provision of high definition imagery of accuracy down to 6-inch resolution to the military.
The Zephyr could fly without landing for a month and a half.
The Zephyr could fly without landing for a month and a half.
While Zephyr wasn't built for flying in space, it can actually get very close to it. The drone can always reach heights higher than 70,000 feet above the ground. At those
heights you can see the curvature of the earth.
heights you can see the curvature of the earth.
Superman-style vision
The New technology gives U.S. military helicopter pilots
'Superman-style' vision to help them tackle dangerous environments such as;
Degraded Visual Environment, or DVE.
DVE is a frequent threat to military aircraft making it tough to land and fly.
This is mainly caused by bad weather like
rain, snow, dust and fog and also things like a brown out.
In a brown-out, sand, dirt and dust get kicked up the pilot loses his visual reference with the ground.
This may cause collision with the ground or other structures causing the helicopter to land hard
or even roll over.
A tech to help pilots defeat extreme DVE and even see crucial details was needed. The tech is called
"synthetic vision"
It provides pilots with a 3-D
view of the landing zone on their flight displays.
No matter the state of conditions, the synthetic vision builds a picture using state-of-the-art sensors.
It also alerts for Dangers like other aircraft, telephone wires,
vehicles and personnel near the landing zone or unexpected terrain.
Ultimately, the US pilots with the aid of the tech would have the
advantage of being able to safely operate where others cannot.
The New technology gives U.S. military helicopter pilots
'Superman-style' vision to help them tackle dangerous environments such as;
Degraded Visual Environment, or DVE.
DVE is a frequent threat to military aircraft making it tough to land and fly.
This is mainly caused by bad weather like
rain, snow, dust and fog and also things like a brown out.
In a brown-out, sand, dirt and dust get kicked up the pilot loses his visual reference with the ground.
This may cause collision with the ground or other structures causing the helicopter to land hard
or even roll over.
A tech to help pilots defeat extreme DVE and even see crucial details was needed. The tech is called
"synthetic vision"
It provides pilots with a 3-D
view of the landing zone on their flight displays.
No matter the state of conditions, the synthetic vision builds a picture using state-of-the-art sensors.
It also alerts for Dangers like other aircraft, telephone wires,
vehicles and personnel near the landing zone or unexpected terrain.
Ultimately, the US pilots with the aid of the tech would have the
advantage of being able to safely operate where others cannot.
New swimming Marine Corps combat vehicle
The nearly 34-ton armored fighting vehicle built for the Marines by BAE Systems and IVECO Defence, was unveiled.
The Combat Vehicle ACV 1.1, combines a high degree of
protection with land and water capabilities.
The ACV 1.1, can launch
from a ship at sea and then travel by water at A
speed of six knots, without even fearing the surfs. it is designed to withstand even nine-foots plunging surfs while maintaining speed and getting ready to launch attacks once it reaches the shores.
The Combat Vehicle prototype, was fitted in with heavy fire power and speed on land of upto 70 miles per hour while carrying out these attacks.
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The Combat Vehicle ACV 1.1, combines a high degree of
protection with land and water capabilities.
The ACV 1.1, can launch
from a ship at sea and then travel by water at A
speed of six knots, without even fearing the surfs. it is designed to withstand even nine-foots plunging surfs while maintaining speed and getting ready to launch attacks once it reaches the shores.
The Combat Vehicle prototype, was fitted in with heavy fire power and speed on land of upto 70 miles per hour while carrying out these attacks.
MORE COMING SOON
