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To: rlmorel

The rate-of-fire is determined by two factors: one is human capability, the other is the rate that can be taken by the equipment. The rate quoted by PROCON is one that can be sustained for a certain period within the skills/strength/training of the crew. The rate can be exceeded in combat situations but will accelerate tube wear and require more time later for a replacement by ordnance.


17 posted on 08/25/2015 8:57:47 AM PDT by T-Bird45 (It feels like the seventies, and it shouldn't.)
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To: T-Bird45

That makes sense. I suppose if they had guys lined up on one side holding shells, and guys on the other side holding propellant...they could speed it up.

Looks like a damn tough job to me though. Must make it a little easier to bear when you know people are depending on you with their lives to get those rounds outbound...


21 posted on 08/25/2015 9:19:35 AM PDT by rlmorel ("National success by the Democratic Party equals irretrievable ruin." Ulysses S. Grant)
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