School strafed by jet fighter
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Aren't the guns just on trigger?
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From: My own level of hell
Originally Posted by dubster99
Aren't the guns just on trigger?
:dunno:
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You have to activate them through a series of switches....I think its two switches total.
Basically you switch the guns to "live mode" then flip the safety cover on the trigger and squeeze.
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From: Location Location
Originally Posted by forum95
What are those fighter jets equiped with? 50 cal?
on a F-16? a little bigger
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20mm Gun System
The F-16 fighter is armed with the M61A1-based 20mm Gatling gun system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP). The weapon system consists of the gun and a linear linkless ammunition feed system, also produced by GDATP. The gun features a 6,000 shot-per-minute rate of fire and is compatible with all M50- and PGU-series ammunition.
Specifications
Gun Type M61A1, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun
Weight (Total) 832 (377 kg)
Gun 248 Pounds (112.5 kg)
Feed System 258 Pounds (117 kg)
Ammunition (Full) 325 Pounds (147 kg)
Rate of Fire 6,000 Shots Per Minute
Ammunition Capacity 511 Rounds
Ammunition Type M50- & PGU-Series Ammunition
Feed System Rotary, Linkless, Closed Loop
Drive System Hydraulic
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Originally Posted by WiLL
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From: Location Location
Originally Posted by axemansean
You would be surprised at how primitive some military protocols are. Guess the whole if it works don't fix it approach.
I hope you have your asbestos suit on
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Originally Posted by WiLL
...I really wanna get out and shoot people.
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Originally Posted by DakarM
I hope you have your asbestos suit on h:
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From: Broomfield, CO
Originally Posted by Kestrel
My understanding is that the pilot targeted the school thinking it was the actual target.
" An investigation is being conducted into how the pilot mistook the school, located on Frog Pond Road, for a target range."
