Comparison With The Norden
Operationally the SABS far outperformed the Norden. In 1945, the 8th Air Force was demonstrating accuracy of about 900 yards (820 m) circular error probable, nowhere near the performance of the SABS-equipped 617th, which reached 80 yards (73 m) during this same period. However, the 8th was also flying at higher altitudes on missions deep within Germany, facing considerably stronger defences and bombing en-mass. Moreover, the 617 was a crack unit of veteran crews.
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