rexford Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 The ability to hit a target from a moving tank can be explained very simply. Say a Panther is moving towards a sitting T34 at 500m, the 75L70 is aimed at a 500m range and the gun is set against target center. If the gun elevates 0.15 above the range setting between aim and firing, due to a bump in the ground, a change in slope or a vibration in the running gear, the trajectory goes 1.3m over the aim point, and misses the T34. 500m x tangent (0.15°) = 1.3m higher trajectory for a given distance Fields generally have some slope changes, roads may have extremely small dips or grade variations, tank suspensions may generate some angular rotation of the front hull relative to the rear. It does not take alot of angular change to cause 500m shots to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>The ability to hit a target from a moving tank can be explained very simply. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not to be a wise ass, but this actually explains the ability to MISS a target from a moving tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 You're a wise-ass, Mk IV. Own up to it. I copied your comments above, rexford, to the other thread as linked below: Accuracy while firing on the move (FAST) in CMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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