Development of Aircraft Gun Turrets in the AAF, 1917-1944

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Abstract:

This study on the evolution of aircraft power-operated gun turrets surveys the major factors influencing the development of aircraft armament, the prevailing policies regarding armament, the basic assumptions concerning fire power, the organizations responsible for the development of aircraft armament, and the resources in men, funds, and experience available to those organizations. It is not an engineering study rather it is an appraisal of the evolution of power turrets. The development of fire power policy was of crucial importance, for once the concept had been accepted, there was almost no limit on the refinements possible.

Author(s):
Holley, Jr, Irving B.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY AIR FORCES WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Monograph
Supplementary Note:
Army Air Forces Historical Study no. 54.
Pagination:
0318

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AFHR/AL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT TURRETS, *MILITARY RESEARCH, STANDARDIZATION, LABORATORIES, GUN TURRETS, TEST FACILITIES, BOMBER AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT GUNS, BOMBARDMENT(ATTACK), MILITARY HISTORY, TEST AND EVALUATION, FIREPOWER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Humanities and History, Military Forces and Organizations, Guns
Keyword(s):
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT, ARMY AIR FORCES, BALL TURRETS, FIRE CONTROL, POWER TURRETS, RETRACTABLE BALL TURRETS, SERVICE TESTS, TAIL TURRETS, TURRET DESIGN
Report Date:
1947 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2010 Oct 13