And my argument is that the cost-benefit analysis of adding more 20mm class weapons by both sides of the current most active drone conflict is showing that it is not the way forward as there is no significant uptick of Russian bringing back the 14.5mm or Ukraine requesting more 20mm. This is not being seen in the current War in Gaza either.
PLA Anti-Air Gun systems
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lcloo
Captain
Down grading 625's guns from 25mm to 14.5mm is interesting, actually logical for a country with small budget and no industrial capability to make their own munition.
But China has the largest industrial base in the World... They can make a lot of IFV mounted with 14.5mm guns, and in fact they did that. And 625 is just another level up.
It is strange that China have to downgrade 625 in order to save 25mm munition in their stock. If they wanted, they could built up the munition stock at what ever large amount as they wish.
A famous Chinese saying from ancient China is 兵马未动，粮草先行. Logistic support is essential before an army begins fighting. Abundant of munition and other war material must be ensure adequate before you move.
But China has the largest industrial base in the World... They can make a lot of IFV mounted with 14.5mm guns, and in fact they did that. And 625 is just another level up.
It is strange that China have to downgrade 625 in order to save 25mm munition in their stock. If they wanted, they could built up the munition stock at what ever large amount as they wish.
A famous Chinese saying from ancient China is 兵马未动，粮草先行. Logistic support is essential before an army begins fighting. Abundant of munition and other war material must be ensure adequate before you move.
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Not even the 14.5mm ...12.7mm is sufficient to defeat kamikaze drones .
antiterror13
Brigadier
why not 7ish mm ?
12.7 x 99mm HMG has much longer range than 7mm
No need for proximity fuse airburst rounds.
antiterror13
Brigadier
I personally prefer 12.7mm over 14.5mm due to size difference... carry more ammo inside the SPAAG vehicle.Use the same your logic ... 14.5mm also has longer range than 12.7mm, or not?