[Jeff Head]

HV through rocket propellant is completely dependant on the propellant and its efficiency...we have some very efficient propellant...can't say what the Ruskies or others may have come up with. Having said that, I have already conceded that the likelihood of these Jihadists having it is very low.

As to your last point, when you are deling with these Islamofascict Jihadists...that point is not as relevant. Their concern about surviving the engagement is not a given at all, therefore they only need to get the shot off.

[Poohbah]

HV through rocket propellant is completely dependant on the propellant and its efficiency...we have some very efficient propellant...can't say what the Ruskies or others may have come up with. Having said that, I have already conceded that the likelihood of these Jihadists having it is very low.

Exactly.

The propellant's specific impulse and the projectile mass determine the MINIMUM range. Inside that range, the projectile will not penetrate--it's still traveling too slowly.

Rocket-boosted KE rounds have min-ranges more suited to fighting in open terrain than in urban warfare.

As to your last point, when you are deling with these Islamofascict Jihadists...that point is not as relevant. Their concern about surviving the engagement is not a given at all, therefore they only need to get the shot off.

Last month: true. This month: not-so-true.