Two unique picture albums about Russian Armed Forces

[Dima-RussianArms]

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/1/1407%20015.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/1/1407%20018.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/1/1407%20011.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/2/1407%20007.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/2/1407%20004.jpg

If you are interested, there are almost 600 pages of the ones just like that
http://russianarms.info/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?p=1139#1139

[NicNZ]

Thank you Dima, though I really must ask:
do they have LCDs?
;)

Thanks again.

[Hellfish]

Looks great, but I can't see buying it unless there's an English version. Beautiful pics aren't of much use to me unless I can read about them. :|

[Michael RVR]

Hey Dima, how do i go about ordering these books ?

(If you're even able to) ?

:)

[Dima-RussianArms]

Thank you Dima, though I really must ask:
do they have LCDs?
;)

Thanks again.

What do you mean?

Liquid Cristal Displays?

[Dima-RussianArms]

Looks great, but I can't see buying it unless there's an English version. Beautiful pics aren't of much use to me unless I can read about them. :|

"Russian Army" is bi-lingual, it contains general description of different branches of service and comments for the pictures.

Album about Chechnya is Russian only but there is not much text there.

Both of them are about pictures/visuals, something you might get for your coffee table.


Hey Dima, how do i go about ordering these books ?
I will have them available in about a week.

[intelligenzija]

Is it possible to order or to buy them directly in Russia?

[Dima-RussianArms]

Is it possible to order or to buy them directly in Russia?
No, these albums were not printed for the commercial distribution.

[StukaJr]

You tease! p-)

Those albums came out real nice...

[Dima-RussianArms]

You tease! p-)

Those albums came out real nice...

Thank you.

Speaking of tease, I have several real nice videos coming up - stay tuned :)

[Sinfulcurves_AK107]

Hey ~Dima~ D'ya know of an RPG magazine similar to that? I can't remembr the link, but a friend showed me, it was all in Russian.

[Dima-RussianArms]

Hey ~Dima~ D'ya know of an RPG magazine similar to that? I can't remembr the link, but a friend showed me, it was all in Russian.

RPG magazine?
Not sure what you are talking about.

Are you looking for pics of RPGs?

[Sinfulcurves_AK107]

Hey ~Dima~ D'ya know of an RPG magazine similar to that? I can't remembr the link, but a friend showed me, it was all in Russian.

RPG magazine?
Not sure what you are talking about.

Yah, some kinda history/family edition, I guess... Here's the link :
http://www.aviapress.com/viewonekit.htm?ORU-001

[Dima-RussianArms]

Yeah, I know that one.

There is a magazine/periodical in Russia called "Оружие" (Weapon) and they have had a special issue dedicated to history and various models of RPG.

It is not the same kind and quality, it is just a soft cover magazine.

[intelligenzija]

How much $ will they be incl. shipping to Germany? (There is an order button)

[Sinfulcurves_AK107]

Yeah, I know that one.

There is a magazine/periodical in Russia called "Оружие" (Weapon) and they have had a special issue dedicated to history and various models of RPG.

It is not the same kind and quality, it is just a soft cover magazine.

Spanx for the info, d'ya know if there's any exclusive pics? The ones shown are easily found on the web already, I guess ppl (that have that magazine) scan whatever they see and upload 'em.

[MichaelF]

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/biznes/books/1/1407%20015.jpg


Anyone identify the Hovercraft in the upper right background?

[Dima-RussianArms]

Yeah, I know that one.

There is a magazine/periodical in Russia called "Оружие" (Weapon) and they have had a special issue dedicated to history and various models of RPG.

It is not the same kind and quality, it is just a soft cover magazine.

Spanx for the info, d'ya know if there's any exclusive pics? The ones shown are easily found on the web already, I guess ppl (that have that magazine) scan whatever they see and upload 'em.

You are welcome.

Will you find in "Weapon" some pictures that you haven't seen before - yes, but very few (at least that was in my case).

I think that it is a great magazine with lots of excellent photos and technical information, keep in mind that it is in Russian language.

[Sinfulcurves_AK107]

Yeah, I know that one.

There is a magazine/periodical in Russia called "Оружие" (Weapon) and they have had a special issue dedicated to history and various models of RPG.

It is not the same kind and quality, it is just a soft cover magazine.

Spanx for the info, d'ya know if there's any exclusive pics? The ones shown are easily found on the web already, I guess ppl (that have that magazine) scan whatever they see and upload 'em.

You are welcome.

Will you find in "Weapon" some pictures that you haven't seen before - yes, but very few (at least that was in my case).

I think that it is a great magazine with lots of excellent photos and technical information, keep in mind that it is in Russian language.


Just curious, but d'ya still have that ~ Oruzhie/Weapon~ magazine? I was curious if they had any more pics from the RSHG family (I know there's only 1/2) I've only been able to see a few. Anyways, yah, I knew it was all Russian, sucks for me :(

[Dima-RussianArms]

Anyone identify the Hovercraft in the upper right background?

That is Djeiran howercraft/Project 1232.1, one of the last ones (18 were built and most are already retired)

http://www.hazegray.org/features/russia/mdk01.jpg

[Dima-RussianArms]

Just curious, but d'ya still have that ~ Oruzhie/Weapon~ magazine? I was curious if they had any more pics from the RSHG family (I know there's only 1/2) I've only been able to see a few. Anyways, yah, I knew it was all Russian, sucks for me :(

Sorry, I gave it away.

Hopefully this will make you feel better

http://www.rusarmy.com/strelo/images/ptgk_rshg-1_rshg-2.jpg

RSHG 1 "aftermath"
http://airfleet.ru/arsenal/2003/04/ar_40_41/img/J1.jpg

[Sinfulcurves_AK107]

^ ^ ~hehe~ yah, I've seen that one already quite a bit... That Aftermath (BMP?) is kinda new-ish. Here's another I like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/chrissyak105/DSCN8480.jpg

[Michael RVR]

Hey Dima, how do i go about ordering these books ?
I will have them available in about a week.

Excellent, i'll have to order one (or both :) )

Do you know what price they will be at ?

[Dima-RussianArms]

^ ^ ~hehe~ yah, I've seen that one already quite a bit... That Aftermath (BMP?) is kinda new-ish. Here's another I like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/chrissyak105/DSCN8480.jpg

^^^ Pure *** :)

The APC on picture is BTR 60 "use to be".

[Dima-RussianArms]

How much $ will they be incl. shipping to Germany? (There is an order button)

Just click on "Order", type in which one you want and your shipping address and I'll give you the exact amount.

Michael RVR, I actually have them now but I won't be able to ship anything till this upcoming Saturday.

[GazB]

Anyone identify the Hovercraft in the upper right background?

It is called the AIST class in the west.

Replaced in service by the Zubr (known in the west as the Pomornik class).

The latter looks like this:

http://www.rusarm.ru/p_prod/navy/im_navy/zubr-02.jpg

[VaLiancY]

Guess I'll buy those books. ;)

[Dima-RussianArms]

Guess I'll buy those books. ;)
You should, really ;)

I also should have mentioned that they will come with the bonus:
several very nice videos about Chechnya.
As one teenage friend of mine who seen them said: "They are freaking awesome!"

[Dima-RussianArms]

Some new pictures from ROST 2005 exhibition

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/rost2005/1/1407%20007.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/rost2005/1/1407%20042.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/rost2005.htm

[VaLiancY]

Nothing but love here Dima. :hug: Thanks for the pictures.

[Hydro]

Nice picture of the AN-94.

Are there any reports as to how reliable it is, given it uses a pretty unusual method of operation?

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/rost2005/1/1407%20016.jpg

Like the Rastr (sp?) pattern, pretty rare stuff :P

[Dima-RussianArms]

...

[Dima-RussianArms]

At the public request I have added few more pics to the ROST exhibition gallery
http://russianarms.info/1407%20134.jpg

http://russianarms.info/rushtm/rost2005.htm

[BadKarma26]

they finally adopted western style helmets?

[Zarathustra]

looks pretty nice

[VaLiancY]

Cool pictures.

http://russianarms.info/1407%20145.jpg

What AK-Variant is that?

[Dima-RussianArms]

they finally adopted western style helmets?
Nope, the unit on these pictures is the "show team".
Helmets were given to them by the sponsor/manufacturer.

From what I have heard they are better (comfort and protection) than standard issue infantry steel pots but not as good as "Sfera" and "Maska".



What AK-Variant is that?
AK 104, a replacement for AKSU.

[Michael RVR]

At the public request I have added few more pics to the ROST exhibition gallery
http://russianarms.info/1407%20134.jpg


Why does his shoulder patch say 'Special Forces' - in English?

[EvanL]

At the public request I have added few more pics to the ROST exhibition gallery
http://russianarms.info/1407%20134.jpg


Why does his shoulder patch say 'Special Forces' - in English?
you beat me to it

[sergey31]

It's because this is a demonstration team, displays weapons and tactics to international spectators/ customers(?)

[Michael RVR]

Dunno..

I can reccommend both of the books, heaps of great photos in both and all really high quality :)

woot

[GazB]

they finally adopted western style helmets?

Thats funny... I was going to ask why they have adopted nazi helmets...

[VaLiancY]

When I see the AN-94, One thing comes to my mind. I've never seen a suppressor for it. :|

[Catch22]

I think "special forces" tab question was asked numerous times on previous occasions when Roman posted pics form various Spetznaz events/qualifications - If I remember well the answer was: To distingush these soldiers in case of international ops (and official presentations to western media).

As for surpressor for AN-94 I doubt if there's a practical use for it (not to mention technical difficulties with eventual subsonic ammo, flashider refitting and so on). Russians have vide range of dedicated, effectively silenced weapons such as VSS Vintorez or AS Val.

[Dima-RussianArms]

Dunno..

I can reccommend both of the books, heaps of great photos in both and all really high quality :)

woot
Thank you, glad that you like them.
How did you like the videos?

[GazB]

Is that an RGN hand grenade the guy with the AN-94 is using?

[VaLiancY]

Another curious question. I thought AK-100 models were exports. Why is that particular soldier using it or is the answer already posted about the sponsors.

Another question, What are the technical problems with AKS-74uKrinkov? Such a beautiful weapon. :D

[Dima-RussianArms]

Is that an RGN hand grenade the guy with the AN-94 is using?
I think it is RGO (because of the "ribs"), although they were doing/showing an assault, so I don't see why they would use defensive grenades, I guess it is just what they had.

In all honesty I am not sure because the upper part/trigger looks like a regular RGD

[Dima-RussianArms]

Another curious question. I thought AK-100 models were exports.
Yes and no.
It started that way but AK 104 and AK 107( if it gets adopted) are the exceptions.
AK 104 is being introduced in Russia (slowly and in small numbers) as a replacement for AKSU.
AK 104 is almost identical to AKSU except longer barrel and folding plastic stock but has better accuracy.

Another question, What are the technical problems with AKS-74uKrinkov?
AK 104 improves on accuracy and is more "heating up" resistant
Such a beautiful weapon. :D
I think you might like these

Classic
http://russianarms.info/rushtm/photos/Gallery57/photo%20031_2.jpg

Malysh (little boy)/AKSU 9mm
http://russianarms.info/rushtm/photos/Gallery30/photo%20073.jpg

The newest addition to the family
http://russianarms.info/rushtm/photos/Gallery65/strelbi1%20104_2.jpg

[VaLiancY]

You made my day. :oops: That's a beautiful weapon.

[NicNZ]

Quite partial to the 100 series myself *nods*

[WolverineBlue]

ak 47

best weapon ever

[WolverineBlue]

sippin' on gin and juice

[FDF_Hemppis]

sippin' on gin and juice

Laid back too? :P