FT 105-AS-5 – Firing Tables for Cannon, 105MM Howitzer, M20A1
Dated 8 Feb 2018
420 pages.
Definition of firing table. : a table giving the elements of standard trajectories for a particular gun and type of ammunition and for effects produced by conditions (as of temperature or wind) that are not standard.
A tabular firing table, or TFT, allows a gunner to carry out manual calculations to arrive at an aiming solution–elevation, azimuth, and fuze setting–to engage targets under a variety of conditions.
This book is a “mini” (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size.
– A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding uses a coil, allowing for easy page flipping without jamming.
This website also has this book in “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper)
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.
