DefenseTech.org has a nice little article explaining how the new defensive gun on the V-22 Osprey works. The operator inside the aircraft sees through the sights using a TV monitor, puts the crosshairs on the target and fires. A computer system figures out where to actually point the gun to account for movement of the aircraft so the rounds land in the right place.
Tag Archives: weapons
Dillon M134 Gatling Gun
August 22, 2008 – 8:23 pm
Here’s a nice little video from Military.com about the Dillon M134 Gatling Gun. I’m glad the guys using this thing are friendlies!