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Table 5.

Test parameters for the directivity pattern characterization.

Calibre [mm] Number of shots N hs [m] hr [m] d0 [m] θ0 (°)1 Δθ(°)
Browning Hi-Power 9 20 1.5 1.5 10 30 30
FN M2HB QCB2 12.7 10 0.3 1.5 5 22.5 22.5
Giat LG1 Howitzer3 105 5 3 1.5 15 345 30

10° is the positive direction of fire, anti-clockwise convention. 2Powder loading: 50%, 100%. 3Ammunition charges: 3.

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