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Forum: Middle East

26th Jun 2014, 11:18

Replies: 37

Flak jackets to be issued!!!!

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Posted By pilotday

I'm not sure what we're arguing anymore. I'm...

I'm not sure what we're arguing anymore. I'm just saying these are some big guns the guys are using in Pakistan, not your small arms fire. Very dangerous situation.

I'm fascinated how those old...

Forum: Middle East

25th Jun 2014, 12:04

Replies: 37

Flak jackets to be issued!!!!

Views: 9,592

Posted By pilotday

A 7.62x39 round may penetrate an aluminum tube...

A 7.62x39 round may penetrate an aluminum tube moving 130 knots 300+ feet away. However highly unlikely, the impact angle and terminal velocity of the bullet at those speeds, distances and angles...

Forum: Middle East

25th Jun 2014, 08:21

Replies: 37

Flak jackets to be issued!!!!

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Posted By pilotday

Do I have to wear the company issued flak jacket...

Do I have to wear the company issued flak jacket or may I provide my own?

Forum: Middle East

24th Jun 2014, 21:37

Replies: 37

Flak jackets to be issued!!!!

Views: 9,592

Posted By pilotday

Must have been a big gun. .50 Caliber or more. ...

Must have been a big gun. .50 Caliber or more.

Small arms fire (AK47) ricochets off of a fast moving aluminum tube. Looks like scrape marks. Saw it before, not at EK.

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