Link for USMC Aircraft/Helo Weapons

[Hermit]

With regard to the Osprey belly-mount minigun, see the following:

http://defensetech.org/2010/05/28/st...y-gatling-gun/

Looks like its not likely to be used anytime soon, although the night-vision capability will be. Seems the sideways mounting of the operator console causes a problem. Gee, why don't they mount it facing forward?

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

I guess the AH-1Z has been around for at least three years according to this article concerning the new TSS contract. The article indicates 16 units were delivered in 2007. Maybe time to look at the COBRA based on these last few posts, I only "report" on the info the technical stuff I trust to you guys to evaluate.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/16198/
Regards,
Pat

[Suhiir]

As with the majority of equipment upgrade/replacement projects the USMC does it's a slow-rate-of-progress thing.
Joys of a limited budget