How do changes in target speed affect firing calculations?

Higher speeds of a target significantly impact firing calculations because they necessitate adjustments to lead angles and influence the prediction of accurate projectile trajectories. When a target moves faster, the projectile must be aimed ahead of the target's current position to ensure a hit. This is known as leading the target.

As the target speed increases, the time it takes for the projectile to reach the target decreases, which means that the lead angle must be adjusted more significantly to account for the distance the target will move while the projectile is in flight.

In contrast, if the target is moving slowly, the adjustments to the lead angle are less pronounced as the projectile has more time to reach the target, thereby simplifying some aspects of the firing calculation. Thus, an understanding of how target speed affects these calculations is crucial for accurate firing solutions in real-time targeting scenarios.