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Modularity was a key feature in deciding the weapons package I proposed.
1. The mk51 mount is designed to carry a wide range of weapons from non-leathal microwave rays, to 7.62 mgs, to 50 cals, to the big M230.
2. The Millennium Gun has no "thru-deck" footprint and can literally be bolted onto any open deck space ass needed.
3. Hellfire launchers can use a wide variety of missiles from the original Hellfire, to Brimstone, to JAGM, and any of the 2.75" rocket (guided or not) family.
4. The Spike NLOS is there to replace the canceled NETFIRES. IMHO the Griffin is a poorman's replacement with nowhere near the required range.
The nice thing is that these can be added in stages. For a start, replace the mk44 with the Millennium Gun and replace Spike NLOS for Griffin.
Next, when the need arises, add mk51 mounts (but keep the 50 cals).
Then move the Millennium Guns aft and add the Hellfire launchers.
Finally, mount the M230s onto the mk51 mounts.
On the issue of maneuverability, what small difference there is cannot make a significant difference in combat . Do they expect them to be playing chicken with SBS attacks?
As a parting thought, the Millennium Guns can also take on CWIS duties that includes MLRS and mortar attacks. The SeaRAM cannot do that.
btw, Your blog went dark today for a few hours, what's up?
May 23, 2012, 10:19:18 PM
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