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2011-06-21 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Beavis 2011-06-21 14:10|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 IIRC, P-47 close support + anti-naval variants could carry up to three aerial torpedoes only, or two torpedoes + bombs/rockets.

Yet another reason why Grunts like their "Milk Bottle".

The GAU was one of the multiple fire systems I proposed that the Army-DOD employ on a reworked DIVADS concept.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-06-21 19:23|| 2011-06-21 19:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Joe,

The GAU-8 is a thoroughly awesome weapon, but unfortunately its size, weight, and power requirements make it a tough fit for a DIVADS rig. What would have been a good one - and was passed over for the more costly, more complex, and ultimately useless M247 Sergeant York was the T249 Vigilante:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T249_Vigilante

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2011-06-21 19:34|| 2011-06-21 19:34|| Front Page Top

#3 Come to think of it, you could just stick a Goalkeeper on a M-1 Tank Chassis in place of the turret. They're both production items, it's guaranteed to be able to keep up with a regular M1...

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2011-06-21 21:43|| 2011-06-21 21:43|| Front Page Top

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