Some info about the equipment used by the witches in Strike Witches 1991. Witches shown are Dominica "Tinklehog" Rand (post #805336) and Samantha "Merlin" Wells" (post #915661).
boxman said: E-2C Hawkeye AWACS striker? That's an interesting concept - using witches in a combat support role.
Well, we had Sanya, but she though probably fits in the night fighter role, although her kind of lineage can fit to an EWAC role.
GAU-2SW Gatling gun. The normal GAU-2 (M134 Minigun) could not be operated by infantry due to a battery and weight issue, but it does enable magic motors. The discharged Yakuei is once sent to a different dimensional space transfer device that uses the dimensional transfer technology by Makai Kafield and is discharged. When equipping this, it is necessary to carry a large drum-type magazine on the back, but it is possible with the A-10, which can allocate a lot of magic power to the loading capacity. The rate of fire is 1400 rounds per minute, and the bullets used are 7.62 mm bullets.An E-2 "Hawkeye striker unit. A witch equipped with an Airborne Early Warning and Control striker unit. She carries a disk-shaped radar on her back and carries a console for forward air control. She assists in monitoring the movements of multiple enemies and commands multiple carrier air wings from sortie to return. Equipped with a magical turboprop type engine, it's speed is low but consumes less magical power, easier to control, and allows for long flight if necessary. Although she carries no missiles, she does carry a small arm of her choice for self defense.The A-10 "Thunderbolt II" striker unit is not suitable for air-to-air combat due to its low speed but boasts a large load capacity and high defense power. The auto-shield mechanism that invalidates enemy rounds without having to intentionally pull up a shield is particularly effective against AA fire. It can carry many air-to-ground weapons such as rockets, missiles, and bombs. Also, it can easily carry heavy firearms thanks to its high magical output.
