Which data element directly controls the vertical aiming angle of the gun?

• A. Elevation
• B. Deflection
• C. Propellant charge
• D. Windage

Answer: (A)

Vertical aiming is controlled by elevation. Elevation defines how high or low the barrel points, setting the shot’s upward or downward angle. In typical gun data inputs, elevation handles the vertical axis, while deflection handles horizontal aim; windage adjusts for wind drift on that horizontal axis, and the propellant charge mainly affects muzzle velocity and the trajectory’s arc, influencing range rather than the initial vertical angle. So, the data element that directly controls the vertical aiming angle is elevation.