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Bateleur
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Copyright: Jan Erasmus (Popye) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 154] (802)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-18
Categories: Action
Camera: Nikon D200, 18-200mm AF-S DX VR Nikkor
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Theme(s): ARMED FORCES/MILITARY SCENES [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-21 7:39
Viewed: 699
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Friends
Long time without anything to post.
I took this photo at Lohatla military base, while busy with an excersise. This one replaces the original one with the cut-off nose of the left vehicle. Just a bit of info:
This second generation version of the Valkiri 22 MRL, fitted on a SAMIL 100 all terrain vehicle, fires 40 rocket rounds, either singularly or in ripples of 20 rounds. The entire set of 40 rockets can be fired within 46 seconds. The larger truck is fitted with a armoured cabin for the 5 member crew and allows sufficient space for rations, stores and water for a 14 day field excursion
Calibre: 127 mm
Crew: 5
Number of barrels: 40
Elevation: 0° to 55°
Traverse: ±110°
Traverse movement: Manual
Rocket length: 2,6m (standard); 2,95m (extended)
Mass: 54 kg (standard); 62 kg (extended)
Rocket motor: Double base solid propellant
Rate of fire: 1/sec
Ripple selection: 1 to 40
Reload time: 10 min
Range: 8 000 - 22 000 m
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Awesome shot!! I love military stuff- and military shots aren't that common here. Very well done with colors, scene, and timing. Sharpness is perfect. Well done!
TFS

hello
i don't like the subject but i must admit you had a good timing and fine settings
regards
jo

Hi Jan,
Excellent capture of the rocket in flight, good colours and sharpness and a well timed shot, well done
Regards Andy

A super capture Jan. Excellent timing, exposure and contrast.

Militarism disgusts me but this shot 'getting off the block' there was well-chosen for the moment. The color is great and everything's clear.

Excellent photo. This was for sure a great opportunity to be so close and taken this photo.

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