Posted on 01/06/2024 2:33:10 PM PST by delta7
This is turning point 43,871 for American hegemony.
Isn’t Ukraine using 155mm artillery much faster than 3 shifts can produce?
This is true. Tanks are destined to become obsolete. No matter whose they are.
This war is a strategic meatgrinder for both sides.
Russia doesn’t want to conquer Ukraine.
Ukraine doesn’t want to conquer Russia.
Tanks in a meatgrinder just get ground up.
Tanks are meant to punch a hole and get into the enemy’s rear and start shooting up kitchens and supply dumps.
When this happens, the enemy goes to crap.
As long as humans live on ground, someone is going to have to fight on the ground.
You can have people wearing fabric against weapons or people in steel against weapons.
It’s a choice.
The results of the gulf war and Abrams versus t-74’s migh call this analysis into question
It’s the same with our failed carrier gunboat diplomacy. With drone and missile swarms two of our most cherished weapon systems, the tank and aircraft carrier, are in the process of being rendered obsolete.
You just described practically any weapon system.
You must be thrilled anticipating your beloved Russia destroying the weapons of the West you so despise. Your gleeful anticipation of such a thing fairly leaps off your post.
Your animosity towards the West in general and the US in particular is well known here on FR, Ivan.
“There will only be a rump state of Ukraine left by then.”
Which would warm the cockles of your heart, Ivan.
“Russia doesn’t want to conquer Ukraine. Ukraine doesn’t want to conquer Russia.”
But who invaded who? Who said the other is an illegitimate country?
“Ruzzians are sub-human!!!!”
Wow, Bob, that’s a little rough and I’m saying that!
“Isn’t Ukraine using 155mm artillery much faster than 3 shifts can produce?”
Ukraine is currently using up the millions of 155mm rounds the USA had slated for disposal. They’re using our discards. Which I support.
But Congress is making us pay for them as if they’re new, which I oppose. They were paid for years ago.
Isn’t Ukraine using 155mm artillery much faster than 3 shifts can produce?
That’s what happens when you only have one forging press for all shell production.
But don’t worry ! They will have a second forging press by the end of 2025.
And then they will be able to produce half of what Ukraine needs every day.
Armstrong is a shameless self-promoter of snake oil; and his sycophants on FR are his peddlers.
The other side of the issue is the Russian economy and war production. Despite so many experts giving their expert opinions in the press, no one outside of Russia really knows the state of their economy or military production. Russian stopped reporting many economic indicators after the invasion started. Everyone reporting on the Russian economy, is using the official Russian numbers that can't be verified. No one is trading in Rubles anymore, so everything about the Russian economy and military is guesswork.
What is known is Russia is bringing obsolete equipment out of storage, putting ASW rockets on MTLB field tractors, buying munitions from North Korea and Iran. They are not producing new equipment of any kind, just refurbishing what they have. That shows Russian production is not going well either.
For example, the theoretical basis for stealth technology was recognized by a Russian mathematician and published in a technical journal in Russia. It was the US though that took up the idea and developed it into the F-117, F-22, F-35 and for use in ships.
Nevertheless, Russia sometimes does a good job when it comes to producing surprises with new model weapons made with existing technology. The RPG and AK-47 were potent weapons based on foreign innovations that succeeded as cheap and ready to use with minimal training -- ideal for guerrillas.
And the Soviet era Mig-25 Foxbat was a stunner, strong and capable of extraordinary speed due to massive engines and an air frame made with lots of stainless steel. Yet it relied on old technology of vacuum tubes in its electronics and required a massive load of ethanol to dissipate heat.
As it was, the Mig-25 was essentially a dead end in that it was designed for a limited mission -- attacking US heavy bombers at high altitudes -- that the US was in the process of abandoning. And full use of the Foxbat's speed burned out its engines.
Russia's fundamental military strategy throughout her history is to use large military formations and brutal attrition tactics to beat smaller neighbors, with her large territory absorbing and defeating invasions from even the most capable adversaries. Now, with the West providing weapons to Ukraine, Russia is struggling against even a traditional victim of her bullying.
Worse, Russia is in decline, with defective governmental institutions, pervasive corruption, a dismal civic life, and a shrinking population. Western sanctions limit Russia's access to foreign technology and equipment, while her decaying scientific and industrial base are unlikely to recover.
Is the armor weaker than it was two days ago, when this story was first posted here?
NATO’s war problem: weak armor
01/04/2024 7:23:22 PM PST · by FarCenter · 64 replies
Asia Times ^
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4207847/posts
Another words, they are pretty, but cannot fight? As an old, very old Infantryman, I cannot remember one firefight that wasn't a hostile environment. What exactly are they expecting? Daisies tossed at them? What is it with the 'modern' Infantry? They are totally weighed down with layer after layer of equipment and body armor and their maneuvering capability is severely impacted. Have watched video of them waddling around trying to get into positions that they then have to try to get back up from. Maybe if they turn them all into olympic level bodybuilders it can make sense, but wow I feel for those guys, us old fellas complained about hauling 50 pounds around.
I think you forgot to link to the other thread by the same title where I actually contributed:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4207847/posts
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