Through rivers and seas. Modern British Army pontoon equipment
With the advent of the Bailey Bridge, a real revolution took place in the world of military bridges. To repeat this within the framework of the English army for the second time would be simply amazing and amazing. But MEXE...
"Sheep" in a wolf's skin
One article, of course, is impossible to cover the activities of steam locomotives in the Second World War. Need to broaden my horizons...
Two-link transporters in the Russian army
Two-link articulated transporters are widely used in the Russian army. Several types of equipment have already entered the supply, and new samples for various purposes are expected....
Crossing rivers. Post-war pontoon equipment Royal Engineers
The constant increase in the weight and size of machines, combined with the lessons learned during World War II, highlighted the need for new and more efficient equipment to overcome...
Steam locomotives of World War II
Recently, they started talking about the modern use of steam locomotives. The topic is controversial, but it gave me the idea to acquaint readers with the history of the use of steam locomotives in the war...
The first cargo electric vehicles. Trolleys
Today we are witnessing the inevitable approach of the era of electric transport. Passenger and cargo electric vehicles are the general direction of development of the automotive industry. At the same time, the first freight electric transport ...
Pontoon bridges and rafts of the British Army from 1920 to 1945
In the 20s of the twentieth century, in parallel with large pontoon bridges, light pontoon crossings (assault bridges) for infantry were also developed, for example, such as the Kapok bridge ...
Military trucks into fire and water
Will our fighter, if necessary, in a few minutes understand the enemy's technique, hijack and use? ...
That we should build a bridge. British Army pontoon bridges and ferries
In its simplest form, a pontoon bridge is a collection of shallow-draft boats attached to each other, across a river or canal, with some kind of walkway or deck tied to ...
Universal Soldiers: Tracked Fire Fighting Vehicles
High maneuverability and protection of the crew from fire impact are the key advantages of special tracked fire trucks, often laced with armor. In the Soviet Union and Russia, a similar ...
Armored car for special forces ASN-233115 "Tiger-M SPN"
In recent years, special forces of the Russian army have been massively receiving, mastering and using modern armored cars ASN-233115 "Tiger-M SpN". This technique belongs to the well-known family and ...
1520. Steam locomotive as a war machine - stupidity
On the expediency of the mass use of antique technology in war and emergency situations ...
Floating battalion: on tanks in the Baltic Sea
In the Soviet Army, four unique tank battalions were formed, equipped with means of overcoming water obstacles. One of these units was stationed in the Estonian ...
Walking trucks for the American army
The era of the "cold war" and scientific and technological progress sometimes produced amazing products. One of these are walking trucks, which were supposed to significantly increase the mobility of American ...
Armored Tractor Ivel - Armored Medical Aid
Providing timely medical first aid on the battlefield, especially under armor protection, increases the wounded soldier's chances of survival and significantly reduces the severity of his injury ...
Reconnaissance chemical vehicle PXM-9 before being put into service
In the near future, a new RHM-9 reconnaissance vehicle will enter service with the Russian RHBZ troops. Due to the modern complex of special equipment, it will be able to quickly and efficiently solve all the main ...
Tank and Burning Well: the story of the birth of the Big Wing machine
For the fire department, there is nothing more difficult than putting out flaming oil and gas wells. In the most extreme cases, you have to use a unique technique like a Hungarian fire tank with ...
Armored vehicle VPK-59095S "VPK-Ural"
The use of ready-made components greatly simplifies and reduces the cost of any design. It was this approach that was used in the development of the armored vehicle VPK-59095S "VPK-Ural" ....
Mulberry Pier - D-Day Secret Weapon
There were no natural harbors on the D-Day beaches. Therefore, allied engineers built Mulberry artificial harbors and towed them across the English Channel to facilitate supplies, quickly unload cargo ...
UAZ-80 years old: a requiem for the Ulyanovsk Automobile School
Russia is gradually losing its competence in the production of modern automotive technology. One of the most obvious examples is the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year ...
Dying Hope - I-52 minelayer
The article deals with the I-52 minelayer, developed for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The main tactical and technical characteristics of the minelayer, the types of mines used by it, as well as the difference of this ...
Amphibian Su-Ki - Japanese analogue of DUKW-353
The lack of amphibious vehicles in the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) prompted the command of the ground forces in mid-1943 to issue a technical assignment for the creation of three specialized transport ...
UAZ - 80 years old: a glorious past with an army bearing
In the fall of 1941, the Stalin Moscow Automobile Plant was evacuated to Ulyanovsk. Thus began the complex history of world famous SUVs ...
From "Centurion" to "Titan" - post-war assault bridge of the British army
About the line of armored bridgelayers of the British army in the period from 1945 to the present day ...