Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) i cant decide on which one i want to operate more. the first one is the faster of the two and tops out at like 185mph. but the second one can turn on a dime and packs quite a punch. it also has 1200 hp and runs on anything flammable Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) Oh man my two favorite military vehicles. I dunno I like the abrams but the apache is just so appealing. I take both, I can't choice just one. But i might just choice the abrams cause I had bad vision, so I could fly. So i have a better chance with the tank. In real life. Edited February 13, 2008 by chris_agu28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 We have one of each in Big Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) the army has now made being a helicopter pilot and entry level position. You no longer need a college degree or letter of recommendation from a current pilot to become one. Now they send you to WOCS right out of basic training. Instant officer status. Obviously Im re-enlisting and not for my old job. I want something new this time. We have one of each in Big Spring. is that a hint to move down there? lol Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 that would be the only reason I would join the army, To work on or drive one of the two. But you still need good vision. I don't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) I had lasik surgery a year and a half ago. all you need is vision that can be corrected to 20/20 Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) lucky. I wished I could have it, My step dad got it. and ever since he got it, he has had no problems. how much did it cost you? Edited February 13, 2008 by chris_agu28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) nothing. my surgeon died 3 months later of a heart attack. =) (Dr Glenn Kawesch, the same guy who did the surgery for Jessica Simpson) it was $3500 otherwise. they do financing at like 100-200 bucks a month. Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 that is some sad news but I mean I would have to do the payments. I always wondered. What if you don't make payments. Do they take out your eye balls and consider it a repo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) it just goes on your credit score, which you can fight. There are lawyers you can hire for like 100 bucks a month that spam the credit companies with letters for each debt on your credit score. Once the credit companies miss one of the letters and dont reply within 30 days, they have to take that debt off of your credit score. its kinda cool. anyways, back on topic. Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yeah I like the apache. I think I would take that home with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 runs on anything flammable puppies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) here are some specs for the tank and helicopter M1 Abrams Designer: Chrysler Defense Designed: 1970s Manufacturer: General Dynamics Unit cost: US$4.35 million (M1A2)[1] Produced: 1979–present Variants: M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP Specifications Weight: 67.6 short tons (61.4 tonnes) Length: Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m) Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m) Width: 12 ft (3.66 m) Height: 8 ft (2.44 m) Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) Armor: Chobham, RHA Primary armament: 105 mm M68 rifled cannon (M1) 120 mm M256 smoothbore cannon (M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP) Secondary armament : 1 x .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun 2 x M240 7.62 mm machine guns (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial) Engine: AGT-1500C multi-fuel turbine engine 1500 hp (1119 kW) Power/weight: 24.5 hp/tonne Transmission: Allison DDA X-1100-3B Suspension: Torsion bar Ground clearance: 0.48 m (M1, M1A1) 0.43 m (M1A2) Operational range: 465.29 km (289 mi) With NBC system: 449.19 km (279 mi) Speed Road: 67.72 km/h (42 mph) Off-road: 48.3 km/h (30 mph) AH64 Apache Helicopter Crew: 2: pilot, CPG (co-pilot/gunner) Length: 58.17 ft (17.73 m) (with both rotors turning) Rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m) Height: 12.7 ft (3.87 m) Disc area: 1,809.5 ft² (168.11 m²) Empty weight: 11,387 lb (5,165 kg) Loaded weight: 18,000 lb (8,000 kg) Max takeoff weight: 21,000 lb (9,500 kg) Powerplant: 2× General Electric T700-GE-701 and later upgraded to T700-GE-701C (1990-today) turboshafts, -701: 1,690 shp, -701C: 1,890 shp (-701: 1,260 kW, -701C: 1,490 kW) each Fuselage length: 49 ft 5 in (15.06 m) Rotor systems: 4 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor in non-orthogonal alignment * Never exceed speed: 197 knots (227 mph, 365 km/h) * Maximum speed: 158 knots (182 mph, 293 km/h) * Cruise speed: 143 knots (165 mph, 265 km/h) * Combat radius: 260 nm (300 mi, 480 km) * Ferry range: 1,024 nm (1,180 mi, 1,900 km) * Service ceiling 21,000 ft (6,400 m) * Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) * Disc loading: 9.80 lb/ft² (47.90 kg/m²) * Power/mass: 0.18 hp/lb (310 W/kg) Armament * Guns: 1× M230 30 mm (1.18 in) cannon, 1,200 rounds * Rockets: Hydra 70 FFAR rockets * Missiles: combination of AGM-114 Hellfire, AIM-92 Stinger, AIM-9 Sidewinder Edited February 13, 2008 by rbolander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Apache FTMFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 helicopter! and what job would you want when you re-enlist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 which one has V-techs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Well, call it a hunch, but I doubt SD would be happy to see a tank rolling on their streets again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I dunno after seeing that vid, I would love a tank just to run things over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 wow...awesome...like a video game coming true...lol...but ya, bad...very bad! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I know but it just would be fun to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) should! Rick, get the 2nd ride! haha Carmageddon!! haha...played it like twice... Edited February 13, 2008 by lceah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I remember that game, only played it once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR_VTEC Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Or you can just get this and call it a day... The Don of all bombs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 thermobaric bomb. thermobaric means "heat and pressure" i remember reading up on those a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 wonder what's inside it...hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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