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RPG: Goalkeeper Close-in Weapon System
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Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2020 - 07:43 PM UTC


RPG has shared design images of their latest model, a Goalkeeper close-in weapon system.

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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 02:10 AM UTC
I know of at least one local Dutch football club that employs this system in its intended role. Very effective.
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Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 05:28 AM UTC
Wish my local team (Excelsior) would employ one, already 16 goals conceded in only 8 matches....Can you imagine this system actually on the goalline targetting the ball!?


But regarding this model: very interesting and original subject, think I will purchase one!
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 05:58 AM UTC
Here in Germany we call it Manuel Neuer....
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 06:24 AM UTC
Way back when they were designing the Sgt York, one of the contenders mounted the GAU-8 in a turret on the M48 hull. Even if it wasn't used in the AA role, it would have made an awesome bunker-basher!
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Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 12:41 PM UTC
Which class of ships was this supposed to be on?
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 03:34 PM UTC
Goalkeeper article on Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS
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