The discussion revolves around the mechanisms by which a small gyro stabilizes a large gun turret, specifically focusing on the stabilization of a 12.7 mm gun mounted on tanks or APCs. Participants explore the theoretical and practical aspects of gyro stabilization, including its integration with fire control systems and potential applications in various contexts.
Participants express various hypotheses and ideas regarding gyro stabilization, but no consensus is reached on the exact mechanisms or methods involved. Multiple competing views remain, particularly regarding the integration with control systems and the role of additional components.
Some limitations are noted, such as the dependence on specific definitions of stabilization and the unresolved nature of how gyros interact with other systems in practice. The discussion does not resolve the mathematical or technical details involved in the stabilization process.
This discussion may be of interest to students and professionals in engineering, control systems, and military technology, as well as those exploring practical applications of gyroscopic stabilization.
Presumably it hooks in electronically to the fire control system.Israr Hussain said:Hello there. I was interested to know that how a tiny gryo stabilizes a massive gun turret of a tank and how it stablilizes a 12.7 MM gun mounted on a tank or an APC? Its fine that gyro senses the change in orientation, but how does it maintain the orientation of a heavy gun like 12.7 mm?
Exactly. Can you guide me to a link where I can have the relevant stuff?phinds said:Presumably it hooks in electronically to the fire control system.
No, I was just throwing out a guess because your apparent incredulity seemed misplaced.Israr Hussain said:Exactly. Can you guide me to a link where I can have the relevant stuff?
Well I am a student and want to do a project on this topic.Bystander said:If you didn't get the depot manuals with the ordnance, that's the breaks.
Israr Hussain said:Hello there. I was interested to know that how a tiny gryo stabilizes a massive gun turret of a tank and how it stablilizes a 12.7 MM gun mounted on a tank or an APC? Its fine that gyro senses the change in orientation, but how does it maintain the orientation of a heavy gun like 12.7 mm?
in the case of tanks the gyro is a reference of level and plumb which the control system uses to compensate the position of the gun in reference to the tank and the gyro which keeps the gun pointed in the direction and at the elevation the crew/fire control has input.its not instantaneous if you hit a bump at just the last second you'll still miss.aaa16797 said:Well the gyro helps the balance, but I am guessing there would be some large metal plates sitting on the gyro that support the heavy artillery