"Muzzle horsepower" is presented as new criterion for measurement of relative efficiency of aircraft armament; term " muzzle horsepower" embraces for first time in one expression almost all desirable qualities in fire power; how various guns and combinations of guns in different types of aircraft compare on muzzle horsepower and other qualities is discussed and tabulated; case for specialized armament for special purposes presented and present aircraft in light of ideal examined. (see also Automotive and Aviation Industries v 89 n 2 July 15 1943 p 31)


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    Title :

    Assessment of aircraft armament


    Additional title:

    Aeroplane


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aeroplane ; 64 , n 1672


    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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