Posted on 06/19/2006 4:16:29 AM PDT by Flavius
that horizon is screwed chavez can hit it every time.
In this photo released by Venezuela's Miraflores Press, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez handles a Russian AK-103 rifle as his Defense Minister Orlando Maniglia looks on in Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at a ceremony where Chavez replaced his military's aging Belgian FAL rifles with new Russian AK-103 rifles, and in turn gave the Belgian FAL rifles to the reserves. Chavez's plans to build the first Kalashnikov factory in the Western Hemisphere are sowing fears Venezuela could start arming leftist Latin American allies with the fabled Russian assault rifles. (AP Photo/Miraflores Press,Marcelo Garcia)
I dont believe there is any doubt in most people's minds that Chavez has plans to be the Venezuelan Saddam Insane.
Its a damned shame he doesnt use the resources of his country to help his people. Why cant dictators become beloved by helping their people instead of becoming evil power hungry dogs.
Todays Insane Triumvirate, Ahmadinejhad, Chavez and Kim Il Jung. Third worlders with big evil ideas.
There goes our evil plan to invade Bolivia. Shucks.
In fairness though, i like this rifle!
It's a mistake for Chavez to give Venezuelans rifles, they will only shoot themselves, or maybe him. Instead the country could use a few more central sewer systems.
Hooo-boy. Looks like we should pass a law requiring ammunition sold in California to have serial numbers on it, in order to bring to heel South American ferment.
yeah imagine that
And maybe the new ammo production will relieve 7.62x39 supplies here.
Well, what else should we expect from the commies... They dont have any idea that Hugo doesnt even care about them too...
In an unrelated matter, Chavez plans to replace outdated German-made Mercedes Benz with Trabants.
Ping to venezuela and Russia list
Russia has plans to make RPG's and other weapons in Venezuela as well. Possiblities include tanks, aircraft, and missiles.
Speaking about Spetsnaz... They are present in Venezuela, with Chinese special Ops. They are jointly training the Venezuelan military.
Take a Finnish Valmet instead if you can get your hands on one. Much less of a paint sprayer, but somehow the Finns managed to retain reliability.
Where can I get a Soviet AK-103?
And maybe the new ammo production will relieve 7.62x39 supplies here.
It looks like the one that Chavez is pointing at the sky is in the 5.45x39mm caliber of the AK74. That could indeed make it more popular in some South American circles than the maintenance-intensive and more expensive US-supplied M16A2 and M4 5.56mm rifles.
The larger the quantity in series production, the greater the cost reduction per individual piece, up to a point.
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