hoggydog Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Just a quick one for those who know their WWII vehicles, specifically the 76mm equipped early T34's The Commander/Gunner had a rotatable periscope and a fixed telescopic sight attached to the gun barrel. Each one had basic range and lead markings (with an adjustable range line i believe). My question is; which of these sighting systems did the commander/gunner use for engaging with the main gun and coax? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, hoggydog said: Just a quick one for those who know their WWII vehicles, specifically the 76mm equipped early T34's The Commander/Gunner had a rotatable periscope and a fixed telescopic sight attached to the gun barrel. Each one had basic range and lead markings (with an adjustable range line i believe). My question is; which of these sighting systems did the commander/gunner use for engaging with the main gun and coax? Both, but AFAIK periscopic sight provided less accurate lay on target because of backlashes in traversing head and it's gear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggydog Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks, Jartsev. I had a feeling it was both but had been unable to get any confirmation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 The L-11 armed units did not have a effective marked observation periscope. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 4:45 AM, Homer said: The L-11 armed units did not have a effective marked observation periscope. This depends from production batch. Some had observation periscope in the turret hatch cover, some had periscopic sight, some had both devices. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 ...and command tanks had an extra one on the right side. Even within production batches there were differences because of shortages of the PT sights early on. WW2 vehicles are very confusing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 39 minutes ago, Homer said: ...and command tanks had an extra one on the right side. Even within production batches there were differences because of shortages of the PT sights early on. WW2 vehicles are very confusing. Speaking of panoramic device at loader's station on command tanks, it is not reliable ID feature, since regular "line" tanks had dummy installed sometimes(in order to conceal command vehicles). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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