Major Lee Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 @Jason_Williams This twin 40MM unit is at a nearby VFW post (30 minute drive for me). I have the original full size pictures, about 20 in all. I can get more pics if you need any specific details or measurements. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 That is a monster weapon. Would tear an aircraft to pieces. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lee Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 I am impressed by the size of the electric motor driving that rig! I wonder how many redundant electrical systems were on a WWII destroyer or cruiser. Power goes out, no more heavy AAA fire... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelthos Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 19 hours ago, Major Lee said: I wonder how many redundant electrical systems were on a WWII destroyer or cruiser Depends on the country of origin and when it was built but generally multiple primary generators as well as some backup generators, larger ships like battleships for example might have 8 1,250kw generators for primary power plus a few smaller backups. At least for the U.S., the rule of thumb seems to have been to use double the number needed for non-emergency power consumption. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Had to look up VFW. So now I know that it means 'Veterans of Foreign Wars' is it something like the Royal British Legion over here? They have branches and clubs. 🍻 PS I like the 'Foreign Wars' bit. There hasn't been a war on the American mainland since you lot fought each other in 1861-5. 😁 3 Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lee Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 6 hours ago, Chief_Mouser said: Had to look up VFW. So now I know that it means 'Veterans of Foreign Wars' is it something like the Royal British Legion over here? They have branches and clubs. 🍻 PS I like the 'Foreign Wars' bit. There hasn't been a war on the American mainland since you lot fought each other in 1861-5. 😁 I suppose the VFW is similar to your RBL, but we also have the official "Veterans Administration" (useless... 🤪) and the "American Legion", another veteran group with social aims. As for American wars here, our Indian Wars didn't officially end until 1924! Basically, that was the US Army vs various indian tribes for over a century. Out of courtesy to the CP forum rules, I'll refrain from opinion regarding these topics... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 5/28/2024 at 3:58 PM, Chief_Mouser said: There hasn't been a war on the American mainland since you lot fought each other in 1861-5. 😁 The Japanese invasion of Attu island in the Alaska territory was as close as we got. Remote & cold, but worth holding on to. Maybe like the Falklands. 😉 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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