Blenheim bombsight

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Originally Posted by marcastel57

Is it automatic? I use to set it at the beginning of the mission, normally 2000 mt / 300 kmh, but in flight it keeps moving according to the altitude.

Blenheim bombsight dont have automation like in He-111, Ju-88, so bomb release should by done manual pressing key/button assigned to "Drop ordnance(bombs)" in Aircraft/Keys.

Blenheim instruments are in Imperial system (foot, miles...) so this values 2000mt/300kmh equals 2000 foots and ~ 186 MPH.
Speed is OK but 2000 foots (~610 mts) for altitude is a bit low, vulnerable to FLAK.

Is very difficult hit targets with CloD Blenheim (in level bombing) due lack of autopilot stabilization and poor frontal visibility in bombardier position, the horizontal
cockpit bar hide target in crucial moment.

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