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Old 9th December 2006, 03:26
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Re: A couple of silly LW questions...

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Originally Posted by JerryBoucher View Post
It wasn't a given that the MK108 could destroy a bomber with 'a few hits' - IIRC, one Luftwaffe veteran said that it needed '7 or 8 shots, in the right place'. Alot of whats said about the weapon was based on static tests, which is much different that actual use in a combat situation.
No doubt Jerry! I often wonder how such a weapon was useful when used against a single engine opponent...probably an 'average' pilot would find it next to impossible to use in a 'dogfight'

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