Turret Traverse Capabilities of a P III

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:19 pm

anyone know the traverse spped of the P3 turret?

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:46 pm

Hi Jim. as far as I know, it was turned manually, so it depends on how fast you could turn the traverse wheel
regards
Jeff

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:27 am

Jeff,

I was affraid of that....and that is the reason for no data on the subject in my book I assume. So, my next inquiry would logically be:

How fast SHOULD I plan the traverse to be?

Actually, maybe I should just plan for the traverse to be as fast as a P4 ? I have the P4 as a traverse of 360 degrees in 26 seconds under its electrics - can anyone confirm that one? (what I have is from an Internet site, not a book reference).

And, the same thread has the King Tiger having a traverse speed of 360 degrees in 19 seconds (WOW!) So, I am a bit skeptical and would love confirmation.