USS Alexandria (SSN-757)

USS Alexandria (SSN-757)

 

The history of the Alexandria as a U.S. Navy warship begins with the staffing of what is known as the Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Alexandria. CDR Wilbur Cooke was the Commanding Officer of the Unit. Construction delays necessitated the detachment of CDR Cooke on 6 October 1989, and the assignment of Commander Paul E. Normand in his place on 11 December 1989.

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F124 Sachsen class

F124 Sachsen class

The F124 Sachsen class is Germany's latest class of highly advanced air-defense frigates. The design of the Sachsen class frigate is based on that of the F123 Brandenburg class but with enhanced stealth features intended to deceive any opponent's radar and acoustic sensors and incorporate also the advanced multifunction radar APAR as well as the SMART-L long-range radar which is claimed to be capable of detecting stealth aircraft and stealth missiles. Although designated as frigates, they are in capability and size comparable to destroyers.
At €2.1 billion for only three ships, this was one of the most expensive ship building programs of the German Navy. They are similar to the Dutch De Zeven Provinciën class frigates.

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Charles de Gaulle (R91)

 

Charles de Gaulle (R91)

Career (France)
Name:	Charles de Gaulle (R91)
Namesake:	Charles de Gaulle
Ordered:	3 February 1986
Builder:	DCNS
Laid down:	14 April 1989
Launched:	7 May 1994
Commissioned:	18 May 2001
In service:	Active Service (As of 2013)
Renamed:	Laid down as Richelieu, renamed Charles de Gaulle in 1987
Homeport:	Toulon, France
Nickname:	CDG
Honours and awards:	Jack with the colours of the Free French Forces (front) and the ribbon of the Ordre de la Libération (back)
Fate:	Active in service as of 2013
General characteristics
Class & type:	Unique aircraft carrier
Displacement:	37,085 tonnes (standard) 42,000 tonnes (full load)
Length:	261.5 m (858 ft) overall
Beam:	64.36 m (211.2 ft) overall
Draught:	9.43 m (30.9 ft)
Propulsion:	2 × K15 pressurised water reactors (PWR), 150 MW each 4 × diesel-electric 2 × shafts
Speed:	27 knots (50 km/h)
Range:	Unlimited distance; 20-25 years
Endurance:	45 days of food
Capacity:	800 commandos, 500 tonnes of ammunitions
Complement:	Ship's company: 1,350 Air wing: 600
Sensors and processing systems:	DRBJ 11 B tridimensional air search radar DRBV 26D air search radar DRBV 15C low altitude air search radar Arabel target acquisition radar
Electronic warfare & decoys:	ARBR 21 Detector ARBB 33 Countermeasures suite ARBG2 MAIGRET Interceptor 4 × Sagaie decoys launcher SLAT (Système de lutte anti-torpille) torpedo countermeasures
Armament:	4 × 8 cell A-43 Sylver launchers carrying the MBDA Aster 15 surface to air missile. 2 × 6 cell Sadral launchers carrying Mistral short range missiles 8 × Giat 20F2 20 mm cannons.
Aircraft carried:	28 – 40 aircraft, including * Rafale M * Super Étendard * E-2C Hawkeye * SA365 Dauphin * EC725 Caracal * AS532 Cougar

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Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck

Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck

 

The HEMTT's objective is to provide heavy transport capabilities for supply and re-supply of combat vehicles and weapons systems for the United States Army. It is distinguished by extreme mobility compared to standard 5-ton trucks, thanks to its large number of wheels and turbo-charged engine, combined with all-wheel drive and very large, low-pressure tires. Though far less publicized than the Humvee, it has been extremely important in transporting logistics behind quick-moving forces based on the M1 Abrams tank.

 

Type	8x8 off-road cargo truck
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1982-Present
Used by	U.S. Army
Production history
Manufacturer	Oshkosh Corporation
Unit cost	starting at US$135,000
Produced	1982 to Present
Number built	13,000+
Variants	M977 cargo truck, M978 tanker, M983 tractor, M984 wrecker, M985 cargo truck
Specifications (M977 A2)
Weight	38,800 lb (17,600 kg)
Length	33.4 ft (10.2 m)
Width	8 ft (2.4 m)
Height	9.3 ft (2.8 m)
Crew	2
Engine	MTU Detroit Diesel 12.1 liter 445 hp (332 kW)
Transmission	Allison 4500SP/5-speed automatic
Suspension	Hendrickson w/equalizing beam
Ground clearance	24 in (610 mm)
Fuel capacity	155 US gal (587 l)
Operational range	400 mi (644 km)
Speed	62 mph (100 km/h)

 

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Denel AH-2 Rooivalk

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk

The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk ( hawk in the Afrikaans language ) is an attack helicopter two-seater in tandem to combat / escort / survey produced by the company South African DENEL.

Role	attack helicopter
Builder	Denel Aerospace Systems
First flight	11 February 1990
Commissioning	1,999
Date of withdrawal	Still in service
Unit cost	$ 40 million
Number built	12
Crew
1 pilot + 1 operator arms
Engine
Engine	Makila 1K2 turboshaft
Number	2
Dimensions
Rotor diameter	15.58 m
Length	18.73 m
Height	5.19 m
Masses
In vacuum	5730 kg
Maximum	8750 kg
Performance
Speed	278 km / h
Ceiling	6096 m
Rate of climb	799 m / min
Range capability	705 km

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