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Foreign AffairsRe: USA F35 Stealth Fighter Practices In The UK Lake District Ready For Russia by Svlla: 11:16am On May 28, 2022
BritishNaija:
I'm Very right by saying hypersonic Missile need platform. The current one Russia is using are Specific Aircraft fitted. If they have develop anyone to lunch from other craft, that i have not seen.
There is Stealth technology, you can believe What you chose to, US, Russia,China and the rest know this.

And the aim of Shealth is to get close to you, the current sets of Shealth now, once they open their bays, you are dead already, because they are too close and too late for you to react already.
Just had to come back to this post

Iskander missile used regularly in Ukraine is an hypersonic missile of mach6 and it has a mobile ground based launch platform


Iskander: Surface to surface Missile
Khinzal: Air to Surface Missile
Zircon: Cruise missile

All hypersonic and all has been used in Ukraine
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 7:58pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
When I said Howitzers I thought I went on to specifically say mounted and not propelled?

You seem to be getting the wrong info.
Howitzers, like mortars and rocket launchers fall under the artillery category.

You asked me to give what a honestly think about a heavy gun. Well, mounted Howitzers are also guns. Should we categorize them as tanks?

Also, sure self propelled Howitzers are a bit like tanks in appearance, but unlike tanks, they lack thick armor, hence cannot carry out the function of a "tank". A tank is an armored vehicle, fitted with guns, to shoot high caliber shells. They are designed to take down other enemy tanks, as well as spearhead attacks.
Infantry fighting vehicles are extremely different. They are primarily transport vehicles, that can also "support" infantries in the battlefield, not spearhead attacks or destroy enemy tanks, like tanks are designed to.

If you say a tank is an IFV, or SPG, then you would agree that a car, a jeep and a truck are all the same? Since they're land based vehicles?
To be honest you're the one who's getting it wrong

You said earlier that AFV, IFV, APC and MRAP are not tanks, you also said the heavy guns is what makes a tank.

Inasmuch as I agree with you, Am telling you categorically that the OP is not entirely wrong and I will back it up

1. I mentioned the BMPT TERMINATOR as an AFV but also passes for a tank although not an MBT.

So let's get the difference clear

BMPT TERMINATOR 2 has the armament and armour to pass for a tank not an mbt. Like I said BMPT 2 is a T72 MBT with the torrent overhauled for a BMPT torrent

Now let's talk about classification;

Not all tanks are MBT

We have lots and lots of Light Tanks (LT), medium tanks (MT)

And there are AFV that can pass for tank
Example is the Korean K21 Light tank which is also an AFV with an overhauled torrent

I can keep listing AFV that have serves in MT and LT roles

So what are they Tanks or not Tanks?

Also K21 Light tank has an anti tank guided missile. Surprised? undecided

Looking at it from the armor perspective then the Chinese ZTQ 15 export variant VT 5 is a tank or at least an LT

Now you talked about guns
Do you mean the 105mm shells is what qualify as a tank?

If so, then I can prove you wrong

The BMPT 2 has 4 (four) 9M120 Ataka missile launchers that fires 130mm missiles
Remember this is an AFV like you said and not a tank which has more firepower than the Russian T14 armata that fires 125mm from a smoothbore canon.


Let's talk about range

The BMPT 3 has an operational range of 550km which beats the almighty T14 armata MBT of 500km


So when we look at it from 3 perspective
Range, gun, and armor you can see that OP wasn't entirely wrong for passing a AFV for a tank

cheesy cheesy cheesy
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 7:20pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
What are heavy guns? Try to be specific.
Howitzers are heavy guns. Did you know that?

Ps when I say Howitzers, I don't mean self propelled. I mean mounted Howitzers as well as those fitted on armored trains. They're heavy guns.
Does that make howitzer a tank??

Relax a little, mahn. Tank is used in the broad sense

Modern tanks are more easy to classify than earlier made tanks

So, it's not just about the armament that makes a vehicle a tank but the armor too
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 7:13pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
I dont think so.


A group of Russian volunteers from the Chechen Republic has completely taken control of the entire line of contact with bandits in the city of Severodonetsk, LPR" - Ramzan Kadyrov.
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Damn! If Ukraine fails to withdraw those gallant soldiers they will suffer a huge loss in morale and good fighting men
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 7:11pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
Arrogance would do you no good.
But I perhaps I made a huge mistake siting Forbes, which has proven to be an unreliable source for accurate info.
But the thing is, I could list you dozens of sources to back up my claim.
But I believe that should be left for later as on currently busy.

Meanwhile, just to add a few words before hitting the submit button.
an armoured combat vehicle is designed and equipped primarily to transport a combat infantry squad, and which is armed with an integral or organic cannon of at least 20 millimeters calibre and sometimes an antitank missile launcher - official UN description

With this description, it's easy to deduce and differentiate that If it carries infantry but has no heavy weapons, then its an APC. And If it carries infantry and has heavy weapons, then its an IFV. If it has heavy weapons but no infantry its an AFV (Generic Armored Fighting Vehicle), light tank, or Tank, as with the case of the terminator. The idea that all armored vehicles are tanks is a ridiculous assumption to make, honestly.

Meanwhile, this could be a worthwhile read if yooure willing to https://whitefleet.net/2015/12/01/military-vehicle-identification-guide-ground-vehicles/#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20between%20the,Usually%20around%2020%2D30%20tons.


Drop a link, I'll go through in my spare time. cool
So let me ask you a simple what are heavy guns?

And does heavy guns alone qualify to categorize it as a tank?

Although, like I said earlier you're right.
But the term tank can be used in its broad term as regards the armoured protection

OP is not entirely wrong

I just gave an example of the AFV BMPT Terminator that is just a T72 MBT with the torrent of an BMPT
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 7:03pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Luhansk Region Gauleiter Announces Mass Fleeing of AFU from Occupied Territory of LNR
It is possible that "our fighters will have to retreat in order to avoid being surrounded," the head of the regional military administration, Haidai, said.
He added that heavy fighting was taking place in Severodonetsk and its environs.
Will they be able to withdraw them despite the Artemovsk-Lisichansk road being under fire and Russia now maintaining checkpoints and fire positions on that road
Foreign AffairsRe: Joe Biden weighing sending long range missile to Ukraine by Svlla: 7:00pm On May 27, 2022
Sending long range missiles is a bad move because they won't be able to deny complicity

It will easily translate to NATO missiles against Russia and that will be an escalation

But then talk is cheap. Make dem send am first
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:56pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Ukkies are considering withdrawing to avoid encirclement.
If they don't manage to withdraw those guys then they are more stupi.d

And it will send a negative message to their soldiers
Foreign AffairsRe: US Has Made A Habit Out Of Looting. by Svlla: 6:52pm On May 27, 2022
seunny4lif:
Greece government are very stupid to allow USA take over Iran tanker on Greece territory.
Greece should have told USA to seize on international water but that will also give Russia military power to seize ships too grin.

If USA are strong why don’t they seize those Russia tankers and ships loaded with wheats grin since they planned to isolate Russia cheesy
That means we are going to enter a new Era of government sponsored piracy grin

It will be a seizing contest especially in the pacific

It will be fun to watch oo grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 6:45pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
I'm not getting anything twisted bro.
Go and read the meaning of an IFV on wiki.
IFV's are more like APCS, but the difference is they are designed to both carry infantries into battlefields (like APC) and also provide support with their cannon.

For the BMNT terminator. I'm not sure what category to place that. It's a modernized MBT, designed for urban warfare, not fit carrying troops. It's like you don't even understand me.
IFV like APCS, have alot of space in them to accommodate troops. But unlike APC, they have cannons to support troops in combat.

Meanwhile, I expected you to make a little research before replying me. Please do before replying. Or I perhaps I should drop you a link. Start from here
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2020/11/25/this-is-not-a-tank-a-laypersons-guide-to-armored-fighting-vehicles/?sh=5760dc7e1831
I dont know why people bring Forbes inside military matter

grin grin it's okay bro

You sha get my point

Op can call it tank

Go and read up the first tanks, invented by the British
They are more like Armoured personnel carriers

Tank in the broad sense is a mobile fortress.

If it is armoured and if it's mobile then it passes for a tank.

Not all IFV are tanks so I get your point
But all AFV,APC,MRAP are tanks

BTR80 in this case is a tank and has enough protection to withstand high explosive anti tank (HEAT) Projectiles
Foreign AffairsRe: US Has Made A Habit Out Of Looting. by Svlla: 6:37pm On May 27, 2022
While the pirates continue to seize from other countries their allies are suffering too

The IRGC forces, in response to the detention of a tanker carrying Iranian oil by the Greek authorities, detained two Greek tankers, IRNA reported.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:35pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Luhansk Region Gauleiter Announces Mass Fleeing of AFU from Occupied Territory of LNR
It is possible that "our fighters will have to retreat in order to avoid being surrounded," the head of the regional military administration, Haidai, said.
He added that heavy fighting was taking place in Severodonetsk and its environs.
Yes
Serious fighting in Severedonesk ryt now...Street fighting and Russians are making advances
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:34pm On May 27, 2022
The IRGC forces, in response to the detention of a tanker carrying Iranian oil by the Greek authorities, detained two Greek tankers, IRNA reported.

Earlier the United States seize a Russian vessel carrying Ukraine oil off Greece coast.

It's no longer thievery or stealing of foreign reserve

It's now Piracy

Cc Drenimarcus
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia Releases Evidence Of How US Created Monkeypox In Nigeria by Svlla: 6:30pm On May 27, 2022
MJBOLT:
you still dey hope for Nigeria grin
grin grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 6:25pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
BTR 80's are IFV's not tanks.
There's a huge difference between a MBT and an IFV. Calling an IFV a tank is like calling a self propelled howitzer, or APC a tank, when there's clearly a huge difference between them and the capability and role they play in combat
Don't get it twisted

Armoured personnel vehicles is a tank
Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles is a tank
Armoured fighting vehicle is a tank
Main Battle tank tank is a tank

Tank definition in the military is broad

Even the BMPT Terminator 2 used in Severedonesk is a tank

So therefore, BTR Bronetransporter 80 is a tank

Whether it's a battle tank or a support tank like mine resistant and armoured protected vehicle

BMPT Terminator 2 for instance uses T72 MBT chassis
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia Releases Evidence Of How US Created Monkeypox In Nigeria by Svlla: 6:13pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Nigerians never know anything. You would expect the government to immediately create an investigation with Russia into this but no. Na 2023 elections they are fighting for.
grin grin grin

Omo this post got me laughing, I no know why grin

Shey there's still hope for this country laidis
Foreign AffairsRe: Video:russian BTR 80 Tank Collect Wotowoto From Ukraine Anti Tank by Svlla: 6:11pm On May 27, 2022
MangekyoAlt:
Is BTR 80 a tank? What a dumb op
If BTR 80 is not a tank then what is it?
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia Releases Evidence Of How US Created Monkeypox In Nigeria by Svlla: 6:04pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
US has 3 biolabs in Nigeria. Russia even pinpointed the locations of the biolabs in Nigeria.
Damn! What going on laidis shocked

Am seeing
1 Lagos
1 Abuja
2 Kaduna
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 5:53pm On May 27, 2022
Washington is not going to fight over Ukraine, including at sea, the Pentagon said.

It was about the possibility of military intervention to unblock Odessa.

By the way, its port was so sharply needed by Western countries because of the rise in grain prices.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 5:50pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
I saw it too. This will serve as a detriment to the mercs who are left in Ukraine.
True

But it will be disheartening if their government doesn't do anything for them. At least they should try
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 5:49pm On May 27, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Ukraine inside the cauldron!

Cc svlla.
Yes its been confirmed

Their only window now is to escape to Lisichansk without equipment through the southern Bridge linking Lisichansk to Severedonesk.
Russian has control of the Norther bridge and has destroyed the 3rd bridge meanwhile the southern bridge cannot support heavy equipment.

There is still fight going on in the Artemovsk-Lisichansk road and there's a small window to escape from there after escaping Severedonesk

If they are lucky. It's not completely hopeless yet for them

Serious Fighting in Severedonesk on-going. AFV and Tank Support BMPT-72 Terminator 2 and BMPT Terminator has been spotted in Severedonesk doing heavy damage to the Ukrainian force concentration
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 5:42pm On May 27, 2022
The DPR has completed an investigation into a criminal case against mercenaries from Britain and Morocco, they face the death penalty, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic told RIA Novosti.

According to her, the involvement of British Sean Pinner and Andrew Hill and Moroccan Saadun Brahim in the fighting against Donbass has been established.


Cc Drenimarcus
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 11:09pm On May 26, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Arestovich already understood everything, and went over to the side of Russia. We are waiting him on the First Channel, together with Ilya Kiva �.

"According to unverified reports, the city of Liman was lost. The way the Russian army captured it shows that there are very talented commanders there, and this shows the increased level of operational management and skills of the Russian army".


Liman officially liberated
Liman now in Russian hands

The Ukrainian forces at Lisichansk-Severedonesk have until Soledar is taken to evacuate those cities
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 7:01pm On May 26, 2022
Drenimarcus:
If they do any shit to Belarus, hell will break loose cos there will be no gloves.
Poland won't do shit....they are scared of Russians

And that will be an escalation Nato is not ready for right now
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 7:00pm On May 26, 2022
Drenimarcus:
It is because of the arrest of Dodan. WTF is Manya smoking? Protests already in Moldova tho.
Maya is about to destroy Moldova grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:55pm On May 26, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Yeah i think Polish troops are moving gears too. We will see how it goes but it is already bound to fail from the start.
The Escalation is about to happen
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:55pm On May 26, 2022
TIRASPOL just declared the government in Chisinau invalid


The president of the unrecognized PMR(Transnistria) dismissed the government of Moldova

Vladimir Krasnoselsky signed the corresponding decree today.


Shite is about to hit the fan shocked shocked

Cc Drenimarcus
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Svlla: 6:25pm On May 26, 2022
Drenimarcus:
Ukraine amassing soldiers near the Belarus border. Lukashesko just the Belarusian military to open a command center near that front. Is Ukraine going to open a second front?

CC Svlla.
That will be like shooting their own foot

It is suicide for Ukraine to open another front. It's finding it difficult already, unable to fight in Donbass, another front will finish them off

Perhaps they are banking on Poland's help
Foreign AffairsRe: Pro Russian Donetsk Soldiers Decide To Stop Fighting For Russia. Video by Svlla: 12:08pm On May 26, 2022
cheesy
Igbofam2:
Jah knows man...Jah knows... Preach on grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Pro Russian Donetsk Soldiers Decide To Stop Fighting For Russia. Video by Svlla: 12:07pm On May 26, 2022
Igbofam2:
I know and I understand. No wonder you thought cancelling the post would also cancel the OP abi? grin
Just imagine angry you can't even quote him with your full chest

You're loosing it. You need to be restrained grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Pro Russian Donetsk Soldiers Decide To Stop Fighting For Russia. Video by Svlla: 12:04pm On May 26, 2022
Igbofam2:
I am really a major thorn in your skin and have a vice grips on your scrotum grin

E say na I need to be restrained and put away because I dey always post anti Russian stuff which exposes them. grin

You post your anti Ukrainian propaganda in your threads but I never go there to comment but the very instant I post one anti Russian thread you all appear grin

That should show you who actually needs to be restrained and put away in a mental home for degenerates smiley cheesy

1 million of you LiLiPutians cannot stop me Ogbeni... Go and try again as your anger increases grin

Werey Omo
Are you the only one that post anti Russian stuff here?

Your post are thousand miles far from reality and can only come from someone that's mentally unstable

Effect of excess igbo in your brains

Stop doing drugs mahn!
It's not good for your health grin

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