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You're catching a tram with an anti-aircraft gun? How did you come up with this idea... 8.8cm FLAK German tank Tiger's performance

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  The 8.8cm FLAK Tiger tank is one of the most impressive tanks to have been developed in Germany during World War II. It was a combination of the fearsome 8.8cm FLAK gun and the formidable Tiger I tank. This article will outline the specifications and performance of this unique tank, which was developed to provide the German army with a powerful and mobile anti-aircraft defense system. Development of the 8.8cm FLAK Tiger Tank The 8.8cm FLAK Tiger tank was developed in response to the need for an effective anti-aircraft defense system that could keep up with advancing German armies. In 1941, the German army ordered the development of a new tank that would be equipped with the powerful 8.8cm FLAK gun. The chassis of the Tiger I tank was chosen for this project, as it was one of the most advanced tanks of its time. The combination of the 8.8cm FLAK gun and the Tiger I tank proved to be an effective solution, resulting in the development of the 8.8cm FLAK Tiger tank. Specifications of...

"Palance CIWS" to pulverize airplanes / An anti-aircraft gun that shoots 4,500 uranium bombs per minute!

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  The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) is a radar-controlled gun system developed in the United States for use on Navy ships. The system was designed to provide a point defense against incoming missiles, aircraft, and small surface craft, and was first introduced in the late 1970s. The Phalanx CIWS has undergone several upgrades and improvements over the years, and it remains a key component of modern naval defense systems. History The development of the Phalanx CIWS was a response to a need for a close-in defense system that could protect Navy ships from attacks by small, fast-moving targets such as anti-ship missiles and aircraft. In the 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. Navy was facing an increasing threat from these types of weapons, and there was a need for a system that could detect and engage them quickly and effectively. The development of the Phalanx system began in the early 1970s, and the first prototype was delivered to the Navy in 1977. The system underwent several round...