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Amz
AMZ may refer to: * Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (1966–2006), referred to as AMZ, a militant Islamist from Jordan who ran a paramilitary training camp in Afghanistan * ''Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung'', 19th century German music journal * AMZ-KUTNO Ltd, a Polish automotive company ** AMZ Dzik, an infantry mobility vehicle ** AMZ Tur, a light infantry mobility vehicle ** AMZ Żubr, an infantry mobility vehicle * Ardmore Airport (New Zealand), IATA: AMZ * ''At Mount Zoomer'', a 2008 album by Canadian band Wolf Parade * Australian Milking Zebu The Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) is a composite breed of dairy cattle, developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia during the mid-1950s. To develop the breed, the CSIRO bred Sahiwal and Red ..., a composite breed of dairy cattle * ISO 639:amz or Uradhi language, an apparently extinct language from Australia {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMZ Żubr
The AMZ Żubr is an infantry mobility vehicle produced by AMZ-Kutno which is used by the Polish military. "Żubr" is also the Polish word for wisent. It was designed by AMZ-Kutno and began production in 2008. The standard Żubr variant, the Żubr MRAP, is based on the Iveco EuroCargo vehicle, which is produced in Poland. The Żubr was designed for enhanced protection against land mines and improvised explosive devices. The vehicle's hull is V-shaped to deflect blasts. The Żubr is armored against 12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds and features a remotely controlled weapons station. The Żubr can carry 2000–5000 kg within the vehicle and can tow an additional 1500 kg. The vehicle is all wheel drive. It was designed to be and is capable of being transported by the C-130 Hercules. Types *Żubr AWR - abandoned version of reconnaissance vehicle for Rak module, to be replaced by Rosomak AWR 8x8 reconnaissance version. *Żubr MRAP - standard troop-transporting armored car, ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi ( ar, أَبُو مُصْعَبٍ ٱلزَّرْقَاوِيُّ, ', ''Father of Musab, from Zarqa''; ; October 30, 1966 – June 7, 2006), born Ahmad Fadeel al-Nazal al-Khalayleh (, '), was a Jordanian jihadist who ran a terrorist training camp in Afghanistan. He became known after going to Iraq and being responsible for a series of bombings, beheadings, and attacks during the Iraq War, reportedly "turning an insurgency against US troops" in Iraq "into a Shia–Sunni civil war". He was sometimes known by his supporters as the "Sheikh of the slaughterers". He formed Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad in 1999, and led it until his death in June 2006. Zarqawi took responsibility, on several audio and video recordings, for numerous acts of violence in Iraq including suicide bombings and hostage executions. Zarqawi opposed the presence of U.S. and Western military forces in the Islamic world, as well as the West's support for the existence of Israel. In late 2004 he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung
The ''Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung'' (''General music newspaper'') was a German-language periodical published in the 19th century. Comini (2008) has called it "the foremost German-language musical periodical of its time". It reviewed musical events taking place in many countries, focusing on the German-speaking nations, but also covering France, Italy, Russia, Britain, and even occasionally America. Its impartiality and adherence to basic principles of credibility and discretion regarding the personal position of those reviewed, assured and established itself in a high position as a periodical in the musical German society of the time, exercising great influence on the period. History The periodical appeared in two series: a weekly magazine published between 1798 and 1848, and a revived version which lasted from 1866 to 1882. The publisher was Breitkopf & Härtel in Leipzig for the first period of publication and for the first three years of the second period; for the remaind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMZ-KUTNO Ltd
AMZ Kutno is an automotive company based in Kutno, Poland, that has been operating since 1999. It specializes in the design and manufacture of special bodies for commercial vehicles, such as minibuses, ambulances, security vans and special vehicles for the uniformed services. The company also produces a line of city buses and various military vehicles. Military products * adaptation of Wolverine on a medical evacuation vehicle, * adaptation Scam SM55 command vehicle, * adaptation Scam SM55 for laboratory chemicals. For most vehicles produced in the AMZ-Kutno armored cars are: * Dzik (Boar) I/II/III, * Tur I, * Tur II, * Żubr The ''Boar'' is produced in three versions for Polish uniformed services and export to Iraq. By February 2008 there were more than 600 units sold. In 2007 it joined the Tur I model in production, while in the 2008 model year they introduced the Zubr and Tur II models. File:Dzik2 P1010026 2.jpg, AMZ Dzik 2 of the Polish Army Military Police at Kielca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMZ Dzik
Dzik ( pl, Wild Boar) is a Polish-made multi-purpose infantry mobility vehicle. Produced by the AMZ works in Kutno, it is designed for serving both the patrol and intervention roles, as well as an armoured personnel carrier for use by various peace-keeping and policing forces. Its armour provides defence against 7.62 mm bullets. The Dzik-3 also boasts bulletproof windows, puncture-proof tires and smoke launchers. The Dzik cars are powered by a turbodiesel engine that produces 146 hp (107 kW) with a displacement. Variants The Dzik is issued in four variants based on the same chassis: * Dzik-AT (AT ''antyterrorystyczny'' - anti-terrorist) with 3 doors, room for up to 8 people and 10 firing ports. * Dzik-2 with 5 doors, room for up to 8 people, 8 firing ports and a rotating machine gun turret in the roof. * Dzik-3 (also known by the Iraqi designation Ain Jaria 1) with 4 doors, room for up to 11 soldiers, 13 firing ports, machine gun turret and two double smoke gren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMZ Tur
AMZ may refer to: * Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (1966–2006), referred to as AMZ, a militant Islamist from Jordan who ran a paramilitary training camp in Afghanistan * ''Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung'', 19th century German music journal * AMZ-KUTNO Ltd, a Polish automotive company ** AMZ Dzik, an infantry mobility vehicle ** AMZ Tur, a light infantry mobility vehicle ** AMZ Żubr, an infantry mobility vehicle * Ardmore Airport (New Zealand), IATA: AMZ * ''At Mount Zoomer'', a 2008 album by Canadian band Wolf Parade * Australian Milking Zebu The Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) is a composite breed of dairy cattle, developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia during the mid-1950s. To develop the breed, the CSIRO bred Sahiwal and Red ..., a composite breed of dairy cattle * ISO 639:amz or Uradhi language, an apparently extinct language from Australia {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardmore Airport (New Zealand)
Ardmore Airport is an airport 3 Nautical mile, nautical miles (5.5 km) southeast of Manurewa in Auckland, New Zealand. History Ardmore was constructed during World War II by United States Army Air Forces, USAAF forces stationed in Auckland and was intended to be used as a base for B-17 Flying Fortress bombers. Due to developments in the Pacific War it was never used for this purpose but was instead was used by the RNZAF, who operated Vought F4U Corsair, Corsair fighters. RNZAF Auckland operations were consolidated at Whenuapai after World War II. From the post-war years until the mid-1970s the grounds were home to a teacher training unit and the University of Auckland, Auckland University School of Engineering. New Zealand Grand Prix From 1954 until 1962 the airfields, aerodrome was home to the New Zealand Grand Prix with the circuit being approximately in length and utilising the two sealed runways operational at the time. In 1954 and 1955, about 70,000 spectators atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At Mount Zoomer
''At Mount Zoomer'', the second full length LP from the Canadian indie rock band Wolf Parade, was released on June 17, 2008.Wolf Parade Discography"''At Mount Zoomer'' - SP720" ''Sub Pop Records'', retrieved April 29, 2008. Album title The album is named after Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson's sound studio, Mount Zoomer; the name of the studio references "a B.C. euphemism for magic mushrooms", and also nods to the Montreal band A Silver Mount Zion. The album was originally meant to be entitled ''Kissing the Beehive''; however, due to possible copyright infringements in relation to Jonathan Carroll's 1997 novel of the same name, this title was changed. Singer and keyboardist Spencer Krug said that the band "didn't know that was the title of a book... We might have to change it, but we might not. And we'll have to make it clear that it's not amedafter his book. It's a complicated situation." It had also been reported earlier by ''Blender'' that the record was entitled ''Pardo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Milking Zebu
The Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) is a composite breed of dairy cattle, developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia during the mid-1950s. To develop the breed, the CSIRO bred Sahiwal and Red Sindhi cattle from Pakistan with Jersey cattle. Some Illawarra, Guernsey and Friesian genetics were also included. The development of the breed was governed by strict selection for heat tolerance, milk production and cattle tick
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