Some pics from the Nato exercise in Norway

stabiz · 03-19-09, 07:00 PM

Might be interesting for some, just click on the image to see the next one:

http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/03/19/n.../nato/5372925/

Fincuan · 03-19-09, 07:34 PM

Nice, thanks for posting.

Re: pics 2 and 3: Is it common for the Norvegian Special Forces to use HK416s(could also be 417s, but the mags look like stanags to me) these days?

fatty · 03-19-09, 07:43 PM

Love the paint job on this F-16

baggygreen · 03-19-09, 08:20 PM

The guys from my squadron would love a recce vehicle like that in #4!

Thomen · 03-19-09, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

The guys from my squadron would love a recce vehicle like that in #4!

Might want to put in a call to the German Army for that.. hehe

It comes with a remote MG or automatic grenade launcher. A retractable periskop like optic/camera and a small UAV for aerial recon.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fennek/

baggygreen · 03-19-09, 09:24 PM

Jeezus, thats a nice piece of gear, thomen, ta for the link!

sure beats rovers the light cav uses

SkysTheLimit · 03-19-09, 10:03 PM

Wow - great photos - thanks for the link!

UnderseaLcpl · 03-19-09, 10:09 PM

What weapon is that in picture 8? It looks like an M16a4 but why does it have a bipod and what appears to be a quick-release barrel handle? Also, is that sight on the top an ACOG or some kind of FLIR?

Anyone?

fatty · 03-19-09, 10:21 PM

It's an ELCAN sight, pretty similar to an ACOG. Not 100% sure about the gun but it looks like a Diemaco Canada LSW which is an M16 in a Squad Automatic Weapon configuration.

EDIT: I mean Colt Canada.

fatty · 03-19-09, 10:25 PM

UnderseaLcpl · 03-20-09, 12:04 AM

Thanks guys.

I fail to see how this weapon would be superior to the M249, however. Is it a semi-automatic light support weapon? What is the purpose of that?

baggygreen · 03-20-09, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Thanks guys.

I fail to see how this weapon would be superior to the M249, however. Is it a semi-automatic light support weapon? What is the purpose of that?

Same could be said for the F89 minimi over the m249, couldnt it? the F89 has got a single shot lockout, good for warning shots etc..

I would imagine that its simply a different selling point?

03-20-09, 05:29 AM

Who are those Norwegians excercising against? Against the impending attack of the Penguin Brigade? I'd say you're pretty safe, it's not like you're all that significant strategically.

Schroeder · 03-20-09, 07:30 AM

Last time I checked they were part of NATO.

UnderseaLcpl · 03-20-09, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

Same could be said for the F89 minimi over the m249, couldnt it? the F89 has got a single shot lockout, good for warning shots etc..

I would imagine that its simply a different selling point?

I don't know if I'd consider that much of a selling point. Open-bolt weapons are superior in sustained automatic fire. Warning shots, ambush openers, and precision work can easily be performed by fire team members with semi-automatic rifles. Additionally, the M16 upper reciever is prone to double-feeds.

Maybe they are after a weight reduction?

03-19-09, 07:00 PM	#1
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Some pics from the Nato exercise in Norway Might be interesting for some, just click on the image to see the next one: http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/03/19/n.../nato/5372925/ __________________

03-19-09, 10:09 PM	#8
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What weapon is that in picture 8? It looks like an M16a4 but why does it have a bipod and what appears to be a quick-release barrel handle? Also, is that sight on the top an ACOG or some kind of FLIR? Anyone? __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

03-19-09, 10:21 PM	#9
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It's an ELCAN sight, pretty similar to an ACOG. Not 100% sure about the gun but it looks like a Diemaco Canada LSW which is an M16 in a Squad Automatic Weapon configuration. EDIT: I mean Colt Canada. Last edited by fatty; 03-19-09 at 10:42 PM.

03-20-09, 12:04 AM	#11
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I fail to see how this weapon would be superior to the M249, however. Is it a semi-automatic light support weapon? What is the purpose of that? __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

03-20-09, 07:30 AM	#14
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Last time I checked they were part of NATO. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

03-19-09, 07:34 PM	#2
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Nice, thanks for posting. Re: pics 2 and 3: Is it common for the Norvegian Special Forces to use HK416s(could also be 417s, but the mags look like stanags to me) these days?

03-19-09, 07:43 PM	#3
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Love the paint job on this F-16

03-19-09, 08:20 PM	#4
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	The guys from my squadron would love a recce vehicle like that in #4!

03-19-09, 09:24 PM	#6
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Jeezus, thats a nice piece of gear, thomen, ta for the link! sure beats rovers the light cav uses

03-19-09, 10:03 PM	#7
SkysTheLimit Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow - great photos - thanks for the link!

03-19-09, 10:25 PM	#10
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0

03-20-09, 05:29 AM	#13
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Who are those Norwegians excercising against? Against the impending attack of the Penguin Brigade? I'd say you're pretty safe, it's not like you're all that significant strategically.