DIY-HP-LED
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He doesn't need to be concerned since Poland alone could overrun Belarus in 48 hours.
Well, the guys on the ground are worried about something overhead spotting them for a variety of things, I imagine the smaller drones would be used with mortars in tactical close in situations and the military drones would take care of the longer-range artillery fire. The Ukrainians have developed their own electronic fire control system that is reported to be very good. I would also assume no modern artillery spotter team would be without drones these days.Lol I am exceedingly familiar with the M777, it's variants, along with how artillery battery's operate.
Forward observers embedded with units, com guys, and drones typically send in most coordinates. No one is doing 25km direct fires with the battery commander calling in the missions.
Yes, and that gets fed to the FDC which is then relayed to the gun line.Well, the guys on the ground are worried about something overhead spotting them for a variety of things, I imagine the smaller drones would be used with mortars in tactical close in situations and the military drones would take care of the longer-range artillery fire. The Ukrainians have developed their own electronic fire control system that is reported to be very good. I would also assume no modern artillery spotter team would be without drones these days.
Coincidentally, this thread is now on page 777.Yes, and that gets fed to the FDC which is then relayed to the gun line.
The M777 isn't a mortar.
I guess the main point is the M777 and the longer range 155mm stuff, is very accurate at extreme ranges, provided they have the targeting data, compared to the soviet stuff, which is probably worn out by now. Military drones provide that data day or night, and they can simply out range the Russian stuff, while firing from widely separated points with fast step and bugout, shoot and scoot capabilities. All networked together with an electronic fire control and targeting system, modern as opposed to what the Russians are using. The guns are calibrated with much greater accuracy and that is maintained with proper maintenance. The Russians on the other hand are a mess.Yes, and that gets fed to the FDC which is then relayed to the gun line.
The M777 isn't a mortar.
ooowwweeeooo....(creepy twilight zone noises)...Coincidentally, this thread is now on page 777.
Well Uncle Sam is coming through with more M777, double the number and they come with maintenance and tube changeouts. More of everything in fact, every time Vlad makes nuclear noises it just seems to get worse for him. His many enemies are piling on now that he's down, he earned every one of them!ooowwweeeooo....(creepy twilight zone noises)...
I'm kinda interested in the negotiations over ATACMs and the proposed Ukrainian target list between Uncle Sam and the Ukrainians, I can think of a few that would fuck the Russians in Ukraine and make it impossible to send more. The Ukrainians made an offer and provided a list for consideration. If I'm guessing right one of the purposes of these weapons would be to take out Russian rail transport, their dependency on it is obvious and they can't project power without it. So, if Uncle Sam was planning on fighting the Russians in Europe, he would have lots of different means to affect this.ooowwweeeooo....(creepy twilight zone noises)...
100% thisI guess the main point is the M777 and the longer range 155mm stuff, is very accurate at extreme ranges, provided they have the targeting data, compared to the soviet stuff, which is probably worn out by now. Military drones provide that data day or night, and they can simply out range the Russian stuff, while firing from widely separated points with fast step and bugout, shoot and scoot capabilities. All networked together with an electronic fire control and targeting system, modern as opposed to what the Russians are using. The guns are calibrated with much greater accuracy and that is maintained with proper maintenance. The Russians on the other hand are a mess.
Officially declaring war has international ramifications including with the UN, Russia might find itself without a seat on the security council. It would be a major violation of international law and the US and UK along with Turkey provided Ukraine with security assurances, not guarantees, but an official declaration of war might change that. It is a move that could backfire on Vlad at home and abroad, he cannot control the flow of information internally these days. Stalin operated in the dark for most Russians and had total control of the information systems, radio and newspapers in those days. How such things will work today with cellphones, the internet and a tech savvy youth that is mostly against the war, or at least participating in it, remains to be seen.If Russia says that Ukrainians are now fighting a war with Russia then they can declare martial law. This will allow Russia to convert its economy into a wartime economy. Also people's rights (how much they have) can be suspended and the ruling class has less worry that the masses will rise up.