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Old 05-22-14, 08:57 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by joefremont View Post
I am curious how much damage the rail gun would really do. I was quite disappointed when I heard it fired a 15kg solid kinetic projectile (no explosive charge). It might punch a nice hole in its armor but will do little else.
Well you punch a hole right through into the ammo magazine, and the ship is done for.
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