angle of elevation
noun phrase
: the angle formed by the line of sight and the horizontal plane for an object above the horizontal
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This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
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David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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“Angle of elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angle%20of%20elevation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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