In fact, that is what the GSh-30 is. A 30mm autocannon based on the Gast principle.
Soviet engineers, like their western counterparts, wanted a compact, rapid-fire cannon armament for jet fighters. However, they didn't want an externally-operated system such as a revolver cannon or Gatling-style weapon.
In their experience, gas-operated revolver cannons were quite complex (see ShVAK cannon) and Gatling-style weapons were heavy.
Then they found the Gast principle, which was perfect. Rapid-fire, reliable, simple, robust, relatively light, and most importantly, didn't need an external power source to operate.
While having good builds is all well and good, having friends in high places always helps. Plenty of underrated users because of that. I was fortunate to have caught the eye of a couple platinum builders, notably @GluonicGaming and @PINK, that I was able to get some recognition and support.
So how do you get seen? Participate in community things, like roleplays. There's plenty out there. And when you're in them, a friendly attitude goes a long way.
But quality product is still needed. So don't mind looking at other builds to see what they did to make it look so good. Then you take the ones you like and use it.
Actually, it's not as viable as the autosniper on CT side. Mostly because you're more likely to face rushing Ts than rushing CTs. @AccipitrisEnterprises
@ShatSlanger lol you're probably more underrated than I am. At least all your detailed creations are made by you, instead of me picking the most detailed replicas of planes made yet and refining them.
Because I am crap at making replicas. So I take someone else's replica and make it prettier.
Tanks and firearms are a different matter. Those tend to be original designs.
@Brields95 The Paternian Air Force operates a large variety of aircraft. Among them are dedicated ground attack types such as the A-1 Pummeler (our version of the A-1 Skyraider), A-2 Boar (our version of the A-10 Warthog), A-4 Skyhawk, AV-8 Harrier, A-8 Hawk II (similar to BaE Hawk), and A-9 Angel (basically the A-29 Super Tucano).
There, we have a 1:1 ratio of jet-powered strike fighters and prop-driven COIN aircraft. It once consisted of a 2:1:2 ratio between jet-powered strike fighters, heavy attackers (such as the A-10), and COIN aircraft, respectively. However, with advances in technology rendering types like the A-10 exceedingly vulnerable against advanced air defense systems on account of its low speed, we phased out heavy attackers. It was in an uncomfortable niche that was no longer necessary.
Think about it. The A-10 is so slow that a MiG-17 or F-86 Sabre could probably shoot it down. Yes, its maneuverability is comparable, if not superior, but that means nothing when the MiG or Sabre could simply boom and zoom the A-10 until it falls out of the sky.
Now see how an A-10 would fare against anti-aircraft missiles. Anti-aircraft missiles have this thing called a continuous rod warhead. What that thing does is when it goes off near the plane, it ejects an expanding steel ring that slices through the airplane like a giant knife. Any plane hit with that thing is a write-off at the least. The A-10 was designed to protect against explosive blast and fragmentation, which just puts holes or blasts chunks through the airframe. A continuous-rod warhead would cut the plane in half.
So the best option to dealing with a warhead that will decimate your plane regardless of its protection is to reduce the chances that such a missile will even hit you. This is done through electronic counter-measures on a fast plane. Yes, you won't be as accurate with unguided munitions, but that's why we have guided munitions.
Now the A-10 is perfectly capable against an opponent who doesn't have modern air defense systems. But the issue with the A-10 here is the fact it's complete overkill for the task. Do you need a flying 30mm anti-tank Gatling cannon when a simpler basic or advanced trainer with bomb racks will do the job? The trainer plane is a lot cheaper and although less powerful, is good enough against a foe whose air defense systems comprise of a pedestal-mounted heavy machine gun on the back of a Toyota truck.
@PINK "Good artists borrow. Great artists steal." - Pablo Picasso.
@TemDesBur
I love it! I always thought the M60A1/A3 turret was very sexy.
Now to modify it to my needs...
I am interested in making a variant of this aircraft. As a combat aircraft, that is.
@Sauce Thanks!
Great. Now TWO A-1B aircraft in the RP.
There's the Pummeler and now this.
@PINK That's basically a GSh-30.
In fact, that is what the GSh-30 is. A 30mm autocannon based on the Gast principle.
Soviet engineers, like their western counterparts, wanted a compact, rapid-fire cannon armament for jet fighters. However, they didn't want an externally-operated system such as a revolver cannon or Gatling-style weapon.
In their experience, gas-operated revolver cannons were quite complex (see ShVAK cannon) and Gatling-style weapons were heavy.
Then they found the Gast principle, which was perfect. Rapid-fire, reliable, simple, robust, relatively light, and most importantly, didn't need an external power source to operate.
@Flash0of0green Hawaii is basically the same weather all year round.
It's a little colder in the winter and a little hotter in the summer. But trade winds keep the islands cool.
@bjac0 Thanks!
@PINK Interested in the gun? It's really an underrated operating principle.
Pretty much everyone that tested Gast guns says its simple, robust, reliable, and very quick firing.
@Dylanspin Is perfectly fine.
Matter of fact, I'm thinking of making an autogyro.
@TehNewDucky Yes. Yes I did.
The ones I see don't. @Birdman9301
@PINK Yes.
I saw an F-22 in person. And got to see them fly on a semi-regular basis.
Usually they have drop tanks, as seen on this example.
While having good builds is all well and good, having friends in high places always helps. Plenty of underrated users because of that. I was fortunate to have caught the eye of a couple platinum builders, notably @GluonicGaming and @PINK, that I was able to get some recognition and support.
So how do you get seen? Participate in community things, like roleplays. There's plenty out there. And when you're in them, a friendly attitude goes a long way.
But quality product is still needed. So don't mind looking at other builds to see what they did to make it look so good. Then you take the ones you like and use it.
Just a few tips.
Build it and if it is any good, I'll make a good variant. Link me to it when you are done.
@Dylanspin lol on that TD too.
Region and IGN?
@Dylanspin I only referred to the S-Tank in the description.
@Alix451 It's honestly more a narrative than a story.
@Dllama4 It's $15.
Sometimes, it's on sale for $7.50.
Favorite SMG in CS:GO. @Dllama4
Actually, it's not as viable as the autosniper on CT side. Mostly because you're more likely to face rushing Ts than rushing CTs. @AccipitrisEnterprises
Time to turn this into a killer egg!
@Dllama4 And by a "few", I mean re-scaling most of the rifle and turning it into a 7.62mm DMR.
@AceOfSpade Meow?
@Dllama4 It doesn't scale well with my rifles and what not. I'm going to make a few modifications to fix that.
@MemeKingIndustriesAndMegaCorporation Interested?
I was meaning to make one for awhile.
Oh well. I nabbed your M60, so fair is fair.
@Supercraft888 No problem!
It's an improvement over one of the most detailed Harrier jets on the site. @cobalT
@ShatSlanger lol you're probably more underrated than I am. At least all your detailed creations are made by you, instead of me picking the most detailed replicas of planes made yet and refining them.
Because I am crap at making replicas. So I take someone else's replica and make it prettier.
Tanks and firearms are a different matter. Those tend to be original designs.
@Dllama4 Sure thing!
@Kt1578 Glad you appreciate it.
@Kt1578 Credit to @realluochen999 for the plane. I just made it prettier and gave it 220 gallon drop tanks.
Granted. Although I'm sure the troops are going to call it something else. @PINK
@PINK But the army who is using it is Chinese.
So for the sake of the officers and enlisted of the Chinese Armed Forces, give it a Chinese name.
@PINK It's primary operator is the Chinese army, so it should have a Chinese name.
Well, if you feel compelled to leave Waikiki, you have a slightly higher chance of running into me.
You should give it a Chinese name. @PINK
Lol @Dllama4
Both have the same general profile. @ian1547
Upgrade to the Alpha.
The Bravo is the V/STOL variant, and the Charlie is the conventional carrierborne warplane. @t8erh8er
They're the same as the ones on my A-4. @jamesPLANESii
.22 I think would do better. @KillShot86
@Makcoink This only discusses the actions of the Paternian Air Force and its Fighter Trinity doctrine, not that of any other air arm.
@503rdAirborneSoldier Make better planes.
If you're going to refurbish someone else's plane, you best make it a good one.
Well, I hope gun builds are fine.
Well, I do a lot of the same now for my plane builds, though my gun builds are generally my own work. @503rdAirborneSoldier
@Arhitekt It's a beautiful tank.
@Brields95 The Paternian Air Force operates a large variety of aircraft. Among them are dedicated ground attack types such as the A-1 Pummeler (our version of the A-1 Skyraider), A-2 Boar (our version of the A-10 Warthog), A-4 Skyhawk, AV-8 Harrier, A-8 Hawk II (similar to BaE Hawk), and A-9 Angel (basically the A-29 Super Tucano).
There, we have a 1:1 ratio of jet-powered strike fighters and prop-driven COIN aircraft. It once consisted of a 2:1:2 ratio between jet-powered strike fighters, heavy attackers (such as the A-10), and COIN aircraft, respectively. However, with advances in technology rendering types like the A-10 exceedingly vulnerable against advanced air defense systems on account of its low speed, we phased out heavy attackers. It was in an uncomfortable niche that was no longer necessary.
Think about it. The A-10 is so slow that a MiG-17 or F-86 Sabre could probably shoot it down. Yes, its maneuverability is comparable, if not superior, but that means nothing when the MiG or Sabre could simply boom and zoom the A-10 until it falls out of the sky.
Now see how an A-10 would fare against anti-aircraft missiles. Anti-aircraft missiles have this thing called a continuous rod warhead. What that thing does is when it goes off near the plane, it ejects an expanding steel ring that slices through the airplane like a giant knife. Any plane hit with that thing is a write-off at the least. The A-10 was designed to protect against explosive blast and fragmentation, which just puts holes or blasts chunks through the airframe. A continuous-rod warhead would cut the plane in half.
So the best option to dealing with a warhead that will decimate your plane regardless of its protection is to reduce the chances that such a missile will even hit you. This is done through electronic counter-measures on a fast plane. Yes, you won't be as accurate with unguided munitions, but that's why we have guided munitions.
Now the A-10 is perfectly capable against an opponent who doesn't have modern air defense systems. But the issue with the A-10 here is the fact it's complete overkill for the task. Do you need a flying 30mm anti-tank Gatling cannon when a simpler basic or advanced trainer with bomb racks will do the job? The trainer plane is a lot cheaper and although less powerful, is good enough against a foe whose air defense systems comprise of a pedestal-mounted heavy machine gun on the back of a Toyota truck.
Reminds me of Challenger.
I'm sure that's the inspiration, right?