Comments by "Helium Road" (@RCAvhstape) on "US Navy Fire Control Systems - How They Really Work" video.

  1. Bear in mind that for artillery pieces every single shot is logged and detailed records kept, so that the barrel liner wear and other details can be fed into calculations for the next salvo. Every single gun tube has its own history. This is true for land-based towed artillery such as the M-198 155mm howitzer as well as naval guns.
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  2. Great video, Drach, and thank you Dr. Scholes! While most comparisons of gun ships compare speed, armor, and firepower, I think it's important to remember how vitally important the other technologies are, especially the fire control systems. For example, people always compare the Iowas to the Yamatos in fantasy matchups, but do they factor in the differences in radar, computers, and precision of the gun-pointing mechanisms? I'd like to see you talk about the Japanese fire control tech in a future video (and German, Italian, etc. as well).
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