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Old 07-23-07, 06:55 AM   #3
Mush Martin
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Originally Posted by jimbuna
Why delete the firing solution capabilities / in RL a damaged attack periscope meant the only alternative way to work out a firing solution had to be via the observation scope :hmm:

This is correct O scopes were used in many cases of damage
or malfunctions (not just motor failure but fogging or external
damage from collisions etc.)

both scopes I believe had bearing transmitters in all cases and
I believe that in both German and American cases both
scopes were "combat ready" but with the different properties
described above, larger heads vs. smaller heads etc.
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