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Old 23rd November 2009, 20:22
PeterVerney PeterVerney is offline
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Re: How much ammunition do you need?

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Originally Posted by The Machinist View Post
I read in several books that at least 20 rounds of Mg 151/20 20 mm cannon were averagely needed to shoot down a B-17.
I guess that means hits. Don't know the percentage of hits to total rounds fired, but doubtless in single figures.
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