RIM-162 ESSM, US Surface to Air Missile

The RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is a development of the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile used to protect ships from attacking missiles, aircraft and surface threats.^[6] ESSM is designed to counter supersonic maneuvering anti-ship missiles. Compared to the Sea Sparrow, ESSM has a larger, more powerful rocket motor for increased range and agility, as well as upgraded aerodynamics using strakes and skid-to-turn. In addition, ESSM takes advantage of the latest missile guidance technology, with different versions for Aegis/SPY-1, Sewaco/APAR, and traditional target illumination all-the-way. ESSM also has the ability to be "quad-packed" in the Mk 41 VLS system, allowing up to four ESSMs to be carried in a single cell.

ESSM will be used by many allied countries. The first country to achieve operational status for ESSM after the United States was Australia. Other countries which have also integrated the ESSM are Canada, Germany, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway. Countries in the process of integrating ESSM are New Zealand, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.

RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)
Type	Medium-range surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	February 2004 aboard USS Chafee
Used by	Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Turkey and the US
Production history
Manufacturer	Raytheon
Unit cost	$800,000
Produced	September 1998- 1000th missile delivered 25 August 2009
Specifications
Weight	620 lb (280 kg)
Length	12 ft (3.66 m)
Diameter	10 in (254 mm)
Warhead	86 lb (39 kg) blast-fragmentation
Detonation mechanism	Proximity fuze
Engine	Mk 143 Mod 0 solid fuel rocket
Operational range	27+ nm (50+ km)
Speed	Mach 4+
Guidance system	Midcourse datalink Terminal semi-active radar homing
Launch platform	Mk 41 VLS (RIM-162A/B) Mk 48 VLS (RIM-162C) Mk 29 box launcher (RIM-162D)

In addition to the Mk 41 VLS system, the other primary launcher is Mk 48 VLS. The 2-cell module of Mk-48 makes the system very versatle, enables it to be installed onboard in spaces that is otherwise cannot be utilized. The weight of a 2-cell module of Mk-48 is 1,450 pounds (with empty canisters), 725 pounds for exhaust system, and 800 pounds for ship installation interfaces. Each canister of the Mk-48 VLS houses a single RIM-162 ESSM, though with modification, other missiles can also be launched.

MIM-104 Patriot, US Surface to Air Missile

The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied nations. It is manufactured by the Raytheon Company of the United States. The Patriot System replaced the Nike Hercules system as the U.S. Army's primary High to Medium Air Defense (HIMAD) system, and replaced the MIM-23 Hawk system as the U.S. Army's medium tactical air defense system. In addition to these roles, Patriot has been given the function of the U.S. Army's anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which is now Patriot's primary mission.

MIM-104 Patriot uses an advanced aerial interceptor missile and high performance radar systems. Patriot was developed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, which had previously developed the Safeguard ABM system and its component Spartan and Sprint missiles. The symbol for Patriot is a drawing of a Revolutionary War-era Minuteman.

MIM-104 Patriot systems have been sold to Taiwan, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Spain. Poland hosts a battery of Patriot launchers in Morąg since 24 May 2010. The system will be integrated into the Polish air defence system until 2012. The Republic of Korea is also in the process of purchasing several second-hand Patriot systems after North Korea test-launched ballistic missiles to the Sea of Japan and proceeded with underground nuclear testing in 2006.

Patriot missile
Type	Surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Raytheon
Unit cost	US$ 1 to 6 million
Number built	over 8,600
Variants	Standard, ASOJ/SOJC, PAC-2, PAC-2 GEM, GEM/C, GEM/T (or GEM+) and PAC-3
Specifications (PAC-1)
Weight	700 kg
Length	5,800 mm
Diameter	410 mm
Warhead	M248 Composition B HE blast/fragmentation with two layers of pre-formed fragments and Octol 75/25 HE blast/fragmentation
Warhead weight	200 lb (90 kg)
Detonation mechanism	Proximity fuze
Wingspan	920 mm (3 ft 0 in)
Propellant	Solid-fuel rocket
Operational range	PAC - 1 :70 km PAC - 2 :70-160 km PAC - 3 :15 km
Flight altitude	79,500 feet (24,200 m)
Speed	Mach 5.0
Guidance system	Radio command with Track Via Missile semi-active homing
Launch platform	mobile trainable four-round semi-trailer

MIM-104 Patriot equipment

The Patriot system has four major operational functions: communications, command and control, radar surveillance, and missile guidance. The four functions combine to provide a coordinated, secure, integrated, mobile air defense system.

The Patriot system is modular and highly mobile. A battery-sized element can be emplaced in less than 1 hour. All components, consisting of the fire control section (radar set, engagement control section, antenna mast group, electric power plant) and launchers, are truck- or trailer-mounted. The radar set and launchers (with missiles) are mounted on M860 semi-trailers, which are towed by M983 HEMTTs.

Missile reload is accomplished using an M985E1 truck with a crane on the back. This crane is bigger than the standard crane found on most HEMTTs. This crane, called a Guided Missile Transporter (GMT), removes spent missile canisters from the launcher and then replaces them with fresh missiles. Because the crane nearly doubles the height of the HEMMT when not stowed, crews informally refer to it as the "scorpion tail." A standard M983 with a regular-sized crane is referred to as the Large Repair Parts Transporter (LRPT).

The heart of the Patriot battery is the fire control section, consisting of the AN/MPQ-53 or -65 Radar Set, the AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station (ECS), the OE-349 Antenna Mast Group (AMG), and the EPP-III Electric Power Plant. The system's missiles are transported on and launched from the M901 Launching Station, which can carry up to four PAC-2 missiles or up to sixteen PAC-3 missiles. A Patriot battalion is also equipped with the Information Coordination Central (ICC), a command station designed to coordinate the launches of a battalion and uplink Patriot to the JTIDS or MIDS network.

The AN/MPQ-53 and AN/MPQ-65 Radar Set

The AN/MPQ-53/65 Radar Set is a passive electronically scanned array radar equipped with IFF, electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM), and track-via-missile (TVM) guidance subsystems.

The AN/MPQ-53 Radar Set equips PAC-2 units, while the AN/MPQ-65 Radar Set equips PAC-3 units. The main difference between these two radars is the addition of a second traveling wave tube (TWT), which gives the -65 radar increased search, detection, and tracking capability. The radar's antenna array consists of over 5,000 elements that "flash" the radar's beam many times per second. Additionally, the radar's antenna array contains an IFF interrogator subsystem, a TVM array, and at least one "sidelobe canceller" (SLC), which is a small array designed to decrease interference that might affect the radar. Patriot's radar is somewhat unique in that it is a "detection-to-kill" system, meaning that a single unit performs all search, identification, track, and engagement functions. This is in contrast to most SAM systems, where several different radars are necessary to perform all functions necessary to detect and engage targets.

The beam created by the Patriot's flat phased array radar is comparatively narrow and highly agile compared to a moving dish. This gives the radar an unmatched ability to detect small, fast targets like ballistic missiles, or low radar cross section targets such as stealth aircraft or cruise missiles. Additionally, the power and agility of Patriot's radar is highly resistant to countermeasures, including electronic countermeasures (ECM) radar jamming and radar warning receiver (RWR) equipment. Patriot is capable of quickly jumping between frequencies to resist jamming.

The AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station

The AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station (ECS) is the nerve center of the Patriot firing battery. The ECS consists of a shelter mounted on the bed of an M927 5-Ton Cargo Truck or on the bed of a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) cargo truck. The main sub-components of the ECS are the Weapons Control Computer (WCC), the Data Link Terminal (DLT), the UHF communications array, the Routing Logic Radio Interface Unit (RLRIU), and the two manstations that serve as the system's man-to-machine interface. The ECS is air conditioned, pressurized (to resist chemical/biological attack), and shielded against electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or other such electromagnetic interference. The ECS also contains several SINCGARS radios to facilitate voice communications.

The WCC is the main computer within the Patriot system. It is a 24-bit parallel militarized computer with fixed and floating point capability. It is organized in a multiprocessor configuration that operates at a maximum clock rate of 6 megahertz. This computer controls the operator interface, calculates missile intercept algorithms, and provides limited fault diagnostics. Compared to modern personal computers, it has somewhat limited processing power, although it has been upgraded several times during Patriot's service life.

The DLT connects the ECS to Patriot's Launching Stations. It uses either a SINCGARS radio or fiber optic cables to transmit encrypted data between the ECS and the launchers. Through the DLT, the system operators can remotely emplace, slew or stow launchers, perform diagnostics on launchers or missiles, and fire missiles.

The UHF communications array consists of three UHF radio "stacks" and their associated patching and encrypting equipment. These radios are connected to the antennas of the OE-349 Antenna Mast Group, which are used to create UHF "shots" between sister Patriot batteries and their associated ICC. This creates a secure, real-time data network (known as PADIL, Patriot Data Information Link) that allows the ICC to centralize control of its subordinate firing batteries.

The RLRIU functions as the primary router for all data coming into the ECS. The RLRIU gives a firing battery an address on the battalion data network, and sends/receives data from across the battalion. It also "translates" data coming from the WCC to the DLT, facilitating communication with the launchers.

Patriot's crew stations are referred to as Manstation 1 and 3 (MS1 and MS3). These are the stations where Patriot operators interface with the system. The manstations consist of a monochrome (green and black) screen surrounded by various Switch Indicators. Each manstation also has a traditional QWERTY keyboard and isometric stick, a tiny joystick that functions much like a PC mouse. It is through these switch indicators and the Patriot user interface software that the system is operated.

The OE-349 Antenna Mast Group

The OE-349 Antenna Mast Group (AMG) is mounted on an M927 5-Ton Cargo Truck. It includes four 4 kW antennas in two pairs on remotely controlled masts. The antennas can be controlled in azimuth, and the masts can be elevated up to 100 feet 11 inches (30.76 m) above ground level. Mounted at the base of each pair of antennas are two high-power amplifiers associated with the antennas and the radios in the collocated shelter. It is through these antennas that the ECS and ICC send their respective UHF "shots" to create the PADIL network.

The EPP-III Electric Power Plant

The EPP-III Diesel- Electric Power Plant (EPP) is the power source for the ECS and Radar. The EPP consists of two 150 kilowatt diesel turbine engines(the same turbines that power Apache helicopters) with 400 hertz generators that are interconnected through the power distribution unit. The generators are mounted on a modified M977 HEMTT. Each EPP has two 75-gallon (280 L) fuel tanks and a fuel distribution assembly with grounding equipment. Each diesel engine can operate more than 8 hours with a full fuel tank. The EPP delivers its power to the Radar and ECS through cables stored in reels alongside the generators.

The M901 Launching Station

The M901 Launching Stations are remotely-operated, self-contained units. The ECS controls operation of the launchers through each launcher's DLT, via fiber optic or VHF (SINCGARS) data link.

Integral leveling equipment permits emplacement on slopes of up to 10 degrees. Each launcher is trainable in azimuth and elevates to a fixed, elevated launch position. Precise aiming of the launcher before launch is not necessary; thus, no extra lags are introduced into system reaction time. Each launcher is also capable of providing detailed diagnostics to the ECS via the data link.

The launching station contains four major equipment subsystems: the launcher generator set, the launcher electronics module (LEM), the launcher mechanics assembly (LMA), and the launcher interconnection group (LIG). The generator set consists of a 15 kW, 400 Hz generator that powers the launcher. The LEM is used for the real-time implementation of launcher operations requested via data link from the ECS. The LMA physically erects and rotates the launcher's platform and its missiles. The LIG connects the missiles themselves to the launcher via the Launcher Missile Round Distributor (LMRD).

MIM-104 Patriot Guided Missile

The first fielded variant was the round MIM-104A, "Standard." It was optimized solely for engagements against aircraft and had very limited capability against ballistic missiles. It had a range of 70 km (44 miles), and a speed in excess of Mach 3. The MIM-104B "anti-standoff jammer" (ASOJ) is a missile designed to seek out and destroy ECM emitters.

The MIM-104C PAC-2 missile was the first Patriot missile that was optimized for ballistic missile engagements. The GEM series of missiles (MIM-104D/E) are further refinements of the PAC-2 missile. The PAC-3 missile is a new interceptor, featuring a Ka band active radar seeker, employing "hit-to-kill" interception (in contrast to previous interceptors' method of exploding in the vicinity of the target, destroying it with shrapnel), and several other enhancements which dramatically increase its lethality against ballistic missiles. It has a substantially lower range of 15 km. The specific information for these different kinds of missiles are discussed in the "Upgrades" section.

The first seven of these are in the larger PAC-2 configuration of a single missile per canister, of which four can be placed on a launcher. PAC-3 missile canisters contain four missiles, so that sixteen rounds can be placed on a launcher. The missile canister serves as both the shipping and storage container and the launch tube. Patriot missiles are referred to as "certified rounds" as they leave the factory, and additional maintenance is not necessary on the missile prior to its being launched.

The PAC-2 missile is 5.8 metres (19 ft 0 in) long, weighs about 900 kilograms (2,000 lb), and is propelled by a solid-fueled rocket motor at speeds in excess of Mach 5.0.

MIM-104 Patriot missile design

The PAC-2 family of missiles all have a fairly standard design, the only differences between the variants being certain internal components. They consist of (from front to rear) the radome, guidance section, warhead section, propulsion section, and control actuator section.

The radome is made of slip-cast fused silica approximately 16.5 millimetres (0.65 in) thick, with nickel alloy tip, and a composite base attachment ring bonded to the slip cast fused silica and protected by a molded silicone rubber ring. The radome provides an aerodynamic shape for the missile and microwave window and thermal protection for the RF seeker and electronic components.

The Patriot guidance section consists primarily of the modular digital airborne guidance system (MDAGS). The MDAGS consists of a modular midcourse package that performs all of the required guidance functions from launch through midcourse and a terminal guidance section. The TVM seeker is mounted on the guidance section, extending into the radome. The seeker consists of an antenna mounted on an inertial platform, antenna control electronics, a receiver, and a transmitter. The Modular Midcourse Package (MMP), which is located in the forward portion of the warhead section, consists of the navigational electronics and a missile-borne computer that computes the guidance and autopilot algorithms and provides steering commands according to a resident computer program.

The warhead section, just aft of the guidance section, contains the proximity fused warhead, safety-and-arming device, fuzing circuits and antennas, link antenna switching circuits, auxiliary electronics, inertial sensor assembly, and signal data converter.

The propulsion section consists of the rocket motor, external heat shield, and two external conduits. The rocket motor includes the case, nozzle assembly, propellant, liner and insulation, pyrogen igniter, and propulsion arming and firing unit. The casing of the motor is an integral structural element of the missile airframe. It contains a conventional, casebonded solid rocket propellant.

The Control Actuator Section (CAS) is at the aft end of the missile. It receives commands from the missile autopilot and positions the fins. The missile fins steer and stabilize the missile in flight. A fin servo system positions the fins. The fin servo system consists of hydraulic actuators and valves and an electrohydraulic power supply. The electrohydraulic power consists of battery, motor pump, oil reservoir, gas pressure bottle, and accumulator.

RIM-7 Sea Sparrow

RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a ship-borne short-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapon system, primarily intended for defense against anti-ship missiles. The system was developed in the early 1960s from the AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile as a lightweight "point defense" weapon that could be retrofitted to existing ships as quickly as possible, often in place of existing gun-based anti-aircraft weapons. In this incarnation it was a very simple system, guided by a manually aimed radar illuminator. Since its introduction, the Sea Sparrow has undergone significant development and now resembles the AIM-7 only in general form; it is larger, faster and includes a new seeker and launch system suitable for vertical launch from modern warships. The Sea Sparrow remains an important part of a layered air defense system, providing a short/medium-range component especially useful against sea-skimming missiles.

RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
Type	Surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1976
Production history
Manufacturer	Raytheon and General Dynamics
Unit cost	$165,400
Specifications
Weight	510 lb (231 kg)
Length	12 feet (3.64 meters)
Diameter	8 inches (20.3 cm)
Warhead	Annular blast fragmentation warhead, 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Detonation mechanism	Proximity fuzed, expanding rod, with a 27 feet (8.2 m) kill radius
Engine	Hercules MK-58 solid-propellant rocket motor
Wingspan	3 feet 4 inches (one meter)
Operational range	10 nautical miles (19 km)
Speed	4,256 kilometres per hour (2,645 mph)
Guidance system	Semi-active radar homing
Launch platform	Ship

RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile

The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), SeaRAM is a small, lightweight, infrared homing surface-to-air missile in use by the American, Turkish, German, Greek, Saudi, Egyptian, and the South Korean navies. It was intended originally and used primarily as a point-defense weapon against anti-ship cruise missiles. The missile is named because it rolls around its longitudinal axis during its flight to stabilize its flight path, and it is the only US Navy missile that does so.

The Rolling Airframe Missiles, together with the Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) and support equipment, comprise the RAM Mk 31 Guided Missile Weapon System (GMWS). The Mk-144 Guided Missile Launcher (GML) unit weighs 5,777 kilograms (12,736 lb 2 oz) and stores 21 missiles. The original weapon cannot employ its own sensors prior to firing so it must be integrated with a ship's combat system, which directs the launcher at targets. On American ships it is integrated with the AN/SWY-2 Ship Defense Surface Missile System (SDSMS) and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Mk 1 or Mk 2 based combat systems. SeaRAM, a weapon system model equipped with independent sensors is undergoing testing.

RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (SeaRAM)
Type	Close-in weapons system
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1992-present
Used by	United States, Turkey, Germany, Greece, South Korea, Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Production history
Designer	General Dynamics (now Raytheon) / Diehl BGT Defence
Designed	1976
Manufacturer	General Dynamics (now Raytheon) / Diehl BGT Defence
Unit cost	$440,000 (unit)
Produced	1985-present
Variants	See variants
Specifications
Weight	5,777 kg (12,740 lb) (launcher) 73.5 kilograms (162 lb 1 oz) (missile)
Length	2.79 m (9 ft 2 in) (missile)
Effective range	9 km (5.6 mi)
Warhead	blast fragmentation warhead
Warhead weight	11.3 kg (24 lb 15 oz)
Wingspan	434 mm (17.1 in)
Propellant	solid
Speed	In excess of Mach 2
Guidance system	three modes—passive radio frequency/infrared homing, infrared only, or infrared dual mode enabled (radio frequency and infrared homing)
Launch platform	Mk 144 Guided Missile Launcher (GML) of the Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS)

Variants

Block 0

Also known as RIM-116A in US service, the original version called Block 0 whose design is based on that of the AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile, from which it took its rocket motor, fuze, and warhead. Block 0 missiles initially home in on active radiation emitted from a target (such as the radar of an incoming anti-ship missile). Then, the terminal guidance is done by an infrared seeker derived from that of the FIM-92 Stinger missile. In test firings, the Block 0 missiles achieved hit rates of over 95%.

Block 1

The Block 1 (RIM-116B) is an enhanced version of the RAM missile that adds an overall infrared-only guidance system that enables it to intercept missiles that are not emitting any radar signals. The Block 0's passive radar homing capabilities have been retained.

Block 2

The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 is an upgraded version of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) ship self-defense missile system. The RAM Block 2 missile upgrade aim is to more effectively counter the emerging threat of more maneuverable anti-ship missiles. The US Navy awarded Raytheon Missile Systems a $105 million Block 2 RAM development contract on May 8, 2007, with the missile development expected to complete by December 2010.

HAS Mode

In 1998, a memorandum of understanding was signed by the defense departments of Germany and the United States to improve the system, so that it could also engage so-called "HAS", Helicopter, Aircraft, and Surface targets. As developed, the HAS upgrade just required software modifications that can be applied to all Block 1 RAM missiles.

SeaRAM (weapon system)

The SeaRAM combines the radar and electro-optical system of the Phalanx CIWS Mk-15 Block 1B with an 11-cell RAM launcher to produce an autonomous system - one which does not need any external information to engage threats. Like the Phalanx, SeaRAM can be fitted to any class of ship. This is still in trial stages and not currently being procured by the US Navy.

In 2008 a SeaRAM system was delivered to be installed on USS Independence (LCS-2).

General characteristics (Block 1)

• Primary Function: Surface-to-Air Missile
• Contractor: Raytheon, Diehl BGT Defence
• Length: 2.79 m (9 ft 2 in)
• Diameter: 127 mm (5.0 in)
• Fin span: 434 mm (1 ft 5.1 in)
• Speed: Mach 2.0+
• Warhead: 11.3 kg (24.9 lb) blast fragmentation
• Launch Weight: 73.5 kg (162 lb)
• Range: 9 km (5.6 mi)
• Guidance System: three modes—passive radio frequency/infrared homing, infrared only, or infrared dual mode enabled (radio frequency and infrared homing)
• Unit Cost: $444,000
• Date Deployed: 1992

FIM-92 Stinger, US Surface to Air Missile

The FIM-92 Stinger is a personal portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) developed in the United States and entered into service in 1981. Used by the militaries of the U.S. and by 29 other countries, the basic Stinger missile has to-date been responsible for 270 confirmed aircraft kills. It is manufactured by Raytheon Missile Systems and under license by EADS in Germany, with 70,000 missiles produced. It is classified as a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS).

Stinger
Type	Manportable surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1981–present
Used by	See Operators
Wars	Falklands War, Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Angolan Civil War, Kargil War, Yugoslav Wars, Invasion of Grenada
Production history
Designer	General Dynamics
Designed	1967
Manufacturer	Raytheon Missile Systems
Unit cost	US$38,000
Produced	1978
Variants	FIM-92A, FIM-92B, FIM-92C, FIM-92D, FIM-92G
Specifications (FIM-92 Stinger)
Weight	15.2 kg
Length	1.52 m
Diameter	70 mm
Crew	1
Effective range	8 kilometres (5.0 mi) (FIM-92C Stinger-RMP Block II)
Warhead weight	3 kg
Engine	Solid Rocket Motor
Guidance system	Infrared homing
Launch platform	MANPADS, M6 Linebacker, Eurocopter Tiger, AN/TWQ-1 Avenger, MQ-1 Predator, AH-64 Apache

FIM-92 Stinger is light to carry and easy to operate, the FIM-92 Stinger is a passive surface-to-air missile, shoulder-fired by a single operator, although officially it requires two. The FIM-92B can attack aircraft at a range of up to 15,700 feet (4,800 m) and at altitudes between 600 and 12,500 feet (180 and 3,800 m). The missile can also be fired from the M-1097 Avenger and M6 Linebacker. The missile is also capable of being deployed from HMMWV Stinger rack, and can be used by paratroopers. A helicopter launched version exists called Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS).

The missile is 1.52 m (60") long and 70 mm (2-3/4") in diameter with 10 cm fins. The missile itself weighs 10.1 kg (22 lbs.), while the missile with launcher weighs approximately 15.2 kg (33.5 pounds). The Stinger is launched by a small ejection motor that pushes it a safe distance from the operator before engaging the main two-stage solid-fuel sustainer, which accelerates it to a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 (750 m/s). The warhead is a 3 kg penetrating hit-to-kill warhead type with an impact fuze and a self-destruct timer.

To fire the missile, a BCU (Battery Coolant Unit) is inserted into the handguard. This shoots a stream of argon gas into the system, as well as a chemical energy charge that enables the acquisition indicators and missile to get power. The batteries are somewhat sensitive to abuse, with a limited amount of gas. Over time, and without proper maintenance, they can become unserviceable. The IFF system receives power from a rechargeable battery. Guidance to the target is initially through proportional navigation, then switches to another mode that directs the missile towards the target airframe instead of its exhaust plume.

There are three main variants in use: the Stinger basic, STINGER-Passive Optical Seeker Technique (POST), and STINGER-Reprogrammable Microprocessor (RMP).

The Stinger-RMP is so-called because of its ability to load a new set of software via ROM chip inserted in the grip at the depot. If this download to the missile fails during power-up, basic functionality runs off the on-board ROM. The four-processor RMP has 4K of RAM for each processor; since the downloaded code runs from RAM, there is little space to spare, particularly for processors dedicated to seeker input processing and target analysis. The RMP has a dual-detector seeker: IR and UV. This allows it to distinguish targets from countermeasures much better than the Redeye, which was IR-only.

BGM-109 Tomahawk, US Surface to Surface Missile

The BGM-109 Tomahawk is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile. Introduced by General Dynamics in the 1970s, it was designed as a medium- to long-range, low-altitude missile that could be launched from a submerged submarine. It has been improved several times and, by way of corporate divestitures and acquisitions, is now made by Raytheon. Some Tomahawks were also manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing Defense, Space & Security).

The Tomahawk missile family consists of a number of subsonic, jet engine-powered missiles for attacking a variety of surface targets. Although a number of launch platforms have been deployed or envisaged, only naval (both surface ship and submarine) launched variants are currently in service. Tomahawk has a modular design, allowing a wide variety of warhead, guidance and range capabilities.

BGM-109 Tomahawk
Type	Long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1983-present
Production history
Manufacturer	General Dynamics (initially) Raytheon/McDonnell Douglas
Unit cost	$US 569,000
Specifications
Weight	1,440 kilograms (3,200 lb)
Length	Without booster: 5.56 m With booster: 6.25 m
Diameter	0.52 m
Warhead	Conventional: 1,000 lb (450 kg) Bullpup, or submunitions dispenser with BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb, or a 200kt (840 Tj) W80 nuclear device (inactivated in accordance with SALT)
Detonation mechanism	FMU-148 since TLAM Block III, others for special applications
Engine	Williams International F107-WR-402 turbofan using TH-dimer fuel and a solid-fuel booster
Wingspan	2.67 m
Operational range	2,500km (1550 mi)
Speed	Subsonic - about 880 km/h (550 mph )
Guidance system	GPS, TERCOM, DSMAC
Launch platform	Vertical Launch System (VLS) and horizontal submarine torpedo tubes (known as TTL (torpedo tube launch))

BGM-109 Tomahawk Variants

There have been several variants of the BGM-109 Tomahawk employing various types of warheads.

• AGM-109H/L Medium Range Air to Surface Missile (MRASM) - a shorter range, turbojet powered ASM, never entered service
• BGM-109A Tomahawk Land Attack Missile - Nuclear (TLAM-N) with a W80 nuclear warhead
• BGM-109C Tomahawk Land Attack Missile - Conventional (TLAM-C) with a unitary warhead
• BGM-109D Tomahawk Land Attack Missile - Dispenser (TLAM-D) with submunitions
• BGM-109G Gryphon Ground Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM)]] - withdrawn from service
• RGM/UGM-109B Tomahawk Anti Ship Missile (TASM) - radar guided anti-shipping variant
• RGM/UGM-109E Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM Block IV) - improved version of the TLAM-C

Ground Launch Cruise Missiles (GLCM) and their truck-like launch vehicles were destroyed to comply with the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Many of the anti-ship versions were converted into TLAMs at the end of the Cold War. The Block III TLAMs that entered service in 1993 can fly farther and use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to strike more precisely. Block IV TLAMs have a better Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC) system as well as improved turbofan engines. The WR-402 engine provided the new BLK III with a throttle control, allowing in-flight speed changes. This engine also provided better fuel economy. The Block IV Phase II TLAMs have better deep-strike capabilities and are equipped with a real-time targeting system for striking moving targets.

Enroute, some missiles may also execute a Precision Strike Tomahawk Mission (PST) transmitting its status back to a ground station via satellite communication.

BGM-71 TOW, US Surface to Surface Missile

The BGM-71 TOW is an anti-tank guided missile. "BGM" is a weapon classification that stands for "Multiple Environment (B), Surface-Attack (G), Missile (M)". "TOW" is an acronym that stands for "Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire command data link, guided missile". The TOW was first produced in 1970 and is one of the two most widely used anti-tank guided missiles in the world.

BGM-71 TOW
Type	Anti-tank Missile
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1970–present
Used by	See users
Production history
Designer	Hughes Aircraft Company
Designed	1963–1968
Specifications
Length	1.16–1.17 m (probe folded) 1.41–1.51 m (probe extended)
Diameter	0.152 m
Warhead weight	3.9–5.9 kg
Wingspan	0.46 m
Operational range	up to 3,750 m
Guidance system	Optically-tracked, wire-guided

FGM-148 Javelin, US Surface to Surface Missile

The FGM-148 Javelin is a United States-made man-portable third generation anti-tank guided missile fielded to replace the Dragon antitank missile.

FGM-148 Javelin
Type	Anti-tank guided missile launcher
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1996–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–present) Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation New Dawn (2003–present)
Production history
Designer	Texas Instruments and Martin Marietta (now Raytheon and Lockheed Martin)
Designed	June 1989
Manufacturer	Raytheon and Lockheed Martin
Unit cost	$40,000 (£20,000) (missile); $125,000 (reusable Command Launch Unit)
Produced	1996–present
Specifications
Weight	Missile: 11.8 kg (26 lb) CLU: 6.4 kg (14.1 lb)
Length	Missile: 1.1 m (43 in) Launch tube: 1.2 m (47 in)
Diameter	Missile: 127 mm (5.0 in) Launch tube: 142 mm (5.6 in)
Crew	2
Effective range	75 to 2500 m
Warhead	Tandem shaped charge HEAT
Warhead weight	8.4 kg (18.5 lb)
Detonation mechanism	Impact force
Engine	Solid fuel rocket
Guidance system	Imaging infrared (IIR)

Missile

Warhead

The Javelin missile’s tandem warhead is a HEAT type. This round utilizes an explosive shaped charge to create a stream of superplastically deformed metal formed from trumpet-shaped metallic liners. The result is a narrow high velocity particle stream that can penetrate armor.

The Javelin counters the advent of ERA. ERA boxes or tiles lie over a vehicle’s main armor and explode when struck by a warhead. This explosion does not harm the vehicle’s main armor, but causes steel panels to fly across the path of the HEAT round’s particle steam, so that the warhead expends its most potent energy cutting through the panels, rather than through the main armor. The Javelin uses two shaped-charge warheads in tandem. The smaller diameter HEAT precursor charge sets off the ERA and clears it from the path of the much larger diameter HEAT warhead, which then penetrates the target’s primary armor.

A two-layered molybdenum liner is used for the precursor and a copper liner for the main warhead.

To protect the main charge from the explosive blast, shock, and debris caused by the impact of the missile's nose and the detonation of the precursor charge, a blast shield is used between the main and precursor charge. This was the first composite material blast shield and the first that had a hole through the middle to provide a jet that is less spread out.

A newer main charge liner produces a higher velocity jet. While making the warhead smaller, this change makes it more effective leaving more room for propellant for the main rocket motor, thus increase the missile's range.

Electronic arming and fusing, called Electronic Safe Arming and Fire (ESAF), is used. The ESAF system enables the firing and arming process to proceed, while imposing a series of safety checks on the missile. ESAF cues the launch motor after the trigger is pulled. When the missile reaches a key acceleration point (indicating that it has cleared the launch tube), the ESAF initiates a second arming signal to fire the flight motor. After another check on missile conditions (target lock check), ESAF initiates final arming to enable the warheads for detonation upon target impact. When the missile strikes the target, ESAF enables the tandem warhead function (provide appropriate time between the detonation of the precursor charge and the detonation of the main charge).

Propulsion

Most rocket launchers require a large clear area behind the gunner to prevent injury from backblast. To address this shortcoming without increasing recoil to an unacceptable level, the Javelin system uses a soft launch mechanism. A launch motor using conventional rocket propellant ejects the missile from the launcher, but stops burning before the missile clears the tube. The flight motor is ignited only after a delay to allow for sufficient clearance from the operator. To save weight, the two motors are integrated with a burst disc between them; it is designed to tolerate the pressure of the launch motor from one side, but to easily rupture from the other when the flight motor ignites. Both motors use a common nozzle, with the flight motor's exhaust flowing through the expended launch motor. Because the launch motor casing remains in place, an unusual annular (ring-shaped) igniter is used to start it; a normal igniter would be blown out the back of the missile when the flight motor ignited and could injure the operator.

In the event that the launch motor malfunctions and the launch tube is overpressurized—for example, if the rocket gets stuck—the Javelin missile includes a pressure release system to prevent the launcher from exploding. The launch motor is held in place by a set of shear pins, which fracture if the pressure rises too high and allow the motor to be pushed out the back of the tube.

Seeker

As a fire-and-forget missile, after launch the missile has to be able to track and destroy its target without the gunner. This is done by coupling an onboard imaging IR system (different from CLU imaging system) with an onboard tracking system.

The gunner uses the CLU’s IR system to find and identify the target then switches to the missile’s independent IR system to set a track box around the target and establish a lock. The gunner places brackets around the image for locking.

The seeker stays focused on the target’s image continuing to track it as the target moves or the missile’s flight path alters or as attack angles change. The seeker has three main components: focal plane array (FPA), cooling and calibration and stabilization.

Focal plane array (FPA)

The seeker assembly is encased in a dome which is transparent to long-wave infrared radiation. The IR radiation passes through the dome and then through lenses that focus the energy. The IR energy is reflected by mirrors on to the FPA. The seeker is a two-dimensional staring FPA of 64x64 MerCad (HgCdTe) detector elements. The FPA processes the signals from the detectors and relays a signal to the missile’s tracker.

The staring array is a photo-capacitive device where the incident photons stimulate electrons and are stored in the detector as an accumulated charge. The electrons are discharged, pixel by pixel, as currents to a readout integrated circuits attached at the rear of the detector.

Cooling/Calibration

The FPA must be cooled and calibrated. The CLU’s IR detectors are cooled using a Dewar flask and a closed-cycle Stirling engine. But there is insufficient space in the missile for a similar solution. So, prior to launch, a cooler mounted on the outside of the launch tube activates the electrical systems in the missile and supplies cold gas from a Joule-Thompson expander to the missile detector assembly while the missile is still in the launch tube. When the missile is fired this external connection is broken and coolant gas is supplied internally by an onboard argon gas bottle. The gas is held in a small bottle at high pressure and contains enough coolant for the duration of the flight of approximately 19 seconds.

The seeker is calibrated using a chopper wheel. This device is a fan of 6 blades: 5 black blades with very low IR emissivity and one semi-reflective blade. These blades spin in front of the seeker optics in a synchronized fashion such that the FPA is continually provided with points of reference in addition to viewing the scene. These reference points allow the FPA to reduce noise introduced by response variations in the detector elements.

Stabilization

The platform on which the seeker is mounted must be stabilized with respect to the motion of the missile body and the seeker must be moved to stay aligned with the target. The stabilization system must cope with rapid acceleration, up/down and lateral movements. This is done by a gimbal system, accelerometers, spinning-mass gyros (or MEMS), and motors to drive changes in position of the platform. The system is basically an autopilot. Information from the gyros is fed to the guidance electronics which drive a torque motor attached to the seeker platform to keep the seeker aligned with the target. The wires that connect the seeker with the rest of the missile have no friction to keep the seeker platform balanced.

Tracker

The tracker is key to guidance/control for an eventual hit. The signals from each of the 4,096 detector elements in the seeker are passed to the FPA readout integrated circuits which reads then creates a video frame that is sent to the tracker system for processing. By comparing the individual frames the tracker determines the need to correct so as to keep the missile on target. The tracker must be able to determine which portion of the image represents the target. The target is initially defined by the gunner who places a configurable frame around it. The tracker then uses algorithms to compare that region of the frame based on image, geometric, and movement data to the new image frames being sent from the seeker, similar to pattern recognition algorithms. At the end of each frame the reference is updated. The tracker is able to keep track of the target even though the seeker’s point of view can change radically in the course of flight.

To guide the missile the tracker locates the target in the current frame and compares this position with the aim point. If this position is off center the tracker computes a correction and passes it to the guidance system which makes the appropriate adjustments to the four movable tail fins, as well as six fixed wings at mid-body. This is an autopilot. To guide the missile the system has sensors that check that the fins are positioned as requested. If not, the deviation is sent back to the controller for further adjustment. This is a closed-loop controller.

There are three stages in the flight managed by the tracker: 1) an initial phase just after launch; 2) a mid-flight phase that lasts for most of the flight; and 3) a terminal phase in which the tracker selects the sweet spot for the point of impact. With guidance algorithms, the autopilot uses data from the seeker and tracker to determine when to transition the missile from one phase of flight to another. Depending on whether the missile is in top attack or direct attack mode, the profile of the flight can change significantly. The top attack mode requires the missile to climb sharply after launch and cruise at high altitude then dive on the top of the target (curveball). In direct attack mode (fastball), the missile cruises at a lower altitude directly at target. The exact flight path which takes into account the range to the target is calculated by the guidance unit.

Launch Tube Assembly

Both men carry a disposable tube called the Launch Tube Assembly which houses the missile and protects the missile from harsh environments. The tube also has built in electronics and a locking hinge system that makes attachment and detachment of the missile to and from the Command Launch Unit a very quick and simple process.

Command Launch Unit

The gunner carries a reusable Command Launch Unit (in addition to the Launch Tube Assembly) more commonly referred to as a CLU (pronounced "clue"). The CLU is the targeting component of the two part system. The CLU has three views which are used to find, target, and fire the missile. The CLU may also be used separately from the missile as a portable thermal sight. Infantry are no longer required to stay in constant contact with armored personnel carriers and tanks with thermal sights. This makes the troops more flexible and able to perceive threats they would not otherwise be able to detect. In 2006 a contract was awarded to Toyon Research Corporation to begin development of an upgrade to the CLU enabling the transmission of target image and GPS location data to other units.

Day Field of View

The first view is a 4× magnification day view. It is mainly used to scan areas for light during night operation because light is not visible in the thermal views. It is also used to scan during times following the sunrise and sunset when the thermal image is hard to focus due to the natural rapid heating and/or cooling of the Earth.

WFOV (Wide Field of View)

The second view is the 4x magnification night view, and shows the gunner a thermal representation of the area viewed. This is also the primary view used due to its ability to detect infrared radiation and find both troops and vehicles otherwise too well hidden to detect. The screen shows a "green scale" view which can be adjusted in both contrast and brightness. The inside of the CLU is cooled by a small refrigeration unit attached to the sight. This greatly increases the sensitivity of the thermal imaging capability since the temperature inside the sight is much lower than that of the objects it detects. Due to the sensitivity this causes, the gunner is able to "focus" the CLU to show a very detailed image of the area being viewed by showing temperature differences of only a few degrees. The gunner operates this view with the use of two hand stations similar to the control stick found in modern cockpits. It is from this view that the gunner focuses the image and determines the area that gives the best heat signature on which to lock the missile.

NFOV (Narrow Field of View)

The third field of view is a 9x thermal sight used to better identify the target vehicle. Once the CLU has been focused in WFOV, the gunner may switch to NFOV for target recognition before activating Seeker FOV.

Seeker Field of View

Once the best target area is chosen the gunner presses one of the two triggers and automatically is sent to the fourth view. The Seeker FOV is a 9x magnification thermal view. This process is similar to the automatic zoom feature on most modern cameras. This view is also available along with the previously mentioned views, all of which may be accessed with press of a button. It is not as popular however, because a high magnification view takes longer to scan a wide area. This view allows the gunner to further aim the missile and set the guidance system housed inside the actual missile. During this view is when information is passed from the CLU, through the connection electronics of the Launch Tube Assembly, and into the missile's guidance system. If the gunner feels uncomfortable with firing the missile, he can still cycle back to the other views without having to fire the missile. When the gunner is comfortable with the target picture he pulls the second trigger and establishes a "lock”. The missile launches after a short hesitation.

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526　激戦！！ダルイ部隊！！
Fierce battle! Team Darui!

霧の大名と動く水影
Daimyo of the Mist and Mizukage start moving

ゼツ動き出し、火の大名のそばにいくが
Zetsu starts moving towards Daimyo of the fire but

ゲンマが動き　ゼツ地面に消える
Genma takes action and Zetsu disappears into the ground

ゼツ　ココデハナカッタカ…
Zetsu: Doesn't look like it's here...

大名達は５つの場所を時間ごとに移動し敵に見つからないようにしていた。
The five daimyo move to 5 different places at their set times and try not to get spotted by the enemy.

ゼツ　コノ　クロゼツノ能力甘ク見ラレタモダ…　全テノ地ハ　オレソノモダ…　木に消えてく黒 ゼツ
Zetsu: It seems they took my ability too lightly... All of the land is mine. Black Zetsu disappears into a tree.

ダルイ先頭を切り　大量の白ゼツに
Darui takes the massive amount of white Zetsu(this is plural ) head on.

「雷遁　黒斑差（クロパンサ）」雷を刻む術らしい。
He uses an attack called "Raiton Black panther" that is apparently a jutsu that cuts lightning.

テンテンも負けじとクナイを投げる
Tenten is startinag to lose and throws a kunai.

ダンＶＳチョウザ
Dan vs Chouji

ヒアシＶＳヒザシ
Hiashi vs Hizashi

カンクロウの所に　チヨバア　キミマロ　ハンゾウ　ジャグミングって言ってたデブが来る
Chiyoba, Kimimaro, Hanzou and some fat guy named Jagming goes to Kankurou's place

デイダラ　助けてくれ！！
Deidara: Help me!!

ガアラの所に土影が来る
The Tsuchikage goes to Gaara's place

金銀兄弟と戦うダルイ
The KinGin brothers fight Darui

ダルイ　オレの嵐遁で一気にね！　だるいっすけど！！
Darui: I feel bleh but I'll finish this off in one go with my Ranton! (he's making a pun off his name being Darui - bleh)

終わり。サーセイ★
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526　Hot battle! !darui unit!!
mizukage is moving with daimyo of kiri(mist)

although zetsu kicks into action and moves in on the daimyo of hi(fire), genma makes a move and zetsu disappears into the ground.
zetsu: it wasn't here...

the daimyos move around between 5 places at intervals of some hours to escape the enemies eyes.
Zetsu: the ability of this kuro-zetsu here is belittled, really... all land/soil is me, myself.
Black zetsu fades into a tree.

darui at the head, against masses of zetsus
'ration, kuro pansa(black panther?)' : seems like a jutu that cuts/carves lightning/thunder
tenten, not to get behind, throws kunai.
Dan vs choza
Hiashi vs Hizashi

to kankuros, chiyo-ba,kimimaro, hanzo, and the fatty who said 'jamming' (in an older chap) come.
Daydara,: help me!!

to gaara's, tuchikage comes.
Darui fights kin gin brothers (kinkaku and ginkaku)
Darui: at one go with my ran/arashi ton (storm art) ! that's dull tho!!

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hey guys, sorry my prediction is late, but i did one and i thought it wasnt as good, but ill write both incase someone likes it hahaha. and yeah i know alot of scene switches.

this was my first one (not as good version to me):

black zetsu appears out of the ground, staring at the feudal lords safe house. shee is guarding the house and turns to samui next to her,
Shee: "there's an intruder in the forest, he has a similar chakra to an akatsuki member we enountered in the summit"
Samui: "Let's go!"
-scene switch-
Inoichi contacts Division 3
Inoichi: "Santa, there has been a change in plans, give kakashi the hq's update"
Santa to Kakashi: "Kakashi, there has been an update from HQ"

Inoichi contacts Division 2
Inoichi to a random sensor: "please inform kitsuchi to move most of his troops to division 1 area with darui. a large army is forming composing of both the white army you have been fighting and some incrdibly strong impure world shinobi"
Sensor: "kitsuchi!, HQ has ordered a new formation!"

-scene switch-
Back to HQ
Onoki: "ok, akatsuchi, help me prepare to leave"
Shikaku: "tsundae sama, if i may ask?"
Tsunade: "what is it?"
Shikaku: "where is the mizukage?"

-scene switch-
Mizukage, chojuro, shibi aburame and a medic from the land of stone and a sensor from the land of wind, are hiding outside madara's army's hideout.
sensor: "mizukage sama, i have an update from hq"
As she is debriefed about the change in army organisations, worms appear from the ground
Shibi: "the worms tell me that the hideout is predominantly empty, only yamato and another figure are left inside.
Mizukage: "let's, proceed, but with caution"

-scene switch-
Ibiki and 2 other shinobi are in konohas interogation house.
Ibiki: "Now that you have finished eating, what do you know about Kabuto and Sasuke's where abouts?"
Karin finishes her bowl of ramen, and slams it on the table, "hmph, i said maybe i'll talk, and why do you think i would know anything about-"
Karin glances behind her shoulder
Karin(in thought): "what's that chakra?"

-scene switch-
At the river between Konoha and the land of the waterfall, Hanzo swims at lightning speeds towards the village. He hits the land and makes some handseals. Itachi is summoned, and he looks up into the sky.
Itachi: "so we're after the elders"

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This is my 2nd prediction, and i thought it was better :)

Black zetsu appears out of the ground near the feudal lords safe house.
Black Zetsu: "Looks like they're guarded, but why so heavily?"
Mizukage: "Tsunade's guess was right, akatsuki would target this place"
Black zetsu flicked his head around, and saw the mizukage, chojuro, samui and shee standing in the trees behind him.
Shee: "your chakra is very similar to the other guy who appeared at the summit"
Black zetsu: "i think i'll need to re-think this strategy"

-scene switch-
To HQ
Onoki: "Akatsuchi, we better leave before Muu gets to attack. Continue to keep me updated."
Raikage: "Be careful, my father is even faster than i am, and his speed is in league with the 4th hokages"
Onoki: "I've fought enough enemies to know how to beat speed. Lets go akatsuchi!"
Tsunade(in thought): "If Dan is there, they'll all be in trouble" Biting her own thumb.

-scene switch-
Hinata is grabbed by 4 white zetsus around her arms and legs.
Neji: "8 trigrams rotation!"
Hinata: "t-thankyou neji nii-san"
Kurotsuchi: "earth style: stone stampede!" (in thought): how are we ever going to get rid of this many 'things'?
Kitsuchi freezes in motion while he recieves info from HQ.
Kitsuchi: "earth style: mountain mould!", he jumps on top of the mound of rocks and yells, "division 2 and 5, slowly create a belt towards the ocean, we are going to back-up division 1"
Neji to Hinata: "Hiashi sama is in that platoon with Tenten"
Hinata: "If they need back-up, i hope they'e ok"

-scene switch-
Darui's division, division1, stares out into the oncoming army.
Hiashi: "i can't believe they've summoned my brother, the nerveas asuma and dan, this won't be an easy fight"
Chouza: "Asuma was revived?!"
Tenten: "!!!!"
Darui holds his arm up, as everyone gets into a fighting stance. he stares out for a second, then suddenly makes some handseals
Darui: "storm release: torrential lightning!"
the entire army then beings throwing weapons and long-ranged jutsus, and a huge explosion of water erupts from the ocean.
Chouza asks Hiashi: "Did we get them? How does it look?"

-scene switch-
2nd Mizukage: "having no control of our actions, i don't like this"
Muu: "deal with it! we'll be made to fight either way"
4th Kazekage: "They're going to attack very soon"
3rd Raikage: "Let's not give them that chance"
Gaara looks from a far and gives the signal to move out from hiding and prepare to fire.
Gaara(in thought): "fighting 4 kages at once would've been hard enough, but with dad there using sand as well, my advantage on this field has minimised"
Gaara's sand rushes out of his gourd: "successive shots: sand drizzle!"
Shikamaru: "thats our queue!"
Massive chakra based attacks are launched into the desert towards the kages.
3rd Raikage shields his eyes from the sun as he looks at the oncoming attacks: "at this distance, those attacks will never hit me, lightning armour on!"
2nd mizukage: "so i cant use any of my blood release jutsus at long-range, oh well, i guess i'll have to stick to the basics, water style: neptunes drill!"
Muu: "dust release: dust cone jutsu!"
4th Kazekage: "Sand tusnami!"
Status: PREDICTION
by: kevinyu

Onoki: With the Second Mizukage being together with Muu sama, it could give us the advantage.
Tsunade: What are you talking about? The Second Mizukage was equal in terms of water manipulation with the Second Hokage
A: I agree with you Tsunade, how could that be an advantage?
Onoki: Muu sama and the Second Mizukage were bitter enemies, just like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. Even my granddaughter was a witness to that
Tsunade & A: ...
Onoki: Even though their will is controlled, the possibility of them fighting each other will be high haha
Tsunade: There's no time to laugh old man.
A: We gotta tell them about the strategy now

Gaara's Panel:

Gaara: How can I bring myself to Dad? How could've I forgotten about the past? Damn it, no choice, but to fight him.

Hyuuga:

Hiashi: Brother!
Hyuuga nin: Even your twin, Hizashi-sama got revived too.
Hiashi: This should be kept secret to Neji!

Hizashi: I wonder what happened to Neji, did he take over the clan? Heh! I hope the discrimination between the main house and the branch house has ended.

Asuma: Hizashi-sama, Hiashi-sama has told Neji about the truth, though it took him longer. Your death has affected your son so much that he was bitter to the main house before.

Hizashi: I see, but atleast, Hiashi did not disappoint.

Dan: We're going to attack in a few minutes.

Kakashi Panel:

Kakashi (in mind): The onslaught begins, they might want to reminisce about the Fourth's wrath during the previous war. Using Kamui to these resurrected bodies? Awesome idea. Victory will be ours.

Kakashi rushes in to Sukazan and uses Kamui with ease

Kakashi: Almost near to perfection...
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by: Tenge

1) Zetsu is going to persuade the feudal lords to stop being loyal to the ninja villages (e.g. offer their own help and protection)
2) The two guys with 9 tails' chakra are most likely the previous hosts of the beast.
3) I am really not sure about how awesome the next chapters are going to be. I believe Kishimoto never has had any experience with drawing so many charachters at the same time. The only example is probably the attack of the sand on the Leaf 9000 episodes ago. If this is the case,
a.the good guys will start getting their asses kicked
b. meanwhile naruto vs sasuke battle takes place
c. there is a 3-4 chapters of naruto and sasuke having their (insert weapon name) in each other nad struggling/discussing their lives
d. something happens that makes Naruto have the upper hand (Hinata gets her ass kicked/Minato gives a speech/Sakura cries *sighs* on the background).
e. Naruto gives a huge speech about the will of fire is unbendable (is there such word in english?)
g. a few epic episodes with how good guys SUDDENLY become stronger and kick the bad guys' asses.
e. Naruto sacrifices hhimself to beat Madara
d. end of series, Naruto's and Sasuke's graves next to each other. Sakura gives a speech about how those two helped her to become stronger (it took her about 600 manga episodes, two ninja wars, and sacrifices of those two to realize some universal truth).
PS I think that Sasuke might have some epic plan about how to lure Madara into some kind of trap to get him killed by Naruto or whoever, maybe he is doing all those things to become a hero like Itachi.
PSS Reread what I wrote, and realized I sounded too sarcastic.
I think the final scene of the manga is going to be just how I described it, and it is kind of sad.
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