Re: Jets Vs Vtol

On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Ludo Toen wrote:

> Got any more specific on that one? I do know of a 2"75 rocket warhead
> that works just like that (the WDU4/A) but, if I'm not mistaken, that
> was for anti personnel use. Can't remember exactly, but there are two
> versions: one with some 4000 small flechettes and another one with way
> less, but off course lot bigger flechettes.

Found it in a recent Gunston book I just picked up. M255 rocket, as I 
recall its a 70mm zuni type that is useful and can be set to burst at 
certain altitudes. It is intended to be effective against an air 
attacker...

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