New AD system for USMC

An interesting name for it. But many may confuse it for part of a castle.

It shows promise… but where are the horses to pull it?

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We-eell … There used to be flying fortresses so why couldn’t there be rolling fortresses?

The firing platform on top of that turret should be a bit larger though
More AA-gunners armed with crossbows would give the system more simultaneous
target acquisition and firing channels and reduce the likelihood of the system getting swamped by multiple simultaneous attacks.

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“Flying” you say? Like some sort of bird or dragon?
I’ll have to check my Jules Verne encyclopedia of war machines.

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Nope. I checked the dragon reference guide and they are strictly anti personal.
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Be cautious when talking about a crossbow. It was quite heavy when I shot one last time. Trigger was very loose and aiming just crude. I am sure that some composite bow-equipped soldiers do a better job. You only need LOTS of them. :grinning:

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Some good old PMS will get your Crossbow tightened up. Make sure to use plenty of CLP on the rails!

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The condiment of champions.

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Bet laser slighted air defense slingshot are next on the test and evaluate list. They can even be fired while the crew is in the ATV :slight_smile:

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USMC remote Air Defense turret for JLTVs.

https://seapowermagazine.org/u-s-marine-corps-awards-production-contract-to-kongsberg-for-c-uas-capability/