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April 23 of this year may well qualify for the title of "Day that gave a wave of hope." For not every day several ships are laid down at the same time. It is clear that Putin's visit to Severnaya Verf gives such weight to the event, and yes, the hope that everything will not stop after

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The anti-ship complex ensures control of territorial waters and protection of coastal areas at a long distance So, for the transformation of Russia into an economically developed and

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“Let people know what happened in this war. The truth. The way it is … "(One of the few survivors of the 131st Maikop brigade) PREPARATION OF THE YOUNG MAN. Eve of the new year, 1995. Columns of Russian troops crossed the Chechen administrative border, and the forward units occupied

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The Makarov pistol is rightfully called "Kalashnikov" among pistols. This automatic 9mm pistol was designed in 1948 by Nikolai Makarov. Due to the simplicity of its device, the reliability of the proposed design and ease of use, the PM remained in production for more than half a century

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By the beginning of the Russian campaign, three volunteer regiments of foreign citizens had been created in the ranks of the SS, and with the outbreak of hostilities, the number of foreign units began to grow steadily. The participation of foreign legions in the war against the USSR was supposed to show, according to Himmler's plan, a pan-European

Pistol Michael Lorenzoni 1690-1700 Florence. Dimensions: length 50.64 cm; barrel length 28.42 cm. Caliber 12.2 mm. Weight 1311 g. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York "… the speed of a unicorn with him" (Numbers 24: 8) History of firearms. So, last time we found that to increase the rate of fire

"Pencil" product and its ammunition. Photo Weaponland.ru The throw range of a hand grenade is determined by the physical condition and skills of the fighter, but does not exceed several tens of meters. To attack more distant targets, it is necessary to use technical means - a variety of grenade launchers. V

Still from the film "The Miracle of the Wolves" (in the Soviet box office "Secrets of the Burgundian Court"), 1961 France-Italy. Before us is the most spectacular scene of this film - God's Judgment, a duel that should decide the fate of a beautiful innocent heroine. A knight without fear and reproach de Neuville, who plays the same

Rifle of the company "Remington" M81 "Woodmaster". Photo by Alain Daubresse "… There is in my hand the power to harm you; .." (Genesis 31:29) Weapons and firms. Today we will get acquainted with another design of John Browning, and not just a design, but a rifle that has received the nickname "magnificent eight". It is clear that

Flintlock pistol, approx. 1770-1780 Made by the gunsmith Ketland (London and Birmingham, before 1831), the silversmith who decorated it - Charles Fit. Materials: steel, wood (walnut), silver. Dimensions: length 21.3 cm, barrel length 10.2 cm, caliber 11.3 mm, weight 300.5 g

Multi-caliber platform "KalashNash" with a replaceable set of parts. Photo Defense-ua.com At the end of January, the Kiev plant "Mayak", known for its controversial developments in the field of small arms, presented another project. In the interests of the Ukrainian army, a multi-caliber

Defenders of Smolensk with Mosin rifles and PPSh-41 submachine guns, July 1, 1941 By the beginning of the Second World War, the infantry of all participating countries were based on magazine rifles relatively old models. At the same time, the search for new designs of weapons and tactics was carried out

Ten years ago, in 2011, NPO Izhmash (now the Kalashnikov Concern) began developing a promising assault rifle, the future AK-12. During the development and testing stage, this sample faced various difficulties, which had the most serious consequences. However, the AK-12 was still brought to the desired

The receiver of the A-5 shotgun. Photo by Alain Daubresse "… not to the speed of human feet …" (Psalms 146: 10) Arms and firms. Although it is said in the Bible that He does not favor the speed of human feet, but only speed in a person's life means a lot. And it is clear that not only in walking

Rifles "Colt-Lightning" of various calibers with reloading using a sliding forearm. It's comfortable. The butt is not removed from the shoulder when firing, the rifle is reloaded with a short movement of the right hand. Thanks to this, in terms of their rate of fire, these Colt guns surpassed all previously known

Two-handed sword on a miniature from the manuscript "Human Mirror of Salvation", c. 1325-1375, Karlsruhe. Germany, Baden State Library "… for all who take the sword will die by the sword …" (Gospel of Matthew 26:52) Weapons from museums. In the previous article, it was about what exactly two-handed

Anniversary release of the Henry rifle for the 200th anniversary of its creator. Caliber and cartridge .44-40 WCF. Produced by Henry Repeating Arms It has always been and will be that a person takes the first step. Its consequences are not yet obvious. Other people follow him to improve his idea. And only with time

Ilya Efimovich Repin "Duel", 1896. State Tretyakov Gallery And there, in the distance, a ridge of discordant, But forever proud and calm, Stretched the mountains - and Kazbek sparkled with a pointed head. And with sad secret and heart I thought: a wretched man. What does he want … the sky is clear, There's plenty of room under the sky for everyone, but

In the near future, the Rys self-loading MPL pistol will be adopted by the National Guard. Recently, this product has successfully completed government tests and received all the necessary recommendations. In the near future, the development organization plans to start mass production of such weapons. The first

Here they are what "Cossacks"! - My angel, this is a triumph, I could have sold a dozen Cezannes without leaving the place! - Well, you know, and one is more than enough … (How to steal a million?) Art and history. We had such a cycle, where it was told about weapons drawn by artists in certain paintings. AND

Forsyth system double-barreled pistol, approx. 1824 Horizontal sliding batcher. Length 22.9 cm. Length with barrel 10.3 cm; caliber 14 mm; weight 1199.2 g. Metropolitan Museum, New York Kuzya broke the trigger at the gun, Match carries a box with him, Sits behind a bush - lures a grouse, Match to the seed

Burgess foldable smoothbore shotgun. Photo of their magazine Popular Mechanics “- Let it be so,” said the mandarin's daughter. “You, Kwon-Si, will rebuild your walls for the last time in the semblance of the wind itself, no more and no less. We will build ours in the likeness of a golden serpent. The wind will lift the kite to

The author with the M1895 rifle. It is especially pleasant to write about what you happened to hold on to with your own hands. (Photo from the author's collection) “Evening! Evening! Evening! Italy! Germany! Austria!”And a stream of crimson blood spilled onto the square, darkly outlined by the blackness

Here it is: "Winchester" M1887 - one of the iconic examples of American small arms in the hands of the Terminator … At first glance and sight It seems not difficult thing - this luxurious plain chains, How close to death it can be

PLC pistol at one of the exhibitionsOn February 21 in Abu Dhabi another international military-technical exhibition IDEX opens, one of the largest participants of which will traditionally be Russia. At this event, the Russian Concern Kalashnikov plans to present for the first time several new