Q&A · 7:40:26-7:40:50

What does longer gun range demand from the rangefinder?

Taking advantage of longer gun range could require a more sensitive rangefinder higher in the ship.

Question

How would the increased gun range affect the ship's fire-control weight allowance?

Short answer

It would probably require a more sensitive rangefinder mounted higher in the ship.

Notes

Longer gun range raises a separate question about the weight allowed for fire control. A more sensitive rangefinder would probably have to sit higher in the ship to use that range. The fire-control installation therefore needs to be considered alongside the guns.