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Still looking for the light in the 155mm howitzer jungle

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The article details attempts by the US armed forces to acquire a lightweight 155mm howitzer system, including potential alternatives such as 105mm systems.

Author: Pengelley, Rupert
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
World, Guns & Howitzers, 151-200mm

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Joydeep Sarkar
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May 9, 2011 @ 2:02 am
What are the advantages and disadvantages of BMCS and unimodular charge systems.
which are the firms supplying plants for producing UMCS of 155mm with Bofors FH-77B Gun.

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Modular charge systems mature for global artillery operations

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Unimodular and bi-modular charge systems that are manufactured by defense companies around the world is discussed. Modular charge systems are used for simplification of training requirements, reduced logistic impact, and it is used in fully automatic loading system that yields financial savings in comparison with conventional substrative bag charges.

Author: Pengelley, Rupert
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2004
Electronic Components and Accessories, Search and navigation equipment, Military electronics industry

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Developers consider growth path for US NLOS-C cannon

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Trials for the Non Line Of Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) developed for the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) has been successfully completed. The product has been categorized as XM 1203.

Author: Pengelley, Rupert
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Weapons systems, United States. Department of Defense. Future Combat Systems Program

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