[FreedomPoster]

I've thought of a use for this thing! You got to admit, it would be *really cool* to light-off one of these "barrels" with about 50-100 rounds at a Knob Creek shoot.

But militarily? Has anyone figured out what problem this thing might solve? As far as I'm concerned, it's just a vehicle for SAIC to get another government contract.

[RogueIsland]

But militarily? Has anyone figured out what problem this thing might solve?

I believe the thinking is along the line of ship-based point defense (to replace the Phalanx) and some sort of area-denial role on land.

[antidisestablishment]

I see absolutely no use except as a possible psy-ops toy. I am not aware of cyclic rate being a tactical limitation of any modern combat weapon.

Area denial on has been addressed in better ways for years. I could plant a hell of a lot of mines for the price of one of these.