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Old 06-13-2019, 06:57 PM   #69
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Default Re: Approaching TL9?

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Originally Posted by Anthony View Post
Well, it does have some advantages. It just also has corresponding drawbacks. Tank rounds are essentially caseless (technically combustible case; the case does provide propellant effect but it's not as good at it as the main propellant).
Many big naval guns were caseless, despite the risks from fairly exposed powder charges.
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