The point of the system is not a one shot one kill concept, but one of overwhelming force. If you view the video they show where it can lay down a pattern of 40mm granades 100 yards across by 2 miles in just a few seconds.
Think what this could do to a large force attacking our troops in an over run situation.
The point of the system is not a one shot one kill concept, but one of overwhelming force. If you view the video they show where it can lay down a pattern of 40mm granades 100 yards across by 2 miles in just a few seconds.
Think what this could do to a large force attacking our troops in an over run situation."
Gee, yeah, pretty exciting--but what if the attackers in an "over-run situation" were strung out in echelon--or in a two hundred yard by 4 miles formation? Suppose there were two waves--how long does it take to reload--several hours?
Let's think about reloading the 36 barrels. You probably couldn't get more than a couple of guys working on it at a time--plus of course all the ammo bearers lined up for a mile behind them with the million rounds. Or do they have a quick insert clip available? (I'd like to see that Big Boy)
I've seen the video. Lots of flame and fury. BUT I'm trying to think how this weapon would be integrated into the forces we have. One per army?
Maybe the better part of valor would be to spend the money on the troops and their marksmanship training. "One shot, one kill" still sounds like a better alternative to me.