Bin Laden wants to throw rocks? Check this shit out:
AMERICA has ploughed billions of dollars into building an awesome arsenal since the end of the Cold War.
And it can now back up its massive air power and traditional military might with futuristic superweapons.
Elite soldiers will carry a new two-barrelled rifle called the objective individual combat weapon, which can even wipe out opponents hidden in trenches or behind vehicles.
The lower barrel fires Nato-standard 5.56mm ammunition allowing commandos to use bullets off the bodies of downed allies.
But the upper barrel can hurl 20mm shells more than half a mile to explode in the air over the target and unleash a rain of death.
The sight at the top of the rifle is an advanced laser guidance system that sets where the shells will explode for maximum damage.
The US Special Forces who carry the gun will also be equipped with the hi-tech Land Warrior system.
Their helmet visors include a sophisticated computer display that adjusts to light levels and uses infra-red for night vision, plus a targeting system which highlights friendly troops in green and enemies in red.
Satellite-enabled voice messaging in the helmet allows a commando to speak in a whisper and be heard by any other member of the attack force.
I want one.
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America... Still kickin' ass after two hundred & twenty five years.
AMERICA has ploughed billions of dollars into building an awesome arsenal since the end of the Cold War.
And it can now back up its massive air power and traditional military might with futuristic superweapons.
Elite soldiers will carry a new two-barrelled rifle called the objective individual combat weapon, which can even wipe out opponents hidden in trenches or behind vehicles.
The lower barrel fires Nato-standard 5.56mm ammunition allowing commandos to use bullets off the bodies of downed allies.
But the upper barrel can hurl 20mm shells more than half a mile to explode in the air over the target and unleash a rain of death.
The sight at the top of the rifle is an advanced laser guidance system that sets where the shells will explode for maximum damage.
The US Special Forces who carry the gun will also be equipped with the hi-tech Land Warrior system.
Their helmet visors include a sophisticated computer display that adjusts to light levels and uses infra-red for night vision, plus a targeting system which highlights friendly troops in green and enemies in red.
Satellite-enabled voice messaging in the helmet allows a commando to speak in a whisper and be heard by any other member of the attack force.
I want one.
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America... Still kickin' ass after two hundred & twenty five years.
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