Aberdeen US Army Ordinance Museum - Heavy Artillery - 16 Inch Coastal Defense Gun
Bill Maloney
7/11/2007

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US 16 Inch Coastal Defence Gun Specifications:

Length: 68 Feet
Width:
35 Feet
Height: ?
Crew:
?
Weight:
500 Tons
Range: 45,000 Yards
Armament:
 2100lb or 2240lb shell, 640lbs of powder
Entered Service: 1922
Unit Cost: $?

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