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This rugged control panel has been designed to be used by a cosmonaut in a spacesuit, on the outside of the International Space Station.
Known as the ‘External Man Machine Interface’, it will be used to control the European Robotic Arm, which is due to reach the Station as part of Russia’s long-awaited Nauka (meaning ‘Science’) Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) next year.
ESA designed the European Robotic Arm (ERA) as part of its contributions to the ISS. The 11.3-m long, seven degrees of freedom robotic manipulator will be the third arm to reach the Station, following Canada’s ‘Canadarm’ and Japan’s Remote Manipulator System. Serving the Russian segment of ISS, ERA will be able to manipulate payloads of up to 8 tonnes, with a positioning accuracy of 5 mm.
“The Russians wanted to give their spacewalkers the option of direct control over ERA,” explains ESA robotics engineer Lodewijk Aris.
“So we built this external interface along with as a pair of internal interfaces. External control is one of the attributes that make ERA unique among the Station arms. The interface is designed to endure the space environment for at least a decade – when not in use the hinged cover is closed, to protect it from thermal extremes, radiation and micrometeorites.
“This is a qualification model – its flight model is with Russia’s Energia company along with ERA itself. The qualification model of ERA is also here in ESTEC, which we will be using for tests and anomaly investigations post-launch.
“We’ll be demonstrating part of this ERA ‘Iron Bird’ during the ESA Open Day on Sunday 6 October. The whole arm is too bulky for our facilities, but we’ll be controlling its wrist live during the Open Day, using the laptop-style internal interface.”
Able to move in a similar manner to a human arm, ERA is symmetrical in design around its central elbow joint, with both ends of the arm concluding in end effectors that can function together with their wrists either as ‘shoulders’ or ‘hands’.
Its shoulder side will be connected to one of four different ‘base plates’ around the MLM, providing data and power links, while its wrist-and-hand side will be able to take payloads from the module’s airlock and place them on a selection of payload mounting units. ERA will be relocated between base plates as required.
ERA’s end effectors also feature cameras for visual inspection and screwdriver-like ‘integrated service tool’ for securing payloads using a standardised pin latch attachment system. The combination of a laser-based lighting unit and force sensor will allow precise manipulation of payloads, including installing and removing them.
As a safety feature, ERA includes a detailed virtual map of the ISS to prevent any accidental collision with Station structure – which has been kept updated as the Station grew during its wait for flight.
“The MLM, equipped with its own solar panels, an airlock and Soyuz docking port as well as ERA should offer a significant boost to ISS science,” adds Aris. “Directly after its in-orbit validation phase, ERA will have the crucial role of installing the MLM’s radiator and airlock – with backup from the ERA operations room here in the ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands – before being formally handed over to the Russians for operational use.”
The launch of the 20-tonne MLM by Proton rocket is currently planned from Kazakhstan’s Baikonour cosmodrome in December 2020.
Credits: ESA–SJM Photography
LSDH 91 "Sargento Aldea"
Multipurpose vessel of the Chilean Navy, designed for amphibious landings, cargo and personnel transport, hospital ship and helicopter carrier. Originally designed and built for the French Navy and named Foudre, it was sold to Chile in 2011. It was renamed "Sargento Aldea" in honor of one of the heroes of the Naval Combat of Iquique. The LSDH 91 is 168 in length and 23.5 meters in beam, 12,000 tons at full load. Its base port is Talcahuano, it has been used in multiple aid operations in remote areas of Chile, as well as in the humanitarian mission of the UN in Haiti, in which Chile participated.
This is a 1: 200 scale model, 84 cm long, approximately 4000 pieces. When opening the aft hatch, two landing craft can be stored and deployed. It has a side hatch and operational ramp for the entry of vehicles. On the Zulu deck there are several cargo trucks, a tanker and two UN Mowag 8x8 painted white.
On the Alfa deck there are 4 helicopters, two Cougars and two Dauphin.
Among the details that can be seen are the radars and antennas, cargo crane, lifeboats, four anchors (two in the bow and two in the stern), cargo area control tower, helicopter alpha deck control tower, control bridge, Simbad / Mistral missile system, 30 mm cannons (x3) and machine guns.
The most difficult part of the construction of the model was to shape the bow, I wanted its curvature to be as real as possible. The alpha and zulu flight decks were too gray and monotonous, so it was essential to give them variety and color by adding helicopters and trucks. I hope in a next visit to Talcahuano to take a picture of my model next to the real ship.
Multipurpose Fighter - One Pilot, Orange Squadron
I wanted something in near future Spaceship style, with wedges, corners and a military jet like style. I also got a lil influenced by SW designs, but i tried to really come up with something "new".
I didnt want it too big, so the area of possible impact is small - thats why i left wings out and made it compact. It has four guns, 2 large ones in front and 2 smaller ones on the sides to have a crossfire like field. The side Jet Engines and engine covers are movable, to allow a different air flow for different speeds - still, everything stays close to the main body so nothing can get "shot" away.
The cockpit is also movable for the pilot to fit in.
Enjoy my first ever finished Space Creation ;-)
This swift multipurpose aircraft is armed with 2 synchronized machine guns, and a single machine gun on a mount for the observer. Its main use will be as an aerial photography aircraft, and it can also be easily used as a scout, and even a fighter.
A hook mount on the top of the aircraft has been seen in photographs, but it's unsure at the moment what exactly this attachment is for. Rumors are that some kind of project is taking place on the Bellahaus river, but officials are keeping the place locked down.
One thing is for sure though, the Dominions airforce is becoming the most fleshed out in all of Terra "or whatever we would call it in D&C5" We are still not done though.
レゴブロックで作ったオリジナルの対戦車ミサイル車両です。
This is fictitious anti tank missile vehicle.
＞＞Detail, gimmick and interior photos＜＜
名称 ウォーマスタング多目的対戦車ミサイル車両
開発国 アストメリア共和国
開発企業 STUD SYSTEMS社
分類 対戦車車両
全長 約22ポッチ
全幅 約8ポッチ
全高 約6ブロック（アンテナは含まず）
重量 7.1t
最高速度 105km/h
航続距離 690km
エンジン 310馬力ディーゼル
武装 対戦車ミサイル（ウォーアントイーターLR型）×6
最大射程距離 7000m
誘導方式 セミアクティブレーザー
乗員 最大2名
部品点数 300ピース
Title: War mustang Multipurpose anti tank missile vehicle
Place of origin: Republic Astmeria
Manufacturer: STUD SYSTEMS
Type: Anti tank vehicle
Length: About 22 LEGO stud
Width: About 8 LEGO stud
Height: About 6 LEGO block(not include antenna)
Weight: 7.1 t
Top speed: 105km/h
Operational range: 690km
Engine: 310 hp disel
Armament: ATM(war anteatar type LR)×6
Maximum range: 7000m
Guidance system: Semi-active laser
Crew: 2 men
Cost: 300 LEGO Pieces
Heavy MRAP variant. It can fit a fireteam of 4 and has space in the back for supplies.
Features a 50. caliber armament with appropriate countermeasures.
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A tower and original casement containing a ritual bath, storage facilities for grain, and ovens. From the roof of the tower are great views of the surrounding area.
After the fall of the Greco-Roman Federation, a small group of the Federation's top VCS engineers managed to escape to the West-African Company, an ambitious military manufacturer. The engineers brought with them plans for a new lightweight VCS prototype. The WAC quickly rushed the new system into production, and soon were selling them to the various insurgent forces throughout northern Africa. Reports show that some of the larger insurgent groups may be forming a makeshift government in order to take down the URE.
The WAC-LVCS01, more commonly known as the Gremlin, was originally designed as a cheap VCS for use against infantry and light armor, similar to the URE's Hornet. However, the system exceeded expectations, and has proved more than a match for larger VCS due to its mobility and firepower. In addition to a basic rifle, most Gremlins come equipped with a multipurpose backpack, which contains two "System Buster" manual-use warheads, and a light bazooka, as well as a long-range comms antennae. Extra ammunition for the bazooka is stored on the backpack, and extra clips for the rifle are found on a cable around the waist.
This one was interesting to build, I started out building the design around a new shoulder joint that would allow the arms to swing forward, and it evolved from there. It's definitely pretty fun to play around with, especially the extra weapons. It does look kinda weird without the backpack, though.
iss065e431311 (Sept. 28, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft carrying three Expedition 65 crewmates is pictured docked to the Rassvet module moments before beginning its relocation maneuver to the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module.
“WHEN MAN FLIES IN SPACE -- Lockheed-California Company engineers envision a two-man crew in this concept of a ”multipurpose reusable spacecraft” -- MRS, currently under study for the U.S. Air Force. The Burbank-based aerospace company sees manned maneuvering entry as the beginning of step by step development of reusable space systems. Technology from such spacecraft would apply to future hypersonic transports. Highly-maneuverable entry craft -- capable of aircraft-type landings in routine operation -- present the difficult design challenge of carrying a human crew safely through the entire flight spectrum, from low landing speeds to high in-flight speeds up to 20 times the speed of sound. This latest Lockheed concept results from ten years’ research and study of high-lift-to-drag ratio -- highly-maneuverable -- entry vehicles. For the Air Force, MRS design studies date back four years. The craft conceived here -- one of a design series -- achieves the high payload-carrying capacity important to useful mission accomplishment. Rocket-powered for hypersonic flight in atmosphere and space, the design uses a turbo-jet engine for low speed maneuvering and landing. Jet fuel is carried in the tank directly behind crew quarters. Jet engine air intake duct is seen forward of tail fin, with engine directly in line behind it. The rocket engine is mounted below jet engine at rear; its fluorine-hydrogen fuel is contained in large tanks occupying rear half of vehicle. Avionics -- instrumentation -- are shown in “black boxes” forward of pilots.”
With the Chinese eating our lunch & eyeing dinner, this might’ve been a good idea to pursue…with whatever consistent or at least, persistent vigor. I wonder what that would look like today. Imagine, from ~1968 forward. Oh well, it is what it is.
Light multipurpose patrol vehicle. It can fit a fireteam of 4 and has space in the back for supplies.
Features a 50—caliber armament with appropriate countermeasures.
Has been mainly used for Riot/Crowd control and Light Patrol in Urban Areas.
Based on Andrew Somers' Design of the Bullpup Vehicle
Hard Rock Stadium is a multipurpose football stadium located in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb north of Miami. It is the home stadium of the National Football League (NFL)'s Miami Dolphins, and the University of Miami Hurricanes college football team. The facility also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It was the home to Major League Baseball (MLB)'s Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2011.
The stadium has hosted five Super Bowls (XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI and XLIV), the 2010 Pro Bowl,[8] two World Series (1997 and 2003), four BCS National Championship Games (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013), the second round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, and WrestleMania XXVIII. The stadium will host Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
The facility opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium and has been known by a number of names since: it has been called Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Land Shark Stadium, and Sun Life Stadium.
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STS-49 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn C. Thornton (foreground) releases a strut from the Multipurpose Experiment Support Structure (MPESS) strut dispenser during Assembly of Station by Extravehicular Activity Methods (ASEM) procedures in Endeavour's payload bay. MS Thomas D. Akers, positioned on the opposite side of the MPESS, waits for Thornton to hand him the final strut. The two astronauts are building the ASEM structure during the mission's fourth EVA. The ASEM structure, locked in at four corners to payload retention latch assemblies (PRLAs), rises above the payload bay. In the background are the Intelsat cradle, the vertical tail, and the orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods. The pale blue and white Earth is visible below.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: S49-99-006
Date: May 14, 1992
Throughout history, members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, "Seabees" have been revered for their ability to quickly transform terrain, pave airstrips, build bridges and construct bomb-proof compounds- and fight to the death all the while. Seabees were a tremendous asset to the Marine Corps, as they were fierce warriors and provided a tactical approach to warfare construction. Many times Seabees and Marines were the first troops into combat zones and first responders against Separatist attacks on helo pads, airfields, roads, and bridges.
MK II "Hatchet" Multipurpose Tactical Construction Hardsuits were the workhorses of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions during The War. Although they were designed for construction, MK II's had a light grade plate armor- which was just enough to withstand small arms fire. They also featured fully rotatable arms, capable of lifting and moving tremendous burdens. Though not designed for combat, MK II's (and the Seabees who operated them) were deployed within enemy territory and forced to defend themselves, often with many casualties.
Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) embark aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deploying to the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julio Rivera/Released).
LSDH 91 "Sargento Aldea"
Multipurpose vessel of the Chilean Navy, designed for amphibious landings, cargo and personnel transport, hospital ship and helicopter carrier. Originally designed and built for the French Navy and named Foudre, it was sold to Chile in 2011. It was renamed "Sargento Aldea" in honor of one of the heroes of the Naval Combat of Iquique. The LSDH 91 is 168 in length and 23.5 meters in beam, 12,000 tons at full load. Its base port is Talcahuano, it has been used in multiple aid operations in remote areas of Chile, as well as in the humanitarian mission of the UN in Haiti, in which Chile participated.
This is a 1: 200 scale model, 84 cm long, approximately 4000 pieces. When opening the aft hatch, two landing craft can be stored and deployed. It has a side hatch and operational ramp for the entry of vehicles. On the Zulu deck there are several cargo trucks, a tanker and two UN Mowag 8x8 painted white.
On the Alfa deck there are 4 helicopters, two Cougars and two Dauphin.
Among the details that can be seen are the radars and antennas, cargo crane, lifeboats, four anchors (two in the bow and two in the stern), cargo area control tower, helicopter alpha deck control tower, control bridge, Simbad / Mistral missile system, 30 mm cannons (x3) and machine guns.
The most difficult part of the construction of the model was to shape the bow, I wanted its curvature to be as real as possible. The alpha and zulu flight decks were too gray and monotonous, so it was essential to give them variety and color by adding helicopters and trucks. I hope in a next visit to Talcahuano to take a picture of my model next to the real ship.
The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV; colloquial: Humvee) is a family of light, four-wheel drive, military trucks and utility vehicles produced by AM General. It has largely supplanted the roles previously performed by the original jeep, and others such as the Vietnam War-era M151 jeep, the M561 "Gama Goat", their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle, and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also used by numerous other countries and organizations and even in civilian adaptations. The Humvee saw widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it navigated the treacherous desert terrain; this usage helped to inspire civilian Hummer versions. The vehicle's original unarmored design was later seen to be inadequate. The vehicle was found to be particularly vulnerable to improvised explosive devices in the Iraq War. The U.S. hastily up-armored select models and replaced front-line units with the MRAP.
Cedar Mill, Arizona, United States
iss065e213046 (July 30, 2021) --- Russia's "Nauka" Multipurpose Laboratory Module is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 261 miles above central Africa with a starry night sky and the atmospheric glow blanketing the Earth.
Scientific vessels and leisure craft moored adjacent to each other in Sutton Harbour with the fish market standing in the background.
Bronica SQ-A
Zenzanon PS 50mm f3.5
Kodak Portra 400
An artist's concept shows the Orion Multipurpose Crew Vehicle and future destinations for human exploration beyond Earth orbit: the moon, an asteroid and Mars.
NASA has selected the design of a new Space Launch System that will take the agency's astronauts farther into space than ever before, create high-quality jobs here at home, and provide the cornerstone for America's future human space exploration efforts. The booster will be America’s most powerful since the Saturn V rocket that carried Apollo astronauts to the moon and will launch humans to places no one has gone before.
The SLS will carry human crews beyond low Earth orbit in the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. The rocket will use a liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen fuel system, where RS-25D/E engines will provide the core propulsion and the J-2X engine is planned for use in the upper stage.
Image credit: NASA
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Hard Rock Stadium is a multipurpose football stadium located in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb north of Miami. It is the home stadium of the National Football League (NFL)'s Miami Dolphins, and the University of Miami Hurricanes college football team. The facility also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It was the home to Major League Baseball (MLB)'s Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2011.
The stadium has hosted five Super Bowls (XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI and XLIV), the 2010 Pro Bowl,[8] two World Series (1997 and 2003), four BCS National Championship Games (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013), the second round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, and WrestleMania XXVIII. The stadium will host Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
The facility opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium and has been known by a number of names since: it has been called Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Land Shark Stadium, and Sun Life Stadium.
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iss066e083228 (Nov. 26, 2021) --- Russia's Nauka multipurpose laboratory module is pictured as the International Space Station flew into an orbital sunset 267 miles above North America.
Multipurpose offshire support ship DINA POLARIS (6,986grt) operated by Geoquip seen alongside Liverpool Landing Stage.
Ship was built by Besiktas in Turkey in 2017 and powered by Rolls Royce engines.
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Built for the Tribute to Nnenn challenge over in the starfighters group. The truck is based off of this starship by Nnenn, and the starfighter that can be attached to the back is based on this ship.
Nnenn was always such an inspiration for me, and I thought it would be a lot of fun turning one of his starships into a ground vehicle!
-----> See it in action Here!!!
The Space Police's IPOL multipurpose transports are commonly known for transporting cargo units full of supplies from Police precinct to precinct over all types of terrain. Its flood lights and suspension system are especially helpful on many worlds. Although primarily used for cargo, these vehicles have been known to transport small starfighters as well as carry mobile rocket launchers.
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iss065e329698 (Aug. 21, 2021) --- Russia's Nauka multipurpose laboratory module is pictured as the International Space Station orbited into a sunset 271 miles above the southern Indian Ocean in between South Africa and Antarctica.
Grand Canyon is a large multipurpose offshore construction vessel (OSV) capable of performing a variety of subsea activities such as jet trenching and heavy soil trenching. The high manoeuvrability and station keeping capabilities of the vessel allow it to operate even in adverse climatic conditions.
Norwegian ship-builder Bergen Group received the order for construction of the Grand Canyon from Volstad Maritime in December 2010. The keel of the vessel was laid in August 2011. The construction was carried out at Fosen in Rissa, Sør-Trøndelag.
The hull of the vessel was manufactured by Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.
The hull was launched in January 2012 in the presence of the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg. It was then towed to Bergen Group's shipyard in Norway for final outfitting.
Grand Canyon was delivered in November 2012 having completed sea trials in October. The new build was financed by three Norwegian finance groups - Garanti-instituttet for eksportkreditt (GIEK), Export Credit Norway (Eksportkreditt) and SpareBank 1 SMN.
The vessel is currently on a five-year charter with Canyon Offshore, a company owned by Helix Energy Solutions Group.
Features of Volstad's new offshore construction vessel
Grand Canyon is built according to the ST 259 CD design developed by the Norwegian ship designer Skipsteknisk. The vessel carries DNV's 'Clean Design' notation for its eco-friendly operation.
The vessel boasts a dynamic positioning (DP) Class-3 control system for automatic positioning and heading. She can be deployed for use in shallower depths because of her modest draught.
In order to carry out subsea installation, burial support operations and general offshore construction work, the vessel is provided with a working platform that is stable and has a large capacity. Jet trenching can be performed from the ship's forward port side, while soil trenching can be carried out from the aft of the vessel.
The vessel features two indoor remotely operated vehicle (ROV) hangars, which can be prepared for the deployment of up to five work-class ROVs (WROV). The ROVs can be deployed to a depth of 3,000m.
A carousel reel-drive system is installed below the ship's deck which is able to lay power cables, pipelines and umbilicals into the trench at the seabed. Once placed, these cables or pipelines can be buried below the surface of the sea to a depth of up to 9m with the help of the ROVs.
The under-deck has enough strength to bear the load of heavy equipment, which allows the crew to finish mobilisation and demobilisation operations in shorter times.
Main dimensions and accommodation
The dead weight of the vessel is 7,000t, while gross and net tonnages are 12,652t and 3,796t respectively. She has an overall length of 127.75m, a moulded breadth of 25m and scantling draught of 7.5m. The length between perpendiculars is 114.6m, and the deck area is 1,650m².
The Grand Canyon accommodates up to 104 people in single and double cabins. Facilities onboard the vessel include a meeting room, internet café, reception, sauna, gym, coffee house and hospital.
The vessel is equipped with two cranes, including an active heave compensated (AHC) offshore crane, the MacGregor HMC 4240. The crane has a safe working load of 250t at 10m outreach capacity. The second crane is the MacGregor HMC 2201 model and can lift 15t at 20m outreach.
Grand Canyon is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system. The ship is fitted with six six-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 main engines. Each engine generates 2,880kW of power at 720rpm and drives a NES generator (NEGR 710 LB10 model) rated at 3,450kVA. In addition, there is a nine-cylinder Wärtsilä 20 emergency generator of 1,665kW capacity and a Mitsubishi S6R-MTPA harbour generator of 595kW capacity.
Propulsion is provided by two electric motors of 2,500kW each. Side thrusters comprise six Wärtsilä tunnel thrusters, each with 2,000kW of power. Four of the thrusters are mounted forward and the other two are mounted aft.
Multipurpose quad laser turret often used for anti-aircraft defence (AA Gun) or ground support.
Model inspired by the WWII German Flakvierling.
LSDH 91 "Sargento Aldea"
Multipurpose vessel of the Chilean Navy, designed for amphibious landings, cargo and personnel transport, hospital ship and helicopter carrier. Originally designed and built for the French Navy and named Foudre, it was sold to Chile in 2011. It was renamed "Sargento Aldea" in honor of one of the heroes of the Naval Combat of Iquique. The LSDH 91 is 168 in length and 23.5 meters in beam, 12,000 tons at full load. Its base port is Talcahuano, it has been used in multiple aid operations in remote areas of Chile, as well as in the humanitarian mission of the UN in Haiti, in which Chile participated.
This is a 1: 200 scale model, 84 cm long, approximately 4000 pieces. When opening the aft hatch, two landing craft can be stored and deployed. It has a side hatch and operational ramp for the entry of vehicles. On the Zulu deck there are several cargo trucks, a tanker and two UN Mowag 8x8 painted white.
On the Alfa deck there are 4 helicopters, two Cougars and two Dauphin.
Among the details that can be seen are the radars and antennas, cargo crane, lifeboats, four anchors (two in the bow and two in the stern), cargo area control tower, helicopter alpha deck control tower, control bridge, Simbad / Mistral missile system, 30 mm cannons (x3) and machine guns.
The most difficult part of the construction of the model was to shape the bow, I wanted its curvature to be as real as possible. The alpha and zulu flight decks were too gray and monotonous, so it was essential to give them variety and color by adding helicopters and trucks. I hope in a next visit to Talcahuano to take a picture of my model next to the real ship.
The Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-102 mission, clears launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center as the sun peers over the Atlantic Ocean on March 8, 2001. STS-102's primary cargo was the Leonardo, the Italian Space Agency built Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM). The Leonardo MPLM was the first of three such pressurized modules that served as the International Space Station's (ISS's) moving vans, carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments, and supplies to and from the Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The cylindrical module was approximately 21-feet long and 15- feet in diameter, weighing almost 4.5 tons. It could carry up to 10 tons of cargo in 16 standard Space Station equipment racks.
On February 24, 2011, Leonardo was launched on STS-133 and installed on the ISS as the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) on March 1, 2011.
STS-102 was also the first flight involved with Expedition Crew rotation. The Expedition Two crew was delivered to the station while Expedition One was returned home to Earth.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: 0302483
Date: March 8, 2003
An Alternative-History Luftwaffe PDW.
Mehrzweck-Flug-Gewehr, MFG-46
The MFG-46 is a PDW designed and manufactured for the Luftwaffe. MFG-46 PDWs are issued to paratroopers, bomber crews, and pilots. The weapon fires a modified version of the 7.92x57mm Mauser round, with a 3.5mm heavy metal penetrator. It is designed to be able to fire through armoured aircraft skin, allowing shot-down pilots maximum firepower while still inside the cockpits of their aircraft. The round can pierce light vehicle armour.
The weapon is recoil-action, fully automatic only. Fire rate however is low, around 300RPM. Quick trigger squeezes will only fire one round. While there is no safety, the weapon is intended to be kept in a sheath, with no round in the chamber. The trigger is heavy and single-stage. To charge, pull back the handle on the right hand side of the gun. Magazines are integral to the weapon and are not removed in combat. Reloading is done by swinging out the magazine and replacing the 12 round clip.
Materials used are almost 100% steel, mostly stamped and welded.
Effective range is fairly low, full penetration will not occur after 150m. Maximum combat range is 300m, due to short barrels. To swap barrels, turn the barrel securing ring to the front of the receiver a total of 8 revolutions. Hand tighten only.
Marks (H1/2/3) are attributed only to the barrel system. The reciever of the gun stays identical throughout variants, and the stock can be folded or removed entirely.
H1 Marks are standard, 10" barrel with bayonet lug.
H2 Marks are improved models, with twin pistol grips, and a short 6" barrel.
H3 Marks are handgun models, with a 6.3" barrel and simplified heat shield.
Weighing in only a few hundred more grams than an MP-40, the MFG-46 is a very lightweight weapon.
A1 Infantry: 4.2kg
A2 Paratroop: 4.2kg
A3 Specialist: 3.8kg
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Thought I'd try to come up with something that was going to be completely unique for this contest. Still a PDW, though a rather large one due to it having to penetrate modern body armour at 150m+. Good luck to all who are taking part!
Full size: i.imgur.com/AnzBlYW.png?1
Multipurpose offshire support ship DINA POLARIS (6,986grt) operated by Geoquip.
Ship was built by Besiktas in Turkey in 2017 and powered by Rolls Royce engines.
Fugro Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel ATLANTIS DWELLER (3,346grt).
The ship was built in 2009 by West Contractors of Vintafjord, Norway.
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