Well I don't understand the confusion with the refs already provided concerning
"C3" in the Helo Patch Post over what the GAU-17 is and that it was chosen for use by both the USMC, USAF and more importantly SOCOM for the use on board the OSPREY. SO MORE REFS ARE PROVIDEVED. The CNET ref does mention that the GAU-19 was "once contemplated". As the GAU-17 3 barreled 7.62mm ball turret already came in at 800lbs, I'm sure it was a major factor in it be chosen over the GAU-19 50 Cal. "Mini Gun" and I suspect flight issues were a concern as well. Again as submitted it still maintains it's ramp mounted 50 Cal. and I'm also convinced after this exercise,
that the TI/GSR should be at 40 now as well.
http://www.boeing.com/ospreynews/200...ing_s6_p2.html
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-9946496-42.html
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...-systems01.htm
http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/prod...eet_65220.html
Now I shall let the Flu continue to KMA.
Regards,
Pat