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To: zek157

The primary problem with the Davy Crockett was that the blast radius of its nuke was farther than the rocket’s max range. Thus is was almost a suicide weapon for its crew.


18 posted on 05/25/2021 4:41:42 PM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: GreyFriar

Totally suicidal, but made to stop the Soviets, in the Fulda Gap.


24 posted on 05/25/2021 5:13:26 PM PDT by zek157
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To: GreyFriar
The primary problem with the Davy Crockett was that the blast radius of its nuke was farther than the rocket’s max range. Thus is was almost a suicide weapon for its crew.

Fire it from a hill, with your crew scooting over to the other side of the hill before it exploded, and you would be ok. Or at least more ok than having a Soviet tank brigade roll over you, which would also be unhealthy.

30 posted on 05/25/2021 5:45:26 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (A Leftist can't enjoy life unless they are controlling, hurting, or destroying others)
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