03-20-2013, 07:58 PM
LRRPF52 hit on a couple of things that stuck in my mind. I have no idea what the specs were, or what weaknesses were identified with the current weapons systems. I could hazard a guess, but it would be just that – a guess. I still contended that we are rapidly approaching the technological limits of the metallic case cartridge. The laws of physics – and I am not a physicist – seem to be running against it. Caseless ammo, polymer cartridges or even energy/rail type weapons need to be further developed IMHO if you really want to advance to the next level in small arms. The metallic case cartridge and smokeless powder are both essentially tech well over a hundred years old. The telegraph was the only means of long range, instantaneous communication and the only way to fly was with hot air when both were introduced.
Reality is in peace time the big ticket items are more palatable by congress for funding than the stuff the knuckle dragging mouth breathers need. For the cost of less than ten F-35 JSF (200-600 million each depending on which source you cite) this program could have been funded. Now, would it have been wasted money? From our government? You be the judge.
Reality is in peace time the big ticket items are more palatable by congress for funding than the stuff the knuckle dragging mouth breathers need. For the cost of less than ten F-35 JSF (200-600 million each depending on which source you cite) this program could have been funded. Now, would it have been wasted money? From our government? You be the judge.
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