By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization (Washington D.C.
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Special Operations forces are the most highly disciplined, mission-capable and formidable units in the world. They go through rigorous selection processes and training in order to conduct unconventional warfare tasks that are beyond the means of standard military forces. The truth is, the world may never know exactly what these teams have accomplished, but their public records contain enough to earn global respect.
In no particular order, these are 10 lethal special operations units from around the world:
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After testing a few dozen firearms, the Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon stood out as the best .308 rifle. Rifles chambered for .308 Winchester rounds are often used for big-game hunting. These rounds offer great stopping power. Modern .308 rifles can also shoot 7.62 NATO ammo, making them a versatile choice. .308 rifles are available from a variety of manufacturers with a wide range of products, but the Browning X-Bolt has a few features that help it stand out. It features a muzzle brake to significantly decrease recoil and a lightweight yet durable design.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F/A-18 Hornet are both “lightweight” fighters. Each was intended to complement a larger, heavier fighter (the F-15 for the F-16, the F-14 for the F/A-18). But they also have some big differences. Let’s look over some of them.
Here are 6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18
1. The number of engines
The F-16 has one engine – the F/A-18 has two. This is largely due to their differing operational environments. The F-16 operates from land bases, while the F/A-18 operates primarily from carriers.
The beginning of the jet age toward the end of WWII was a huge change in military aviation. Fast and powerful jet fighters could now climb to the high altitudes that heavy bombers like the Boeing B-29 Superfortress were thought to be safe at. Although the bombers could still fight back with their own guns, bombing raids in the next war would become even more dangerous.
Airmen pose with the hole in Command Decision‘s flap caused by a MiG-15’s cannon (U.S. Air Force)
During the Korean War, the B-29 was initially employed in much the same way as it was during WWII.