Military Museum Of Southern New England - US Naval Mk 12 5"/38 Caliber Gun
Bill Maloney
8/11/2008

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01 US Mk 12 5"/38 Caliber Gun 02 US Mk 12 5"/38 Caliber Gun 03 Five Inch AA Gunners Controls 04 US Mk 12 5"/38 Caliber Gun
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US Mk 12 5"/38 Caliber Gun

Caliber - 5 inch 38 caliber
Action - Recoil
Barrel Length: 13 feet
Muzzle Velocity - 2,500fps
Range - 45,300 feet
Weight of Round - 54lbs
Length - feet
Weight - 80,000lbs
Entered Service: 1932
Cost: $100,0

Here is a link to an online scanned copy of the Five Inch 38 Caliber Gun Operating Instructions for Gun Crews

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