I knew that.
They stole the technology from us, no doubt. I mean these are the folks who originally designed the electrical systems in the Jaguar. You do know about the electrical systems in the Jags before they gave up and let the Japanese take over that job?
Brits are pretty good with guns. The 105mm used with the M60 and the early model M1s were based on a British guns, the Royal Ordnance L7. The 120mm smoothbore we use now, came from the Germans - the Rheinmetall L-44.
IIRC, the Brits are working on the Navy’s railgun for the new battleships, er, destroyers...
I remember Lucas Electrics in the old TRs, MGs, Jags, Rovers, etc.
“Why do the Brits drink warm beer?”
“The Prince of Darkness.”
“Why do the Brits drink warm milk?”
“When Brit cars won’t start, there must be clouds in the sky.”
Lucas Electrics.
I had a 1968 Mk2/340. Positive earth. I know.