Why British AA Gunners Preferred 3.7-Inch Over Bofors — Heavier Shell Killed Bombers at 30,000 Feet
Автор: The Striker Australia WW2
Загружено: 2025-11-20
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Discover why British anti-aircraft gunners consistently chose the slower-firing 3.7-inch heavy gun over the rapid-fire Bofors when defending against high-altitude German bombers during World War 2.
This video explores the physics, mathematics, and engineering behind Britain's air defence strategy during the Blitz. While the Bofors 40mm gun could fire 120 rounds per minute, the 3.7-inch heavy AA gun—firing only 10-15 rounds per minute—proved far more effective against bombers operating above 20,000 feet.
We examine:
The physics of projectile velocity at extreme altitude
Why a 28-pound shell outperformed a 2-pound shell at 30,000 feet
Kill radius calculations: 100 feet vs 15 feet
The devastating effect of 2 pounds of high explosive
How radar fire control transformed accuracy in 1941
The introduction of proximity fuzes in 1944
Why the Luftwaffe feared British heavy AA fire
Featuring actual combat reports, technical specifications, and first-hand accounts from British AA gunners and German bomber crews, this documentary reveals how engineering decisions shaped the outcome of the Battle of Britain.
📊 Based on declassified Anti-Aircraft Command reports and Luftwaffe operational records
🎯 Explores the mathematical reality of high-altitude air defence
⚙️ Detailed technical analysis of Britain's 3.7-inch gun system
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