Libyan Conflict - Photos and Videos

[He219]

In this image made from television, a dust cloud is seen following the explosion of a missile, outside the strategic oil port of Brega, Libya, Thursday, April 7, 2011. An apparent NATO airstrike slammed into a rebel combat convoy Thursday, killing at least five fighters and sharply boosting anger among anti-government forces after the second bungled mission in a week blamed on the military alliance.

In this image made from television, a dust cloud is seen following the explosion of a missile, outside the strategic oil port of Brega, Libya, Thursday, April 7, 2011. An apparent NATO airstrike slammed into a rebel combat convoy Thursday, killing at least five fighters and sharply boosting anger among anti-government forces after the second bungled mission in a week blamed on the military alliance

[He219]

Just like the Ivory Coast guys ..

Libyan rebel fighters leave the Libyan town of Ajdabiya heading for the frontline as fighting continues against Moamer Kadhafi's forces on April 6, 2011.

A Libyan rebel fighttp://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?195079-Libyan-Conflict-Photos-and-Videos/page87hter stands in the desert outside the town of Ajdabiya on April 8, 2011, as rebels indicated the front remained somewhere between Ajdabiya and the oil town of Brega, which is under the control of the loyalists.

Libyan rebel fighters walk in the desert outside the town of Ajdabiya on April 8, 2011. An air strike and advancing pro-Moamer Kadhafi forces pushed rebels and the few civilians left in the city to flee.

Libyan rebel fighters gather next to a destroyed guard house on the western edge of Ajdabiya on April 8, 2011

A Libyan rebel sits on top of his fighting vehicle in the desert outside the town of Ajdabiya on April 8, 2011. An air strike and advancing pro-Moamer Kadhafi forces pushed rebels and the few civilians left in the city to flee.

Libyan rebel fighters gather at the western gate of Ajdabiya, Libya Friday, April 8, 2011. Rebel fighters sent scouts Friday toward the contested oil port of Brega to seek clues on whether pro-government forces took advantage of a mistaken NATO airstrike that pounded opposition tanks and sent survivors into retreat.

A Libyan rebel fighter aims his rocket launcher as others take position around the western gate of Ajdabiya, Libya Friday, April 8, 2011. Rebel fighters sent scouts Friday toward the contested oil port of Brega to seek clues on whether pro-government forces took advantage of a mistaken NATO airstrike that pounded opposition tanks and sent survivors into retreat.

A Libyan rebel fighter, holding a rocket launcher, shouts religious slogans after gun shots were heard as fellow comrades offer prayers in the background in Ajdabia, Libya, Friday, April 8, 2011. Rebel fighters sent scouts Friday toward the contested oil port of Brega to seek clues on whether pro-government forces took advantage of a mistaken NATO airstrike that pounded opposition tanks and sent survivors into retreat.

Libyan rebel fighters keep watch atop a damaged tank belonging to pro Gadhafi forces in Ajdabia, Libya, Friday, April 8, 2011.

Two Libyan rebel fighters take positions around the western gate of Ajdabiya, Libya Friday, April 8, 2011. Rebel fighters sent scouts Friday toward the contested oil port of Brega to seek clues on whether pro-government forces took advantage of a mistaken NATO airstrike that pounded opposition tanks and sent survivors into retreat.

[REMOV]

The only 4-round launcher that I'm aware of is the one that belongs to the Egyptian "Sakr" series. I think that's the one we see here. There are a couple of different "Sakr" rockets with different ranges, the smaller systems usually use the "Sakr-10" with a range of 10.8 km.

AFAIK the Sakr-10 is a bit different system in shape, at least at the old FAS photo:

[calimero2]

Saqr/Sakr is the name of the rocket. The rocket Sakr-10 can be fired from the launchers as shown in your pictures: PRL-111 and PRL-113. Sakr-18 might also be used but I think the Sakr-36 is only for 21/30/40 round launcher, mounted on trucks. As for the 4-round launcher, I couldn't find a designator but I read it was also produced by Egypt, like the PRL-111, PRL-113, RL-21, RC-21 etc.

[Ronguild]

Saqr/Sakr is the name of the rocket. The rocket Sakr-10 can be fired from the launchers as shown in your pictures: PRL-111 and PRL-113. Sakr-18 might also be used but I think the Sakr-36 is only for 21/30/40 round launcher, mounted on trucks. As for the 4-round launcher, I couldn't find a designator but I read it was also produced by Egypt, like the PRL-111, PRL-113, RL-21, RC-21 etc.

Sharp and clear ! Thanks.

BTW : Have you got the answer concerning the dual IGLA mounted on platform, which is not a DIJIT ?

[calimero2]

I got a reply from Gunman, saying that it is the Strelets. So it appears that there is also a 2-missile version of the Strelets for (portable) ground platforms. No designator though.

[Oneto15]

My embed skills are weak.

https://www.facebook.com/video/video...07877309240836

Not sure which side they're on.

Edit: It's the NATO strike from earlier today accidentally hitting the Rebels, from what I'm reading.

From the video at approx 0.12 seconds in, you can just make out the GBU in it's terminal phase.

[-Max2-]

Belgian F-16 being readied for a mission at Araxos AB, Greece.

[He219]

Guess they're protecting themselves from NATO planes?

A Libyan rebel carries a shoulder-fired MANPAD launcher on the western edge of Ajdabiyah April 8, 2011 in Ajdabiyah, Libya. Rebels skirmished with Libyan loyalist troops April 8, taking close mortar fire at strategic Ajdabiyah's western edge even as they tried to stop advances by the troops loyal to longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Libyan rebels flee from the western edge of Ajdabiyah as mortars fired by Libyan army troops crash down nearby April 8, 2011 in Ajdabiyah, Libya. Rebels skirmished with Libyan loyalist troops April 8, taking close mortar fire at strategic Ajdabiyah's western edge even as they tried to stop advances by the troops loyal to longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Rebels run from explosions at the western gate of Ajdabiyah April 8, 2011.

Rebels run from explosions at the western gate of Ajdabiyah April 8, 2011.

[Laworkerbee]

They remind me of well equipped looters more than rebels or guerrillas.

[He219]

Libyan rebels gather on the western edge of Ajdabiyah as they attempt to guard the city April 8, 2011 in Ajdabiyah, Libya. Rebels skirmished with Libyan loyalist troops April 8, taking close mortar fire at strategic Ajdabiyah's western edge even as they tried to stop advances by the troops loyal to longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Wild rifle grenade ..

A Libyan rebel carries a shoulder-fired rocket launcher on the western edge of Ajdabiyah April 8, 2011 in Ajdabiyah, Libya. Rebels skirmished with Libyan loyalist troops April 8, taking close mortar fire at strategic Ajdabiyah's western edge even as they tried to stop advances by the troops loyal to longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Rebel fighters leave in a vehicle after explosions at Ajdabiyah's western gate April 8, 2011. Picture taken through a window.

[flanker7]

It looks like Yugoslavian M60 AT rifle grenade but the fins don't match

[Breakfast in Vegas]

They remind me of well equipped looters more than rebels or guerrillas.

That's essentially what they are, barring the political motivation.

[Desert Scorpion]

Mad Max Libyan style.

[Story]

In this image made from television, a dust cloud is seen following the explosion of a missile, outside the strategic oil port of Brega, Libya, Thursday, April 7, 2011. An apparent NATO airstrike slammed into a rebel combat convoy Thursday, killing at least five fighters and sharply boosting anger among anti-government forces after the second bungled mission in a week blamed on the military alliance

Video here

Nato have released cockpit footage of a British Tornado jet firing on and destroying a tank being used by pro-government forces in Libya.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/libya-video/8437848/Tank-destroyed-by-Nato-warplane-in-Libya.html