Re: [GZG] Slightly OT - Hypothetical weapon question

On Oct 28, 2008, at 3:01 PM, Ryan Fisk wrote:
> In the Mythbusters episode that was mentioned they found that .50 cal
> round pretty much disintegrated into nothing when shot into the water.
> That .50 cal, based on that data, may not be able to put a hole in
> the boat very much below the water line (a few inches at most).

If the ballistics info in "Kaigun" is correct, a shell striking the  
water at 17 degrees and with a flat head is optimal for underwater  
penetration. And that's also assuming the IJN wasn't completely nuts  
with the concept.

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