B-29 computer guided turrets. The Upper Gunner controlled both Foreward and Aft Upper Turrets. The Bombardier normally controlled the Lower Forward Turret. The 2 Side Gunners could trade off control of the Lower Aft Turret. The Tail Gunner controlled the Tail Turret. The Tail Gunner and Bombardier-Gunner each had deadman switches on their sights. For auction is a B-29 Central Fire Control Computer in PRISTINE Condition (as pictured). This is an extremely rare piece, very few exist and most (if not all) reside in museums. The computer calculated the proper aiming of the turret considering ballistic factors (wind and gravity), parallax (offset between gun and sighting head) and the.
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B-29 TAIL GUN Remote control CONTROL TURRET Program A uncommon, complex and important relic from a World War II W-29 bomber, the plane's Remote control Handle Turret (RCT) system, otherwise identified as the Central Fire Handle Device. This General Electric powered analog computer permitted all turrets on the airplane to become 'harmonized' and to become taken over by different gunners. For instance, the nose gunner generally managed the best and bottom forwards turrets, but if preferred, he could create one of them obtainable to a side gunner who could after that synchronize the obtainable turret with his personal turret. Furthermore, the tail gunner could give up his handle of the end mount weapons to a part gunner. The RCT also automatically fixed for bullet drop, windage, and aeroplanes maneuvering. When these functions are taken as a whole, this earlier computer provided devastating firepower to withstand any foe airborne attack. The RCT actions 20' back button 18' a 11' and weighs about 100 pounds, which will be understandable contemplating the enormous amount of equipment and components within, and it bears its unique markings. Also present will be an initial 100pg. 4to. July, 1944 'Air flow Forces Guide No. 27 GUNNERY IN THE M-29', a restricted publication talking about all aspects of the use of thé RCT, sighting, turréts and care of cannon and machine guns, check listings, etc., moreover agreed upon on the cover by Enola Homosexual navigator Nederlander Vehicle KIRK who adds: 'Navigator - Enola Gay Hiroshima 6 August. 1945', and also including the limited August, 1944 wiring diagram. Fine problem and a excellent technological and military services reIic.
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