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To: archy
Other Why can't use 30mm or biger ? Maybe give army stronger fire ?
58 posted on 01/31/2004 6:58:42 PM PST by serurier (We come here for the freedom of the world)
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To: serurier
Other Why can't use 30mm or biger ? Maybe give army stronger fire ?

Limit of amount of ammunition that can be carried inside, especially with crew inside too. Also possibility of explosion inside should explosive ammunition ignite, reason for *blowout* panels in M1A1 tanks.

*Cavalry version* of Bradley M3 vehicle, mechanically same as M2 Infantry version, but with only 3 crew aboard, carry much more ammunition, plus TOW rockets for anti-tank work. More room for larger ammunition, since fewer people inside.

There have been Bradley version experiments with larger weapons, including 30mm gun of Comanche gunship- also fitted to some Humvee trucks for Special Operations missions.


60 posted on 01/31/2004 7:14:56 PM PST by archy (Angiloj! Mia kusenveturilo estas plena da angiloj!)
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