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  1. 01-08-2018, 07:16 PM #11
    ubique
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    The gyrojet.

    A whole new proposed branch of firearms which looked to replace bullets as we know them with miniature rockets (.50 cal-ish from memory). A whole lot were privately purchased to take to Vietnam apparently, however, being a rocket, their launch velocity is incredibly slow and they take a while to get up to speed - not so useful in close jungle, not to mention issues with moisture and rocket fuel.

    Apparently they were just a lemon concept. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrojet
    Last edited by ubique; 01-08-2018 at 07:21 PM.
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