This flying tank destroyer had a much bigger gun than the Warthog
Jun 30, 2017 01:39:14 #
Jun 30, 2017 03:37:56 #
I am familiar with the Beechcraft aircraft, but had no knowledge of
this XA-38 Grizzly variation.
A most interesting article.
Thank you for the link.
this XA-38 Grizzly variation.
A most interesting article.
Thank you for the link.
Jun 30, 2017 15:29:01 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I am familiar with the Beechcraft aircraft, but had no knowledge of
this XA-38 Grizzly variation.
A most interesting article.
Thank you for the link.
this XA-38 Grizzly variation.
A most interesting article.
Thank you for the link.
Same here this is a first.
Jul 1, 2017 07:49:06 #
Jul 1, 2017 15:01:18 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks. Interesting.
You are welcome jerry
Jul 1, 2017 19:32:12 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
The AC-130 has a 75mm semi-auto as well. Extremely effective.
However, it's not the size that makes for good anti-armor fire, it's the speed as well. That's why the A-10 has the GAU-8 30mm gun - not only is this gun firing a higher speed round, but the 75mm didn't have anything as effective for penetrating the heavy armor of WWII, like the Tigers and Panthers.
And, of course, we've all heard that the B-25s firing the 75mm would come to a complete stop when the gun fired. (For the uninitiated, that's impossible; if the plane stopped, it would fall out of the air.)
However, it's not the size that makes for good anti-armor fire, it's the speed as well. That's why the A-10 has the GAU-8 30mm gun - not only is this gun firing a higher speed round, but the 75mm didn't have anything as effective for penetrating the heavy armor of WWII, like the Tigers and Panthers.
And, of course, we've all heard that the B-25s firing the 75mm would come to a complete stop when the gun fired. (For the uninitiated, that's impossible; if the plane stopped, it would fall out of the air.)
Jul 1, 2017 21:55:41 #
Big Bill wrote:
The AC-130 has a 75mm semi-auto as well. Extremely... (show quote)
Thank you for the additional info.
Jul 2, 2017 08:39:09 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
lightcatcher wrote:
Thank you for the additional info.
You're welcome!
The mechanics of warfare is fascinating to me. The lengths men will go to to kill each other is just amazing.
Jul 2, 2017 15:58:39 #
Big Bill wrote:
You're welcome!
The mechanics of warfare is fascinating to me. The lengths men will go to to kill each other is just amazing.
The mechanics of warfare is fascinating to me. The lengths men will go to to kill each other is just amazing.
Jul 6, 2017 01:08:39 #
Jul 6, 2017 01:30:48 #
DJphoto wrote:
Interesting post; thanks. I was unaware of that airplane.
You are welcome. I don't think many have heard of it.
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