Destroyer Escort Slater - 3 Inch Guns
Bill Maloney
4/29/2006

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01 Forward 3 Inch Mk 22 Gun Mount 02AftMount 03ThreeInchGun 04ThreeInchGun
01 Forward 3 Inch Gun Mount 02 Aft Mk 22 Mount 03 Three Inch Mk 22 Gun Mount 04 Three Inch Mk 22 Gun Mount
05ThreeInchGun 06BreechEnd 07Number1Mount 08Number2Mount
05 Three Inch Gun 06 Breech End 07 Number 1 Mount 08 Number 2 Mount
09Number1Mount 10ThreeInchShellLocker 11JackHolds3InchShell 12FuseTimerSetter
09 Number 1 Mount 10 Three Inch Shell Locker 11 Jack Holds 3 Inch Shell 12 Fuse Timer Setter

USS Slater DE-766

Mark 22 3 Inch 50 Caliber Gun Mount Specifications:

Shell Weight : 13lbs
Shell Length:
Shell Types: Hi Explosive, HE Fused AA, Star Shell, & Armor Piercing
Horizontal Range : 47,000 yds (8.6 miles)
Maximum Verticle Range: 29,800 feet
Armor Penetration Capability: 16" of Face Hardened Armor, 30' of concrete
Rate of Fire : 20 Rounds Per Minute Max
Muzzle Velocity: 2,700fps
Gun Weight: 7,500lbs
Crew: 7
Number of Mounts:
3

Here's a Youtube video of Erik Collin and the gang firing the USS Slater's 3 inch gun.

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