Field of Fire

Abstract

This test provides procedures for determining the field of fire (the area which a weapon or group of weapons can cover effectively with fire from a given position) for vehicle-mounted primary and secondary armament. This includes maximum elevation and depression angles at all traverse positions; maximum traverse angles or provisions for continuous traverse; and minimum range of antipersonnel fire at all positions of traverse. Field of fire is an important factor in determining the effectiveness of combat vehicles. Field of fire is restricted by such factors as mechanical interference and limits of gun movement; limitations of physical movement of the operator in using available field of fire; zones of firing interference where line of fire intersects the vehicle; and suitability of limit switches, firing interrupters, and automatic devices to divert the gun from interference areas. Additional keywords: gunnery; elevating gear; training gear; tolerances (mechanics).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 1985
Accession Number
ADA152631

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Antenna Masts
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Control Systems
  • Depression
  • Depression Angles
  • Elevation
  • Guns
  • Instrumentation
  • Line Of Fire
  • Line Of Sight
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geodesy
  • Military Science