The IFV Dardo: History, Characteristics, Remarks and Possible Future

This is an article resulting from the collaboration between Alessandro Rea and Giacomo Voceri and is a focus on the IFV Dardo (VCC-80) built in Italy and in service only with the Italian Army. Summary The actual IFV in service in the Italian Army is the “Dardo” (Dart). This vehicle became operative after a long … Leggi tutto

Su-57’s 101KS-O Directional Infrared Counter Measures: how to make a virtue of necessity.

Su-57’s 101KS-O Directional Infrared Counter Measures how to make a virtue of necessity. During the tests of the first prototypes of the American F-22, some of the characteristics that the international community of military analysts found more striking were without a doubt related to the Pratt & Whitney F119 engines. These engines were featuring some … Leggi tutto