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Old 01-10-2008, 00:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JA Boomer View Post
Current CIWS do not fire air-burst munitions...although yes, this capability is being introduced with the Oerlikon Millennium.
OTO Melara's twin 40 mm mounts use air burst rounds at longer ranges.
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