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http://www.migflug.com/jetflights/p-...us-raptor.html

But the Rafale isn't a stealth fighter. The F-22 sees the Rafale when the Rafale can't see the F-22.

I've heard Britain is working on technology to track stealth aircraft, but for now, nothing can touch the Raptor. On the other hand, as you and some of the previous posters have pointed out, some of the European fighters can still out maneuver the F-22 in a dog fight. Assuming the pilots are equally skilled, that is.

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Royal Marines are first to use new Sharpshooter rifle in Helmand



From:Ministry of DefenceHistoryublished 7 June 2010Part of:Establishing stability in Afghanistan, Foreign affairs, Defence and armed forces, National security and Afghanistan

The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.




The new Sharpshooter rifle [Picture: Andrew Linnett, Crown Copyright/MOD 2009]

The Sharpshooter rifle fires a 7.62mm round and enhances accuracy of engagement during longer-range firefights.
The Sharpshooter’s considerable range takes it into the realm of sniper territory, but it requires far less training, being more similar to the standard service rifle than the highly-specialised weapons used by those in the sniper profession:
Royal Marine Sergeant Baz Evans of 40 Commando said:

I have fired over 1,000 rounds on the rifle in training; accurately hitting targets over 800 metres away. The new Sharpshooter rifle provides quick and accurate fire, with the flexibility of using it in the assault rifle role as well. It’s hoofing.

More than 400 of the semi-automatic L129A1 Sharpshooter rifles have been bought as an Urgent Operational Requirement.
The Sharpshooter complements the already potent range of weapons used by our forces in Afghanistan, which includes:

• SA80 A2 assault rifles, which fire 5.56mm rounds;
• Light Machine Guns, which fire 5.56mm rounds;
• General Purpose Machine Guns, which fire 7.62mm bullets;
• the Combat Shotgun, which fires 12-gauge shells;
• the Sniper System, which fires 8.59mm bullets;
• the Javelin Weapons System - the integrated fire-and-forget missile system.

Colonel Peter Warden, Light Weapons, Photographic and Batteries Team Leader at Defence Equipment and Support, said:

The Sharpshooter rifle is very capable and has been bought to fulfil a specific role on the front line in Afghanistan. It is a versatile weapon which will give our units a new dimension to their armoury. It will complement the SA80 A2 by adding to the weapons available to commanders on the ground. The Sharpshooter’s capabilities are also complementary to the current Sniper System.

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Published: 7 June 2010
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