flak problem?

[Dreammaker182]

I have tried using flak from a ship and it doesn't explode when I fire it like it does when others fire flak guns. I know that I am not mistaking machine guns for flak guns because these are singles shot 8" and 5" guns.

Thanks.

[Husky01]

The only guns that will explode in the air are the 5inch guns. They only explode when you hit in close proximity to the plane you are targeting.

[Soulyss]

Also want to make sure you are firing the proper ammunition.  The 5" can fire proximity fused anti-aircraft rounds and standard high explosive shells.

[splitatom]

you also need to make sure you are leading the plane to and make sure you have anough up so the shell drops in near

[yankedudel]

Originally posted by Soulyss
Also want to make sure you are firing the proper ammunition.  The 5" can fire proximity fused anti-aircraft rounds and standard high explosive shells.

Hit 'backspace' to toggle between ammunition types: HE/AA

[goober69]

go to offline practice and use targeted gunsight against the drones will give you some idea of lead +its fun to watch b24's explode over and over.

in any sort of manned gun its much easier to hit when a target comes straight at you just aim a little lower or higher depending on their flight path relative to your rounds.

[Latrobe]

I found out that it takes a 5" shell 2 seconds to travel 3K yesterday. I sure had fun then .

[kvuo75]

Originally posted by Latrobe
I found out that it takes a 5" shell 2 seconds to travel 3K yesterday. I sure had fun then .

that seems a bit fast to me, no?

1500yds / 4500 feet per second.