USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion (1989)
USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion (1989)
Apr 19, 2019
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The 16-inch/50 caliber main gun turrets on the USS New Jersey (BB-62) could train (rotate) at a speed of 4 degrees per second, meaning a full 360-degree rotation would take 90 seconds. The turrets could traverse through their full functional range of 300 to 330 degrees in approximately 75 to 82 seconds. Rotation Speed: The turret training mechanism was designed to move at a rate of 4 degrees per second, allowing rapid aiming of the 2,700-pound shells.Operating Range: The turrets did not rotate a
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