Syrian Rebels Shoot At 747
02-02-2013, 08:59 AM
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Wonder how many innocent people died after being hit with stray bullets.
These guys seem to have no qualms about firing into the air, on any occasion.
02-02-2013, 09:05 AM
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I used to fly into KBHM regularly. The FBO had a collection of slugs, found on the ramp, from New Year's and other festivals worthy of firing straight up into the air.
One of the slugs was a .44.
An infant was killed in PHX, many years ago, after the same type of celebration. Bullet came through the window. (No, not a drive-by....a vertical trajectory).
There are many cities in America where people believe that vertical bullets just 'evaporate,' because 'I never saw it again.'
One of the slugs was a .44.
An infant was killed in PHX, many years ago, after the same type of celebration. Bullet came through the window. (No, not a drive-by....a vertical trajectory).
There are many cities in America where people believe that vertical bullets just 'evaporate,' because 'I never saw it again.'
02-02-2013, 10:35 AM
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02-02-2013, 10:51 AM
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On July 6th a few years back I found a fired .40 FMJ bullet in perfect condition on the back patio of a place I was renting, complete with rifling marks but otherwise not deformed. Still can't figure out how it ended up so well preserved... luckily I don't live in that town anymore 
02-02-2013, 12:09 PM
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A small arms bullet fired straight up into the air is unlikely to harm anyone, it won't have enough energy. This requires a plumb and level to set up properly. Have not seen many yo-yos use this method though.
However, tilt that muzzle a few degrees off center and a bullet will carry a lot of energy a long way. Max range is at about a 45 degree angle.
Firing a weapon into the air is a very bad idea, and not an indicator of anything except wanton disregard for life and property.
However, tilt that muzzle a few degrees off center and a bullet will carry a lot of energy a long way. Max range is at about a 45 degree angle.
Firing a weapon into the air is a very bad idea, and not an indicator of anything except wanton disregard for life and property.
02-02-2013, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
A small arms bullet fired straight up into the air is unlikely to harm anyone, it won't have enough energy. This requires a plumb and level to set up properly. Have not seen many yo-yos use this method though.
However, tilt that muzzle a few degrees off center and a bullet will carry a lot of energy a long way. Max range is at about a 45 degree angle.
Firing a weapon into the air is a very bad idea, and not an indicator of anything except wanton disregard for life and property.
However, tilt that muzzle a few degrees off center and a bullet will carry a lot of energy a long way. Max range is at about a 45 degree angle.
Firing a weapon into the air is a very bad idea, and not an indicator of anything except wanton disregard for life and property.
02-02-2013, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DYNASTY HVY
That whale looks in good shape for as old as she is and any ideas as to who sold her to the Iranians ?
Just guessing TW or PA ?
Just guessing TW or PA ?
02-03-2013, 04:46 AM
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Found this little tidbit .
Lost in Time: The Oldest Flying Boeing 747 – N93101 | Airline Reporter | Blogging on the airline business
And here's something extra .
Iran Air 747 at mehrabad - YouTube
Fred
Lost in Time: The Oldest Flying Boeing 747 – N93101 | Airline Reporter | Blogging on the airline business
And here's something extra .
Iran Air 747 at mehrabad - YouTube
Fred
02-03-2013, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes
Actually, a study HAS been done on this. It found that anything bigger than a .25 auto had the capability in terms of mass and speed to penetrate a skull. .22s and .25s weren't very capable. I think they concluded just about everything else would, as it's a combination of either small cross section (5.56) allowing it to accelerate and weight, as far as energy imparted when it strikes a human. Although you can get max range at 45°, I doubt it's carrying any more energy at the point of impact than the one fired straight up.
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