NPFC - MIL-DTL-48558
TELESCOPE, ELBOW - M138A1
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 14 September 2012 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 15 |
scope:
This specification covers Telescope, Elbow: M138A1, which is one type of elbow telescope that provides an eight power magnification and an eight degree field of view. The telescope has a mil scale reticle for setting elevation. The reticle pattern is illuminated with a battery powered system.
intended Use:
The Telescope, Elbow: M138A1, when mounted on Telescope Mount and Quadrant: M172A1, is primarily used to lay the M198 and M777 series of howitzers in azimuth and elevation for direct fire.
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