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« on: August 05, 2018, 10:09:17 am »
Here's a bunch of revisions.
Synchronization Gear recalibration
The Equilibrium's synch gear has never been up to spec. We resolve to fix that now. By carefully testing and evaluating various configurations, and making a few small adjustements, we should succeed in increasing the firerate while avoiding shooting of our own propellor.
Reflector sight
It's often hard for a pilot to see precisely where he is aiming. After all, if a pilot looks wrong through sights, he may encounter parallax or other errors, causing him to miss his target. The reflector sight resolves this issues ingeniously.
At it's core, the device is simple. Ambient light enters through a small hole at the top, where a targeting reticle has been painted. It is then reflected by an internal mirror towards a partially reflective concave glass. This conclave lens has it's focussed placed upon the reflective targeting reticule, which result in the creation of a virtual image it infinity.
As a result, the pilot sees a targeting reticule superimposed upon his target, and always in the right spot, no matter at which angle he looks through it. For easier targeting, the reticule consists of multiple concentric circles, which the pilots can use a visual reference in case they need to lead or lag the target
Incendiary/AP Ammunition
These belts consists out of a mixture of large phosphor filled bullets, and hardened armorpiercing bullets. They're intended to be used against enemy balloons, bursting and then igniting their large fuel reserves. Even so, they're still useable against planes.
Standard Uniform Revision
A lot of negotiation, minor gifts and other activities have resulted in the parachute being included in the standard uniform of the Kolechian airforce. As such, we no longer need to concern ourselves with budgetting for it.