(粵語）「莫哈韋」像極了A-10，難道A-10會就此重生？｜【 #時事軍事】

We are used to hearing the sound of attack drones on the battlefield But if a drone is equipped with a 6-barrel Gatling gun with a firing rate of up to 3,000 rounds per minute the news will still shock many people Not long ago, the US-based Tung Yung Semiconductor Company conducted a ground-to-ground attack test led by a drone at the Yau Ma military test site in Arizona This is a mock-up of a DAP-6 Gatling gun equipped with a pair of DeLong-Ilo short-range drop-off attack drones During the test, the mock-up destroyed all targets A video released by Tung Yung Semiconductor Company shows the equipped DAP-6 mock-up performing 7 shots on multiple ground targets in two attacks a total of 10,000 rounds were fired an average of 1,428 rounds were fired in each shot During the test, a Chevrolet car was blown up Although the 7.62x51mm rounds fired by the Gatling gun were not explosive the car still exploded or the remaining fuel in the car was contaminated According to DeLong-Ilo each DAP-6 Gatling gun was equipped with a M134DH The Gatling gun was equipped with 7.62mm rounds and a M13 magazine The magazine capacity was 3,000 rounds and the rate of fire was 3,000 rounds per minute The Gatling gun was equipped with two magazines so its total rate of fire was 6,000 rounds per minute A minute of firing time was just enough to empty the magazine The magazine capacity of the Gatling gun can also be adjusted according to the type of mission It can reduce the load of ammunition and increase the flight distance Tung Yung Semiconductor Aircraft Systems The first demonstration of the Gatling gun was held in Mojave It demonstrated the ability of engineers and flight controllers and the technical support of the D-Land team The successful operation of the Gatling gun requires the support of both hard and soft objects and a large number of ground tests In order to make sure that the Gatling gun is fixed on the wings and can aim at the target The standard target on the ground is a 4-inch high and 8-inch wide wall Once the flight control team has grasped the firing point of each Gatling gun it can accurately hit any fixed target on the ground from the air Tung Yung Semiconductor Aircraft Systems also plans to further enhance the new features of this program including the addition of a sensor for targeting aerial targets It will make the Gatling gun able to aim at enemy aircraft in order to achieve greater combat capability and flexibility On this basis the company is also developing a combination of a Mokarov-MQ-1C and a Kuiying UAV as a new armed reconnaissance UAV platform and is seeking to sell it to the U.S. Army The idea of flying aircraft and Gatling guns in different levels is not new During the Cold War the former Soviet Union had designed and deployed a lot of similar Gatling gun fire systems but they were all on aircrafts that were driven by people and mounted on UAVs This may be the first time No matter what, according to the initial test the Mokarov-MQ-1C can carry Gatling guns, launch missiles and accurately hit a target in a huge success During the test it did not cause problems with flying or aiming due to vibration or back-up In fact, the combination of a Gatling gun-type weapon system on a UAV is a challenge and it is not as simple as adding a missile to a UAV It is still unclear how the UAV operators can remotely control the Mokarov-MQ-1C to use Gatling guns The Mokarov-MQ-1C uses weapons to aim and shoot at ground targets especially 7.62mm machine guns It requires the operators to use radio-controlled optical scanners to directly hit the target especially when the Mokarov-MQ-1C and ground targets are in a dynamic environment It is completely different from automatic weapons that use sensors to aim and lock targets Of course, it does not rule out that in the future with the help of artificial intelligence the aircraft will be able to target and attack the target In this process the operators are only the decision-makers of the UAV platform But this may be in the future Compared to Gatling guns various automatic weapons seem to be easier to combine with UAVs Before the Mokarov-MQ-1C replaced the Gatling gun it could be mounted on automatic weapons The Mokarov-MQ-1C was launched to the public in 2021 and became the first aircraft of the year Each of its wings has three weapons mounted on it The Mokarov-MQ-1C has been used to mount the AGM-114 Ground Missile and the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Since the first launch the Commercial Aeronautical Systems Company has been promoting this type of Mokarov-MQ-1C's versatility For example, it can carry up to 16 Ground Missiles at a time Among all types of automatic weapons the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile has always been the first choice for ground-to-ground weapons and has remained so But this does not mean that the choice of Mokarov-MQ-1C is not necessary for the future UAV mission platform including the armed reconnaissance UAV The Mokarov-MQ-1C mounted on the Gatling gun has aroused public discussion about the future development of UAVs Compared to the advanced small-scale precision-guided missiles that are designed to reduce the risk of damage the Mokarov-MQ-1C and the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile are better at concentrating firepower on smaller targets or target groups The Mokarov-MQ-1C is equipped with the Mokarov-MQ-1C and can quickly shift the firing focus from one target area to another target area This ability is particularly valuable when close to air support in dense urban areas or in a military area that is very close to enemy positions The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile also provides a large-scale suppression firepower when engaging with a larger target In addition to weapon options the Mokarov-MQ-1C from the early days is also very suitable for operation in remote or remote locations such as runways that have not been set up and areas with very limited rear support The China Aerospace Systems Co., Ltd. is also exploring the idea of using the Mokarov-MQ-1C and the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile as a small air transport platform They can use the machine wing to transport cargo This makes the Mokarov-MQ-1C capable of deploying various sizes and capabilities of precision-guided missiles It can also carry out rear-end supply in disputed areas and can easily transport and deliver 1,000 pounds of cargo The U.S. military believes a diversified distribution chain is increasingly important to support actions in future disputed environments especially in the Pacific region against the CCP's potential high-end conflicts The Mokarov-MQ-1C also demonstrates In a series of experimental flight tests conducted last year the Mokarov-MQ-1C flew multiple times on the British Royal Navy's Walsh Royal Aircraft Carrier The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile was demonstrated by the Mokarov-MQ-1C and emphasized the comprehensive design of the drone system and its versatility The Mokarov-MQ-1C not only has the ability to be used as a sensor shooter and air transport platform Of course, the Mokarov-MQ-1C and the MQ-1C are both low-speed drones with no stealth function People have great concerns about the survivability and practicality of these drones especially in high-end battlefield environments that are full of comprehensive air defense and other threats And they usually need to fly very low and in a situation that is closer to the target to be able to effectively operate the aircraft gun This also increases the risk of aircraft Therefore, the designer also continues to develop new functions including the installation of consumable anti-interference measures and high-altitude trapping to help increase the survivability of drones It will be very interesting to pay attention to how the Mokarov-MQ-1C and the MQ-1C will continue to develop The Mokarov-MQ-1C has already demonstrated the ability to engage with ground targets with air guns This naturally makes people think of the A-10 attack aircraft In fact, the most typical example of the combination of a turntable and an aircraft is the A-10 attack aircraft This is almost the most successful classic range of ground attack aircraft The A-10's 30mm Gatlin-7 turntable pioneered the modern warfare close-range air support combat mode Even today, the old A-10 aircraft has to retire and the big five have not found the most suitable successor to replace the A-10 on the battlefield The China Aerospace Systems Co., Ltd. has chosen a drone to replace the A-10 for close-range air support Although the Mokarov-MQ-1C's current aircraft can only fire 7.62mm bullets and can't reach 30mm Gatlin-7 turntables it has shown great potential Although the China Aerospace Systems Co., Ltd. still focuses its attention on improving the accuracy and effectiveness of attack drones But as long as you let go of some of your imagination it's not hard to see the potential of future drones to replace more lethal weapons