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Anon · 04-09-2005, 03:26 AM

23 nautical miles.(or 90nm with 11" DARPA sabot shells)

And you're right. It is a ridiculous comparison.

Conventionally armed B-52s could never realistically match the weight of fire, sustainability, or immediate availability of 16" gunfire.

04-09-2005, 03:26 AM	#112 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	23 nautical miles.(or 90nm with 11" DARPA sabot shells) And you're right. It is a ridiculous comparison. Conventionally armed B-52s could never realistically match the weight of fire, sustainability, or immediate availability of 16" gunfire.