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8 inch 55 Calibre Single Purpose gun (triple mount)

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The 8inch 55 calibre gun was the primary US naval gun until the whichita class crusier. The gun turret is classified as a moun qnd not a gun because it does not have a turret stalk. This type of mount was used on the Pensacola class, Norhthampton class, and indianapoles class cruiser.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Length 25.9ft (7.9m)
  • Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,424lbs (1,553kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,424lbs (1,553kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 7168

Parts

  • Number of Parts 23
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 146