I'm begining to find where 'some' members on here are using older US weapons...(I've also added in what's 'new', and has just recently entered combat services, or will enter combat services)
The F-16 is an older model, the F/A-18, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-22, and F-35, are in more use today than the F-16.(F-22/F-35 are still 'new')
The M-16 rifle was used in Vietnam, and is still used today, but the M-4 carbine is the standard issued rifle. The M-16 is a 'peashooter', but is effective at it's long range. The M-4 carbine is smaller, has a larger calibre, and has the range of an M-16 rifle.
Now I know the blackhawk is primary transport and support helicopter, but the V-22 VTOL has the fire power, a higher speed, higher cruising altitude, and a much larger payload. I'm 90% positive that in the future, the V-22 is going to be the primary source of transport and support(with upgraded firepower of course)
The AH-64 Apache helicopter is the primary Heavy Helicopter of the US. The Comache(don't know the number sign) is a 'stealth helicopter'. Though is still in designing, the Comanche is much like an F-22, but without the high speed engines, it can carry rockets, AT/AA missiles, a chin-mounted gun, pretty much everything the Apache has. Only difference is the design. The Comanche is layered in radar absorbant materials, hiding it at night from both the eye of a human and the radar arrays around it.
What I'm about to say here, is probably the most secretive thing that I've heard of. The B-2 stealth bomber is, well, a stealth bomber, so costful that there's not even 25 of them in the US military. The B-52 is pretty much a B-2, but without the stealth. Then there's the Aurora. It can fly up to Mach 11, carries a large payload, and if I'm correct, due to it's high speed, is controlled like a UAV. BUT, since it's so hidden, and that it's more of a myth, the aurora probably doesn't exsist, but it's bound to in the future.(There's only been reports of something like this, and no one can know for sure if it's an actual project)
The standard issued Dragon Skin armor worn by the US infantry is very durable and flexible. From what the UNSC marines seem to wear, a durable plastic that's very flexible, they're pretty much the same thing, only that the UNSC's armor can stand larger rounds. Dragon Skin is strong enough to within stand a grenade blast(when a marine lays down ontop, at chest level), saving the person that wears it. UNSC standard issued armor, doesn't look strong enough to stand against a grenade/*explosive*, it can't really stand the pressure like Dragon Skin can.(from my knowledge)
There's a show that I watch, to get this infomation(well, most of it), and there was one thing that I thought was the most interesting. A US marine, wearing special gear, was 'invisible' to security cameras. The marine walked out in front of a 'web cam' and well, wasn't seen.(though he stood right infront of it). I just thought that was neat...
Last, but not least. I've noticed on here that there are some members saying things about the UNSC taking control of US missiles, and re-directing them. I have to things to say, 1.) by the time the UNSC find which particular missile was launched, there would've already been an impact on the target, or the the missile would've been to far out to effective 'return' against the shooter. 2.) Some missiles are wire guided, meaning that they can NOT be distrupted or stopped, unless the shooter is killed or if the wire snapped for some odd reason(which is highly doubtful).
Aloysius:3. Mandatory search bar usage.
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