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==Characteristics== |
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===Barrel=== |
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+ | Considering the very long barrel the Spartan is a short vehicle. This is because the barrel is folded in half and it extends. when deploying the barrel unfolds and extends. this means the Spartan is easy to transport while still having a long-range barrel |
[[File:M320.jpg|thumb|The M320 Spartan]] |
[[File:M320.jpg|thumb|The M320 Spartan]] |
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===Range=== |
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when compared to other artillery units the Spartan has a medium to long range. this when compared to other artillery units is quite good. the [[KV-20 Zhukov]] has longer range but is very inaccurate, and the [[AMZ-50 Marksman]] is more accurate but has shorter range. |
when compared to other artillery units the Spartan has a medium to long range. this when compared to other artillery units is quite good. the [[KV-20 Zhukov]] has longer range but is very inaccurate, and the [[AMZ-50 Marksman]] is more accurate but has shorter range. |
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+ | The M320 Spartan is based on the NLOS cannon, a proposed next generation artillery piece. The cannon is supposed to be paired with the Launcelot round, the world's first smart artillery shell. |
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Revision as of 05:25, 20 February 2010
The M320 Spartan is the artillery weapon of choice for the united states joint strike force.
Characteristics
Barrel
Considering the very long barrel the Spartan is a short vehicle. This is because the barrel is folded in half and it extends. when deploying the barrel unfolds and extends. this means the Spartan is easy to transport while still having a long-range barrel
Range
when compared to other artillery units the Spartan has a medium to long range. this when compared to other artillery units is quite good. the KV-20 Zhukov has longer range but is very inaccurate, and the AMZ-50 Marksman is more accurate but has shorter range.
Behind the Scenes
The M320 Spartan is based on the NLOS cannon, a proposed next generation artillery piece. The cannon is supposed to be paired with the Launcelot round, the world's first smart artillery shell.