F-14 Tomcat | Tooth and Claw Armor Cast 2021-07-16 | You can scarcely have a conversation about Cold War air combat without including the legendary F-14, the last big cat of the US Navy. A design unrivaled in its air superiority capability for years after its design, the F-14 became the father of all generation four fighter jets, and still has a much loved reputation today. But just why did the Tomcat deserve such love, and what was its doom?═════════════════════════════════This video uses footage from the combat flight action game Project Wingman. Check it out on Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/895870/Project_Wingman═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
The Soviet Seven | Backbone of the Red Army Armor Cast 2024-06-19 | During the 1970s and 80s, the core of the Soviet Army was made up of seven combat vehicles. Used heavily not just by the Soviets themselves, but the nations of the Warsaw Pact, and allies across Africa and the Middle East as well, the "Soviet Seven" would become some of the most common AFVs in the world throughout the latter part of the Cold War. In this video, I thought I'd do something a little different, and spend some time covering not just the vehicles themselves and their raw capabilities, but HOW they are actually used, and how they're organised within the armed forces that operate them. Let me know in the comments if this is a concept that interests you, and I'll see about doing some similar videos going over the core assets of some other countries' armed forces at different points in history, a sort of "primer" to the nation's AFV fleet.═════════════════════════════════"BMP | The Industry Fighting Vehicle"youtube.com/watch?v=4J9Acowtluk"How do Russian Aircraft & Missiles Get Their Names? | Koala Explains: NATO Reporting Names"youtube.com/watch?v=f1QzX7eZhLQ"The Soviet Army | Troops, Organization, and Equipment"irp.fas.org/doddir/army/fm100-2-3.pdf═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
This Jet TERRIFIED the West... sort of Armor Cast 2023-11-21 | They say the West hurriedly designed the F-15 to combat the perceived threat of the MiG-25... they even say the F-15 was BASED on the MiG-25...... they shouldn't.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
M109 Paladin | The Gold Standard Armor Cast 2023-11-17 | Artillery is one of the most important factors of any armed force, something that has been true for literally centuries, and in the modern day, it is rightfully referred to as "The God of War". Throughout the Cold War, the American M109 was the gold standard by which all other self-propelled howitzer designs would be compared, and its influence has shaped the concept of artillery itself ever since.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About Americas NEW M10 Booker Light Tank in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2023-09-27 | The US Army's Newest Tank, the M10 Booker, has been designed specifically for its Airborne forces, giving them mobile, protected, offensive fire support capabilities they've lacked since the retirement of the M551 Sheridan, over 25 years ago.═════════════════════════════════Check out our full length video on the M10 here: youtube.com/watch?v=uICk0_rIC4g═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
How do Russian Aircraft & Missiles Get Their Names? | Koala Explains: NATO Reporting Names Armor Cast 2023-09-23 | If you've spent any time at all looking into the military space, you'll most likely have heard the Su-27 fighter referred to as a 'Flanker', or seen the Mi-24 helicopter go by the name 'Hind', but these names are not given by the Russians themselves. Instead these are NATO reporting names. What are NATO reporting names? Well.........═════════════════════════════════0:00 Intro1:57 What are NATO Reporting Names?6:20 Aircraft Reporting Names14:22 Equipment Reporting Names23:34 Recap24:22 Outro═════════════════════════════════◄► Thanks to Air Models for supporting the channel. If there's an aircraft you're into... they've probably got three of 'em. Check em out!airmodels.net/?aff=61═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast◄► Koala's Channel!youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
M10 Booker | The US Armys New Light Tank | Mobile Protected Firepower Armor Cast 2023-08-31 | For some forty-five years, the US Army has sought a viable replacement, for the M551 Sheridan airborne assault vehicle, in order to provide the airborne divisions with mobile, protected firepower. Well, it's finally here; the M10 "Booker"... Let's discuss it.═════════════════════════════════- Major John W. Nicholson's report "America's Middleweight Force":https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA288748.pdf- Congressional Research Service Report on the M10:crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11859- Battle Order's video on the M10's doctrinal use and force structure:youtube.com/watch?v=qfVeoI3euvQ- The Chieftain's "snapshot" look at the XM10:youtube.com/watch?v=BdPmpidUbWo═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Koala Visits the Midlands Air Museum Armor Cast 2023-08-22 | Aight troops! It's been a while hasn't it? But! We're back now. There'll be lots of interesting content coming soon, including "Your Favorite Tank Sucks" episode 3, but first, let's take a look at one of Britain's best kept secrets... The Midlands Air Museum!In preparation for what would be a research and footage-gathering trip to the UK, I made an itinerary of museums to visit. Shockingly, on every list of military history museums in the country, Midlands' was missing... It shouldn't be! With a Sea Harrier, multiple Lightnings, Meteors and Phantoms, a MiG-21, a Panavia Tornado, and even an Avro Vulcan, this place was fantastic!Thanks again to the museum for letting me come in after hours to film this little lookaround, I'll definitely be back!═════════════════════════════════◄► Thanks to Air Models for supporting the channel. If there's an aircraft you're into... they've probably got three of 'em. Check em out!airmodels.net/?aff=61═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Did F-22 Raptor Waste a $400K Missile on a Weather Balloon? Armor Cast 2023-03-01 | Was it a worthy kill? Was this just a weather balloon? Why do people think they know more than F-22 pilots? Why am I talking to myself in a YouTube video description..??═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Lets Talk Jet Fighter Generations | Gen 1 Armor Cast 2023-01-25 | Full Length Video: youtube.com/watch?v=B__4xSGTvHc═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Germanys New KF51 Panther Tank | The Spearhead of a New Generation? Armor Cast 2023-01-13 | For over four decades, the concept of the European Main Battle Tank has been dominated by the Leopard 2, to the point where it's almost impossible to imagine a world in which this legend no longer serves on the battlefield. Rheinmetall however appear to feel differently, unveiling their KF 51 Panther MBT concept at Eurosatory in June of 2022.Equipped with an autoloading 130mm smoothbore main gun, next generation sensor suites and C4I systems, and undoubtedly the most capable layered defence system to ever exist, the KF 51, should it enter service today, could be the most powerful and capable tank ever built. However, it may not be quite "ready" yet... ...═════════════════════════════════Thanks 'Tog for sending in a bit of "fan mail", check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/pilotphotogAlso be sure to check out the episode of this series we made for the Challenger 3 last year: youtube.com/watch?v=pEpu7lAQSp8and our guide to tank ammunition types here: youtube.com/watch?v=01eqS2K0aTQ═════════════════════════════════I did not mean to take such a long break this time. Honestly it seems like literally everything that could possibly go wrong in making videos lately... HAS gone wrong. From PC and internet issues, to construction work in our building, to my falling very sick for several months and being unable to talk or get much in the way of good work done... Yeah, the last six months have been a disaster! I'm completely okay now, though I have lost a lot of weight recently and am struggling a little, but I should be able to get the gears of the Armor Cast machine running up to speed again, and am hoping to stick to near-weekly uploads for most of this year!Thanks for sticking with me guys, hope it was worth the wait!═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the US Navys F-14 Tomcat in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2022-08-10 | One of the most beloved, and most effective fighter aircraft of all time, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a hero of the battlefield and big screen alike. From the final days of the Vietnam War, to Maverick's F-14A hitting the box office in 1986, to the F-14D Super Tomcat dropping laser guided munitions in 2006, the last big cat of the Navy is both gorgeous, and breathtaking... as in, it'll kill ya... from 100 miles away!#shorts Check out our bio on the F-14 Tomcat: "Tooth and Claw"youtube.com/watch?v=q4OMK1KAQy4═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About Rheinmetalls KF51 Panther Tank in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2022-07-27 | Unveiled at Eurosatory in 2022, Rheinmetall's KF51 Panther is the company's first main battle tank, and a powerful one at that. With a new 130mm gun, passive, active and reactive protection systems, a fully digital core AND a lighter curb weight than any modern NATO counterpart, the KF51 is a highly promising concept that may yet turn out to spearhead a new generation of fighting vehicles. ═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
What Are Those Cages on Russian Tanks? | Koala Explains: Cope Cages (& Why Theyre Not Working) Armor Cast 2022-06-25 | Perhaps the most famous, or infamous, point of interest when it comes to the Russian equipment sent to Ukraine in 2022, is the presence of large rooftop cage armor pieces, nicknamed "Cope Cages". Initially reported as an anti-Javelin measure, after the Ukrainian army took delivery of shipments of the deadly top-attack missiles, their failure in this role has lead many to believe that some other motivation must have been behind their creation. But is that really true, or do Russian armor manufacturers just not know what they're doing...?═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
BMP | The Industry Fighting Vehicle Armor Cast 2022-06-02 | In the world of mechanised infantry warfare, the Soviet BMP is without a doubt the industry leader in its class of IFV's, serving with dozens of nations in many different variants, and remaining in production to this day. While a far from perfect vehicle, the BMP has been so influential throughout the Cold War period that it cornered the international market right across the world, and despite clearly showing its age, is not likely to be going anywhere anytime soon.═════════════════════════════════This video uses footage from the online military action game War Thunder. Download and play for free, and use our link in store to get a 3% discount, AND our very own Koala decal in game, while supporting our channel!tinyurl.com/Koaladecal═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About Stryker Variants in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-10-31 | The Stryker is a very interesting family of vehicles, and since its inception in the early 2000's has seen modification to fulfill a huge number of roles. A Stryker Brigade Combat Team is equipped organically for practically every situation they could meet on the battlefield. Today, let's look at some of the specialist variants of this versatile platform.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the M1128 Stryker MGS in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-10-29 | In the last video we covered the early development and capabilities of the basic Stryker ICV, while here it's time to bring out the big guns! The M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) with its 105mm rifled cannon, is one of the most recognizable variations of the US Army's Stryker family, but in many ways it's the ugly duckling of the group. Unfortunately if you're a fan of the vehicle (though very fortunately if you're a gunner in the thing) it'll soon be the first Stryker to retire, its role being filled by other variants, which we'll delve into in a part 3.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the US Armys Stryker in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-10-29 | The Stryker family of wheeled fighting vehicles entered service in 2002, designed for a more mobile and versatile US Army in the years following the Cold War. Based on the Canadian LAV III, the Stryker is a versatile platform with a large number of variants and roles. In this episode we'll cover the development and use of the basic M1126 Stryker ICV, before going over some of the more specialized variants next time.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the AMX-13 Light Tank in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-10-12 | The AMX-13 is a French light tank which entered service shortly after the second world war, and has survived all the way to the modern day, with upgrades and new weapons systems allowing hundreds to remain in service. With its signature "oscillating turret", the French tank has its drawbacks, but has proven itself highly successful in combat across the world.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
FOX, BRA & Air Combat Terminology | Koala Explains: Missile Types & Brevity Codes Armor Cast 2021-10-03 | Military pilots use a lot of lingo to succinctly convey information about targets and engagements, directives, etcetera. Today, we'll go over some of the most common and most important of such "Brevity codes", explaining what they mean and when they're used, and the difference between the missiles and systems they refer to.═════════════════════════════════00:00 Intro01:15 Basic Terms05:08 Weapons Codes (FOX 1, 2 and 3)11:34 Active Combat Terminology═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About Americas M109 Paladin in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-09-12 | The M109 howitzer is the father of modern self propelled artillery, seeing extensive service from the Vietnam War to the present day. Serving with many nations, the M109A6 "Paladin" version is an iconic vehicle, and a very dangerous one, with modern smart ammunition providing it with massive range and firepower.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Why Russias T-90 is Cheap Useless Junk! | Your Favorite Tank Sucks #2 Armor Cast 2021-09-03 | Stop with the "Russian bias". It sucks.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Which Aircraft Scored the Most Gun Kills of the Vietnam War? | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-08-11 | Insert stereotypical "number 3 will shock you!"#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Evolution of the Use of Fighter Aircraft from WWI to the Modern Day | A History of Air Combat Armor Cast 2021-08-06 | From triplanes to stealth jets, the Red Baron to Top Gun, fighters have seen enormous growth and change over the last hundred years, and as each era has brought about new technologies, pilots have developed radically different tactics and strategies for air to air combat. In today's video, we invite PilotPhotog to take us through a brief history of the evolution of fighter tactics.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Tog's Channel youtube.com/pilotphotog◄► Twitter!twitter.com/pilotphotog◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
What Are Those Bulges on Tank Gun Barrels? | Koala Explains: Bore Evacuators and Fume Extractors Armor Cast 2021-07-27 | The only consistency among the guns of armored fighting vehicles, is that none of them are consistent. Whether it's longer barrels, higher calibres, guns for different roles, they're all radically different... But early on on the Cold War, they all seemed to inherit one ubiquitous feature - that "bulge" part way up the barrel... What could that be, and should I see someone about it..?═════════════════════════════════Today's episode of Koala Explains is sponsored by SurfShark VPN. Protect your accounts and personal information, access region locked content, and remove the worries of using the internet with just a couple of clicks.Visit: https://surfshark.deals/KOALA and enter the promo code 'KOALA' for 83% off your first month, plus an additional three months free!═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the F-8 Crusader in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-07-20 | The F-8 Crusader was the US Navy's premiere supersonic fighter jet of the 1950's, and served throughout the Vietnam War, all the way through to 1999 with the French Navy. Though commonly nicknamed "the Last Gunfighter", and treated as a purpose-built dogfighter... this is only partially true. The F-8 did prove a capable dogfighter, and was built to maneuver with other jets of its time. Its' main role however was the same as that of the heavier F-4 Phantom, with the Crusader able to be fielded from Essex Class carriers which couldn't launch F-4's.Still a cool nickname, though not quite an accurate one.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Why the Leopard 2 is Overrated! | Your Favorite Tank Sucks #1 Armor Cast 2021-07-08 | You may not be German, but you're a wehraboo. Your favorite tanks are the Tiger, and of course the phenomenal Leopard 2...There's only one problem - it sucks!═════════════════════════════════The pilot episode of our new series "Your Favorite Tank Sucks!" Let us know any feedback down in the comments below, as well as what we should cover next time around!═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the MiG-29 Fulcrum in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-06-30 | The Mikoyan MiG-29 "Fulcrum" was the Soviet Union's first 4th generation fighter jet, entering service in the early 80's, and supplementing smaller numbers of larger, more advanced Su-27 "Flankers". With two powerful engines, and a design that focuses primarily on maneuverability and low speed handling, the MiG-29 is one of the most dangerous aircraft in the merge, while high off-boresight infrared missiles, and modern radar homing missiles make the latest variants of the Fulcrum a significant threat even today.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Why Do Some Tanks Raise Their Gun Barrels After Firing? | Koala Explains: the Tank Salute Armor Cast 2021-06-24 | A quirk many modern tanks display, the so-called "tank salute" is an interesting way around the difficulties of... well, you'll just have to watch the video.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the Leopard 1 MBT in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-06-13 | The quintessential European second generation MBT, West Germany's Leopard 1 became the gold standard by which many tanks of the time were compared. Prioritizing mobility over armor, the Leopard saw production in numerous forms such as AA or ARV platforms, and still sees use with various nations to this day.#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Challenger 3 | Britains New Main Battle Tank | Is It Really Any Good? Armor Cast 2021-06-06 | Since it entered service in the late 90's, Challenger 2 has been a controversial tank, with several features seeming outdated or regressive. For over a decade, competitions and technology demonstrators have attempted to find what would be Britain's next MBT, or at least a future upgrade for Challenger 2 itself. Well, several weeks ago, the question was answered, as RBSL's proposal for what was previously known as the Challenger 2 LEP (Life Extension Program) was unveiled as the new Challenger 3. Now the question is... will this thing be any good?═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the F-15 Eagle in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-05-05 | The very American F-15 Eagle enjoys a combat record yet to be beaten, with zero air to air losses, and over a hundred kills, predominantly against Iraqi MiG's. But with the popular platform still seeing upgrade variants produced, will it be able to hold onto that record against newer generation fighters?#shorts═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Chinas Type 99 | The Beast From the East Armor Cast 2021-05-01 | Possibly the most realistic threat to Western powers directly, the People's Liberation Army of China have undergone rapid modernization and expansion over the last two decades or so, and spearheading their ground forces, is this; the Type 99. An interesting (yeah, that's a good word for it...) design with some commendable features, yet some strangely backwards ones too, this beast from the east is well worth talking about - just so long as the inevitable controversy is kept to a minimum...═════════════════════════════════This video uses footage from the online military action game War Thunder, download and play for free here: http://warthunder.com/en/registration?r=userinvite_33653494═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About South Koreas New KF-21 Fighter Jet in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-04-15 | Unveiled just last week after a short 6-year development run, South Korea's new KF-21 "Boramae" is an interesting development in modern fighter jets, almost a combination of an F/A-18 Super Hornet, and F-22 Raptor. Despite looking very similar to the latter, performance of the KF-21 is more akin to that of the Hornet, with many domestically designed technologies, easing South Korea's dependence on foreign exports from nations like the US. Despite budget constraints in partnering Indonesia which have resulted in the nation's failure to keep up payments for the jet, the KF-21 is expected to perform test flights starting next year, and enter service some time in late 2026, supplementing the ROKAF as a capable 4.5th gen fighter═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About Russias T-14 Armata in 60 Seconds | #shorts Armor Cast 2021-03-30 | Unveiled in 2015, Russia's new T-14 Armata is among the most advanced and sophisticated tanks in the world. Let's get a sense of this futuristic beast in just sixty seconds!═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Everything You Need to Know About the M1 Abrams in 60 Seconds! #shorts Armor Cast 2021-03-13 | America's M1 Abrams main battle tank is rightly one of the most feared tanks in the world. Let's get a sense of this legendary tank in just sixty seconds!═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
What Are Those Bricks on Russian Tanks? | Koala Explains: Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) Armor Cast 2021-03-10 | In modern times, tank armor no longer comprises simple steel, but composite armor, supplemented by cage or bar armor, and even active defense systems like Shtora, or Trophy. For those with a less conventional mindset however, and a taste for some dramatic flare, there's ERA, or explosive reactive armor...═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
A Guide to Tank Ammo | Koala Explains: Tank Ammunition Types and their Differences Armor Cast 2021-02-17 | Tanks have come a long way since their debut in the first world war, and as the vehicles have gotten more advanced, so too have the ammunition types available to them. In this episode of Koala Explains, we'll go over briefly each type of ammunition used, from solid AP slugs, to tandem shaped charge warheads and fin stabilised sabot rounds.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Challenger 1 | The Desert Shield Armor Cast 2021-02-04 | The Challenger 1 main battle tank was designed after the Shir Chieftain project, a proposal to upgrade the powerpack of Britain's first main battle tank (the previous Centurion was designed on the premise of the "gun tank" rather than an MBT), for Iran fell through. Meanwhile, Britain's own projects set to replace Chieftain had been cancelled, and the British army became a potential customer for this upgraded Chieftain. The first Challengers entered service in 1983, and were upgraded to the Mk.2 standard in 1985. Met with love from the regiments who received it, but some controversy from the international market, the Challenger 1 would be disregarded as a true competitor... that is until Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and Britain took its Challengers to war.In today's video we'll take a look at the history, design, and capabilities of this legendary behemoth, and uncover some of its secrets and accomplishments.═════════════════════════════════This video uses footage from the online military action game War Thunder, download and play for free here: http://warthunder.com/en/registration?r=userinvite_33653494═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Evolution of Fighter Jets | Koala Explains: Fighter Generations and their Differences Armor Cast 2021-01-26 | From the first turbojet powered fighters of the 40's, to the Mach 2 interceptors of the 50's and 60's, to now multirole stealth fighters powered by thrust vectoring turbofan engines, and armed with deadlier missiles than ever, fighter jets have come a long way. Each new "generation" of fighters will bring new technologies and designs, focusing on different priorities as per the time. But what exactly defines these "generations"? And what are some of the core attributes of each? Today, we'll explain each generation of fighters in detail, and the factors that make a fighter belong to one generation over another.═════════════════════════════════Check out our mini-documentary on the MiG-21: The Fighter that Flew Everywhere!youtube.com/watch?v=PxDMU3Whz3Y═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
MiG-21 | The Soviet Fighter that Flew EVERYWHERE! Armor Cast 2021-01-14 | Military aircraft aim to push the boundaries in one area or another, whether that's speed, maneuverability, advancements in weapons and avionics, or carrying capacity. The race to be at the cutting edge of jet technology can leave many aircraft quickly abandoned, as its contemporaries soon become its successors. For a fighter to withstand the test of time it needs to be reliable, cost effective, easy to fly, and powerful. It needs to be produced in quantities to satisfy all customers, AND it needs to make its mark on the world.Few aircraft embody these qualities better than the Soviet MiG-21 fighter interceptor, with its more than sixty year service life, operated by some sixty nations throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.In today's video we'll delve into the development history and combat capabilities of this, the most produced supersonic aircraft ever built.═════════════════════════════════This video uses footage from the online military action game War Thunder, download and play for free here: http://warthunder.com/en/registration?r=userinvite_33653494═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
Whats With the Logs on Soviet Tanks? | Koala Explains: Tanks - Tracks and Traction Armor Cast 2020-12-12 | Tracks allow tanks to make short work of even harsh terrain, by spreading out the vehicle's weight evenly over a wider surface area. However, sometimes even these tracked all terrain fighting vehicles can get bogged. The Soviet Union came up with a very simple, rudimentary way of dealing with this issue...═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
What Are Those Red Eyes on the T-90s Turret? | Koala Explains: Active Protection Systems Armor Cast 2020-12-02 | When it comes to recognizable features of tanks, the T-90's "evil red eyes" are probably highest on the list out of anything. Part of the Shtora-1 active protection system, these so-called eyes defend the T-90 from inbound ATGM's, before they can even strike their target. But how do they do this? And what is an "active protection system"? Let's find out.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
What Are Those Squares on the M1 Abrams Turret? | Koala Explains: Combat Identification Panels Armor Cast 2020-11-24 | When looking at the turret of the M1 Abrams, you may notice two square panels, and wondered at their purpose... Well today, let's discuss how the US put an end to the issue of friendly fire with the adoption of simple Combat ID Panels.═════════════════════════════════◄► Support the channel on Patreon!patreon.com/armorcast═════════════════════════════════◄► Koala's Channel youtube.com/theScottishKoala◄► Twitter!twitter.com/Sc0ttishKoala◄► Merch! teespring.com/stores/thearmory
