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Old 01-04-2008, 02:52 AM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gunnut View Post
Point blank range, I doubt a Kirov can fire more SAMs at an Iowa than an Iowa can let loose 16" shells at a Kirov. SAMs need guidance. Things can go wrong with guided weapons. Shells don't need guidance. Besides, Iowa packs more 16" shells than Kirov packs missiles.
If shells don't need guidance then it means that the Kirov is within 25 miles of Iowa. That's fricking suicide. If Kirov is outside of 25 miles, then only Harpoons and TASM tomahawks are available.
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