“That system would never be economical for clearing land mines.”
It’s easy to kick a new idea in its formation. It was easy to say, “Man will never fly!”
Providing proof that man could never fly is more difficult.
“I think you should sit back and do the math as to how much it would cost to clear a one acre field.”
I’ll leave that to Metal Storm, but if you have any inside dope . . .
“The Metal Storm system was outmoded by 1860's artillery using cannister rounds.”
That sounds very familiar. “Who needs automobiles? We have horses!”
You’re comparing tons of equipment, personal, transport and cratered landscapes with a small machine, a handful of people and a little land damage. It’s like comparing a single atomic bomb with forests of ancient trebuchets. Even if they did achieve the same result, consider the differences in size, expense, personnel, damage, etc.