Iraqi Army

Mike E wrote:

Werewolf wrote:

Mike E wrote:

Werewolf wrote:

iraqidabab wrote:Looks more like US Apache then MI-28

Hard to tell.

Yep, but its wide tail is reminiscent of the Apache...

Iraq would be wise to equip their Mi-28/35's first with President-S or at least equip them with MAWS integrated to automatic flare dispensing before risking more helicopters and soldiers and not to rush into battle.

Very (wise)... Though they seem to avoid it, probably due to a lack of funds or something like that. All important Iraqi helicopters should be using MAWS and other advanced protection systems, as even the most maneuverable helicopter is a siting duck when it begins to hover.

Werewolf wrote:

Mike E wrote:

Werewolf wrote:

Mike E wrote:

Werewolf wrote:

iraqidabab wrote:Looks more like US Apache then MI-28

Hard to tell.

Yep, but its wide tail is reminiscent of the Apache...

Iraq would be wise to equip their Mi-28/35's first with President-S or at least equip them with MAWS integrated to automatic flare dispensing before risking more helicopters and soldiers and not to rush into battle.

Very (wise)... Though they seem to avoid it, probably due to a lack of funds or something like that. All important Iraqi helicopters should be using MAWS and other advanced protection systems, as even the most maneuverable helicopter is a siting duck when it begins to hover.

Maneuverability is very important but not a big factor when you are already engaged by a MANPAD, then only a good self defense suite and right positioning of the helicopter to expose as little as possible of engines while flaring towards the "noticed" or at least the guessed launching position of the MANPAD, to achieve "camoflauging" engines from the seeker and engines alined along flares trajectory.

The laser system has a mass of 64 kg, the working sector of 360 ° in azimuth and 90 ° in elevation and consists of a solid-state laser, optical-mechanical unit with a transmission head and the control unit and power supply.

The system is able to inhibit at least two simultaneously attacking missiles and is active in all IR bands. It operates as a feedback "aircraft - the rocket." This determines the type of the missile, it is also possible pursuit for her, a laser beam to determine the moment of failure and guidance to ensure the reflection of the next attack in the case of multiple threats.

Lasers in aviation

sheytanelkebir wrote:its too heavy to install in IA-407 or EC-635 helos.

But should be OK. for Mi171/28N/35M types... and maybe the UH-1s.


anyway, any answer on the chassis of the Iraqi TOS-1A ? Is it T90 or T72B?

Looks more like US Apache then MI-28

sheytanelkebir wrote:The TOS-1A in training in Iraq.

Question is... the Iraqi MOD said that the Iraqi TOS-1A comes on a T90 chassis and not a T72 Chassis. And that does indeed look like a T90 chassis to me. Confirmation would be appreciated.

sheytanelkebir wrote:Mi28NE over Baghdad

Flyboy77 wrote:

sheytanelkebir wrote:Mi28NE over Baghdad

Awesome.

Any word on will they'll will be flying combat missions or is the squadron still being perpared.

Iraq – M1A1 Abrams Tanks
WASHINGTON, Dec 19, 2014[b - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for M1A1 Abrams tanks and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 175 Full Track M1A1 Abrams Tanks with 120mm Gun modified and upgraded to the M1A1 Abrams configuration, 15 M88A2 Improved Tank Recovery Vehicles, 175 .50 Caliber M2 Machine Guns with Chrysler Mount, 350 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns, 10 .50 Caliber BR M2 HB Machine Guns, 10,000 M831A1 120mm High Explosive Anti-tank TP-T Ammunition, 25,000 M865 120mm TPCSDS-T Ammunition, 10,000 M830A1 120mm High Explosive Anti-tank Multipurpose Tracer Ammunition, 10,000 M1002 120mm Target Practice Multipurpose Tracer (TPMP-T) Ammunition, and 190 AN/VRC-92 Vehicular Dual Long-Range Radio Systems, 700 M1028 Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles, Radios, Receiver Transmitters (RT-1702G), installation, ammunition, simulators, communication equipment, support equipment, fuel, transportation, spare and repair parts, site surveys, Quality Assurance Teams, special tools and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistical support services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $2.4 billion...

http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/iraq-m1a1-abrams-tanks

Iraq - M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Dec 19, 2014 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $579 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 1000 M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 1000 M2 .50 caliber machine guns, and 1000 MK-19 40mm grenade launchers with universal mounts, commercial radios, communication equipment, repair and spare parts, publications and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $579 million...

http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/iraq-m1151a1-armored-high-mobility-multi-purpose-wheeled-vehicles

Werewolf wrote:T-72 modernized with 4 men crew and modernized with 40 tons?

GarryB wrote:Read further down the page describing the "upgrade" and you will see it is fitted with a 105mm rifled gun, so I would assume they removed the 125mm smoothbore and autoloader and replaced it with a British 105mm main gun for which they would need a manual loader... ie human loader.

ShahryarHedayatiSHBA wrote:

GarryB wrote:Read further down the page describing the "upgrade" and you will see it is fitted with a 105mm rifled gun, so I would assume they removed the 125mm smoothbore and autoloader and replaced it with a British 105mm main gun for which they would need a manual loader... ie human loader.

It's a mistake to think that a company knows about "their own" product. That's like thinking that, for example, Lockheed Martin knows about F-22.

GarryB wrote:Read further down the page describing the "upgrade" and you will see it is fitted with a 105mm rifled gun, so I would assume they removed the 125mm smoothbore and autoloader and replaced it with a British 105mm main gun for which they would need a manual loader... ie human loader.

Zivo wrote:

It has nothing to do with the T-72. It's an Iranian upgrade for the T-55.

The "T-72Z"