Bullet lead with given parameters

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The discussion centers on developing a bullet lead calculation system similar to the M1 Abrams tank main gun aiming system. Participants emphasize the importance of incorporating specific parameters such as round velocities for WWII aircraft, including .50 caliber and 20mm MG 151, as well as 30mm MK 108/103 rounds. The effective range for this system is specified to be between 10 meters and 5 kilometers, with no consideration for wind velocity. This precise focus on historical ammunition types and ranges is crucial for accurate ballistic calculations.

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I am creating software that gets the following parameters ( bullet velocity, ballistic coefficient of a bullet, distance to the target, my velocity, enemies velocity) the program needs to calculate where to shoot to hit the enemy. I need an equation that calculates that After countless hours of wasted googling, I decided to ask you all, maybe some of you will be able to help.

Thank you for any help you give
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berkeman said:
Welcome to PF. :smile:

Kind of like the M1 Abrams tank main gun aiming system?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_Abrams#Aiming

Are you wanting to include wind velocity? What ranges and round velocities are you thinking about?
Yes kind of like abrams aiming system , no wind and WW2 Aircraft gun velocities (0.5cals, 20mm mg 151, 30mm mk 108/103, hispanos etc.) And ranges from 10m to 5km
 
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