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Judging by the current usage,that could take some time.
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Is it technically possible to upgrade the M2 to M3 standard, even partially, removing some of the heavier items and replacing with their lighter equivalents or is this not cost effective? Do Bofors offer such an upgrade?
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No, it would be more expensive than just buying the new tube, it is after all just a tube with some rifling and a spring in it."It is a general popular error to imagine that loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for it's welfare" Edmund BurkeComment
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can't you break the M3 down into 2 part's to allow easier partchute drop's?Dr. Venture: Why is it every time I need to get somewhere, we get waylaid by jackassery?
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How do you break down a bit of metal tubing?Originally posted by mutter nutterComment
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because it was designed to, it's not 1 piece, it kind of slot's together, that's how they made it para proof, because it's too big any other wayOriginally posted by Docman
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Originally posted by Come-quickly
Is lighter and neater not better if you have to lug it around a battle field?
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sorry for the necro post...well not really , but did the DF ever buy the M3 version?
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AFAIK the model in service with the DF is the M2 which was recently upgraded with new sights (including nights sights and laser range finder) and new ammunition (rocket assisted).Comment
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Mark twos only..Mk 3 has the lighter barrel...the composite one ..sights are interchangableCovid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safeComment
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What Weapons would be in a typical 20 man INF plt....How many GPMG's,These 84AAW,ordinary steyrs etc??
[MOD: Unfortunately, even though this information can be collated from various other sources, we are forbidden on this forum from discussing strength and arnament in the Irish Defence forces]Bundy
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Bundy see http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0029.html for British Platoon organisation, you probably wont find anything as usefull on the web about Irish Platoon organisation.
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Bundy - Its a secret !!!Comment
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and an Inf Pl isnt comprised of 20 menLast edited by hedgehog; 6 January 2007, 21:40.Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
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and here was stupid old me thinking a platoon had [MOD: Sssssh, it's a secret] soldiers (men/women).Last edited by Barry; 6 January 2007, 21:47.Comment
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