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The old heavy battleships would deliver 800lb shells 25 miles, using analog targeting and stabilizing computers. That was already way over the horizon. 80nm c
by imglorp 10y ago
The old heavy battleships would deliver 800lb shells 25 miles, using analog targeting and stabilizing computers. That was already way over the horizon. 80nm can get lots done.
- AlgorithmicTime 10y agoActually, a 1900 to 2700 lbs. shell (depending on type).
- PhantomGremlin 10y agoYeah, I once heard the weight of the shells compared to "Volkswagens". Which isn't far from the truth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle