NationStates Jolt Archive


OOC: An idea for weapon design...

The Fanboyists
06-03-2009, 03:39
I don't know if this is one for the draftroom or not (I probably shouldn't design it, if feasable, as I have no experience): Canister rounds for tanks and AT gun artillery. What do y'all think?
Techno-Soviet
06-03-2009, 03:41
Already done.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canister_shot

Last paragraph is the most relevant.
The Fanboyists
06-03-2009, 03:43
Ok, then. So I can just produce that? Sweet!
Techno-Soviet
06-03-2009, 03:46
Yes, like most real-world things.
The Fanboyists
06-03-2009, 03:51
Ok. I didn't know if canister was still used in modern militaries as the only place I've ever heard it used in context of tanks was in a sci-fi book Watch on the Rhine. But that has maneating aliens, so I didn't know how much as based on fact and how much on fiction.
Techno-Soviet
06-03-2009, 03:52
Sounds like an interesting book, reminds me of Turtledove's Worldwar series. =\
The Fanboyists
06-03-2009, 03:53
It's by John Ringo. Its pretty neat. I highly recommend it (like you need book recommendations from me).