homing bullets

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Jaws2002

How many snipers got hits over 2000 yards? Five? Ten? How much did it cost to train thousands of snipers to get those five guys that hit something at 2000 yards? How many of your guys could die until someone hits that target at 2000 yards? This is the problem. The 2000 yards hits are flukes. The vast majority of people and guns can't do that. If you can guide that bullet to hit the point you designate, and compensate for all the variables involved to get such a hit, after the bullet left the barrel, I'd say that's awesome.

All of the above is true (especially the awesome part), however, considering the complexity of the system and the frequency of the need, is it reasonable?

My personal sniff test says it's not.

The weapon is 100% useless without laser designation which puts the sniper team out of action if there is an electronics failure. That also means it requires a 2 man crew. Granted most sniper teams operate as a 2 man team, but, the shooter often makes independent shots, especially when supporting infantry (as opposed to high value target extermination). This is not possible with this system which would limit it's use to high value target extermination.

Which brings up the need. Does it happen often enough to develop, test, train, maintain and supply everything required for the system? Once again, I think not.

It's a really cool system, but, I don't think it will prove cost effective enough for military use.

Just my thoughts.

--Outlaw.