Hi all,
I have had a nagging, but probably dumb question on the fusing of WW2 bofors rounds.
These were presumably designed to blow on impact with an aircraft, and I think, timed to blow up afterwards. I had it in my mind that it would be ideal to set them to blow only shortly beyond the intended target. By which, I imagine firing at an aircraft which is 3000 yards away, and having the rounds blow after say 4000 yards, as a deterrant to following planes.
Was this how they worked? Was it even possible to change fuse settings when firing at such a rapid rate ?
regards Brand
I have had a nagging, but probably dumb question on the fusing of WW2 bofors rounds.
These were presumably designed to blow on impact with an aircraft, and I think, timed to blow up afterwards. I had it in my mind that it would be ideal to set them to blow only shortly beyond the intended target. By which, I imagine firing at an aircraft which is 3000 yards away, and having the rounds blow after say 4000 yards, as a deterrant to following planes.
Was this how they worked? Was it even possible to change fuse settings when firing at such a rapid rate ?
regards Brand