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I recall that some early jets (1950ish) experimented with 4 (?) gun noses that were movable. |
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In a nutshell.. That might have worked in WWI .. might have.. but can you imagine trying to fly and aim a gun.. at least with fixed guns that took out one step.. just put the plane where it needed to be and shoot.. Also.. I imagine that aimable guns would wreck havoc on flight attitude.. as it was when a P-47 fired all it's guns there was a noticeable drop in air speed.
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So your thinking something like an attack helicopter but fitted to a fighter ?
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Yes. I think it's strange that there hasn't been an attempt at doing it.
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yeah what if they controlled the front guns with the head as you do with trackir now?
some linked helmet comes to mind
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You can find that already on combat helicopters, been in use for a long time now.
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G-forces and drag at high speeds are the crux, I guess.
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And then there's no doubt this would become a factor :
http://freespace.virgin.net/john.dell/Nodeflect.htm |
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