The V-3 cannon, developed by Germany during World War II, had a maximum firing range of approximately 165 kilometers. Project Babylon, an Iraqi supergun project from the late 1980s, was designed to have a range of up to 1000 kilometers for one of its planned guns. The distance from Canada to New York City varies, but the driving distance today is over 500 kilometers, which would have been an insurmountable range for artillery in the 1900-1910 period. In the context of "Murdoch Mysteries," the fictional Pendrick's rocket and the real historical V-3 and Project Babylon represent significant advancements in artillery technology. However, the materials science and engineering capabilities during the early 1900s would not have supported the construction of such superguns. The greater range of the V-3 and Project Babylon was due to advancements in propellant technology and aerodynamics that were not available in the 1900-1910 period. As for breathing at 30,000 feet, which is addressed in the "Murdoch Mysteries," the partial pressure of oxygen at such altitudes is insufficient to sustain consciousness without supplemental oxygen, which would require a pressurized suit or cabin—a technology not available until many years later. The plausibility of such a suit in the show is a creative liberty taken for dramatic effect. Modern passenger trains' average operating speeds vary by country and rail system, but high-speed trains can travel at speeds exceeding 250 kilometers per hour. Regarding school graduation policies, they vary widely, but typically, attendance at a commencement ceremony is not a mandatory requirement for graduation. Lastly, the North Vietnamese air force did employ tactics that evolved from those used in World War II, adapting them to the technology and circumstances of the Vietnam War. The term OFA-1 does not correspond to a widely recognized acronym in a military or technological context and would require further context to provide an accurate definition.

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