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The Real Cost of Firing Military Weapons

May 25, 2024

Ever wondered how much it costs to fire some of the most powerful military weapons? In this video, we break down the cost of each shot for the MK 50 caliber, 5-inch caliber Mark 45, Mark 38 25 mm machine gun, CIWS 20 mm, RIM 116 surface-to-air missile, and the SM-3 anti-ballistic missile.

December 16, 2024 - Posted by | Militarism, Timeless or most popular, Video |

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  1. Noted. Nauseating. I went to the site and entered this (a bit shortened) comment: “Can anyone p.o.s.s.i.b.l.y imagine the sheer size, weight, bulk (and cost from all phases of R&D, mining, mfg, transportation, maintenance, use, replacement et al et al) of all the military hardware and accoutrements including personnel, uniforms, pay, retirement, etc., at every spot on this globe? I think: if all of “it” were piled in one “spot,” the planet would simply tip over and capsize.

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    roberthstiver's avatar Comment by roberthstiver | December 16, 2024 | Reply


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