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@NTATchannelNickTaylor thanks for sharing your experience. Which version would you be using? My comparison was based on the old M2 (non-HB) but always happy to be educated. Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike

@@airlandmarineHeavy barreled, each Howitzer section is issued two M2's with 2 barrels each. One goes on the Howitzer (Track Commander position) and the other on the Ammunition Support Vehicle (ATC position). We would chew up ammo at a pretty good rate when we would be downrange. IIRC the max rate of fire is somewhere around 800 to 850 rounds per minute but to keep from overheating it (and less frequent barrel swaps) we tried to cut that in half.

Very interesting. Thanks again for sharing your insights. It’s always good to get different perspectives on these things. It’s funny you mention limiting fire to stop them overheating. I have heard stories of them “running away” when they overheat.

@pauldewees7571 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Are you saying the M2 can offer the same maximum rate of fire as a feed boosted M3M / GAU-21? I’m always happy to be educated. 👍🏻

@airlandmarine honestly, probably not. But going the other way gives you amazing accuracy at ridiculous range. Like 2k yds. Literally why we have the Barrett light 50.

@pauldewees7571 Okay, thanks for clarifying. It’s funny you mention the range and accuracy of the M2 at a lower rate of fire. I actually touch on this my video about the Barrett M82. If you’re interested you can check it out here: The Mistaken identity Of The Barrett M82 .50 Caliber Rifle! ua-cam.com/video/jbhP-i4dwVg/v-deo.html Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed don’t forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Cheers, Mike

The fins on boom is what's controlling it up/down and side-to-side. They don't call it a flying boom for nothing...

@CB-um8ep that’s a great question! I can see I have already been beaten to the answer by @c172ae. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

@airlandmarine it's I always been Interesting to me that the soviet 12.7 mm was never developed in the same way, considering their ballisticly the same round.

@pauldewees7571 I also the evolution of such weapons (or lack of it) very interesting. As you know, over the years the 12.7 mm has still found its way in to many anti materiel rifles and heavy machine guns. Given that the DShK heavy machine gun can trace its birth back to 1938 I guess you could say that it shared a similar path to that of the BMG. The difference is that unlike the BMG, the DShK is now pretty much at the end of its life. That said, I understand that it is still seeing some action in Ukraine against their Russian aggressors.

@dalel3608 Give it time and it won’t just be the boom! 😮 I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, don’t forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍🏻

#musttryharder 😉 Thanks for watching.

It’s known as two different things, what do you want him to say?

@armadillotoe yes, I’ve seen a few moments that have looked pretty hairy. Have you been onboard? Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to subscribe for more to come! ~Mike

@lukecrabtree4878 I hope you enjoyed the video! 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more to come. ~Mike 🙌

Over the long run, it helps save on runway and tarmac abuse(lighter aircraft), allows military aircraft to prep for takeoff faster, and allows military aircraft designs to be lighter

@josephdestaubin7426 Yes, it's certainly not a cheap. And they don't have a shop where you can top up on snacks! 😉

@anonboy7314 As you say, lots of factors to consider when looking at the big picture. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

​@@anonboy7314 I'm pretty sure it's the design considerations that make the decision. There's no question that we can build a plane to go all the way around the planet. But if you're gonna have to carry bombs or missiles and you're gonna have to fight an air war, your jet had better not look like the Spruce Goose.

@johnbowmer5698 Something for everyone! 🙌 Which units do you prefere and whereabouts in the world are you located? In either case I hope you enjoyed the video and it didnt make your eyes (or ears) hurt with those pesky mixed units. Thanks for watching! If you can handle the chance of seeing more mixed units, don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike 😉

@@airlandmarine I am conversant with both systems, but it's always jarring when they're mixed. FYI I did like the video - I didn't watch it hoping to get wound up by mixed units...

Glad you liked the video. You should subscribe and come along for the ride. Most of my videos shouldn’t be too jarring for you. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. All feedback is good feedback. 👍🏻

@WVonEssling, you win today's award for best rhetorical question! 😉 Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike

I guess it depends on how their bank balance is looking at the time! 😉 Thanks for watching @markroberts171. If you enjoyed don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Cheers ~Mike

It was part of a combined-arms live-fire field training exercise. I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Thanks for watching! ~Mike 👍

@djlee3276 Thanks for your positive comments, I really appreciate it. I pride myself on my accuracy and so I'm glad that came through for you in the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come and to check out some of my other content. Thanks for watching! ~Mike 👍 P.S. If you like the 50 CAL BMG you may also enjoy this video - ua-cam.com/video/jbhP-i4dwVg/v-deo.html

@Bruce-js3ci I know what you mean. It’s certainly not the fastest weapon to reload. A longer ammo belt helps, but obviously that’s not possible in all use cases. I hope you enjoyed the video. Don’t forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍🏻

@jeffstoudt3501 Absolutely! 💪🏻 I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, don’t forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻 ~Mike

@sggbuffistrash3445 no, I was trying to say 'Aluminium'. Glad you were able to understand me! 😜 I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos (and possibly more Aluminium) to come... Thanks for watching. ~Mike

@Voron_Aggrav Thanks for sharing your insights. Yes, a number of lessons are being learned in Ukraine and I agree that hostile drones are certainly changing the face of the battlefield. It's risky business at the tip of the spear! I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, make sure you subscribe for more videos to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍

@johnheeg9294 That sounds like good advice! 👍🏻 Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the video. ~Mike

😆 I hope you enjoyed the video @bobsmith6544. If you did, don’t forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍🏻

It sure is! 👍🏻 I hope you enjoyed watching her go. Don’t forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

It’s amazing what a soldier can do with the right equipment. 💪🏻

That’s a great question! I would be interested to see what others think, but from what I understand it varies depending on the contract and country using them. In the U.S. each round is somewhere in the region of $100k (but I’m happy to be corrected). 🤔 Thanks for watching. ~Mike

Quite amazing when you think about it, especially given how quickly these crossings can be established. Glad you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

@ronile81 I guess you could call these "support" craft! 😜 Thanks for watching! ~Mike

The army does nob have more ships than the navy, unless you think about 150 ships is more than 500

I'm bout to end your whole career of BS

@calebbowling4137 I think @ronile81 was having a laugh. But I did hear that the navy has more tanks than the army… 😉 Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

@chair4964 yes, I wouldn’t want to be paying for each round used! 😬

Glad you approve! 💪

@MC14may. Yes, the Challenger is one heck a machine! Overall, both tanks are formidable and have their own strengths and weaknesses, and their performance can depend on specific battlefield conditions and tactics. I would be happy to take either of them! 👍 If you enjoyed the video don't forget to subscribe. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

@WhereDaBeansAt, thanks for sharing your insights. As you say, the Abrams (as with all tanks) has its pros and cons. I was always surprised about the choice made to fit it with a gas turbine engine, but I can see the benefit of the multi-fuel option if you were stretched beyond your supply lines and needed to take advantage of alternative local fuel sources. As you say, in reality that never happens as the Abrams has never really seen such as use case, but I wonder if this could feature with the Abrams use in Ukraine? I also agree that there is probably no best tank in the world. As I said in one of my earlier comments, as with any "tool" for any job, there is no one option that fits all requirements. Overall the Abrams is still an impressive tank and a formidable weapon in the right hands. Thanks for watching @WhereDaBeansAt. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the notifications bell for more videos to come. ~Mike

@Lameguy 😂 You just never know. Assuming you are not a bot, what are your thoughts on the Abrams? Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

@anthonyrose-jz3hp Thanks for watching! What job did you have?

I just shared your channel with about 15 of my m1a1 Tank Brothers

@delsonwilliams6576 WOW! 😮 Thank you so much for that, I really appreciate it. If you guys have any ideas of suggestions for future videos please feel free to let me know. I’m keen to build a community on the channel and this is a great start. Thanks again. 👍🏻

@demolitiondaz22 Your comment about the power unit having the "heat signature of a volcano" made me laugh! You might not like the tank, but you clearly still found the video engaging. 😉 Let me know what rocks your world in this space and I'll add it to my list for possible future videos. Thanks for watching and for bringing your passion to the comments! Don't forget to subscribe! ~Mike 👍

@Nao_sei_o_q_dizer I agree, the recent use of the Abrams in Ukraine has highlighted that its weight can be detrimental in wet and wintery conditions on soft ground. Lighter more agile tanks are proving to be far more effective in this theatre. As with any "tool" for any job, there is no one option that fits all requirements. Overall the Abrams is still an impressive tank and a formidable weapon in the right hands. Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the notifications bell for more videos to come. ~Mike 👍

​@@airlandmarineI completely agree with you that Abrams is a formidable machine. I liked the video and I've already subscribed to the channel... have a good week and God bless you

@Nao_sei_o_q_dizer We are obviously on "the same page" 👍. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thanks also for subscribing, I appreciate your support. Feel free to share with anyone else that may enjoy it. My aim is to produce quality content that is "technically correct" rather than using guess work etc. It's still early days for my channel but getting there slowly but surely. If you like anything Abrams related you may also enjoy my long form video on the M1150 Assault Breacher (Abrams DNA). See here: ua-cam.com/video/Rw7hpGs2R3I/v-deo.html Thanks again and all the best for the week ahead. ~Mike

@Bananajoezz Yes, maybe. However, the time for using drones as a cheap way of taking out tanks by dropping grenades through open hatches (in Ukraine) has probably past as everyone is now aware of this tactic. It was certainly effective for a period of time and I'm sure it was rather embarrassing for any tank crews that survived such and attack. Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the notifications bell for more videos to come. ~Mike 👍

​@@airlandmarinewhat are u yapping about ? It is still effective lol

@mohican6158 Given the choice, if I was going in to battle I would take the Abrams over a $50 drone. Sure, someone could get lucky with the drone but the odd's would not be in their favour.

How so if I may ask?

@markosgiochalas8509 To each their own. What would be your choice for the best tank in the world and why? Thanks for watching. ~Mike

@a_lost_alligator9119 What do you think of the Abrams? As I said in one of my earlier comments, sure the Abrams has some shortcomings but overall it is still an impressive tank and a formidable weapon in the right hands. Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the notifications bell for more videos to come. ~Mike 👍

@repodog6191 Yes, some form of CATOBAR system would be better than nothing. I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike

The problem is these ships, unlike the old Ark, Eagle etc dont run on steam engines so would have to be EMALS which is still to this day having problems

@tonymanero5544 Thanks for your comment. It appears evermore likely that the QE-class will be forever bound by the decisions made before, and during their construction. The only positives are that with the rapid evolution of lighter unmanned systems the requirement for these vessels to have a CATOBAR system capable of supporting full size aircraft such as the F-35C, may soon be a thing of the past. I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, remember to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike 👍