[OC] That grey thing in the middle is a MK1A Ford Range keeper. 100% analog mechanical ballistics computer for naval guns. The US Navy used these from the early '40's until the mid 90's. (lemmy.world)

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This particular unit weighed 3150LBS, was built in Feb 1946, took 7 people to operate and all data was input by hand cranks. Photo credit OP, Gunnery Plotting Room USS Brumby FF-1044 mid 1980's.

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[-] ptz@dubvee.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'm not sure if this is the same fire control computer or not (looks very similar), but here's a video explaining the general principles of how those worked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1i-dnAH9Y4

[-] FunnyUsername@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

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