Here's a completely true possible headline:AndyC wrote:I understand that - I'm simply objecting to the drama in the title of the article.G26ster wrote:Andy, I'm not comparing it to AA, nor am I a weapons expert. But, it only takes one well aimed or lucky shot with a .50 or .51 cal. Helicopters fly low and slow, in addition to the ability to hover in place. With the number of critical exposed components on your average helicopter, in addition to those few components with interior armor, damage from a .50 to almost anyone of those is enough to cause a crash, or at the least a forced or precautionary landing. Also, the greater range on the .50 is a plus for the bad guys. MHOAndyC wrote:That may be but I'm not talking about Russian AA equipment - I'm talking about that American rifle, but perhaps you know of an incident?G26ster wrote:Back in RVN, for those of us flying helicopters, the Russian .51 cal seemed to be the weapon of choice to bring us down.AndyC wrote:"Used to shoot down helicopters..."
Someone watches too many movies.
Massive 12 gauge shotgun used to shot down drones found in Kentucky man's home.