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24.09.2013 00:57:39
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WWII; ВВС;
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Ознакомьтесь для начала:
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=20042&start=45
The FN.4 was first used operationally in the Whitley Mk.IV, and during one of the first night leaflet raids a damaged Whitley made a forced landing in Germany. The aircraft was repaired and the turret was evaluated by Luftwaffe armament experts. Their assessment was very complimentary regarding the fire power of the four Brownings, and they also reported favourable on the hydraulic controls. It was noted that accuracy of fire was affected by any evading manoeuvres and sudden acceleration. The FN.4 was at that time the most heavily armed turret in service with any Air Force, with a rate of fire of 4,800 rounds per minute, or 80 rounds per second. The turret gave the RAF bombers a real chance of success against attacking fighters. The relative short range of the 7.7 mm (0.303 in) calibre guns was not considered critical, as most engagements at night were carried out at short range.