| Bore |
4.45" 113.03mm |
| Ammunion Type |
SAP or timed HE semi-fixed shell. Star shells were also available. VT shells were available later in the war. |
| Weight of round | 55 lbs 24.95 kg |
| Velocity | 2449 feet per second 746 meters per second |
| Maximum elevation | 80 degrees |
| Range | 20,750 yards 18,970 meters |
| Altitude | 41,000 feet 12,500 meters |
| Firing cycle | 5 seconds |
This gun was used on a small number of carriers, battleships, and destroyers. It was similar to the American 5"/38, but not as capable, with a much longer firing cycle, slower training and traverse, and an inferior director. However, it was capable of firing VT shells, with radar proximity fuses.
References
The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia (c) 2007 by Kent G. Budge. Index