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Range-finding and Fire Control - Plotting Your Demise
This week in the second of the months Patreon selections we take a look at some of the basic principles and problems underlying naval gunnery in the battleship era.
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published: 27 May 2020
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U.S. NAVY MAIN BATTERY FIRE CONTROL NAVAL GUNFIRE TRAINING FILM 81600
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Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9...
published: 21 Apr 2015
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Fire Control
We are finally tackling fire control for the 16in guns. Stick with us as we ascend many many many vertical ladders and climb into some spaces that we haven't showed you before.
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published: 31 Aug 2020
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U.S. NAVY BASIC MECHANISMS OF FIRE CONTROL COMPUTERS MECHANICAL COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONAL FILM 27794
The 1953 U.S. Navy training film (MN-6783a) Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers, Part 1: Shafts, Gears, Cams and Differentials discusses some of the mechanisms that are required for the Fire Control Computer to function. The film opens with a Navy crew surrounding a Fire Control Computer (00:48), which solves fire control problems—including the ship’s location, direction, speed, and the enemy ship’s location, direction, and speed—in a matter of seconds so that the ship’s guns may fire accurately and effectively. Though the computer processes the information in seconds, it cannot do its job without the work of Navy men. Men operate the director (01:34), which provides target range and bearing information that is then entered into the computer (01:38). Part 1 of the film uses graphics...
published: 10 May 2018
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U.S. NAVY MAIN BATTERY FIRE CONTROL NAVAL GUNFIRE TRAINING FILM 81604
Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9;35, the sight angle and deflection as well as other values r...
published: 08 Mar 2019
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Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System In Action - US Navy's Deadly Autocannon
Footage of the Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System in various target practicing exercises.
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the last line of automated weapons defense (terminal defense or point defense) against anti-ship missiles (AShMs), including high-g and maneuvering sea-skimmers. The basis of the system is the M61 Vulcan Gatling gun autocannon.
Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.79 in) Gatling gun mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by Navies around the world.
The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 nautical miles (9 km). The gun mount moves at a very high speed and with great precis...
published: 29 Apr 2015
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U.S. NAVY MARK 86 MOD 3 DIGITAL GUN FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM 1960s TRAINING FILM 15674
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This 1960s U.S. Navy film (MN-11478-A) in an introduction to the Mk 86 ship gun fire-control system. The film opens with a ship sailing at sea, and viewers see a Mk 45 gun mount on the bow of the deck. The 5-inch/54-caliber gun fires several rounds. Operators man the fire control systems in the fire control room (01:28). The film shows the hardware for the system, including two antennas, radars, two television cameras for sighting (02:34), and the Mk 45 gun mounts. Illustrations are used to show how the different computer systems interface with each other (03:23). The film shows the TWS radar (04:07) and its transmitter and receiver unit, then the film shows the Air Track Radar AN/SPG-...
published: 20 Dec 2019
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Littoral Combat Ship Live Fire with 57MM Naval Gun System
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2018) The Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's MK 110 MOD 0 57mm naval gun system. The exercise was part of Combat Systems Ship Qualifications Trials (CSSQT) during which the crew demonstrates complete operability of the ship's entire combat systems suite. LCS is a high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatant designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants. (U.S. Navy video by Electronics Technician 1st Class Adam Ross/Released) 062918-N-VV532-001
published: 26 Jul 2018
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Mechanical Computer (All Parts) - Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers
A 1953 training film for a mechanical fire control computer aboard Navy Ships. Amazing how problems of mathematical computation were solved so elegantly in "permanent" mechanical form, before microprocessors became inexpensive and commonplace.
published: 13 Jul 2011
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GE MK 56 Gun Fire-Control System: Equipment Autopsy #80
http://thegeekgroup.org/ - Chris and Harvey dive into a gun fire-control system to discover what's inside. Watch along to witness the goodness of some serious gyroscopes, to see how the all of the components worked together, and discover a few hidden bits on the major pieces themselves!
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published: 22 Jun 2015
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Range-finding and Fire Control - Plotting Your Demise
This week in the second of the months Patreon selections we take a look at some of the basic principles and problems underlying naval gunnery in the battleship ...
This week in the second of the months Patreon selections we take a look at some of the basic principles and problems underlying naval gunnery in the battleship era.
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This week in the second of the months Patreon selections we take a look at some of the basic principles and problems underlying naval gunnery in the battleship era.
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- published: 27 May 2020
- views: 1521682
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U.S. NAVY MAIN BATTERY FIRE CONTROL NAVAL GUNFIRE TRAINING FILM 81600
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Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cru...
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Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9;35, the sight angle and deflection as well as other values received from the plotting room are input, to align the turret with the target. At 12:22, the order to shoot is given and the results assessed. Salvos are now launched and at 13:00, rapid loading of the guns is seen with ammunition bags and shells being quickly moved into position and guns fired when ready. At 16:00 the ship secures from general quarters and the target is pronounced destroyed.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
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Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9;35, the sight angle and deflection as well as other values received from the plotting room are input, to align the turret with the target. At 12:22, the order to shoot is given and the results assessed. Salvos are now launched and at 13:00, rapid loading of the guns is seen with ammunition bags and shells being quickly moved into position and guns fired when ready. At 16:00 the ship secures from general quarters and the target is pronounced destroyed.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
- published: 21 Apr 2015
- views: 91826
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Fire Control
We are finally tackling fire control for the 16in guns. Stick with us as we ascend many many many vertical ladders and climb into some spaces that we haven't sh...
We are finally tackling fire control for the 16in guns. Stick with us as we ascend many many many vertical ladders and climb into some spaces that we haven't showed you before.
Please consider supporting the channel and the museum by donating at:
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We are finally tackling fire control for the 16in guns. Stick with us as we ascend many many many vertical ladders and climb into some spaces that we haven't showed you before.
Please consider supporting the channel and the museum by donating at:
https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/videofund
- published: 31 Aug 2020
- views: 98135
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U.S. NAVY BASIC MECHANISMS OF FIRE CONTROL COMPUTERS MECHANICAL COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONAL FILM 27794
The 1953 U.S. Navy training film (MN-6783a) Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers, Part 1: Shafts, Gears, Cams and Differentials discusses some of the mech...
The 1953 U.S. Navy training film (MN-6783a) Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers, Part 1: Shafts, Gears, Cams and Differentials discusses some of the mechanisms that are required for the Fire Control Computer to function. The film opens with a Navy crew surrounding a Fire Control Computer (00:48), which solves fire control problems—including the ship’s location, direction, speed, and the enemy ship’s location, direction, and speed—in a matter of seconds so that the ship’s guns may fire accurately and effectively. Though the computer processes the information in seconds, it cannot do its job without the work of Navy men. Men operate the director (01:34), which provides target range and bearing information that is then entered into the computer (01:38). Part 1 of the film uses graphics to show the mechanical operations of shafts, gears, cams, and differentials, all vital mechanisms inside the computer (02:20). Shafts are used to carry values throughout the computer, where a revolution of a shaft corresponds to a numerical value (03:00). Gears are used to transfer values from one shaft to another (04:30); different sizes in gears can change the value of the ratio of shafts for more complex computations. Cams (04:55) are used as computing mechanisms in the computer. They have a working surface and a follower (05:25; 07:25). The film reviews the function of cams and the different types, including a reciprocal cam, square cam, tangent cam, time of flight cam, and barrel cam (10:36). The latter is used to calculate trajectory for firing guns. Differentials (12:50) are the final mechanisms covered in Part 1. They are used in computers to continuously obtain the algebraic sum of two quantities, keeping up with the rapid changes of inputs of two quantities. A bevel gear differential (13:23) is commonly used in Fire Control Computers. The film discusses how this differential functions with its spider gears, spider shaft, and end gears. Simplifying the concept of a bevel gear differential, the film concludes with graphics that explain how the bevel gear differential works using two racks and a pinion.
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The 1953 U.S. Navy training film (MN-6783a) Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers, Part 1: Shafts, Gears, Cams and Differentials discusses some of the mechanisms that are required for the Fire Control Computer to function. The film opens with a Navy crew surrounding a Fire Control Computer (00:48), which solves fire control problems—including the ship’s location, direction, speed, and the enemy ship’s location, direction, and speed—in a matter of seconds so that the ship’s guns may fire accurately and effectively. Though the computer processes the information in seconds, it cannot do its job without the work of Navy men. Men operate the director (01:34), which provides target range and bearing information that is then entered into the computer (01:38). Part 1 of the film uses graphics to show the mechanical operations of shafts, gears, cams, and differentials, all vital mechanisms inside the computer (02:20). Shafts are used to carry values throughout the computer, where a revolution of a shaft corresponds to a numerical value (03:00). Gears are used to transfer values from one shaft to another (04:30); different sizes in gears can change the value of the ratio of shafts for more complex computations. Cams (04:55) are used as computing mechanisms in the computer. They have a working surface and a follower (05:25; 07:25). The film reviews the function of cams and the different types, including a reciprocal cam, square cam, tangent cam, time of flight cam, and barrel cam (10:36). The latter is used to calculate trajectory for firing guns. Differentials (12:50) are the final mechanisms covered in Part 1. They are used in computers to continuously obtain the algebraic sum of two quantities, keeping up with the rapid changes of inputs of two quantities. A bevel gear differential (13:23) is commonly used in Fire Control Computers. The film discusses how this differential functions with its spider gears, spider shaft, and end gears. Simplifying the concept of a bevel gear differential, the film concludes with graphics that explain how the bevel gear differential works using two racks and a pinion.
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- published: 10 May 2018
- views: 189604
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U.S. NAVY MAIN BATTERY FIRE CONTROL NAVAL GUNFIRE TRAINING FILM 81604
Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, g...
Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9;35, the sight angle and deflection as well as other values received from the plotting room are input, to align the turret with the target. At 12:22, the order to shoot is given and the results assessed. Salvos are now launched and at 13:00, rapid loading of the guns is seen with ammunition bags and shells being quickly moved into position and guns fired when ready. At 16:00 the ship secures from general quarters and the target is pronounced destroyed.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference."
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
https://wn.com/U.S._Navy_Main_Battery_Fire_Control_Naval_Gunfire_Training_Film_81604
Made in 1954, this U.S. Navy film shows the main battery fire control procedures aboard a heavy cruiser or battleship. The film shows a target being acquired, general quarters being sounded (1:30), and the general alarm being sounded (1:50). At 2:00, the fire control procedures are shown as the ship prepares to fire its main battery. The bridge, combat information center, control forward (location of the gunnery officer), and control aft are shown. Spot one and two are shown at 3:19, as well as the battery control director, which can fix the location of enemy targets. The Main Battery Targeting room is shown at 3:37. At 7:16, the Main Battery Officer gives the order to make a primary attack using a given fire control set-up. At 9;35, the sight angle and deflection as well as other values received from the plotting room are input, to align the turret with the target. At 12:22, the order to shoot is given and the results assessed. Salvos are now launched and at 13:00, rapid loading of the guns is seen with ammunition bags and shells being quickly moved into position and guns fired when ready. At 16:00 the ship secures from general quarters and the target is pronounced destroyed.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference."
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
- published: 08 Mar 2019
- views: 163871
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Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System In Action - US Navy's Deadly Autocannon
Footage of the Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System in various target practicing exercises.
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the las...
Footage of the Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System in various target practicing exercises.
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the last line of automated weapons defense (terminal defense or point defense) against anti-ship missiles (AShMs), including high-g and maneuvering sea-skimmers. The basis of the system is the M61 Vulcan Gatling gun autocannon.
Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.79 in) Gatling gun mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by Navies around the world.
The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 nautical miles (9 km). The gun mount moves at a very high speed and with great precision. The system takes minimal inputs from the ship, making it capable of functioning despite potential damage to the ship. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS) Credit: PO3 Samuel Souvannason, PO1 Henry Dunphy, SN David Flewellyn, SN Patrick Dionne. Additional editing: AiirSource
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Footage of the Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System in various target practicing exercises.
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the last line of automated weapons defense (terminal defense or point defense) against anti-ship missiles (AShMs), including high-g and maneuvering sea-skimmers. The basis of the system is the M61 Vulcan Gatling gun autocannon.
Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.79 in) Gatling gun mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by Navies around the world.
The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 nautical miles (9 km). The gun mount moves at a very high speed and with great precision. The system takes minimal inputs from the ship, making it capable of functioning despite potential damage to the ship. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS) Credit: PO3 Samuel Souvannason, PO1 Henry Dunphy, SN David Flewellyn, SN Patrick Dionne. Additional editing: AiirSource
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- published: 29 Apr 2015
- views: 15414094
25:18
U.S. NAVY MARK 86 MOD 3 DIGITAL GUN FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM 1960s TRAINING FILM 15674
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This 1960s U.S. Navy film (MN-11478-A) in an introduct...
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This 1960s U.S. Navy film (MN-11478-A) in an introduction to the Mk 86 ship gun fire-control system. The film opens with a ship sailing at sea, and viewers see a Mk 45 gun mount on the bow of the deck. The 5-inch/54-caliber gun fires several rounds. Operators man the fire control systems in the fire control room (01:28). The film shows the hardware for the system, including two antennas, radars, two television cameras for sighting (02:34), and the Mk 45 gun mounts. Illustrations are used to show how the different computer systems interface with each other (03:23). The film shows the TWS radar (04:07) and its transmitter and receiver unit, then the film shows the Air Track Radar AN/SPG-60 and its equipment transmitter, receiver, antenna control, signal data converter, and remote optical sighting camera (04:30). Viewers see the high-speed general purpose stored-program computer and the unit-supported data processing unit (05:30). System fires one of the guns (06:10). The film then shows the responsibilities of the COC Operator during Surface Radar Mode of the Mk 86 system (06:50). The COC operator sits at his console and orders an “engage of target.” He manipulates the track ball on the console, pushes the “ball enter” button, then enters the coordinates of the target. There is a good shot of the control panel with displays, buttons and switches, including “target range,” “bearing,” gun mount status indicators, “arc of fire” switch, and the “gun assign” switches. The GCC operator mans his console, pushing the “wind direction” push button. The GCC operator checks the target data readouts (10:56). The COC Operator gives the GCC control of the gun; the “Ballistics Solution” indicator is green on the GCC console. The gun mount moves on deck (12:00).
The GCC Operator pushes the foot fire switch to fire the gun. The GCC Operator marks the shell splash radar return impact position on his monitor (12:52), then he uses a joystick to relocate the tracking target with spot corrector. The GCC Operator fires the gun on continuous load mode (13:47). He pushes the “Target Kill” button, then flips the “Cease Fire” switch. The film then shows the firing procedures for Air Action Mode with the AN/SPG-60. An illustration is used to show the different units and trackers for Air Action Mode (16:00). At the GCC2 console, the operator engages the computer-controlled radar tracking of the target. The operator listens to doppler audio to monitor the tracking. The gun fires in Air Action Mode (17:56). The film then reviews Grid Mode procedures, and viewers see an illustration that shows how the system fires on a shore target (18:30), the COC operator as he adjusts the “GCC assign control” and “Grid Select” knob, and the GCC operator as he puts the remote optical sight in automatic mode and then enters ballistic and ammunition data into the console. The GCC Operator fires the Mk 45 to complete the firing sequence (20:32). The film briefly covers TDT Mode (22:00), as two men on deck track a target visually and select the range for firing, as well as the non-tactical modes of the Mk 86 (Navigation Mode and Test Mode). The film concludes with systems operators manning their consoles and communicating while operating the Mk 86.
Ship gun fire-control systems (GFCS) are fire-control systems to enable remote and automatic targeting of guns against surface ships, aircraft, and shore targets, with either optical or radar sighting.
Most US ships that are destroyers or larger (but not destroyer escorts or escort carriers) employed GFCS for 5-inch and larger guns, up to battleships, such as the USS Iowa. Beginning with ships built in the 1960s, GFCSs were integrated with missile fire-control systems and other ship sensors.
The US Navy desired a digital gun fire-control system in 1961 for more accurate shore bombardment. Lockheed Electronics produced a prototype with AN/SPQ-9 radar fire control in 1965. An air defense requirement delayed production with the AN/SPG-60 until 1971. The Mk 86 did not enter service until when the nuclear-powered missile cruiser was commissioned in February 1974, and subsequently installed on US cruisers and amphibious assault ships. The last US ship to receive the system, USS Port Royal was commissioned in July 1994. The Mk 86 on Aegis-class ships controls the ship's 5"/54 caliber Mk 45 gun mounts, and can engage up to two targets at a time.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
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This 1960s U.S. Navy film (MN-11478-A) in an introduction to the Mk 86 ship gun fire-control system. The film opens with a ship sailing at sea, and viewers see a Mk 45 gun mount on the bow of the deck. The 5-inch/54-caliber gun fires several rounds. Operators man the fire control systems in the fire control room (01:28). The film shows the hardware for the system, including two antennas, radars, two television cameras for sighting (02:34), and the Mk 45 gun mounts. Illustrations are used to show how the different computer systems interface with each other (03:23). The film shows the TWS radar (04:07) and its transmitter and receiver unit, then the film shows the Air Track Radar AN/SPG-60 and its equipment transmitter, receiver, antenna control, signal data converter, and remote optical sighting camera (04:30). Viewers see the high-speed general purpose stored-program computer and the unit-supported data processing unit (05:30). System fires one of the guns (06:10). The film then shows the responsibilities of the COC Operator during Surface Radar Mode of the Mk 86 system (06:50). The COC operator sits at his console and orders an “engage of target.” He manipulates the track ball on the console, pushes the “ball enter” button, then enters the coordinates of the target. There is a good shot of the control panel with displays, buttons and switches, including “target range,” “bearing,” gun mount status indicators, “arc of fire” switch, and the “gun assign” switches. The GCC operator mans his console, pushing the “wind direction” push button. The GCC operator checks the target data readouts (10:56). The COC Operator gives the GCC control of the gun; the “Ballistics Solution” indicator is green on the GCC console. The gun mount moves on deck (12:00).
The GCC Operator pushes the foot fire switch to fire the gun. The GCC Operator marks the shell splash radar return impact position on his monitor (12:52), then he uses a joystick to relocate the tracking target with spot corrector. The GCC Operator fires the gun on continuous load mode (13:47). He pushes the “Target Kill” button, then flips the “Cease Fire” switch. The film then shows the firing procedures for Air Action Mode with the AN/SPG-60. An illustration is used to show the different units and trackers for Air Action Mode (16:00). At the GCC2 console, the operator engages the computer-controlled radar tracking of the target. The operator listens to doppler audio to monitor the tracking. The gun fires in Air Action Mode (17:56). The film then reviews Grid Mode procedures, and viewers see an illustration that shows how the system fires on a shore target (18:30), the COC operator as he adjusts the “GCC assign control” and “Grid Select” knob, and the GCC operator as he puts the remote optical sight in automatic mode and then enters ballistic and ammunition data into the console. The GCC Operator fires the Mk 45 to complete the firing sequence (20:32). The film briefly covers TDT Mode (22:00), as two men on deck track a target visually and select the range for firing, as well as the non-tactical modes of the Mk 86 (Navigation Mode and Test Mode). The film concludes with systems operators manning their consoles and communicating while operating the Mk 86.
Ship gun fire-control systems (GFCS) are fire-control systems to enable remote and automatic targeting of guns against surface ships, aircraft, and shore targets, with either optical or radar sighting.
Most US ships that are destroyers or larger (but not destroyer escorts or escort carriers) employed GFCS for 5-inch and larger guns, up to battleships, such as the USS Iowa. Beginning with ships built in the 1960s, GFCSs were integrated with missile fire-control systems and other ship sensors.
The US Navy desired a digital gun fire-control system in 1961 for more accurate shore bombardment. Lockheed Electronics produced a prototype with AN/SPQ-9 radar fire control in 1965. An air defense requirement delayed production with the AN/SPG-60 until 1971. The Mk 86 did not enter service until when the nuclear-powered missile cruiser was commissioned in February 1974, and subsequently installed on US cruisers and amphibious assault ships. The last US ship to receive the system, USS Port Royal was commissioned in July 1994. The Mk 86 on Aegis-class ships controls the ship's 5"/54 caliber Mk 45 gun mounts, and can engage up to two targets at a time.
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- published: 20 Dec 2019
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Littoral Combat Ship Live Fire with 57MM Naval Gun System
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2018) The Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's MK 110 MOD 0 57mm naval gun system. ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2018) The Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's MK 110 MOD 0 57mm naval gun system. The exercise was part of Combat Systems Ship Qualifications Trials (CSSQT) during which the crew demonstrates complete operability of the ship's entire combat systems suite. LCS is a high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatant designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants. (U.S. Navy video by Electronics Technician 1st Class Adam Ross/Released) 062918-N-VV532-001
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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2018) The Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's MK 110 MOD 0 57mm naval gun system. The exercise was part of Combat Systems Ship Qualifications Trials (CSSQT) during which the crew demonstrates complete operability of the ship's entire combat systems suite. LCS is a high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatant designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants. (U.S. Navy video by Electronics Technician 1st Class Adam Ross/Released) 062918-N-VV532-001
- published: 26 Jul 2018
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Mechanical Computer (All Parts) - Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers
A 1953 training film for a mechanical fire control computer aboard Navy Ships. Amazing how problems of mathematical computation were solved so elegantly in "pe...
A 1953 training film for a mechanical fire control computer aboard Navy Ships. Amazing how problems of mathematical computation were solved so elegantly in "permanent" mechanical form, before microprocessors became inexpensive and commonplace.
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A 1953 training film for a mechanical fire control computer aboard Navy Ships. Amazing how problems of mathematical computation were solved so elegantly in "permanent" mechanical form, before microprocessors became inexpensive and commonplace.
- published: 13 Jul 2011
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GE MK 56 Gun Fire-Control System: Equipment Autopsy #80
http://thegeekgroup.org/ - Chris and Harvey dive into a gun fire-control system to discover what's inside. Watch along to witness the goodness of some serious g...
http://thegeekgroup.org/ - Chris and Harvey dive into a gun fire-control system to discover what's inside. Watch along to witness the goodness of some serious gyroscopes, to see how the all of the components worked together, and discover a few hidden bits on the major pieces themselves!
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http://thegeekgroup.org/ - Chris and Harvey dive into a gun fire-control system to discover what's inside. Watch along to witness the goodness of some serious gyroscopes, to see how the all of the components worked together, and discover a few hidden bits on the major pieces themselves!
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- published: 22 Jun 2015
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