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Vehicles: turrets
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Medium turrets great effects.
Medium-calibre guns, in the 25 to 40-mm range, remain the weapons of choice for infantry direct fire support. These are therefore the weapons that normally equip infantry fighting vehicles, whether tracked or wheeled. The interface between those weapons and the carrying vehicle comes in the form of a turret of some kind, which can host two men, one man or no men.
Discussing the pros and cons of the various solutions might take the whole space of this article. It is clear, however, that a manned turret allows reloading under armour and offers the turret crew a direct view of the surrounding area. In addition, the weapon and its loading mechanisms are protected both from ballistic threats and natural agents such as sand, dust and rain. On the other hand, remotely controlled weapon stations have other advantages: with the exception of the command console all their volume is 'above deck' and thus preserves all inte...See the full content of this document
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