The MK-50 Block II

A high-performance 50mm naval artillery gun, created to address the shortcomings of the original Block I model. Block I, rushed into service to fill a need for versatile, rapid-fire ship artillery, struggled with poor feeding mechanisms, high maintenance requirements, and overheating, leading to inconsistent accuracy. While it worked adequately at close ranges, these issues made it unreliable for wider use in the fleet.

The Block II version resolved many of these problems, featuring a reinforced air-cooled barrel, improved autoloading mechanisms, and a much faster reload rate of 1.1 seconds per round. These changes allowed the gun to maintain sustained, accurate fire and integrate better with modern fire control systems. As a result, the Block II became capable of engaging both surface and air targets. However, its accuracy still falters against fast-moving aerial threats, as it lacks the advanced predictive targeting needed to reliably track and engage agile aircraft.

To address these remaining limitations, engineers proposed a Block III variant with upgraded tracking algorithms and enhanced radar integration for improved anti-aircraft capabilities. Unfortunately, the Block III project was canceled due to budget cuts and shifting focus towards missile-based anti-air systems. With Block III shelved, the Block II remains the final iteration in service, primarily used for engaging smaller surface threats and as a limited defensive measure against slower, low-flying air targets.

Features:
• Select, Lock, & Fire
• pretty good, auto aiming at target
• thanks to overlord5453 for the code