Made during the previous dispensation but respected to this day - G6 Howitzer

[antowan]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G6_howitzer

History is interesting.

Found a reference to it whilst reading this.

[useless]

the G6 was the only thing that the Americans feared from the Iraqi side during the first gulf war... other than the overestimated Mig29's that is.

[RolandD]

73 000 m range, WOW !

I wonder if we still have the expertise in this country to build something like that.

[useless]

Originally Posted by RolandD

73 000 m range, WOW !

I wonder if we still have the expertise in this country to build something like that.

sadly i think they have all left already....

[Obelix]

Were building them and selling them.

[tibby.dude]

Originally Posted by useless

other than the overestimated Mig29's that is.

Poorly trained Iraqi pilots.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiG-29

The most recent event involving the MiG-29 occurred during the military exercise of nations under the five power defense agreement between Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and United Kingdom. Malaysian MiG-29, which has been upgraded with the latest Russian and Western technology, have fought mock air battles with Australian's F/A-18A Hornets. Malaysian MiGs have succeded in downing all of the Australian Hornets during simulated air combat battles in both medium and short range combat.
The Malaysians where using AA-10, AA-12 and AA-11 missiles, against Australia's AIM-9 and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles. It has been reported that Malaysian AA-11 Archer missiles have better warhead, longer range and better IR sensor.

Many pundits such as the Federation of American Scientists recognize that in an individual match-up, the MiG-29 is potentially equal to, or better than the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Falcon.

[useless]

yeah, but it all depends on the pilots ( like stated ) and the AWACS systems in place as well, the US have the upper hand in the war as they new exactly when and where the Mig29's were taking off and their course as well.

as for Aussie Hornets... i bet they have more sting when it comes to sheep... hey?

[Luke7777]

Originally Posted by useless

as for Aussie Hornets... i bet they have more sting when it comes to sheep... hey?

Modified to accomodate a rear gunner ?

[neio]

And so the sheep shagging jokes start.

[zeb]

Originally Posted by RolandD

I wonder if we still have the expertise in this country to build something like that.

Never had. The G5 and G6 was designed by Gerald Bull, a Canadian.

[neio]

The idea for the super canon was his but the design for the G6/5 was South African.

[zeb]

Originally Posted by neio

The idea for the super canon was his but the design for the G6/5 was South African.

Nope. He designed it. Look it up, cause I can't be bothered to. I already know the facts.

[useless]

*gets popcorn and waits for facts*

[neio]

* eats Energy Mix and awaits for enlightenment.

[Rkootknir]

Gerry Bull's speciality was in ballistics. He improved massively on the original 155mm howitzer design (increased range, increased accuracy). He then helped SA put these refinements into the G5. He worked as a consultant at Krygkor while they were building the G5. Most of the innovations that made it so spectacularly effective was his.

The mobile version (G6) was designed by SAfricans but it was still his howitzer mounted on top.