How did the French central-post system improve antiaircraft fire control?

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The French central-post system significantly improved antiaircraft fire control by centralizing the calculation of aiming data. Instead of requiring complex sights on every individual weapon, an observing instrument located at the center of the battery performed the necessary calculations and transmitted the data to the guns.1

This innovation provided two primary advantages:
* Simplified Equipment: It removed the need for complex, individual sights on each gun.1
* Increased Efficiency: It reduced the total number of skilled operators required to manage the battery, streamlining the process of engaging high-speed targets.1

By consolidating the fire-control process, the system allowed for more coordinated and effective engagement of aircraft during the era of early antiaircraft guns.1