Javelin locking mechanism

[Gaz]

Originally Posted by Morgan

lulz

Pretty expensive sniper rifle at 40 grand a pop. I think they'll be sticking with the L96 and L110...

68 grand a pop

L96 and L115A3 don't have the range of Javelin - 1200m compared to 2500m and more got Jav (which can hit the majority of sniper positions and mortor base plate locations which the snipers can't touch with their systems). Under cover, an enemy sniper tends to be impossible to counter-snipe. Lock onto his cover and he's exposed. This can then be followed up with another missile or leaves our snipers free to engage effectively. That's why Javelin gunners are called long range snipers

BTW, an L110 is a Land Rover...you want us to run them over??

Bob pretty much got it with how it works. Can't go into any more detail for obvious reasons.

[markonymous]

M82A1

* Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
* Operation: short recoil, semi-automatic
* Overall length: 1150 (48") or 1220 mm (57")
* Barrel length: 508 (20") or 737 mm (29")
* Feed device: 10-round detachable box magazine
* Sights: 10x telescopic
* Weight: 14 kg (30.9 lb) (unloaded)
* Muzzle velocity: 853 m/s [2850 f/s] with 660 grain, 42.8 g projectile
* Maximum effective range: 1800 m
* Maximum range: 6800 m
* Expected accuracy: Sub-MOA with match ammo
* Unit replacement cost: $12,050.00 US

why not use this plus an explosive tipped bullet? :P then is got a range of 6800m

[Gaz]

Originally Posted by markonymous

M82A1

* Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
* Operation: short recoil, semi-automatic
* Overall length: 1150 (48") or 1220 mm (57")
* Barrel length: 508 (20") or 737 mm (29")
* Feed device: 10-round detachable box magazine
* Sights: 10x telescopic
* Weight: 14 kg (30.9 lb) (unloaded)
* Muzzle velocity: 853 m/s [2850 f/s] with 660 grain, 42.8 g projectile
* Maximum effective range: 1800 m
* Maximum range: 6800 m
* Expected accuracy: Sub-MOA with match ammo
* Unit replacement cost: $12,050.00 US

why not use this plus an explosive tipped bullet? :P then is got a range of 6800m

That'll be due to you needing to take the "Maximum effective range", which is 1800m into account, instead of the max range seeing as Jav and assorted sniper rifles are all precision weapons.

The military uses for an M82 even to provide harassing fire at that distance is pointless. That's a Fire Support Group's tasking, not a sniper's, with the use of GPMG/BMG map predicted fire and Mortars.

[Hotrod525]

Originally Posted by markonymous

why not use this plus an explosive tipped bullet? :P then is got a range of 6800m

If you want hit something at 6800m call artillery or air strike.. dont waste you're ammo...

[ralfidude]

isnt there a sniper with explosive bullets? something like XM08 or something??

[Hotrod525]

Originally Posted by ralfidude

isnt there a sniper with explosive bullets? something like XM08 or something??

you sure its not a .50 inciendary round ?

[DOAW]

Raufoss Mk211 Armor piercing, high explosive, incendiary.

[Ryan3215]

Well, think about it. You have a sure chance of hitting the target beyond the max range of the M82, if youre using the javelin. If you use the M82 and you miss, the sniper will know someone has discovered him and will take appropriate action. But if a jevelin locks on and uses top-down to smash into his fortification/hide; not only will he be eliminated but so will his fortification. No other infantryman/sniper will be able to use his spot because it has been utterly destroyed. With the M82 even if you get the kill, the location will still be a viable firing position because all it has are a few hole in the walls. Plus, if you think about it, its not like youre spending your own money on the missiles

[Hotrod525]

May be it is the XM109 shooting 25MM round ? 25MM cartridge can be explosive.
BTW Javelin cost 80 000U$D... lol.

[Petey]

explosive rounds

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