In most instances of a Zaku II using a heat hawk, I've observed they prefer to use the right arm which is shielded. The heat hawk's hardpoint appears to be located on the left hip, which makes it easier to cross draw with the right arm. Instances of pilots using a heat hawk in their left hand usuall...

Just thought I'd add my .02 Clearly from the diagram we can tell that the 60mm cannons are in fact, not 60mm at all, unless of course that is a giant mechanic tending to the mobile suits head. As for caseless ammunition: Every example of caseless ammunition I have ever seen follows the same typical ...

It looks like the 135mm anti-ship rifle is based on a combination of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle,_Anti-Tank,_.55_in,_Boys and the Barrett .50 rifles muzzle break. (also, the magazine is backwards -.- ) Thinking of a projectile weapon in the pure sense of it's bore diameter is kind of one ...

Snipers favor bolt actions because they are inherently more accurate than semi-automatic designs, as the former uses less moving parts. In addition, a good sniper will only fire one shot from a concealed position and then move on, firing multiple times from one place is a death sentence. Personally,...

I see an armored version of this very useful for small unit assaults in urban environments. Imagine having the power of a light armored vehicle barely larger than the average man available to you in a building. Hopefully proofed against small arms fire with enhanced anti-armor resistance, a suit lik...

Quite a simple question really. A lot of mobile suits are made of Titanium, yet Titanium is a flammable metal isn't it? I know from chemistry that titanium powder is explosive so I was just wondering... Anyone help me out? Heh, yes, under certain conditions some substances typically flame retardant...

razgriz wrote:was there any sort of immediate ill effect on that zaku that amuro "de-tubed" in the very very first episode of gundam?

It couldn't smell anything.

I think officially they're used to transfer electricity around the suit... but that seems kind of stupid, since the original Zaku I didn't need the tubes (and virtually everyone suit but the Gouf gets along fine without them) I think it was because the Zaku II was given a more powerful generator and...

That kind of numerical superiority in the air translates to virtual complete and efficient victory. Once Zeon's air elements had been destroyed or disabled, the EFF airforce could easily curb the enemies movements and prevent troop concentrations (easy targets for bombardment) which would make armor...

It looks like there are two different configurations of the DRAGOON units. One has what I can only describe as a "visor" that's painted in orange, I assume this is the model of DRAGOON the pilots use, while the other 3 visor-less DRAGOONs act as bits.

For this post I'll stay within OYW level of tech. Scenario: Zeon forces must take a Federation base Zeon force commander is armed with the following: Both sides have comparable combat assets, including air support/cover, ground attack units like mobile suits, infantry, and assorted armor. The Federa...

[quote="Oruma"]I am currently working on a mecha novel, and wondering about the most effective way of eliminating traditional vehicles (i.e. tanks). I'm wondering if a small-scale Electromagnetical pulse (EMP) would be a good idea. For instance, the invading force will detonate a localized...

IIRC, like Hyakushiki and others have mentioned, the scattering beam beam gun was originally designed to be an offensive weapon. Unfortunately the Dom's generator couldn't support the power requirements, so instead of removing the gear from the MS design entirely, they just attached a refraction len...

Looks like a scout vehicle to me. Doesn't seem like it can carry a lot of infantry despite the double doors on it's rear deck (those could be maintenance hatchs) I like the Big Zam-ish visor for the driver.

but simply mounting it on an arm doesn't solve your problem... now you have to make sure that you move it to precisely the right angle to deflect whatever enemy fire is coming in at all times... which is impossible. Basically, since in space you can be shot at from any and all angles, slanting your...

From what I know, most, if not all the Federations MS have luna-titanium shields, or at least a layer of LT over another super hardened metal. I think the reasoning for this was to afford better protection at a fraction of the cost. After all, why build a shield out of comparable armor material to w...

All this talk of man-sized beam weapons has me thinking back to Kycillia Zabi's unusual side arm. If you watch her assassinate Gihren, it's clearly a beam piercing his head. You'll also see Char with a similar gun on his hip on a few occasions. Now, I've been told that beam is an animation error, b...

I'm not sure why people are describing the Ball as a defensive unit here. In the animation, the Ball is normally used to attack the enemy, rushing into battle right behind formations of GMs. The purpose of the Ball is to provide covering support fire for the close-combat GM, just as the Guncannon a...

Are there any infantry Sized, or tank mounted energy rifles? In the UC universe, I don't know of any. That isn't to say that it would be impossible, considering the size of the GM's beamspray gun, one could consider modifying it for vehicular use. The problem lies in being able to sustain a volume ...

I think infantry in itself is ineffective. Guerilla tactics are still viable though. Think about this: in Iraq, the M1A2 Abrams Tank is totally unopposed by insurgent forces. Their RPG-7 rockets require several hits against its durable composite armor, and it has firepower capable of eliminating an...