Calculated Tables of Ranges for Navy and Army Guns: With a Method of Finding the Distance of an Object at Sea (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. P. Buckner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656181680 ISBN 13: 9780656181681

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical gunner’s tool for measuring distance and predicting range

This book presents calculated tables of gun ranges and a method to find the distance of an object at sea, intended for real‑world naval and military use.

In clear, straightforward terms, it explains how to apply the tables to determine retardation, initial velocity, and horizontal range from observed firing data. The author emphasizes practical accuracy for service needs, acknowledging approximations while focusing on useful results.

• How to convert observed ranges into retardation and velocity figures
• How to estimate time of flight and angle of fall under different elevations
• Worked examples showing how two ranges can yield a gun’s performance parameters
• Guidance on applying these tables to Navy and Army artillery in the field or on ships

Ideal for readers of historical military manuals, naval officers, and gunsmiths who value a hands‑on approach to firing data and range estimation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656181680
• ISBN 13: 9780656181681
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 85