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Naval History and Heritage Command #NH 88378.
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| Bore diameter |
14" 355.6mm |
| Ammunition type |
Bagged |
|
Projectile weight |
1485 lbs 673.5 kg |
|
Velocity |
2543 feet per second 775 meters per second |
|
Maximum elevation |
43 degrees |
|
Range |
38,770 yards 35,450 meters |
|
Firing cycle |
30-40 seconds at maximum elevation |
The 14"/45 gun mounted in twin turrets was used on most
Japanese battleships. It was
based on a Vickers design and the early production used forgings from England. The gun was notably
accurate and reliable, and, at the time of its introduction, it had the longest range of any gun in the world.
References
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