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Legendary Norden Bombsight by Albert L. Pardini (1999, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780764307232
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764307231
ISBN-13
9780764307232
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5069224536
Product Key Features
Book Title
Legendary Norden Bombsight
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Military Science, Military / World War II
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
98-087635
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
623.7/463
Synopsis
This book is the first detailed volume to cover the famous Norden Bombsight (NBS) which was one of the most secret weapons used before and during World War II by the United States in its bomber aircraft. Development of the NBS was started in 1922 by the Navy Bureau of Ordnance, and in 1932 the famous Mark XV was introduced. Configuration of the NBS, except for changes, remained static through its life, and its accuracy during Allied bombing runs made it one of the most important technical developments of the war. Later several attachments were devised to make it more accurate - new optics were developed, ballistic charts updated, and electrical engineering methods refined with the aid of research centers. Electronics were first used in the C-1 auto pilot in 1941, and radar was also used with the NBS, and it was also used in the first guided bombs, called AZON/RAZON, the forerunner of the guided missile. The NBS was again called to duty in 1967-68 in the Vietnam war, before it was phased out of the inventory. This is its complete story.
LC Classification Number
UG1272.B65P37 1999
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