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The last design of gun box had the steel wall mounted inside the bed of the truck instead of outside. [9] Despite their aggressive names, gun trucks were strictly defensive weapons, being used only for convoy escort and perimeter defense duties. Gun trucks suffered from several drawbacks.
In a document by Shinkichi Ito, who like Tsunose was one of the developers of the Type 64 rifle, [27] the rear chamber of the barrel of the Type 62 machine gun is described as having a lumen pressure of 50,000 lb/sq in, the same as the Type 64 rifle, but with a wall thickness of 8.6 mm. This figure is 3.5 mm thinner than the Type 64 rifle in ...
Chekhov's gun (or Chekhov's rifle; Russian: Чеховское ружьё) is a narrative principle that states that every element in a story must be necessary and irrelevant elements should be removed. For example, if a writer features a gun in a story, there must be a reason for it, such as it being fired some time later in the plot.
The gun mount moves at a very high speed and with great precision. The system takes minimal inputs from the ship, making it capable of functioning despite potential damage to the ship. The only inputs required for operation are 440 V AC three-phase electric power at 60 Hz and water (for electronics cooling).
A gun carriage is a frame or a mount that supports the gun barrel of an artillery piece, allowing it to be maneuvered and fired. These platforms often had wheels so that the artillery pieces could be moved more easily. [1] Gun carriages are also used on ships to facilitate the movement and aiming of large cannons and guns. [2]
As the holiday season lights up New York City, few traditions shine brighter than the iconic holiday windows at Bergdorf Goodman.The luxury department store 's displays are more than just ...
The disappearing gun was a variation on the barbette gun; it consisted of a heavy gun on a carriage that would retract behind a parapet or into a gunpit for reloading. Barbettes were primarily used in coastal defences, but saw some use in a handful of warships, and some inland fortifications. The term is also used for certain aircraft gun mounts.
Pete Hegseth has been named as President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Defense secretary nominee. He has drawn controversy for sexual assault claims.