Re: Re[2]: Metal Storm (Long-ish)

At 10:26 AM -0800 1/18/02, Brian Bilderback wrote:
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>I read somewhere that there was a PDS system based on the GAU-8 that 
>competed with the CSWS, and it was more effective, but it was 
>rejected because it would have to be mounted like a turret, not 
>bolted to the deck.  Of course, this is what i HEARD, I can't 
>confirm or deny.  Bit a DPU PDS.... good lord....

One of the arguments for US ship designers is that Goal Keeper is a 
deck penetrator (ie its got more stuff below what you can see on 
deck). Its main advantage is a heavier weight projectile and longer 
range to get those vampires before they get you.

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