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National Archives #80-G-K-9410
| Bore |
16" 406.4mm |
| Ammunition type |
Bagged APC and HC shells |
| Weight of round | 2700 lbs 1225 kg |
| Velocity | 2300 feet per second 701 meters per second |
| Maximum elevation | 45 degrees |
| Range | 36,900 yards 33,740 meters |
| Firing cycle | 30 seconds |
| Penetration |
21.6" at 12,000 yards 55 cm at 11,000 m |
This weapon was used on the North Carolinas
and South Dakotas. They were
a lightweight version of the Mark 1,
firing a heavier shell at a lower velocity (which reduced barrel wear)
and with a somewhat higher rate of fire. There were concerns
about the flash safety of the ammunition lifts, but this never met the
test of combat since no Mark 6 turret or barbette was ever penetrated
by hostile fire.
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