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Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

Mig-31K armed with Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.missile during the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parades
Mig-31K armed with Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.missile during the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parades (Photo: XY)

Kh-47M2 Kinzhal: New hypersonic air-to-surface missile

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a nuclear-capable, new-generation nuclear-capable hypersonic aero-ballistic air-to-surface missile developed by Russia. Although the technical specifications are confidential, it is estimated that the missile range is somewhere between 2000
4 years ago
g from Mk 19 40 mm grenade launcher mounted on M3 tripod during a training exercise
US Marine firing from Mk 19 40 mm grenade launcher mounted on M3 tripod during a training exercise (Photo: XY)

Traversing and Elevating Mechanism (T&E)

The traversing and elevating mechanism (T&E) is the device used to adjust the vertical and horizontal placement of the rounds in a controlled and accurate manner. The T&E is vital in adjusting
4 years ago
A Mk 19 40 mm machine gun mounted on an M3 tripod
A Mk 19 40 mm machine gun mounted on an M3 tripod (Photo: XY)

M3 Tripod: A weapon mount for M2 and Mk 19

The M3 tripod is a weapon mount used on the M2HB Browning machine gun and the Mk 19 grenade launcher. The M3 tripod has a total weight of 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
4 years ago
Bosnian soldiers aiming with M79 Osa through the broken window of the bus
Bosnian soldiers aiming with M79 Osa through the broken window of the bus (Photo: XY)

M79 Osa: A most popular rocket launcher in the Yugoslav wars

The M79 Osa is a reloadable anti-tank rocket launcher. It is a simple but relatively accurate and powerful anti-tank weapon that strongly resembles the French LRAC F1 in form and function. It
4 years ago
B&T MP9 alongside the American patch
B&T MP9 alongside the American patch (Photo: B&T USA)

B&T MP9: An improved version of Steyr TMP

The Brügger & Thomet MP9 (B&T MP9) is a submachine gun based on Steyr TMP chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Although it is very similar to the original Steyr TMP, the
4 years ago
BRDM-1 in color
BRDM-1 (Photo: XY)

BRDM-1: An amphibious reconnaissance vehicle

BRDM-1 is the first purpose-built Soviet amphibious armored scout car to enter service. It was a successor of the older BA-64 and was built on the chassis and drive train of the
4 years ago
US Army Infantryman in 1942 with M1 Garand at Fort Knox, Kentucky
US Army Infantryman in 1942 with M1 Garand at Fort Knox, Kentucky (Photo: Wiki Commons)

M1 Garand: The greatest battle implement ever devised

The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle used as a service rifle in the US military during World War II and later Korean War. It was capable, accurate, could be reloaded rapidly,
4 years ago
Hellfire R9X launched from Apache AH-64A helicopter
Hellfire R9X launched from Apache AH-64A helicopter (Photo: XY)

AGM-114 Hellfire R9X: A missile designed to kill terrorists

The new Hellfire R9X missile is a state-of-art, technologically improved Hellfire missile designed solely to take out individuals without causing collateral damage. It has been used so far in at least three
4 years ago
Austrian Steyr GB all-steel pistol
Austrian Steyr GB all-steel pistol (Photo: XY)

Steyr GB: An all-steel construction gas brake pistol

Steyr GB is a semi-automatic pistol with all-steel construction, which was introduced as a game-changer in the world of firearms. Still, it was a commercial failure due to a lack of interest
4 years ago
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