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Old 07-28-2012, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dragoon500ly View Post
The 100mm D-10T2S fitted to the T-54/55 series is an intresting contrast. Effective range is 1080-1,200m, depending on the ammo used, with a max rate of fire of only 3-4rpm

The standard 90mm as fitted to the M-47/48 series have an effective range of 1,500m and a rate of fire of 5-6rpm
True enough: and that same 90mm was only *just* barely the equal of the 7.5cm KwK42 that was in the Panther. Say what you will, the Germans know how to build large guns.
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