Author Topic: Man gun  (Read 1243 times)

Offline flatiron1

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Re: Man gun
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2009, 07:15:45 AM »
Remember, icon distance is in yards, altitude is in feet.

Divide that 7.7 or 8k up  by 3.

So out there, yes, lucky most likely, good shot in the manned gun, very likely.
Perfect eyesight, perfect hand eye coordination, and years to practice make it very possible.


I see thanks.

Offline dmdchief

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Re: Man gun
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2009, 10:31:38 AM »
icon in yards   alt in feet
7.7k      x3        23,100  if seen from ground
7700 alt is only 2566 yards  though

icon in yards   alt in feet
3k        x3        9000 feet

37mm Antiaircraft Gun Facts

Firing Table Muzzle Velocity: 2,500 feet/second

Breech: Automatic

Maximum Rate of Fire: 120 rounds/minute

Elevation Limits: -5º to 90º (M3A1 mount manually operated)

                               0º to 85º (M3 mount, M3A1 under director control)

Recoil Type: Hydro-spring

Fire Control Director: M5 (M3A1 mount only)

Maximum Effective Slant Range: 1,500 yards

Maximum Horizontal Range: 3,500 yards

Maximum Vertical Range: 3,500 yards

Maximum Effective Fire Control Altitude: 7,500 feet 2.5k in the game

 

Actual muzzle velocity was dependent on ammunition used and environmental conditions.  Range was limited by tracer burnout, at which point the projectile was destroyed.


ok I know where did I get it from......http://antiaircraft.org/37mm.htm
« Last Edit: December 05, 2009, 12:17:20 PM by dmdchief »
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