A17A Sperry Turret ...
Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:52 pm
The Model A-17 Turret was produced by the Sperry Gyroscope Company, Great Neck, New York for the B-32
"Dominator" bomber, during WWII. The A-17 Turret was an armor-protected, ball type turret, designed for mounting in either
the nose or tail of the aircraft. It housed the necessary equipment for the direct firing of two .50 caliber AN-M2 machine-guns.
The Type K-11 Compensating Sight was used in the nose turret and the K-10 Compensating Sight in the tail turret.
"Dominator" bomber, during WWII. The A-17 Turret was an armor-protected, ball type turret, designed for mounting in either
the nose or tail of the aircraft. It housed the necessary equipment for the direct firing of two .50 caliber AN-M2 machine-guns.
The Type K-11 Compensating Sight was used in the nose turret and the K-10 Compensating Sight in the tail turret.
Re: A17A Sperry Turret ...
Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:28 pm
Consolidated B-32 Dominator 2108480 & 2108537 sitting waiting to be scrapped. Seven aircraft of the type, serial numbers 2108533 - 538 & 480 were all assigned to the Air Technical Service Command, and given red cowlings. They were based at the Army Air Forces Tactical Center, at Pinecastle Field, FL. All other aircraft of the type were sent to other units for standard operations. The center was later transferred to McCoy AFB.
