late 20th century

  1. Grey Havoc

    JMSDF Asuka Class[Type] testbed

    Came across this via an old article at Japan Security Watch; The JMSDF's Asuka Class ASE (Auxiliary Ship Experiment): [IMAGE CREDIT: vspg.net] The Asuka, which is the only one in her class, is an interesting testbed ship built on a Murasame class hull at a old Sumitomo Heavy Industries yard...
    • Grey Havoc
    • Thread
    • cold war ii early 21st century experimental japan maritime self-defense force jmsdf late 20th century post-cold war research research ship test ship testbed trials ship
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Military
  2. P

    "Sitting Ducks and Peeping Toms" - Targets, Drones and UAVs (Air-Britain)

    . I don't know where this really belongs (if at all) anyway, out of interest, Air Britain have (?) released a new book on RAF unmanned aircraft / target drones / recon drones called "Sitting Ducks and Peeping Toms" - I do NOT know if any projected models are included :-...
    • phil gollin
    • Thread
    • aerial gunnery target aerial torpedo british army cold war drone early 21st century electronic warfare fleet air arm interwar period late 20th century photo-recce post-cold war royal air force royal navy tactical reconnaissance target drone unmanned aerial vehicle war on terror world war i world war ii
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Books & Marketplace
  3. Pirate Pete

    Royal Navy Plans......

    I have spent a considerable time searching the web for details, but to-date have not found what I am looking for. There have been occaisions in the past when, due to budgetary and/or political changes the British Royal Navy have had to re-appraise plans. What I am looking for in particular...
  4. A

    ASCC/ASIC/US DoD Reporting Name for Soviet/Russian/Chinese Aircraft and Missiles

    Hi all Some additions to widely known file (http://www.designation-systems.net/non-us/soviet.html) with codenames of aircraft and missiles. The information is taken from FAS.org and Wiki (sorry :) ) DOD NATO Missile AA-2D Advanced Atoll without changes AA-2-2 Advanced Atoll...
    • AM
    • Thread
    • cold war cold war ii department of defense early 21st century late 20th century north atlantic treaty organisation people's republic of china post-cold war soviet union united states ussr
    • Replies: 201
    • Forum: Designation Systems
  5. Johnbr

    BAe Systems Nimrod MRA.4 (Nimrod 2000)

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12281640 Here is a sad story. :(
    • Johnbr
    • Thread
    • 1990s 2000s bae systems early 2010s early 21st century late 20th century maritime patrol aircraft ministry of defence nimrod 2000 nimrod mra.4 post-cold war replacement maritime patrol aircraft royal air force staff requirement (air) 420 united kingdom war on terror
    • Replies: 321
    • Forum: Secret Postwar Aircraft Projects
  6. Triton

    Queen Elizabeth Class (CVF) development

    Two artist's impressions of the Royal Navy's proposed future aircraft carrier (CVF) from 1999. These both show examples designed to operate STOVL aircraft. Source: http://navy-matters.beedall.com/cvf2.htm
    • Triton
    • Thread
    • 2000s 2010s 20th century 21st century fleet air arm france late 1990s late 20th century post-cold war royal navy united kingdom
    • Replies: 445
    • Forum: Secret Naval Projects
  7. Triton

    Renowned space artist Robert McCall dead at 90

    Renowned space artist Robert McCall, whose artwork may be found on many attachments here at Secret Projects illustrating various NASA concepts, died of a heart attack on February 26, 2010 at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Hospital. He was 90 years old. Obituary at Space.com...
    • Triton
    • Thread
    • american society of aviation artists astronomical art cold war columbus college of art and design columbus fine art school early 21st century late 20th century nasa national space society science fiction society of illustrators space age space art space race united states
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: The Bar
  8. Tuomasn

    General Electric turbine engines

    Whilst doing something else I decided to compile a list of General Electric turbine engines with "GExx" designations. GE has obviously used also other designation series, so anyone who wants can add those. Also, as usual, any additions or corrections are welcome. Note that I'm not certain if the...
    • Tuomasn
    • Thread
    • cold war cold war ii early 21st century general electric general electric aircraft engines general electric company late 20th century post-cold war united states
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Designation Systems
  9. Triton

    Arleigh Burke Class Concepts

    The Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51) guided missile destroyer was known as the DDX program from 1978-79 and the DDGX program from 1979-1980. The DDX program should not be confused with the DD(X) program building the Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer. Line drawing of an early DDGX design...
    • Triton
    • Thread
    • cold war cold war ii early 21st century late 20th century post-cold war united states navy
    • Replies: 136
    • Forum: Secret Naval Projects
  10. Triton

    Royal Navy Type 45 ("D" Class) Destroyer Daring Class concepts

    Possible future variants of the Royal Navy Type 45 ("D" or Daring Class) Destroyer include Type 45 Land Attack variant and Type 45 General Purpose variant.
    • Triton
    • Thread
    • 2000s 2010s anti-air warfare anti-submarine warfare area air defence ballistic missile defense cruiser daring-class destroyer (21st century) destroyer early 21st century late 1990s late 20th century post-cold war royal navy united kingdom war on terror
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Secret Naval Projects
  11. L

    US Navy Standard Missile Family

    The Standard Missile family has grown to include a great number of variants over the years. I figured I would create this topic to discuss the designs and proposals based around the Standard Missile. One program I have had a very difficult time finding any info on, is the Standard Missile 5...
    • Lampshade111
    • Thread
    • area air defence asat asuw ballistic missile defense cold war cold war ii convair early 21st century general dynamics general dynamics pomona division hughes missile systems company late 20th century north atlantic treaty organisation post-cold war raytheon standard missile company (smco) surface-to-air missile united states united states navy
    • Replies: 626
    • Forum: Military
  12. XP67_Moonbat

    ASD Preliminary Designs in Splendid Vision, Unswerving Purpose

    Splendid Vision, Unswerving Purpose: Developing Air Power For The United States Air Force During The First Century Of Powered Flight History Office Aeronautical Systems Center Air Force Materiel Command Air Force History and Museums Program United States Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force...
    • XP67_Moonbat
    • Thread
    • aeronautical systems center aeronautical systems division air force systems command air materiel command air research and development command cold war early 21st century late 20th century limited war office (asj) limited war/special air warfare post-cold war project 1559 united states air force wright air development center
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Secret Postwar Aircraft Projects
  13. Pyrrhic victory

    M60 tank upgrades (Super M60, M60-2000 etc)

    1st three: Teledyne Continental uparmor/powertrain effort from the late 1970s - early 1980s, M1 Abrams supplement. 2nd three: GDLS upgrade for Turkish M60 upgrade tender won by the Sabra II using M1A1 turret, new suspension and powerpack.
    • Pyrrhic victory
    • Thread
    • 1970s 1980s cold war cold war ii early 21st century late 20th century mbt north atlantic treaty organisation post-cold war republic of china army roca tank design teledyne continental teledyne continental motors u.s. army united states army
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Secret Army Projects
  14. cluttonfred

    Land-based hovercraft

    The "hovertank" is a staple of science fiction novels and board games, yet in the real world fans and skirts never seem to have supplanted wheels or tracks. Does anyone have any projects or prototypes to share on proposed land-based hovercraft? Cheers, Matthew
    • cluttonfred
    • Thread
    • 21st century cold war great britain hover tank hovertank late 20th century nato north atlantic treaty organisation post-cold war soviet union tank tank design united kingdom united states usmc warsaw pact
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Secret Army Projects
  15. Michel Van

    Space Suit Prototypes (like Grumman Moon Suit, Republic etc)

    here some of crazy space suits ever build the "Tincan" Moon suit by Grumman in year 1959 Hard shell suit with flexible arms and Legs Note no Live support system in Suit but a Umbilical supply with electric power and oxygen ! ! ! bigger size pic (from the Mohave desert test)...
  16. A

    Various Indian space projects

    Hi all, Future indian space developments being so extensive (previous thread), I offered to narrow down this one to a very specific request. Please find attached a picture, probably cropped from an original picture, of a very intriguing presentation model. Photo source is unknown (yet)...
    • antigravite
    • Thread
    • cold war defence research and development organisation defence space agency (india) department of space (india) early 21st century incospar india indian space research organisation late 20th century post-cold war
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: Secret Space Projects
  17. XP67_Moonbat

    Air-Launching Satellites

    This is a follow-on to the earlier topic in Postwar Projects about satellite launching with fighters. To start it off, I give you this: http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/hyperbola/2008/10/iac-2008-video-of-frances-air.html
  18. overscan (PaulMM)

    Secret Projects: Military Space Technology by Bill Rose

    I must preface this first look review by saying that, while I'm interested in space technology, its not my speciality, so I'm approaching this book from this angle. Bill Rose has put together a well written and nicely illustrated book on various military space projects. Its 192 pages long and...
    • overscan (PaulMM)
    • Thread
    • anti-satellite cold war early 21st century electronic warfare elint great britain late 20th century nasa photographic reconnaissance post-cold war signals intelligence soviet union space weapons spaceplane ssto strategic reconnaissance tactical reconnaissance third reich united states world war ii
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Books & Marketplace
  19. flateric

    Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

    For the God's sake, this is how complicated it looks like
    • flateric
    • Thread
    • advanced tactical fighter cold war cold war ii early 21st century f-22 late 20th century lockheed martin post-cold war stealth tactical air command united states air force usa
    • Replies: 2,176
    • Forum: Aviation & Space
  20. B

    Sea Launch Concepts

    From Missiles And Rockets 9th January 1961.
    • Barrington Bond
    • Thread
    • cccp cold war cold war ii commonwealth of independent states early 21st century great britain late 20th century nasa north atlantic treaty organisation people's republic of china post-cold war russian federation soviet union soyuzmorniiproekt space age space race strategic defense initiative ukraine united states ussr
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Secret Space Projects
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