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  2. List of equipment of the Russian Ground Forces - Wikipedia

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    Bolt-action sniper rifle [25] Orsis T-5000.338 Lapua Magnum Russia: Bolt-action sniper rifle Replacing the Dragunov SVD in the sniping role. [23] BeSpokeGun Raptor Tactical .338 LM .338 Lapua Magnum Russia: Sniper rifle Customary-made in small batches. [26] Lobaev Sniper Rifle [27].338 Lapua Magnum Russia: Bolt-action sniper rifle

  3. Simo Häyhä - Wikipedia

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    Simo Häyhä (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈsimo ˈhæy̯hæ] ⓘ; 17 December 1905 – 1 April 2002), often referred to by his nickname, The White Death (Finnish: Valkoinen kuolema; Russian: Белая смерть, romanized: Belaya smert’), was a Finnish military sniper during World War II in the 1939–1940 Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union.

  4. Armor (novel) - Wikipedia

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    Armor is a military science fiction novel by John Steakley. It features the military use of exoskeletons and insect-like alien enemies but concentrates on the psychological effects of violence on human beings.

  5. List of sniper rifles - Wikipedia

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    Chukavin sniper rifle: Kalashnikov Concern: 7.62×51mm.7.62×54mmR..338 Lapua Magnum: Long-stroke piston (semi-automatic) Russia: 2023 Tango 51: Tactical Operations Incorporated: 7.62×51mm NATO.308 Winchester: Bolt-action United States: 2000 [1] M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System: Knight's Armament Company: 7.62×51mm NATO 6.5mm Creedmoor (M110A3)

  6. Ancient Greek military personal equipment - Wikipedia

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    Linothorax armor made out of linen fabric was the most common form of infantry torso armor, being cheap and relatively light. Bronze breastplate armor was also used, in forms such as a bell cuirass. Little other armor was worn, and fatal blows to unprotected areas (such as the bladder or neck) are recorded in ancient art and poetry. [12]

  7. Spartan army - Wikipedia

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    However, from the 6th century onwards, the military character of the state became more pronounced, and education was totally subordinated to the needs of the military. [23] A Spartan male's involvement with the army began in infancy when the Gerousia first inspected him.

  8. Sniper rifle - Wikipedia

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    A military-issue battle rifle or assault rifle is usually capable of between 3–6 minute of angle (0.9–1.7 milliradian) accuracy. [20] A standard-issue military sniper rifle is typically capable of 1–3 MOA (0.3–0.9 mrad) accuracy, with a police sniper rifle capable of 0.25–1.5 MOA (0.1–0.4 mrad) accuracy.

  9. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle - Wikipedia

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    The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing).Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter.