Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2017 Members Share Posted December 22, 2017 a) The film states that they had a number of bomb drops, of which the last two were live bombs. b) as to the usefulness of the German Luftwaffe, in recognition of its relative "smallness" during the Cold War and the predicted life expectancy on the battlefield the decision was made to essentially focus on three major mission types, - air interdiction - reconnaissance - strikes (=nuclear, by MRCA Tornado) The lowest priority was assigned to what the army wants most, close air support, because of the expected high attrition rate. In short, a call for close air support would be answered ONLY under the condition that a brigade (!) was threatened with losses in excess of 80% (!!!) within the next 24 hours. Then, and only then, the Luftwaffe would send its most disposable asset, the Alpha jet, which could carry a single 500lb bomb. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Ssnake said: a) The film states that they had a number of bomb drops, of which the last two were live bombs. b) as to the usefulness of the German Luftwaffe, in recognition of its relative "smallness" during the Cold War and the predicted life expectancy on the battlefield the decision was made to essentially focus on three major mission types, - air interdiction - reconnaissance - strikes (=nuclear, by MRCA Tornado) The lowest priority was assigned to what the army wants most, close air support, because of the expected high attrition rate. In short, a call for close air support would be answered ONLY under the condition that a brigade (!) was threatened with losses in excess of 80% (!!!) within the next 24 hours. Then, and only then, the Luftwaffe would send its most disposable asset, the Alpha jet, which could carry a single 500lb bomb. Not to mention, that since we have the Luftwaffe...we haven't managed to win any war Edited December 22, 2017 by Grenny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iarmor Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) Destroyed M48s near the pier stronghold ("Masrek") of the Bar-Lev line Edited December 24, 2017 by Iarmor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankHunter Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Not tanks, but some of you may find it interesting 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) Edited December 27, 2017 by Rad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rad Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) https://youtu.be/UHeYaP8IK1I Classix: "Kampfpanzer70" in Erprobung (1969) - Bundeswehr Edited December 29, 2017 by Rad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rad Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 After Mali in Germany. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike-Ajax Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) "The locals want them to do more" Perhaps if the locals themselves were part of the solution instead of the problem ... Edited January 8, 2018 by Nike-Ajax 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpow66m Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Who knew? https://youtu.be/YiecixAsm8w 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Furia Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Interesting point of view 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt DeFault Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) W.T.F.?! Yesterday, on January 10, 2018, a drunken man, stole from the guarded parking lot DOSAAF caterpillar all-terrain vehicle, where he drove into the window of the store "Family" on the street Severnaya in Apatity and when trying to steal a bottle of wine was detained by the police. In addition, it became known that this man was already caught in early January for stealing a truck KAMAZ and was under a written undertaking not to leave the place. The author of the second video from the window is Vladislav P. Edited January 11, 2018 by Lt DeFault 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Furia Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 An excellent video Matsimus. It is scary to think how fast an easily we have forgoten all this situation that was real threat not so long ago. When I joined the military in 1984, that was a real threat. Now young generations think of it as it never happened. Very nice footage on the video. You got a new subscriber! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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