U.S. ARMY RANGERS WEAPONS (2)

In 1st series, there are Rangers’ light weapons, and now here for some heavy weapons of Rangers.

• Machine Gun
  M2 .50 Machine Gun
  Specifications:
  Length : 61.42 inches (156 centimeters)
  Weight:
  Gun : 84 pounds (38 kilograms)
  M3 Tripod (Complete) : 44 pounds (19.98 kilograms)
  Total : 128 pounds (58 kilograms)
  Bore diameter : .50 inches (12.7mm)
  Maximum effective range : 2000 meters with tripod mount
  Maximum range : 4.22 miles (6.8 kilometers)
  Maximum effective range : is 1,830 meters
  Cyclic rate of fire : 550 rounds per minute
  Operated by Rangers : since World War II
• Grenade Launcher
  MK19 40mm Grenade Launcher
  Specifications:
• Weight : 72.5 Pounds (Gun only)
  Length : 43.1 Inches
  Barrel length : 16.25 Inches
  Width : 13.4 Inches
  Cartridge : 40x53mm
  Action Advanced Primer Ignition / Blowback
  Rate of fire : 325-375 rpm (Cyclic)
  Effective range : 1500 yards
  Maximum range : 2,212 yards
  Feed system Belt
• Anti-tank weapon
  M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW)
  
  Specifications :
  
  Launcher extended : 34.7 inches.
  Launcher closed : 24.8 inches.
  Weight (M72A2) : 5.1 pounds
  Firing mechanism : percussion.
  Rocket : 66mm HEAT.
  Rocket Length : 20 inches.
  Rocket Weight : 2.2 pounds.
  Rocket Muzzle velocity : 475 feet per second.
  Rocket minimum combat or arming range : 33 feet.
  Rocket maximum effective range (stationary) : 660 feet; (moving) : 541 feet.
  Rocket maximum range: 3300 feet
  Operated by Rangers : since Vietnam War
  
  
• Mortars.
  60mm Mortar
  Specifications :
  
  Weight : 42 lbs assembled; barrel 12.8 lbs; bipod 16.4 lbs; base plate 12.8 lbs.
  Length: 28.6 in.
  Muzzle Velocity (HE): 535 fps
  Max Range (HE): 1000 yds effective (1985 yds max)
  Rate of Fire: 18 rpm normal; 30-35 rpm max
  Sight: M4 collimator
  Operated by Rangers : since World War II

U.S. ARMY RANGERS WEAPONS (1)

Up to now, U.S. Army Rangers have employed several weapons to adapt the battle needs. The characteristic of Rangers that must be available for immediate worldwide deployment in whatever condition need be supported by suitable weapons. Here, I have collected some informations about weapons that have been utilized by Rangers. From World War II which utilized M1 Garand and M1 Carbine, and now have changed to M16 or M4, Rangers have transformed the weapon system.
Here, the Rangers weapons:

• Pistol
  Beretta M9
  Specificiations:
  
  Weight : 952 g (33.6 oz)
  1,162 g (41 oz) Loaded
  Length : 217 mm (8.5 in)
  Barrel length : 125 mm (4.9 in)
  Cartridge : 9x19mm Parabellum
  Action : Short recoil
  Muzzle velocity : 354 m/s (1,161 ft/s)
  Effective range : 60 m
  Feed system : 15 round detachable box magazine
  Operated by Rangers : 1990 - present

This pistol which has just utilized by Ranger from 1990 (become standard by NATO from 1985) actually as replacement of the legend one pistol--> 1911A1. The 1911A1 pistol (Browning pistol) first served US Army againts MORO tribe in Philipine.

• Rifles
  M16
  
  
  Specifications:
  Length : 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
  Weight, with 30 round magazines : 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
  Maximum range : 3,600 meters
  Maximum effective range:
  Area target : 2,624.8 feet (800 meters)
  Point target : 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
  Muzzle velocity : 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
  Rate of fire:
  Cyclic : 800 rounds per minute
  Sustained : 12-15 rounds per minute
  Semiautomati c : 45 rounds per minute
  Burst : 90 rounds per minute
  Magazine capacity : 30 rounds

• M4
  
  
  
  
  
  Specification:
  Caliber : .223 Rem / 5.56 mm
  Cartridge : 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
  Weight : 5.9 lb / 2.68 kg empty
  Effective range : 660 yd / 600 m
  Operated by Ranger : in Afghanistan


• Sub machine gun
  MP5SD
  
  
  
  Specifications:
  Caliber : 9mmx19
  Ammunition : 15- or 30-round capacity
  Cyclic rate : 900 RPM
  Sight Radius : 10.25 inches
  Weight : with empty magazine 6.14 pounds
  Barrel length : 5.50 inches
  Overall length : 14.50/23.75 inches
  Width : 1.96 inches
  Height : 8.26 inches (209.8mm)
  Operated by Rangers : since 1980’s

to be continued...

U.S.ARMY RANGERS

Do you like war movies ? We often watch some movies with Rangers theme, and maybe some of those become our favorites (such Saving Private Ryan--> this is my favourite movie, etc), because Rangers have good reputation for persistency in dangerous situation and dedication for pure American values. In those movies, Rangers were defined:

• Have strength, intelligence, and full of spirit for doing something, no matter how difficult the situation.


• Have full dedication to accomplish the duty. No hesitant in focus to achieve target.

U.S. Army Rangers are an elite American Special Operations Force that qualified to plan and run some specials direct military operations. Ways of thinking and confidence of Rangers were developed in organizational culture that charge for discipline and high standard in advanced readiness condition to be available for immediate worldwide deployment

The term of Rangers was emerged in 13th century England. Then in 17th and 18th century in North America, Ranger got in wars between colonist and Native American Tribes. Rangers were full-time troopers employed by colonial governments to patrol between fixed frontier defenses in scouting to provide initial warning of attacks.

The modern U.S. Army Rangers, the 75th Ranger Regimen, were initially raised for Korean War. In Korean War, a unique Ranger unit was formed.

The headquarter of 75th Ranger Regimen is at Fort Benning, Ga . The 75th Ranger Regiment consist of three battalion, they are :

• lst Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.


• 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.


• 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

AIR SOFT GUN

What is air soft guns? What the difference between air soft gun and real gun ?
Air Soft Guns are a scale 1:1 replica of real guns which are powered by spring, gas or electric to fire small plastic ball bearing. Most air soft guns are produced as real as the original real firearm. Commonly airsoft gun made in Japan or China can be really like the real one, but for airsoft gun made in USA there is a spesific difference (orange token in gun point). But in my opinion, I prefer the one without the orange token to be more realistic.
Beside the capability of firing, many people also consider the realistic body performance of air soft gun. Metal body and the existence of body marking have become one of realistic point of air soft gun.
There are three types of air soft guns; spring, gas, electric, and all of those work on the same principle of compressed gas expanding to push the bullet down the barrel:

1. Spring
   This type of air soft gun use potential energy stored in spring to push the bullet. This is single shot device, and can not automatic or semi automatic fire. We must to cock a spring gun before pull the trigger. This type of air soft gun usually is cheaper than electric-powered gun. We also can’t use this gun in close combat. But spring-powered guns are usually more reliable against weather.
2. Gas
   This type of air soft gun use pressurized gas to fire the BB. The gun can be automatic or semi automatic. The most common gases used are "green gas" (which consists of a mixture of propane and a polysiloxane lubricant) and HFC-134a
3. Electric. This type of air soft gun typically uses a rechargeable battery to drive an electric motor, which cycles an internal piston/spring assembly in order to fire BBs.The gun can be automatic or semi automatic.

So, guys...which one you prefer and think better? Some people like spring-powered guns because some reasons, even there are some spring airsoftgun groups. They believe that spring airsoftgun has character which can build maturity of members in airsoft game. Because each person should think carefully before shoot the BB. I myself prefer electric-powered gun for riffle because it is simple and can beautomatic or semi automatic. But for handgun, I prefer gas-powered gun, because the sound more powerfull and I think it make more realistic.

AIR SOFT at a glance (WELCOME)

Hai....Welcome to airsoft mania community..Here I want to explore and sharing about airsoft. You can also comment or sharing about my posting and your experiences or opinion. But, it's better to describe basic knowledge about airsoft. Air Soft is a sport for hobby that the players wear tactical gears (army uniform, vest, or etc) and utilize replica of gun (air soft gun) which shooting small plastic ball bearing to eliminate the opponent team. The team usually divided into 2 teams and they play some mission. Generally the mission / playing style consist of some types:

• CQB (Close Quarters Battle) is the way of playing air soft where the participants play in small arena and performing fast action combat. Because simulating war zone, in the arena usually there are some protection spots for players that consist of tower, bunker, shelter, stack of tires, or etc. The mission can direct facing both of team, flag battle, Rambo (1 or 2 players against many players), or etc.
• MilSim or Military Simulation is the way of playing air soft by combining air soft regular style with military role playing. The arena usually is larger than CQB and the mission spend longer time (sometimes it spends several days). The mission in this playing similar with military operation that includes mapping, patrol, attacking enemy base camp, etc and the players communicate each other utilize short-range radio. Sometimes they also utilize vehicles such as van or truck.
• Re-enactment
  In this air soft game style, team plays historical battle. All of the gears, weapons and even the scenarios are attempted to match with the original battle. Of course, because it based on true story battle, the result of game also has been known.
  
  But, air soft games are not just limited to above style. There are many games modifications.