Against which enemy/situation was developed and made?
Follow up questions, if it’s the USA: Is this a modern weapon used/expected to be used currently? If so, which branch has it?
Also, if recent, did military actually want it, or was the completion forced on them?
Its American and specifically for the A-10 Warthog close air support aircraft developed in the late 70s. Its designed to kill tanks armored vehicles buildings it doesnt matter. Its still in service with the US Airforce and is highly praised by the Pilots and the ground troops it protects.
https://youtu.be/BJMdVIyf4Oo
Heres a video of some target practice
Lots of edits sorry. Found some stuff to add
This thing generates almost 5 tons of recoil. To put that in perspective the two engines of the plane it is mounted on only generate 4 tons of thrust each. If you strapped this to your car and started firing from a standstill you would be breaking the interstate speed limit in less than 3 seconds.
Follow up questions, if it’s the USA: Is this a modern weapon used/expected to be used currently? If so, which branch has it?
Also, if recent, did military actually want it, or was the completion forced on them?
https://youtu.be/BJMdVIyf4Oo
Heres a video of some target practice
Lots of edits sorry. Found some stuff to add