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[–] zxqwas@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)

In a frictionless vaccuum 45° would be max range.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah you actually want a bit less then that.

[–] Ooops@feddit.org 14 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Unless you use modern artillery. Then you want to aim even higher because at those ranges/heights it's beneficial to reach less dense air layers quickly.