The emergence of such powerful weapons as a nuclear bomb, was the result of the interaction of global factors of an objective and subjective nature. Objectively, its creation was caused by the rapid development of science, which began with the fundamental discoveries of physics in the first half of the twentieth century. The strongest subjective factor was the military-political situation of the 40s, when the countries of the anti-Hitler coalition — the United States, Great Britain, and the USSR — tried to outrun each other in the development of nuclear weapons.
Read MoreThe Soviet combined-cycle torpedo 45-36NU of the sample of 1939 became the main type of mine offensive weapons of Soviet sailors for the first period of the Great Patriotic War. The torpedo carried a 285-kilogram explosive charge and was designed to defeat surface ships of all types, submarines and coastal installations.
Read MoreScientific and technological progress is developing rapidly. Unfortunately, its results are carried out not only to the improvement of our lives, to new surprising discoveries or victories over dangerous ailments, but also to the emergence of a new, more advanced weapon. Throughout the past century, mankind has "puzzled" over the creation of new, even more effective means of destruction.
Read MoreToday, almost all of the states that are technologically advanced in military terms are armed with air defense systems. They protect the airspace, providing protection against intrusion. Nowadays there are various types of air defense systems: Air; Ground; Shipboard All of them are created with the only task: to recognize an enemy target earlier than it will produce destructive or intelligence actions, and to eliminate it.
Read MoreDuring World War II, enemy artillery or armored vehicles was the main enemy of tanks on the battlefield. But soon after the war, this situation changed, and gradually an enemy aircraft became an increasingly dangerous enemy of the tank. Especially increased airborne danger with the appearance of combat helicopters over the battlefield.
Read MoreThe appearance of explosives on the battlefield is due to the natural desire to inflict as much a striking effect on the enemy. Initially, explosives performed work on the destruction of long-term fortifications. Later began to appear various directional ammunition, which were equipped with the first artillery systems.
Read MoreThe second world war is often called the "war of engines", and this is absolutely true. Tanks were the main shock force of the conflict. Already in the second half of the war, it became clear that artillery systems were losing in competition with tank armor. In order to successfully hit new types of armored vehicles, it was necessary to increase the caliber of guns, increase the initial velocity of the projectile, invent new types of ammunition.
Read MoreThe Triumph anti-aircraft missile system was designed to destroy reconnaissance aircraft, UAVs, control and radar detection aircraft, jamming planes, tactical and strategic aircraft, medium-range ballistic missiles, tactical and operational-tactical ballistic missiles, hypersonic targets, and other promising and modern means of air attack.
Read MoreBack in 1954, a new offensive fragmentation grenade RGD-5 was adopted by the Soviet army. Together with the defensive F-1 (it began to be used in 1940), they became a real "sweet couple" for any Soviet, and then the Russian soldier for many decades. These munitions are used in the Russian army today.
Read MoreGunpowder is an integral part of any cartridge. Without gunpowder, there would be no firearm, but few people know that gunpowder was invented by chance and for a long time was used only for fireworks. Gunpowder is a multicomponent substance, the secret of its production was discovered completely by accident. The invention of gunpowder Smoky powder, which is also called black powder, was invented in China, around the 8th century AD.
Read MoreOne of the key regions of the planet in this century will be the Asia-Pacific region, the intense struggle for influence in which the United States and China are waging today. The United States today is the No. 1 power in the world, but its leadership is increasingly beginning to challenge China. Having shown the world a true economic miracle, China does not plan to stop there: the "Chinese dragon" spreads its wings and claims a leading role in the region.
Read MoreTrotyl (trinitrotoluene, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, tol, TNT) is a type of blasting explosive (BB), first synthesized by the German chemist Vilbrand in the distant 1863. Nowadays, TNT is the No. 1 explosive in the world; it is not only used more often to equip various ammunition, but it is also used as an equivalent for other types of explosives and even nuclear warheads.
Read MoreFor most of the history, man used all kinds of cold arms to destroy his own kind, ranging from a straightforward stone ax, to very advanced and difficult to manufacture metal tools. Примерно в XI-XII столетии в Европы начали применять пушки, и тем самым человечество познакомилось с важнейшим взрывчатым веществом - черным порохом.
Read MoreThe presentation of the newest Russian cruise missile 3M22 Zirkon on March 17, 2016, despite the silence of most media, did not go unnoticed by the expert community and the military. Immediately appeared assumptions about the tactical and technical characteristics of the new offspring of Rosoboronprom. Preliminary test data provided grounds for believing that a completely new and powerful weapon could soon be adopted by the Russian Navy and naval aviation.
Read MoreС-300 - это советский (российский) зенитно-ракетный комплекс большого радиуса действия, предназначенный для противовоздушной и противоракетной обороны важнейших военных и гражданских объектов: крупных городов и промышленных структур, военных баз и пунктов и управления. С-300 был разработан в середине 70-х годов конструкторами знаменитого научно-производственного объединения "Алмаз".
Read MoreHexogen or cyclotrimethylenitrinitramine (C 3 H 6 N 6 O 6) is a powerful explosive with a high level of brisance and an acceptable level of sensitivity. Hexogen is a secondary (blasting) types of explosives (IV). It is currently one of the most used types of explosives.
Read MoreThe leading military powers of the world continue to increase their nuclear potential by developing new weapons, as well as their means of delivery and modernizing old types of weapons. Information about the testing of new types of ballistic missiles, the deployment of new elements of a missile defense system, the launching of more sophisticated submarines with nuclear missiles on board constantly appears in the media.
Read MoreAlong with such pyrotechnic products as fireworks, firecrackers, firecrackers, Bengal candles that have become firmly established in our life and are known to us since childhood, there are products of a specialized purpose. This category includes a smoke bomb or, as it is called differently, smoke smoke. This tool was used by the Russian army in the First World War.
Read MoreThe second half of the twentieth century can be called the “rocket age”. Mankind has used rockets for a long time - but only in the middle of the last century, the development of technologies made it possible to begin their effective use, including as a tactical and strategic weapon. Today, rockets deliver astronauts into orbit, take satellites into space, with their help we study distant planets, but much more widespread use of rocket technologies found in military affairs. Read More
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