Knight, P. M.

Crusader & Centaur Anti-Aircraft Tanks A Technical History

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ISBN 13:
9781446160084
author:
Knight, P. M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
lulu
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
266
Dimensions:
27.9 x 21.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£31.75

Description

The development of the Crusader and Centaur anti-aircraft tanks was a complex and challenging process. The need to counter aircraft, which could appear unexpectedly from any direction and complete an attack in mere seconds, required a turret control system that could switch direction onto a new target almost instantly while maintaining fine control at both the minimum and maximum engagement velocities. This necessitated a system that could be controlled in traverse and elevation characteristics simultaneously. The resulting equipment was effective, but its deployment came at a time when the Luftwaffe had already been significantly weakened. The development of the Crusader and Centaur anti-aircraft tanks is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of those involved in the creation of military technology during World War II. This book provides a detailed technical history of the Crusader and Centaur anti-aircraft tanks, exploring the challenges they faced and the solutions they implemented.

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