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India to buy 145 howitzers from BAE Systems
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| May 12, 2012
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Posted on 05/12/2012 12:33:25 PM PDT by James C. Bennett
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To: James C. Bennett
145 millimeter? I think they meant 155mm — that’s only been a heavy artillery standard bore diameter for the last 100 years.
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05/12/2012 4:01:38 PM PDT
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Tallguy
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To: driftdiver
The real question is why does India feel they need these.Airmobile field operations on either the Pakistani or Chinese borders. One of the big selling points of the M777 is its light weight. If you're going to sling-load this thing under a helicopter that's already straining to move in the thin air of the Himalayas or the Hindu Kush, then every pound saved counts.
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05/12/2012 4:04:50 PM PDT
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Tallguy
(It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
To: jpsb
At almost 4 million dollars per gun it seems a little pricey.It's largely made of titanium. Very high-strength, lightweight material.
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05/12/2012 4:08:08 PM PDT
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Tallguy
(It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
To: James C. Bennett
A Light Howitzer? It tastes great and is less filling?
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05/12/2012 4:35:10 PM PDT
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blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: James C. Bennett
A Light Howitzer? Does it shoot those cfl lightbulbs? That could be handy if you have a high ceiling.
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05/12/2012 4:36:26 PM PDT
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blueunicorn6
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To: tcrlaf
WORTH EVERY (FIAT, AIR-BACKED) PENNY....
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