View: https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1816784858573664586
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/advanced-weapons/cannon-based-air-defense
Appears to be using XM913, 50mmx228mm
" The Japanese 70-mm barrage mortar was first encountered on Attu. It consists of a smooth-bore tube, 4 feet long, the steel base plate of which is fastened by two bolts to a wooden block, 10 x 12 x 8 inches. A large iron spike on the under side of the wooden block is thrust into the ground to...
Hi folks,
Maybe this should be under 'Missile Projects' (or indeed 'Army Projects') - if so, let me know and I'll shift it, but anyway here are some details and images relating to Britain's 'Parachute-and-Cable' ground-launched anti-aircraft system.
Cheers, 'Wingknut'
“PAC (Parachute and Cable)...
Wingknut
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air defence
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battle of britain
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parachute assisted cables
raf regiment
royal artillery
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