Lancaster and Manchester: Front Turret

 

Updated: January 2008

 

Manufacture :

Fraser-Nash
Model : FN-5
Method of power transmission : Hydraulic
Source of power: Engine Drive Pump
Hydraulic operating pressure 300 lb. per sq. inch.
Field of fire : Azimuth -184 deg.
Elevation - 60 deg.
Depression - 45 deg.
Armament : Two - 0.303 Machine Guns
Firing control mechanism Palmer Hydraulic
Gun Sight Free gun reflector sight Mk. III, Mk. III A, Mk. III N

Copyright: Larry Wright 1989

Manchester also equipped with same front turret system