[Milsurplus] Top Secret: Before The Proximity Fuse.

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

See:

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_16-50_mk7.php <http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_16-50_mk7.php>

Range quoted is a pretty typical number for the US 16” 50 caliber stuff. The
real answer there is often “that’s as far as it was worth trying a shot” 
rather than any a real “furthest you could go” number.  The Army had similar
numbers to the Navy on very similar equipment. The only trick seemed to
be that there was a bit of a one up process on the range numbers as time
went on …..

Bob

> On Nov 16, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Brooke Clarke <brooke at pacific.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Robert:
> 
> I find that hard to believe.  Can you point me to a reference so I can learn more?
> 
> -- 
> Have Fun,
> 
> Brooke Clarke
> http://www.PRC68.com
> http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
>> Top Secret: Before The Proximity Fuse.
> You may be correct about torpedoes but the 16"-50 Mk 7 had a maximum range of 45,000 yards (25.5 miles) with a circular error probability (pattern circle) of only 220 yards.
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