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2006-03-20 Science & Technology

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-03-20 16:40|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I have GOT to get one of those!

Posted by DarthVader 2006-03-20 18:02|| 2006-03-20 18:02|| Front Page Top

#2 way smaller

http://bkvideos.com/files/*Iraq%20&%20Military%20Stuff/Gatlinggun.wmv

Posted by RD 2006-03-20 18:22|| 2006-03-20 18:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Wouldn't drones or choppers with Hellfires do the trick?

Posted by Zhang Fei 2006-03-20 19:01|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2006-03-20 19:01|| Front Page Top

#4 Next to complete cultural renovation, this seems to be the ultimate kamikaze defense.

Posted by Ebbinelet Whasing8050 2006-03-20 19:07|| 2006-03-20 19:07|| Front Page Top

#5 I'll take one, and I'd like an extra Enhanced Lethality Cartridge please. Or two. Can I get a discount for volume orders?

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2006-03-20 19:07|| 2006-03-20 19:07|| Front Page Top

#6 The trouble is, they go through a hella lot of ammo in a hurry, designed to throw a curtain of steel up against incoming aircraft and missiles. I doubt they come with a "3-round burst" option.

I still like the idea of 5" guns firing Willy Pete with proximity fuses. Talk about a hailstorm in hell.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-03-20 20:01|| 2006-03-20 20:01|| Front Page Top

#7 Heck I'd reinforce the bows of the ships. Nothing like ramming speed to impress someone in the way.

Posted by Whiting Fliger4401 2006-03-20 20:09|| 2006-03-20 20:09|| Front Page Top

#8 Better a Breda or a Bofords 40mm.

Posted by Jogum Spailet6739 2006-03-20 22:21|| 2006-03-20 22:21|| Front Page Top

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