Re: The XM813 30mm Autocannon
It is important to remember the real purpose of this ammo, which is to take out infantry. The airburst is primarily designed to disable (Or worse.) troops that are in it's..." ability to defeat targets in defilade positions. (Northrop Grumman)" as taken from ref. 1 from the Northrop Grumman website, Ref. 1 below. Secondary to this is the ability to use this against helos and UAV's to a limited extent.
Next up " Point Detonation" designed for " in class" anti armor and soft targets.
Finally the " Point Detonation with Delay" designed for use against troops within buildings and to a lesser bunkers based on type.
https://militaryleak.com/2020/07/10/...ter-chain-gun/
And finally as to the STRYKER 30mm it's not fielded at this time. From the last ref. "...although the service said the decision should not delay plans to begin fielding the weapon to soldiers in 2022."
https://taskandpurpose.com/military-...annon-fielding
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/n...b-43d052efe123
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/n...-stryker-dvha1
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/n...petition-again
Regards,
Pat
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