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Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by sambos994(m): 6:27am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Here we go again... |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 6:49am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: Your fellow countryman, claiming to be an expert in military warfare and employed in defence industry somewhere in America had just exposed himself as an imposter who hardly know nothing about combat. He is just disgracing himself big time lately because his 419 brain cannot defeat that of his South African counterpart intellectually. All that he is passing here is just ignorance of the highest order marred with hallucinations. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 6:54am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: Below is the official website of 28 squadron in waterkloof Pretoria, the transport unit of C-130s Hercules. dude unlike you i like to judge things from real perspective. and from reality, your air force isn't looking good at all |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 7:04am On Aug 07, 2013 |
zetdee: Seems Nigerians have all of a sudden become fans of the Mike Smith of this world... very funny. We've been bombarded with links to sites like Stormfront to discredited South Africa, i guess there is nothing left to make SA look bad.. VIVA South Africa. and why should we care. racist remarks don't pinch us at all. what matters is the same south africans calling the others ........... well you already know it and others carving a state of their own, using their own currency and keep away the other color. division things |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 7:13am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: Bwahahahahaha!! If our Airforce is not good then yours is worse because with the little that we have your fleet cannot even come closer. The only reason why many South Africans are criticising our Airforce is because they are not used to the standard that our Airforce find itself in, rather they are used to our Airforce conquering the whole of Africa. Remember, SA was once a military power in Africa and now they want to compare our Airforce to that of former regime which invested more of its revenues in defence. The ANC has now turned the tides because it does not project itself as a bully like a former apartheid government which used to invade Zim, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique whichever way they like to launch attack on ANCs military establishment installed on those countries. The ANC decided to cut the huge budget that our defence used to enjoy and divert it somewhere else, particularly education. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by saengine: 7:15am On Aug 07, 2013 |
agaugust: Utter and complete waste of my time. I'm done with this crap. You can make up imaginary 80% figures in your head if you want, I really don't care anymore. Umkhonto IR was the first VLS IR SAM and also the first to use LOAL. Meaning the fire control and detection system is superior to this imaginary 20% you give it. I asked you to show me proof that Aradu can fire 8 missiles simultaneously which you have not done. I specifically said please don't just post that it carries 8 missiles which you have done, without showing it can fire all 8 simultaneously which was your initial claim. I specifically said post proof of the fire control radar on the ship which shows it can fire 8 missiles at the same time, which you have not done. Now you talk about ATR Surveyor. Again you have not shown any proof that it can provide the fire control radar to control 8 missiles in a simultaneous attack. No details, no proof, no nothing. You just type paragraph after paragraph thinking you're making sense when you're not. Keep talking about your imaginary Otomat missiles that haven't been test fired in 30 years. Keep being delusional. I'm done. Have a good day. 2 Likes |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 7:25am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: i see you've picked up from where @mike..za ran off. before you can talk of possibilities, there has to be evidence that such has happened before. i understand that what you've discovered on this thread about Nigerian military made you south africans pee your pants, and you want to use embargo and sanctions(which you clearly don't know about) as pretext just to give yourselves some hope. give me evidence of such resolution and warring countries that were affected by such resolution. or you shut the fvck up and wet your pants out of fear for Nigerian military |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 7:32am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: It seems as if there is still a lot to learn. South Africa was sanctioned during bush war and Iraq during gulf war. Google is your friend, relate with it and it will reveal the truth to you. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 7:41am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Now I understand why the world rate South African IQ to be greater than that of other Africans across the continent. We really do not have to go far to prove it, because our testimony is our one and the only Blackchris. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 7:41am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: thank you for supporting my argument. meaning your current military is a shadow of it's old self. Ad you own professional military analysts and officers still say the same thing. so why were we dragging this matter all along. We simply cannot claim that South Africa's defence force is number one on the continent or has the capabilities to fulfil its role. The biggest danger we now run is that we do not spend sufficient resources for operations and capabilities, while we allocate too much funds to personnel, which sees us running a risk of us sitting on a 'militia' who do not have the necessary capabilities. http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/04/13/sandf-not-able-to-deliver |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 7:42am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris:Do I have to keep reminding Nigerian,that the Biafran war was fought by mercenaries?. If you disagree put a list of weapons Biafra had during the war. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 7:45am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris:First it was 52,then 32 now 36?. A rebel colonel said it well that he lost half of his 250 strong rebels when faced with the bats. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 7:48am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris:Resolution are discussed. Like the Libyan one. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 7:59am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: It doesn't matter if our Airforce is a shadow of its former itself, but with the little that we have we are ten thousands better equipped than Nigeria Airforce with fighter jets, missile technology and transportation. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 7:59am On Aug 07, 2013 |
agaugust:The AHRLAC is the first manned war plane is Africa,it can be armed with 20mm cannon,rocket pot and beyond visual range air-to-air and air to ground missiles(Mokopa missile). America doesn't need long range artillery cause,they have long range bombers,MRLS and Cruise missiles and Nigeria doesn't those. South Africa destroyed targets 40km to 50 km away during the bush war. It would be the same story if Nigeria attacked SA,shells would rain down on your forces before they can come close enough to return fire or counter battery. And oh the USA is showing much interest in the G7 gun. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:00am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: dude don't tell us what we already know. south african apartheid was sanctioned for it's oppression against Black majority. that's one of the reasons for sanctions, not because SA went to war with anybody. give us a resolution to back your argument that if Nigeria and SA go to war, we will both face arms embargo and economic sanctions before we can continue. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:02am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Mike..ZA: like i said, your words against theirs. and I'll rather believe them cos you have not shown yourselves to be honest. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:07am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Mike..ZA: Resolutions are not just decided dummy, they are backed by UN principles. the Libyan government was sanctioned and embargo and no flight zone was declared cos of it's atrocities against it's own people, not because the government declared war on another country. just like Syria. accept it, you mostly talk out of ignorance |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:09am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: bla bla bla bla bla..... your own minister and officers have already spoken. you are just a civilian novice that's trying to give himself hope. beg zuma to save your military first before you can talk of fighting great Nigerian military. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 8:11am On Aug 07, 2013 |
agaugust:The G5 and the G6 have been used primarily in battlefield interdiction roles and have been very accurate due to coinputerised firing calculations. Artillery observers were deployed on the front line and targets which presented themselves were exploited immediately. When the Cubans wanted to launch an air strike from the Angolan airfield at Cuito Cuanavale, artillery observers on one occasion called for G6 fire support and destroyed four Russian MiG 21 jet fighters as they taxied for take off.(46) The G5 shelled the runways and associated infrastructure of the airfield at Cuito Cuanavale over a long period of time and this prevented the enemy fighters from taking off to participate against South African forces. The G5 played a primary role in destroying the enemy, including aircraft and tanks. The fact remains that the G5 played a critical role during this campaign and without it the war in Angola would have run a different course. The G5 proved to be the backbone of the South African forces during the conflict. The G5 was a great psychological booster for the members of the SADF operating on the ground. The role that the G5 fulfilled should therefore not be underestimated under any circumstances.(47) Before being operationally employed the G6 was evaluated, amongst others, during Exercise Zenula in May 1986 at Omuthiya, the base camp of 61 Mechanised Battalion. The G5 was used operationally for the first time by the SADF on 9 August 1986 during Operation Alpha Centauri. This operation lasted until 16 August 1986. One battery of G5s (a battery consists of eight guns) was employed in conjunction with one battery of multiple rocket launchers (MRL). The operation was an artillery attack against Cuban and FAPLA formations concentrating in Cuito Cuanavale for their 1986 offensive against UNITA. The 25th Cuban-FAPLA Brigade was situated east of Cuito Cuanavale near Tumpo. The 13th Brigade was situated in Cuito Cuanavale and the 8th Brigade operated between Menongue and Cuito Cuanavale, the former being a large logistics depot. Convoys regularly travelled from Menongue to supply Cuito Cuanavale.(48) The G5 assault began at last light, about 18:00. By 23:00 the back of the opposition was broken. Heavy fire was brought down upon the enemy in the first five hours resulting in large scale destruction. This destroyed the 1986 Cuban and FAPLA offensive against UNITA and showed the tremendous destructive force that lay within one battery of G5s. Owing to the long range and the accuracy with which the G5 could fire and the effect of the ammunition, authority was forced upon the enemy. As a result of the daylight activities of the MiG jet fighters employed by the enemy, artillery fire missions could only be executed at night. As it was the first time that the G5 was used operationally there was great cause for concern that the MiGs would spot the G5s. The MiGs were continuously in the air trying to locate the G5s and bombed the surrounding area at random in the hope of hitting the artillery.(49) This operation proved to the SADF that survival was possible despite an unfavourable air situation. As a result of the enemy's air superiority, great attention was given to passive defensive measures such as camouflage, track discipline and the concealment of movement. Special techniques of concealment were practised beforehand which prevented the enemy from observing the artillery. Before the operation was undertaken these techniques of concealment were also tested under conditions similar to those that the artillery would experience during the operation. Another factor in favour of the artillery was the unprofessional manner in which the enemy employed its air force. The MiG fighters flew at a very high altitudes, making observation very difficult for the pilots. The apparent reason for this was to avoid being shot down by UNITA's Stinger missiles. In addition, the many bush fires in the area, owing to the dryness of the season, created a lot of dust and smoke in the air. During this operation approximately 2 500 MRL projectiles and approximately 4 500 G5 projectiles were used.(50) During 1987 Cuban and FAPLA forces were concentrated in the east of Angola known to them as 5th Military District. Operations launched by them were aimed at destroying UNJTA, including their main base at Jamba. As a counter- measure, the SADF undertook Operation Modular in aid of UNITA which lasted from 1 July to 15 December 1987. This was followed up by Operation Hooper and culminated in Operation Packer which ended in March 1988. During this period two G5 batteries were employed, playing a prominent role in destroying enemy forces. During these operations it was found that the HE projectiles of the G5 could be used to great effect against the T-55 tanks employed by the opposing force. Between 20 and 30 tanks were in this way put out of action by the G5s. It was also found that when an HE projectile hit the ground and detonated 15 in from a tank, chances were good that the tank concerned would be disabled. The enemy had no tactical equipment that could withstand the 155 mm shell of the G5. After Operation Packer, a further operation took place in south eastern Angola. This was Operation Displace during which the G5 was also used. (51) The artillery found that the G5 was flexible owing to its long range and the convenient top traverse of the barrel for the arc of fire. When the top traverse was impeded by trees, the gun crews would use, amongst others, chain saws and explosives to remove the trees, but this was not done to the detriment of camouflage. It was also found that the G5 gave tactical advantage owing to its mobility. During the above-mentioned operations, the MiGs again took to speculative bombing of the area in the hope of flushing out the G5s. As in 1986 the G5s were regarded as the prime target. One of the factors causing the MiGs to be unsuccessful was the discipline shown by the SA troops in adhering to passive defensive measures. As a result of the prolonged duration of these operations, gun unservicibility started becoming more of a problem. This resulted in greater logistical problems for the SADF as even large components such as barrels had to be replaced in the field. Special hoisting apparatus and tools were needed to replace the barrels but in spite of this no great problems were experienced in changing the barrels in the field. This experience proved that the G5 was technically maintainable in the field.(52) Under the prevailing, difficult cross-country conditions the auxiliary power unit proved to be of tremendous assistance to the gun tractor. The gun tractor and the G5 formed a long train in the bush and the trees and thick undergrowth stripped certain equipment off the G5 when it turned. The bush-breaking also caused some damage to the gun tractor as well as to the G5 and certain modifications were therefore made, eg the battery box which was situated on the outside of the trails is now situated on the inside of the trails.(53) Some of these modifications were not introduced on G5s which were destined for the international market owing to the difference in terrain.(54) The last operational deployment of the G5 in Angola was during Operation Prone near Tchipa, during June 1988. (55) The G6 made its operational debut in December 1987 during Operation Modular. The mobility of the G6 in dense bush proved to be highly successful. The greatest cause for concern was whether the tyres would stand up to the rugged conditions, especially while breaking the bush. Fortunately there was no cause for concern as the tyres gave very few problems. They proved to be very robust and survived very well during Operation Modular and were found to be more robust than those of most other operational vehicles |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:13am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Msauza: Now I understand why the world rate South African IQ to be greater than that of other Africans across the continent. We really do not have to go far to prove it, because our testimony is our one and the only Blackchris. and how have you managed to prove you high IQ when you can't defend what you say. keep exposing your weakness |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 8:18am On Aug 07, 2013 |
agaugust:Now Nigeria depends on Ukraine for protection? LOOL. For your info Ukraine has soviet era weapons which can be easily be dstroyed by western made systems. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by MikeZA: 8:22am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris:You're a caveman to believe people who change their story everyday. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 8:25am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Nigerian military is just used to its level, that's why its citizens will never bad mouth its force because they do not know the difference between well equipped military and poorly equipped one. They have never in any occasion were the best equipped military in the continent. That is why they cannot figure the difference. The Egyptians will surely criticise their military if suddenly the new government can decide to cut ties and dismiss the annual US military aid, which eventually might lessen their military power. Many would possibly write in various blogs to scrutinise their military, but that would not mean their military is weak only that they are not used to seeing their military on that level. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 8:35am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: Bwahahahahaha!! How on earth can the minister of ANC criticise the military that is run by his political party that made him the minister. Can you by any chance analyse your statements before you type anything, because you are making a mockery of yourself. How will the ANC keep that minister who criticises its own administration. Zuma will not spare that minister any day in office. He or She will be fired by not only the president but the ANC as a whole. You must make sense even when your 419 brain cannot allow you to do so. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by blackchris: 8:41am On Aug 07, 2013 |
Mike..ZA: like the way south africans have been changing theirs? 400, 600, 800? meaning you and seleka share the same deceitful tendencies? cry me a river abeg. i'd rather believe seleka than lying south africans |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Msauza(m): 9:09am On Aug 07, 2013 |
blackchris: South Africa never lied to you they televised the funeral of thirteen soldiers for the whole world to see. That seleka man who is claiming to have killed 36 SA soldiers must have been Rambo indeed by fighting and counting how many soldiers they have killed at the same time. In war you do not speculate, you wait until the war subsided, then you can know how many were killed and how many were injured. You cannot surely differentiate between the dead and the injured because both of them lie still on the ground. South Africa had the credible source about the number of their casualties while Seleka did not reveal the number of their casualties out of shame and disgrace. We have only come to know about their casualties from the doctors without borders who helped to resuscitate many of their injured rebels some of whom died in theatre and some on arrival at hospital, while many more were already killed on the spot in the battlefield. Instead, Seleka resorted to their usual insult of planting propaganda to confuse international media. The international media came to SA and confirm the numbers themselves and from there dismissed Seleka claims as lies. I know that ratio must have been a disappointing news on the part of Seleka as they expected to have killed more, they, ofcourse, could not believe it and their only consolation was to fabricate lies looking into how many comrades they have lost in relation to the small number of South Africans they have killed. The greatest disappointments of the century indeed. |
Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Thiza: 9:22am On Aug 07, 2013 |
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Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Thiza: 9:31am On Aug 07, 2013 |
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