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The Tu-22 and F-111 are actually 1960's era aircraft with the Tu-22 being more than twice the size, bordering the range of a heavy bomber. It is also still in use with China looking at building it's own version. Used in a similar capacity was our B-52, it is an effective weapon platform for...
Be very thankful you at least live in a free state that will allow you to title it. We are very lucky in Ohio, too. But lots of states it will not happen. A few hoops but once its done you are home free... Good Luck with it.
Belfast is a British city that had British soldiers to protect the citizens from home-grown terrorists/rebels. It was there by request and the only people against it were IRA terrorists. Not unlike what you are claiming for Crimea, which was my point.
A email ???from DLA Disposition Services
DLA Disposition Services is conducting a real study looking into selling thousands of 1980-2000 HMMWVs to the public through contractors who will certify DOT specs. A ways off, but could happen:
"The DOD expects to excess several thousand HMMWV vehicles...
Ukraine is a very big country and Russian forces are only in Crimea, where they had bases anyway. They have secured and occupied Crimea, no where else. It is a political move, there will be no fighting.
These are a nightmare mechanically and some parts are really hard to find after so many years. The transmission is especially a problem. It cannot be substituted yet it is very complex and hard to find spares.
Kettenkrads are exceptionally complex machines and not easily replicated. They are also exceptionally dangerous with exposed track and being very narrow. It was originally designed as a prime mover that would fit into the Ju-52 which is not a very large plane. I have driven four different...
I agree, the Merkava replica certainly looks good standing still, but there is very little to it actually. Still, for a replica, this is pretty common.
I would be asking yourself why? Why reinvent the wheel? It will not be cheaper in the long run for two reasons; built cost will be more than you realize, and it will not appreciate at all like something real. Real armor appreciates. Replica stuff does not. Plus, you spend all your time telling...
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