Orientation of the panoramic sight mils 64-00 using the PAB 2M aiming circle

Orientation of the panoramic sight mils 64-00

1. The initial setup and orientation of the PAB 2M are no different from the standard procedure. We conclude by aligning the aiming circle (boussole) in the main direction of fire (MD), with the angular (red) scales zeroed.

   Note on MD: If you’ve selected the main direction (MD) for the gun in mils 64-00, you need to convert it into mils for the aiming circle. This can be done in Kropyv or by dividing mils by 1.067 (the full value is 1.06666666667).

   Example: MD mils 15-00 / 1.067 = 14-06 mils.

   Therefore, the MD on the aiming circle will show 14-06 on the black scales, while the angular (red) scales are zeroed.

2. Align the aiming circle with the gun’s panoramic sight, and subtract the values on the red scales from 30 when they are less than 30-00. If the values are greater than 30-00, subtract them from 90.

3. Convert the obtained values back to mils 64-00, either in Kropyv or by multiplying by 1.067.

Then proceed as usual. Relay the calculated data to the gunner.

Example 1:
Aiming circle reading is 5-43.
30-00 — 5-43 = 24-57
24-57 × 1.067 = 26-22 for aiming through the aiming circle.

Example 2:
Aiming circle reading is 35-43.
90-00 — 35-43 = 54-57
54-57 × 1.067 = 58-23 for aiming through the aiming circle.