09-24-2005, 06:55
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09-24-2005, 10:45
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Sir, I think that video was taken from an AH-64 Apache. I have that video on my hard-drive and I've seen it labeled as a F.L.I.R video from an Apache all over the net. The version I have is of a higher resolution and you can see the HUD interface on the screen better. I can try to post it if you want.
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09-24-2005, 11:00
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I agree.
The tape runs for quite a while, and the perspective is from the same side the entire time, as the firing appears to be. The AC-130 would be in an orbit, not on a constant heading.
I think that it is being spotted from a helicopter, and likely the firing is from a chopper as well.
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09-24-2005, 11:18
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Ditto,
It also appears to be a ship that is very close to the BG's. The sound of the guns sure doesn’t sound like they do coming from an AC-130. They also seem to be coming from a much lower angle and not from a high up “downwards” position. If you’ve ever been in an AC-130 while it’s firing the gattling guns it looks as if someone is firing a shotgun from far above. And my last point, why waste the bullets when just one 105, or maybe two 40mm rounds would have done the job.
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09-24-2005, 11:46
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If you look closely you can see "TADS," target aquisition designation/system. Thats how the system is labeled on Apaches. The weapon used is the Apache's 30mm chain gun. It's able to be aimed through a wide field of fire, guided by TADS or through a little lens in front of the gunner's eye that shows hud information.
You can aim the gun just by turning your head and looking at something.
I'm definitely not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that's accurate info.
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09-24-2005, 11:46
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I agree.
I think that it is being spotted from a helicopter, and likely the firing is from a chopper as well.
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It is Sir. The version I have has a weapons status indicator on the bottom of the HUD and when the helo fires it ticks down. The helo started with approximately 300 rounds and ended with 208. If you gentlemen are interested I do have a video of an AC-130 doing its deed in Afghanistan.
TS what is the price of one 105mm round compared to ninety-two 30mm rounds?
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09-24-2005, 11:50
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Originally Posted by Spartan359
It is Sir. The version I have has a weapons status indicator on the bottom of the HUD and when the helo fires it ticks down. The helo started with approximately 300 rounds and ended with 208. If you gentlemen are interested I do have a video of an AC-130 doing its deed in Afganistan.
TS what is the price of one 105mm round compared to ninety-two 30mm rounds?
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Much less.
92 rounds to kill three guys and two trucks?
TR
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09-24-2005, 11:55
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Much less.
92 rounds to kill three guys and two trucks?
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I didn't know the cost of an 105mm. Yes Sir, it took 92 rounds.
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