Top 10 WEAPONS and Weapon Systems That FLOPPED

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On May 15, 1718, Mr. Puckle patented what could be considered the first machine gun. With “innovative” ideas like a version with square bullets, it was a military and financial flop. This happens, weapons that seem like a good idea that real life proves are not so good. Here are 10 examples of such failures.

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10. T-64/T-72/T-80 Tank, USSR, debut 1960‘s.
9. Tail Gun on B-58 Hustler Mach 2 Bomber, 1960.
8. Gyrojet, 1960’s.
7. Krag-Jorgensen Rifle, 1894-1904.
6. Anti-tank Dogs, 1940’s.
5. Individual Soldier Jet-Pack, 1940’s-1960’s.
4. The Automatic Revolver, 1900.
3. Dropping Troops Without a Parachute, 1930’s.
2. Flying Tanks, 1930’s-1940’s.
1. The Maginot Line, 1940.

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