Comments by "Preston Stewart " (@PrestonStewart) on "How artillery works - Featuring the M777 Howitzer" video.

  1. Love it man, turned out great!
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  2.  @steadmanuhlich6734  Good question man. When the round is fired the battery sends 'shot, over' and the observer replies 'shot, out'. When the round is five seconds to impact the battery will give 'splash, over' to which the observer replies 'splash, out'. Shot is to let the FO know the round has been fired and splash is for them to get ready to observe, especially in the event they're having to take cover and can't keep eyes on target at all times.
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  3. Good crews make it look fast and easy but so many little steps to get to that point!
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  4.  @DavidOfWhitehills  Both are in use. Easier to use time for smoke and illum than getting it just right for a burst of HE above troops. Often a variable time (prox) fuse is used there.
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