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How much ammunition do you need?

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23rd November 2009, 20:22

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Re: How much ammunition do you need?

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Originally Posted by The Machinist

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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