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(...) um, no, I believe you are mistaken. The m109 (which is the howitzer I'm familiar with) had a turret. And that's because, usually, in the same position, you will be tasked with quite a few fire missions - on different targets. So you have to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) it use 2x2 boat studs? ;-) You *are* a brick maniac! JOHN (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Artillery can be divided in to three groups (see note on calibers below): Cannons/Guns Have a barrel length of at least 20 calibers, but usually more than 30 calibers. Cannons have a maximum elevation of 45º. The longer barrels make the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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My daughter stayed home sick from daycare yesterday and we got a little carried away... (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not quite. A self-propelled gun is a gun, an artillery piece. Self-propelled artillery has very little armor. Usually just enough to protect the operaters from small arms fire. The gun is meant to be fired at great distances, generally over (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ultimately, isn't the difference between a tank and a self propelled gun that a tank has a turret? (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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So, what's the difference between a "Howitzer" and a conventional artillery piece? Andrew. (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I am no expert, other than what I have seen on the History Channel, but I think it should be clarified that not all tanks can fire while in motion. That was one of the advantages of the M1 Abrams during the first Gulf War. With it's high-tech (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes indeed! I've been looking at pictures of armor, and I couldn't figure out the specific differences, though I'd noticed the greater range of howitzers. Some of them are just downright scary, shooting over the horizon and whatnot. Thanks for (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) From what I know (as a guy that used to ride in those howitzers :), tanks are much more heavily armored, faster, and can shoot while in motion. In contrast, howitzers have very light armor, and have to be "deployed" in order to fire - they (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello all you military-savvy folks out there! In my ignorance, I have a simple question for your expertise: What distinguishes a tank from a self-propelled howitzer? Thanks for your insights--please redirect follow-ups as necessary. Dave! (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Oh, well, im not too good on my WW2 weps, but the m1 looks plenty nice then! Have ta buy a few of them bazookas too... Thanks, Marcus (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, I've uploaded a dat file and render of the WWI-era armored car used in my ISCC entry: (URL) has been there a while). Hope you find it useful. Take care, Gary (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for taking the time to comment, Soren! I was kind of wondering why there wasn't much reception, but that doesn't matter. Now to get to work on one of my hovercars or the next variant in the Chimalis line. :) Thank you, <<_Matt Hein_>> (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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I've been playing with power armor ideas for a week or so. What started out as a tongue in cheek attempt at making armor something akin to Bubblegum Crisis, turned into creating a full squad of armored troops. Clearly there are similarities to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.general)
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(...) This is a great little site! Lots and lots of really well-done military MOCs ... check out the tanks in the army, and the planes in the air force! My favorite line is in the NAVY section: "We can't make ship. We don't have enough money to make (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ...or you can click on the "Common Language" link at the top left. Mark M. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks and you're welcome! /Tobbe (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) There is no BAR as of yet, but I think I need to make one. What you're referring to is the M1 Garand in the pics. There will be more designs before they go to the molding shop...like bazookas, 30 cal.MG and maybe more. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes, but I was updating the pics with the new helmets. There are a few people who will definitely get the first few batches. (...) Never fear, I'm working closely with the CAD/mold designer on these. I think everyone will be very pleased when (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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