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Russian ILYUSHIN IL-76MD-90A cargo aircraft. Ilyushin IL-76MD-90A is a new military transport aircraft developed by Ilyushin Aviation Complex, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation to transport military equipment and personnel. It is a modernised version of the IL-76MD. The first IL-76MD-90A prototype performed its maiden flight in September 2012. The first serial IL-76MD-90A aircraft was delivered to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in April 2019. The aircraft is equipped with redesigned wings, new cockpit, modern avionics and new engines. The aircraft has a length of 46.6 meters, height of 14.42 meters, wingspan of 50.50 meters. The wing area is 300 square meters. The IL-76MD-90A has a maximum take-off weight of 210 tons and can carry a maximum payload of 60 tons. It can accommodate up to five crew members. The advanced, glass cockpit of the IL-76MD-90A has three intelligent control panels and an aircraft status master monitor display system with eight multifunctional liquid crystal displays. The glass cabin provides better view to the cabin crew. The aircraft avionics include a digital ACS-76 auto flight control system and a new Kupol-III-76M flight sight navigation system The cargo cabin dimensions: length-24.5 meters (with ramp), width-3.45 meters and height-3.4 meters. The cargo cabin offers an interior volume of 321 cubic meters. Il-76MD-90A can carry 126 parachutists or 145 troops in single deck arrangement and 225 troops in double-deck arrangement. It can also house special equipment to carry 114 injured persons. The aircraft has an aerial-delivery system for transporting containers and pallets. Parachutists and cargo can be dropped from an altitude of up to 8,000 meters at speeds of 220 kilometers per hour to 400 kilometers per hour. One of the main differences from the Il-76 previous models is the use of more powerful PS-90A-76 turbofan engines with 4:4 bypass ratios. These engines provide improved take-off and landing, cruising performance, increased payload, longer flight range and increased efficiency by reducing fuel consumption. Each engine develops a maximum continuous thrust of 14,500kgf. It consumes 12% lesser fuel and offers an increased flight range of 18%. The transport aircraft can cruise at a speed of 820-850 kilometers per hour. The maximum altitude is 12,000 meters. The maximum range of the aircraft is 8,500 kilometers. The aircraft requires 1,700 meters take-off distance on concrete runway. The life expectancy of the IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft is 30 years. The aircraft can accumulate a maximum of 30,000 flying hours throughout its service life. #il-76md-90a #russianaircraft #eyesontheworld

The Sukhoi Su-35 (Сухой Су-35, NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) is an advanced multirole air superiority fighter developed from the Su-27. The aircraft can fly at a maximum speed of 2,390 km/h. #sukhoi #su-35 #eyesontheworld

Baby Panda makes first steps. The giant panda, sometimes called a panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda, a neighboring musteloid. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda is a folivore, with bamboo shoots and leaves making up more than 99% of its diet. #panda #babypanda

Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. The most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with about 47 recognized subspecies.[2] The global distribution of foxes, together with their widespread reputation for cunning, has contributed to their prominence in popular culture and folklore in many societies around the world. The hunting of foxes with packs of hounds, long an established pursuit in Europe, especially in the British Isles, was exported by European settlers to various parts of the New World.

A message from IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi after Israeli troops mistakenly killed 3 hostages who escaped from Hamas. The Israeli soldiers who shot and killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza City after mistakenly identifying them as a threat did not follow Israel's rules of engagement, an Israeli military official said. #idf #hostages #eyesontheworld

A volcanic eruption has begun on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following an earthquake. Around 9:00 p.m. local time, an earthquake occurred with an estimated magnitude of 4.2. Then, at approximately 10:46 p.m. local time, a volcanic eruption began near the town of Grindavik. Icelandic authorities announced the evacuation of Grindavik, situated in the southern part of the country, due to the threat posed by potential lava flows, which may have been accumulating beneath the city following recent seismic activities. #iceland #volcano

Israeli Defense Force (IDF) discovered largest Hamas tunnel in Gaza. Hamas is a designated terrorist group backed by Iran and that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. Hamas began firing thousands of rockets on Saturday, October 07, 2023 morning, striking targets as far away as Tel Aviv and the outskirts of Jerusalem, which rarely see any direct hits because of Israel's sophisticated Iron Dome missile defense system. Backed by a barrage of rockets, Hamas militants stormed from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns The unprecedented attack, which has killed at least 1400 people in Israel, Israel's Army Radio reported Monday. At least 4000 people have been injured, the Israeli Health Ministry said earlier. More than 200 Israeli civilians, soldiers, and foreign nationals have also been taken hostage by Hamas. Israel formally declared war on Hamas. #israel #idf #gaza

F-15 engine test facilities at RAF Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing. ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- 48th Maintenance Group aerospace propulsion technicians test an F-15 aircraft engine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 5, 2020. Technicians test and verify every engine to ensure each one is combat performance ready for the fighter squadrons at the Liberty Wing. #f-15 #aircraftenginetest

A car strikes SUV shielding President Biden's motorcade in Wilmington. It happened when Biden and the first lady were leaving the Biden-Harris 2024 campane headquarters. The US Secret Service confirmed that a vehicle in the motorcade was hit by another car as Biden got into his car. There was “no protective interest associated with this event,” Secret Service spokesperson Steve Kopek told CNN in a statement, meaning that the crash was not intentional. It had been raining heavily in Wilmington. “Today, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Secret Service vehicle securing the President’s motorcade route was struck by another vehicle in Wilmington, DE. There was no protective interest associated with this event and the President’s motorcade departed without incident,” Kopek said, directing further questions to the Wilmington Police Department. #biden #secretservice #eyesontheworld

Russian Air Force in action. Helicopters and Su-34 fighter-bomber. The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Soviet-origin Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft. It first flew in 1990, intended for the Soviet Air Forces, and it entered service in 2014 with the Russian Air Force. Based on the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker air superiority fighter, the Su-34 has an armoured cockpit with side-by-side seating for its two pilots. a-52 Alligator is an all-weather attack helicopter operated by the Russian Air Force. Developed by Kamov Design Bureau (part of Russian Helicopters), Ka-52 is a twin-seat variant of the Ka-50 attack helicopter. #russianairforce #su-34 #eyesontheworld

NATO military equipment vs Ukraine winter: epic straggles. Winter complicates situation for both sides of Ukraine war. Military equipment drowning in mud. #ukrainewar #nato #eyesontheworld

A man ripped down palestinian flag in London. A car pulled up and a driver got out to kick the bin out from under him. Street fight followed. The Met said on Twitter: "This incident is under investigation. Officers were called by the man who had the ladder kicked out from under him. "He was seen by paramedics. The other two men had left the area but officers are working to identify them.

A Ukrainian village councillor set off hand grenades at a meeting, wounding 26 people, national police said. The incident took place Friday morning at the headquarters of the village council of Keretsky in western Ukraine's mountainous Zakarpattia region. The deputy who detonated the grenades is now in intensive care.

Lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament. Some things never change in Poland. Grzegorz Braun, lawmaker in the Polish parliament, extinguished candles on a menorah that were lit for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The incident happened in the parliament of Poland, when the newly elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk gave his inaugural speech. Donald Tusk strongly condemned the antisemitic incident saying: “This is unacceptable, this must never happen again. This is a disgrace.” The speaker of the parliament, Szymon Holownia, called the act “absolutely scandalous.” He said he was reporting Grzegorz Braun to prosecutors. #poland #anti-semitism #hanukkah

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Optimus Generation 2 Robot. Features of Generation 2: • Tesla-designed actuators and sensors • 2-DoF (degrees of freedom) actuated neck • Actuators-integrated electronics and harnessing • 30 percent walk speed boost • Foot force/torque sensing • Articulated toe sections • Human foot geometry • 10 kg total weight reduction • Improved balance and full-body control • Faster, 11-DoF brand-new hands • Tactile sensing on all fingers • Delicate objects manipulation (holding an egg) #tesla #elonmusk #robot

Bayahibe, La Romana, Dominican Rebublic coffee farm scene. Once a small fishing village in the East Coast of the Dominican Republic, Bayahibe is one of fastest growing tourist destinations in the country. It's home to stunning beaches, world class hotels, villas, seafood specialty restaurants and the best scuba diving spots in the Dominican Republic.

Alan Dershowitz: Universities are incubators of anti-semitism and hatred of America. Is calling for genocide against Jewish people covered by freedom of speech amendment? Alan Morton Dershowitz is an American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and American criminal law. From 1964 to 2013, he taught at Harvard Law School, where he was appointed as the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law in 1993. Dershowitz is a regular media contributor, political commentator, and legal analyst. Dershowitz has taken on high-profile and often unpopular causes and clients.

Urban warfare in Gaza. Hamas members surrender to Israeli Army. The war on Hamas continues. IDF uses M203 grenade launchers and MATADOR rocket launcher.

Crews are searching for survivors and surveying the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms tore through Tennessee, overturning cars, ripping apart buildings and leaving at least six people dead. The mayor declared a state of emergency Saturday night and enacted a 9 p.m. curfew. #tennesee #tornado

Russia has started production of MPD-01 “Termit” helicopter-type drones, equipped with S-8L missiles. The helicopter-type drone, developed and manufactured by the Scientific-Production Enterprise “Strela”, part of the Kronshtadt Group, has a maximum takeoff weight of 450 kilograms, a top speed of 150 kilometers per hour, and a maximum flight altitude of 3,500 meters. The “Termit”, being a helicopter-drone, can take off and land anywhere. Thanks to artificial intelligence the “Termit” is able to function in "free hunting" mode: locating and targeting various objects, such as armored vehicles, fortifications and infantry. It is armed with three S-8L fragmentation-fusion guided missiles. Unlike its predecessor S-8 rockets, the S-8L features a semi-active homing warhead with a fragmentation-explosive payload, with a range of up to 6 kilometers. Accuracy of the “Termit” is enhanced through laser guidance from either the drone itself or a ground-based operator. The Russian “Termit” drone, equipped with S-8L missiles, is ideal for conducting deep attacks into enemy territory, when the risk of losing a vehicle with pilots is too high. #termitdrone #ukrainewar #russianairforce

Mi-35P “Phoenix” (NATO reporting name: Hind E) attack helicopter was designed on the base of the Mi-24 helicopter (NATO reporting name: Hind). Mi-35P inherits the best qualities of the Mi-24. First time Mi-35P was demonstrated at the International Military Forum ARMY-2020. Mi-35P was designed to increase infantry mobility and fire support. It can also be engaged in reconnaissance and search and rescue operations. Improved performance in combination with the improved flight and navigation systems allow Mi-35P to fly at any time of the day in simple or moderately difficult weather conditions, both under visual and instrument flying rules, in diverse geographical conditions. This helicopter is powered by two TV3-117VMA or VK-2500 engines. Each engine develops a maximum power output of 2,200 horsepower. The engines are designed to support high-altitude missions. The helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 320 kilometers per hour. Its operational altitude is 4,500 meters. The helicopter has a normal range of 450 kilometers and can reach a maximum distance of 1,000 kilometers with full fuel load. Maximum takeoff weight: 11,500 kilograms; Maximum payload: 2,400 kilograms. The Mi-35P has retractable landing gear, inherited from the Mi-24. From an aerodynamic point of view, this increases the speed of the helicopter. Mi-35P can carry up to 2.4 tons of cargo on an external hook. The aircraft is protected by an armored cabin with bulletproof glass. It has another passenger compartment that can accommodate up to 8 soldiers with full combat equipment. The range of weapons includes: eight Ataka-B anti-tank guided missiles, 80 S-8 unguided air-to-surface 80-millimeter missiles and 20 S-13 unguided 122-millimeter missiles. A double-barreled 23-millimeter cannon with ammunition from 450 to 470 rounds can be installed under the cockpit. The gun can fire from 3,400 to 3,600 rounds per minute. The upgraded enhanced Hind fit for use for no less than 40 years and 4,000 flight hours. The new digital autopilot provides much better stability compared to the legacy Mi-24 family, thus reducing the pilot workload. #mi35 #russianhelicopters #russia

"Russian Knights" flying Su-35S's at Dubai Air Show 2023 The Russian Knights aerobatic team demonstrated aerial stunts and supermaneuverable capabilities of Su-35S fighter jets during the flight program at the Dubai Airshow 2023. The Russian pilots demonstrated a loop, a barrel roll and spinning at designated intervals and distances and also paired, solo and head-on aerobatics, the mirror and the bell. In addition, the fighter jets flew past spectators at a low altitude and at an extremely low speed. The Russian Knights is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force. Originally formed on April 5, 1991 at the Kubinka Air Base as a team of six Sukhoi Su-27s, the team was the first to perform outside the Soviet Union in September 1991 when they toured the United Kingdom. #dubaiairshow2023 #russianknights #russianairforce

Israeli Iron Dome air-defense system intercepts Hamas rocket. Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile all-weather air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometres away and whose trajectory would take them to an Israeli populated area. #israel #irondome #israelwarnews

A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia at a duplex where police were investigating reports of shots fired. Officers went to the home at about 4:45 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. They later determined the shots came from a flare gun. When police later attempted to execute the warrant the suspect fired several rounds inside the home and the explosion occurred. #arlington #explosion #police

Coffee Farm tour, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. Horseman racing tour bus. The Dominican Republic is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares with Haiti, making Hispaniola one of only two Caribbean islands, along with Saint Martin, that is shared by two sovereign states. It is the second-largest nation in the Antilles by area at 48,671 square kilometers, and third-largest by population, with approximately 10.7 million people in 2022, of whom approximately 3.3 million live in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city. The native Taíno people had inhabited Hispaniola before the arrival of Europeans, dividing it into five chiefdoms. Christopher Columbus explored and claimed the island for Castile, landing there on his first voyage in 1492. #travel #dominicanrepublic #bayahibe