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I got this recently from a very reputable source.
Its a 27 x 155 experimental navy case.
That's all I know about it.
Does anyone have any further information?
Its obviously a variation on the 27 x 145 (shown next to it for scale).
Thanks.
Dave.
ALL INERT
Just thinking out loud here, did they ever make an APFSDS or apds for this case - I realise it wouldn't have been fired from an aircraft for obvious reasons, perhaps for another use?
The 25mm KBB for example has a longer case for the apds.
Dave.
Thanks, its starting to make a little more sense now. The person I got it from said it was a "27mm Navy case" which ties in well with the links you posted above. Mmmmmmmm I must do some more research.
Dave.
The Mauser Drakon 4-bbl CIWS wasn't adopted by anyone. The German Navy selected the RAM missile system instead, and subsequently bought the MLG 27 with a single BK 27 for less demanding tasks.
I am fairly sure that the Drakon fired APFSDS. I have an example of such a projectile, still in its sabot. I have no idea whether or not it used a different case length, but it could well have done.
The Mauser Drakon 4-bbl CIWS wasn't adopted by anyone. The German Navy selected the RAM missile system instead, and subsequently bought the MLG 27 with a single BK 27 for less demanding tasks.
I am fairly sure that the Drakon fired APFSDS. I have an example of such a projectile, still in its sabot. I have no idea whether or not it used a different case length, but it could well have done.
OH!! Mmmmmmmm..........:smile:
Lovely projectiles especially that 27mm, thanks for showing them.
Attached are a few odd ones including a 27mm APFSDS, any ideas?
They show a 27 x 150 prac, a 27 x 173 apfsds and a 25 x 137 prac. All with combustible or semi combustible cases.
Dave.
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