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Army uses a 155mm .38 caliber howitzer and allows for a wide choice of ordinance. One group, termed smart submunitions, are the type of cluster bombs described in the run-in on the previous page. A single shell carries multiple charges, which separate in the air. Each submunition is ...
The U.S is going to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions—bombs or shells that release a hail of mini-bombs over a large area. Here's why that's controversial.
Danbolt is one of the defense industry’s leading experts on large caliber ammunition, and especially long range capabilities within the artillery domain. He points out, however, that NATO’s main commitment as an alliance is still the collective defense of the alliance members. Fighting ISIS, T...
I’d think about going the same way for producing ammunition in some of the more ridiculously expensive niche calibers, but that industry is already regulated to hell and back. Even if the fees aren’t much, the potential for Federal prison if you screw up is quite the pitcher of cold ...
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Army uses a 155mm .38 caliber howitzer and allows for a wide choice of ordinance. One group, termed smart submunitions, are the type of cluster bombs described in the run-in on the previous page. A single shell carries multiple charges, which separate in the air. Each submunition is ...
Critics also worry thatturret weapons and the optical sensors they depend upon may prove too easily damaged by non-anti-tank weapons like heavy machine guns, small-caliber autocannons, and snipers with anti-material rifles. But for now, improved sensors, better automation, and a pressing ne...
Unlike similar multi-cannon tanks, the Mark I’s 3" howitzer lacked anti-tank shells. A handful of Mark II Close Support Churchills were also built swapping the howitzer into the turret and the 2 pounder into the hull but were not used in battle....
Unlike similar multi-cannon tanks, the Mark I’s 3" howitzer lacked anti-tank shells. A handful of Mark II Close Support Churchills were also built swapping the howitzer into the turret and the 2 pounder into the hull but were not used in battle. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below ...