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Old 02-03-2007, 05:17 PM   #1
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Gunsights

If earlier types of gunsights as Revi was NOT gyroscopic (I assume that) was the whole device only for projecting a light reticle on the glass?. Why don´t just paint the reticle, if it had not movement. Thanks for explaining (or any link).
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Old 02-04-2007, 08:13 AM   #2
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Two reasons - first, because the size of the aiming circle could (on many examples) be adjusted to match the wingspan of the target so the pilot would know when he was at the harmonisation range.

Second (and much more important) because the aiming mark remained on target regardless of the position of the pilot's head: if he moved his head too far out of line, the aiming mark would disappear off to one side. With a painted aiming mark, you would have to be certain that your head was in exactly the right position, otherwise the sights would be wrong.

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Old 02-05-2007, 11:54 AM   #3
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Thanks, Tony, very clear. And a very interesting site!

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