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kill probability

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kill probability [′kil ‚präb·ə‚bil·əd·ē]
(ordnance)
The probability that, given a hit, a single projectile or missile will kill the target against which it is fired.


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According to Kollmorgen, at 2400 metres the Mk 98 kill probability (presumably against a small target) is 60 per cent, compared to one percent for the Mk 88.
20 mm to 30 mm Guns In general, cannon provide a much higher kill probability than machine-guns, but they are more expensive and their increased range demands more sophisticated fire-control systems.
 
 
 
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