EwenS Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, GMK said: https://youtu.be/W63I_FBJT4k Not a factor with the F-35 gun pod - or most modern gun systems in fast jets - they’re sealed systems. I was referring to the actual cannon shells, the projectiles, themselves not the casings containing the propellant which have been retained on board for many years. Those shells don't simply evaporate if they don't hit something. After firing gravity takes over and they have to come down somewhere even if it is miles from the point of firing. Even if they self destruct the shrapnel still heads for mother earth. I wouldn't want to be under one when it landed. Edited June 20, 2020 by EwenS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, EwenS said: I was referring to the actual cannon shells, the projectiles, themselves not the casings containing the propellant which have been retained Cool. The projectile vs. the cartridge case, understood. Well aware of the hazard posed by fired projectiles, whether they hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I am interested in the comment that firing the gun on Typhoon causes/ may cause fatigue. Is that not factored into the stress calculations when designing the thing in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimpyboy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) I’ve not read deeply into the damage issue; but it seems to be limited to the outer surfaces (portions of the skin and its coating) rather than the internal structure. There also seem to be ‘minor’ alignment issues, which is a bit more concerning. I agree that the design is sufficiently progressed that such issues are puzzling at this stage. Edited June 20, 2020 by Blimpyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, GMK said: Cool. The projectile vs. the cartridge case, understood. Well aware of the hazard posed by fired projectiles, whether they hit or miss. The same (or worse) could probably be said of things such as jettisoned external tanks, cluster bomb containers/bodies, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Slater said: The same (or worse) could probably be said of things such as jettisoned external tanks, cluster bomb containers/bodies, etc. Absolutely. Not saying it’s not real, but not a point against a gun, by any means. Fast jets launch, drop, & fire all means of things. If where expended things fall to earth is the primary concern, maybe fast jets is the wrong area of interest. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimpyboy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Slater said: The same (or worse) could probably be said of things such as jettisoned external tanks, cluster bomb containers/bodies, etc. Probably marginally better than having the remnants of one of these falling in your garden: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimpyboy Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I hope the chicken shed wasn’t under that lot... https://mobile.twitter.com/smmsyria/status/1019492591803432960 https://mobile.twitter.com/QalaatAlMudiq/status/962274074327244800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Reminds me of the Chinese rocket program. If a stage lands on your house, well, you shouldn’t have built there! Google Juanxi Village. Maybe a consideration for the UK’s nascent domestic rocket program launching across Europe 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec7 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I think the F35 was designed by the same guy that did the Mini metro and that didnt have a gun pod either but they look similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 11 hours ago, Slater said: The same (or worse) could probably be said of things such as jettisoned external tanks, cluster bomb containers/bodies, etc. Or sankey land rover trailers 🤣oops 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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