Re: GSM/P, was Re: Stand size for infantry
From: "John M. Atkinson" <john.m.atkinson@e...>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 00:08:58 -0800
Subject: Re: GSM/P, was Re: Stand size for infantry
Oerjan Ohlson wrote:
> Not me. While I haven't handled neither Dragon nor TOW, I have seen
the
> specs for the MoD's LAW contest. If they get what they've specified,
the
> LAW will be basically what DSII calls a "GSM/P" - the only differences
> are that the LAW is one-shot (somewhat heavier and more expensive than
> today's buzzbombs like the Bofors AT4), and it is supposed to reliably
> penetrate an MBT on a hit from any aspect. A GSM/P with its base
impact
> of 1D12 isn't that likely to do against level-3 or better armour.
Sounds interesting--I take it this is Swedish MoD, and hence will likely
be Bofors project? Are there any details on this proposal on the web
anywhere?
John M. Atkinson