Lockheed Martin successfully tested its Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS) engineering prototype at the 29 Palms test range in California. The EFSS was designed and built (on Lockheeds dollar) for the US Marine Corpss fire support requirement. During the tests the self-propelled 120 mm mortar system fired several rounds from various elevations and azimuths, including over-thecab shots. The EFSS integrates a Supacat High Mobility Transport vehicle, the Soltam 120 mm recoil mortar system and a weapon control system and Enhanced Tactical Computer from EFW.
10 posted on
01/16/2004 2:42:18 PM PST by
Cannoneer No. 4
(The road to Glory cannot be followed with too much baggage.)
To: Cannoneer No. 4
This being breech loaded, do you know if it can fire at low angles or direct fire like a howitzer? If it only fires high angle, what's the reason to abandon traditional muzzle loading mortars.
25 posted on
01/16/2004 3:11:32 PM PST by
neverdem
(Xin loi min oi)
52 posted on
01/16/2004 4:22:22 PM PST by
Cannoneer No. 4
(The road to Glory cannot be followed with too much baggage.)
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