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This is an external weapon system attached to the body of a vehicle.

The idea is to increase or diversify the offensive capabilities of the vehicle, usually a tank or plane, while prolonging the lifespan of the vehicle's design with easy upgrades and modifications.

Gunpods are a mainstay in many science fiction franchises, especially in anime mecha shows. In Macross, many transformable vehicles have gunpods that detach and can be held in the mecha's robotic hand. Such gunpods may look like gigantic assault rifles.

Emil Lang 16:19, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

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