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Operation Steel Whirlwind: Bharat Tej Train Hijacked

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In the vast landscape of India’s ambitious transportation initiatives, the Bharat Tej stands as a symbol of cutting-edge engineering and unparalleled innovation. A high-speed train capable of reaching 300 km/h, it was designed to connect distant cities in record time, transforming the way people traveled across the country. With its state-of-the-art features, the Bharat Tej was more than just a mode of transport—it was an epitome of technological progress and modernity. However, as with all advancements, it also faced challenges that tested its resilience and safety systems. One such challenge was the hijacking of the Bharat Tej during an operation that would later be known as "Operation Steel Whirlwind." 1. Silent Horror The Bharat Tej, India’s pride and the epitome of cutting-edge engineering, thundered across the Tamil Nadu countryside at a blistering speed of 300 km/h. This high-speed marvel, with 16 luxurious coaches, was more than just a train. It was a symb...

AGM-86 ALCM: A Key Component of the U.S. Strategic Bomber Force

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The AGM-86 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) is a long-range, subsonic air-launched cruise missile designed to give U.S. bombers the ability to launch their payload from outside the range of anti-aircraft weapons. It is a central element of the United States strategic bomber force.It is launched from a B-52H Stratofortress bomber. The AGM-86 was developed in the 1970s and entered service in 1981. A. Specification   1. Length: 6.32 m (20.73 ft) 2. Diameter: 0.693 m (27.3 in) 3. Wingspan: 3.65 m (12 ft) 4. Weight: 1,458 kg (3,215 lb) 5. Range: 2,500 km (1,553 mi) 6. Speed: 770 km/h (478 mph) 7. Guidance system: Inertial guidance with Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) 8. Warhead: W80-1 nuclear warhead (200 kt yield) or conventional warhead (1,000 lb) B. Variants 1. AGM-86B: Nuclear-armed variant 2. AGM-86C: Conventional-armed variant 3. AGM-86D: Conventional-armed variant with improved guidance system  C. Warhead fusion system The AGM-86B carries a W80-1 nuclear warh...