{"id":8611,"date":"2018-09-23T16:44:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T14:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wordpress\/?p=8611"},"modified":"2018-12-02T23:13:16","modified_gmt":"2018-12-02T22:13:16","slug":"nuovi-1-300-usa-gulf-war-et-al","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/09\/23\/nuovi-1-300-usa-gulf-war-et-al\/","title":{"rendered":"New 1\/300 USA Gulf War et al."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have just taken off old bags all models I bought for US Gulf War. Models are mainly Scotia and Heroics and Ros. Down below some photos and tables for the odd models in my collection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cruise missile vehicles<\/li><li>Fast Attack Vehicles<\/li><li>M992 artillery support<\/li><li>HEMMT trucks<\/li><li>Patriot battery<\/li><li>AA M2 Bradley (M6 Linebacker)<\/li><li>Humvee Avenger<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9197\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0004-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0004-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9201\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0002-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0002-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><figcaption>Two Humvee Avengers&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9199\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0005-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0005-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><figcaption>Various models of LAV vehicles.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9198\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0006-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0006-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><figcaption>MRLS, Engineer and AA M2 Bradley (not exactly the real vehicle)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9200\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0003-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0003-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><figcaption>Marines!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9196\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/ottobre-2018\/img_0007-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0007-320x320.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><figcaption>M109A2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the vehicles I plan to pain ion MERDC or Forest green or there\/colour NATO, since especially the logistics, engineering and all vehicles behind the battle line were of painted with non-desert camouflage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also have GHQ US infantry, to complement my vehicles. They will bene painted following the scheme below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1267px-U.S._Marines_in_the_Middle_East_1991_1991_by_Donna_J._Neary-1024x828.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1267px-U.S._Marines_in_the_Middle_East_1991_1991_by_Donna_J._Neary-1024x828.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1267px-U.S._Marines_in_the_Middle_East_1991_1991_by_Donna_J._Neary-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1267px-U.S._Marines_in_the_Middle_East_1991_1991_by_Donna_J._Neary-768x621.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1267px-U.S._Marines_in_the_Middle_East_1991_1991_by_Donna_J._Neary.jpg 1267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Here some Marines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/d7h3equ-f2aba088-0546-4ccf-beb8-c1cc840937a8-1024x274.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/d7h3equ-f2aba088-0546-4ccf-beb8-c1cc840937a8-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/d7h3equ-f2aba088-0546-4ccf-beb8-c1cc840937a8-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/d7h3equ-f2aba088-0546-4ccf-beb8-c1cc840937a8-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Here some generic troops.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ho appena raccolto tutti i pezzi ordinati negli anni scorsi, in questo post metter\u00f2 delle tavole da usare per la pittura.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Europa (qualche consiglio su come dipingere MERDC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bundeswehr vehicles: prior to 3 tone camo everything was Gelboliv RAL 6014, which I have never found a Vallejo color to come close. Model Master makes an really good match though called NATO Olive but I think it is enamel only. It is also the same color the Belgians, Dutch, Italians and just about everybody except for the U.S.and UK called Khaki Drab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NATO was switching to three tone camo around the time you reference. Vallejo 975 Military Green, 871 Leather Brown and 995 German Grey are acceptable matches. If you want model air look for 612 NATO Green primer, 249 NATO Brown and 251 NATO Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UK vehicles were 897 Bronze Green with wide bands of 995 German Grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Vehicles in USAREUR were MERDC Winter Camo, which was 893 U.S. Dark Green, 873 U.S. Field Drab, 988 Khaki and 950 Black. The M1s and M2\/3s started showing up about the time you reference and they were Forest Green which Vallejo says is 975 Military Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I pezzi da preparare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5c1cc94cc2dbecd1d0c19c30a7b638bc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5c1cc94cc2dbecd1d0c19c30a7b638bc.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5c1cc94cc2dbecd1d0c19c30a7b638bc-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5c1cc94cc2dbecd1d0c19c30a7b638bc-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>GLCM (Cruise missile, combat and command units)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early 1980s, the U.S. Army created a unique battalion with a fleet of militarized dune buggies. The unit was supposed to scout ahead, as well as harass its enemy counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry and its unusual vehicles are one of the more recognizable parts of the ground combat branch\u2019s \u201cHigh Technology Light Division\u201d experiment. The Army expected a \u201cQuick Kill Vehicle\u201d to be an important part of the final division design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the ground combat branch had few firm requirements for the vehicle. The HTLD planners only knew they wanted a vehicle that was small and fast, according to an&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dtic.mil\/dtic\/tr\/fulltext\/u2\/a370233.pdf\">official history<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the U.S. Navy\u2019s SEAL teams were testing a light vehicle of their own. The ground branch borrowed eight of these buggies to see if they might fit the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chenowth Racing Products made the small vehicles for the sailing branch\u2019s commandos. The name became synonymous with the company\u2019s combat designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 1981, Maj. Gen. Robert Elton decided to get more Chenowths for the 9th Infantry Division\u2014the HTLD test unit. The ground combat branch leased over 120 of the armed buggies in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vehicles got weapons and other military equipment once they reached the 9th Infantry Division\u2019s home at Fort Lewis. The Chenowths sported machine guns, grenade launchers and even anti-tank missiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1982, the \u201cQuick Kill Vehicle\u201d got the less aggressive moniker of \u201cFast Attack Vehicle.\u201d The Army eventually settled on \u201cLight Attack Battalion\u201d for its planned dune buggy contingents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2-1 Infantry became the first\u2014and eventually only\u2014one of these units and got over 80 FAVs. Almost 30 of these new vehicles were armed with heavy TOW missiles, one of which is depicted in the picture above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chenowths made good use of their diminutive size during trials. The vehicle\u2019s low profile made it hard to spot and potentially difficult to hit in combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helicopters could also whisk the FAVs around the battlefield in large numbers. The Army\u2019s new Black Hawk helicopter could lift two buggies, while the bigger Chinook could carry a seven at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the Chenowths were only ever meant to be \u201csurrogates\u201d for a final vehicle design. But the HTLD\u2019s proponents couldn\u2019t sell the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FAV just&nbsp;<em>looked&nbsp;<\/em>vulnerable regardless of any potential benefits. This visual stigma couldn\u2019t have helped Elton and his team make their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Army worried about a possible maintenance nightmare. The Chenowths had little if anything in common with other tanks and trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After four years, the ground combat branch was also tired of experimenting and wanted to declare its new motorized division ready for real combat. Finicky, specialized equipment wasn\u2019t helping the 9th Infantry Division meet that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1985, Congress refused to approve any more money for the buggies and other unique equipment. The following year, 2-1 Infantry traded their FAVs for new High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles\u2014better known as \u201cHumvees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground combat branch spent the rest of the decade trying to figure out what parts of the experiment could be salvaged. The end of the Cold War finally sealed 9th Infantry Division\u2019s fate\u2014and it broke up in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, American commandos&nbsp;<em>did<\/em>&nbsp;use improved Chenowths\u2014called Desert Patrol Vehicles\u2014during Operation Desert Storm. The U.K.\u2019s elite Special Air Service also picked up a few of these combat cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special operators were still using upgraded variants when they rolled back into Iraq in 2003. Special Operations Command eventually replaced them with a combination of specialized Humvees, all-terrain vehicles and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.warisboring.com\/articles\/commandos-new-stealth-bike-has-drone-origins\/\">motorcycles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground combat branch also continued to refine their plans for a wheeled fighting force. These efforts led to the creation of the Army\u2019s Stryker brigades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1920px-US_Navy_020413-N-5362A-013_U.S._Navy_SEALs_SEa_Air_Land_operate_Desert_Patrol_Vehicles_DPV_while_preparing_for_an_upcoming_mission-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1920px-US_Navy_020413-N-5362A-013_U.S._Navy_SEALs_SEa_Air_Land_operate_Desert_Patrol_Vehicles_DPV_while_preparing_for_an_upcoming_mission-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1920px-US_Navy_020413-N-5362A-013_U.S._Navy_SEALs_SEa_Air_Land_operate_Desert_Patrol_Vehicles_DPV_while_preparing_for_an_upcoming_mission-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1920px-US_Navy_020413-N-5362A-013_U.S._Navy_SEALs_SEa_Air_Land_operate_Desert_Patrol_Vehicles_DPV_while_preparing_for_an_upcoming_mission-2-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1920px-US_Navy_020413-N-5362A-013_U.S._Navy_SEALs_SEa_Air_Land_operate_Desert_Patrol_Vehicles_DPV_while_preparing_for_an_upcoming_mission-2-1024x672.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption>Camp Doha, Kuwait (Feb. 13, 2002) &#8211; U.S. Navy SEALs (SEa, Air, Land) operate Desert Patrol Vehicles (DPV) while preparing for an upcoming mission. Each \u201cDune Buggy&#8221; is outfitted with complex communication and weapon systems designed for the harsh desert terrain. Special Operations units are characterized by the use of small units with unique ability to conduct military actions that are beyond the capability of conventional military forces. SEALs are superbly trained in all environments, and are the masters of maritime Special Operations. SEALs are required to utilize a combination of specialized training, equipment, and tactics in completion of Special Operation missions worldwide. Navy SEALs are currently forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/c59ba0dec17dd4b71f215e5791cf2393.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/c59ba0dec17dd4b71f215e5791cf2393.jpg 899w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/c59ba0dec17dd4b71f215e5791cf2393-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/c59ba0dec17dd4b71f215e5791cf2393-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><figcaption>M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1600px-thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1600px-thumbnail.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1600px-thumbnail-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1600px-thumbnail-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1600px-thumbnail-1024x672.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Come sopra, dei Marines. E&#8217; schierato dal 1982.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption>HEMMT Mk48 Hosh Kosh Dragon Wagon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Come sopra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/HEMTT_M1120A4_in_B-kit_configuration-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption>Come sopra<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Oshkosh-Wrecker-In_Iraq-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Oshkosh-Wrecker-In_Iraq-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Oshkosh-Wrecker-In_Iraq-3-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m978_700_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m978_700_06.jpg 504w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m978_700_06-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/23920337791_588a3d5a84_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/23920337791_588a3d5a84_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/23920337791_588a3d5a84_b-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/23920337791_588a3d5a84_b-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Con un ponte<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m983_700_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m983_700_01.jpg 504w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/id_hemtt_m983_700_01-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><figcaption>HEMMT con Patriot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RealTS-Trumpeter-01037-1-35-Scale-M983-HEMTT-MIM-104F-Patriot-SAM-System-Model-Kits.jpg_640x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RealTS-Trumpeter-01037-1-35-Scale-M983-HEMTT-MIM-104F-Patriot-SAM-System-Model-Kits.jpg_640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RealTS-Trumpeter-01037-1-35-Scale-M983-HEMTT-MIM-104F-Patriot-SAM-System-Model-Kits.jpg_640x640-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Come sopra<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/israel-fires-patriot-missile-at-drone-flying-over-syrian-palestinian-border34824_L.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/israel-fires-patriot-missile-at-drone-flying-over-syrian-palestinian-border34824_L.jpg 645w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/israel-fires-patriot-missile-at-drone-flying-over-syrian-palestinian-border34824_L-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><figcaption>Patriot Israeliani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mim-104_patriot_surface_to_air_defense_missile_system_united_states_US_army_014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mim-104_patriot_surface_to_air_defense_missile_system_united_states_US_army_014.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mim-104_patriot_surface_to_air_defense_missile_system_united_states_US_army_014-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Avenger system is fielded worldwide with the US Army, Marine Corps and Army National Guard. It was first deployed in 1991 to support NATO troops during Operation Desert Storm and has also been fielded in Bosnia and South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2002, Avenger vehicles took part in the Open Skies II military exercise. The exercise was centred on the Washington region and tested air-ground multi-layered air defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of Avenger systems were deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in March \/ April 2003, where, as well as providing air defence, they also contributed to ground security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Avenger air defence system, built by Boeing, forms an important element in the US Army\u2019s forward area air defence (FAAD) architecture, which includes C2I, radars, platforms and missiles. The first production contract for 325 units was awarded in 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gyro-stabilised Avenger turret with Stinger missiles is mounted on a 4\u00d74 HMMWV (high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle), but can also operate in a standalone configuration or mounted on a variety of military vehicles. Avenger has a crew of two \u2013 gunner and driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1992, the US Army signed a contract for a further 679 vehicles, bringing total Avenger production to 1,004 units, of which around 800 are in service. A further 14 units were ordered in August 1999.&#8221;The Avenger system is fielded worldwide with the US Army, Marine Corps and Army National Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taiwan has 70 systems and Egypt 50 systems. In June 2006, Boeing was awarded a Foreign Military Sales contract for an additional 25 Avenger units for Egypt. Deliveries are to begin in early 2008 and conclude by September 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2008, the United Arab Emirates requested the Foreign Military Sale of 78 Avenger systems with 800 Stinger missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger_01.jpg 720w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger_01-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>The avenger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/avenger3-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>The Avenger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L&#8217;unico Bradley antiaereo \u00e8 questo, ritirato dal servizio nel 2007. Non \u00e8 molto simile al pezzo Scotia, ma andr\u00e0 bene lo stesso..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-qimg-26970b40c0c37328e518c242ef6ab449-c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-qimg-26970b40c0c37328e518c242ef6ab449-c.jpeg 602w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-qimg-26970b40c0c37328e518c242ef6ab449-c-300x207.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption>M6 Linebacker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have just taken off old bags all models I bought for US Gulf War. Models are mainly Scotia and Heroics and Ros. 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